INC THE O2 LONDON 2 JULY
BY POPULAR DEMAND
“One more around the block!”
QUEEN + ADAM LAMBERT TO PLAY FURTHER
UK & EUROPE SHOWS THIS SUMMER
European Tour Includes
LONDON, THE O2, 2 JULY 2018
TICKETS GO ON SALE FRIDAY 9 FEBRUARY
Following a phenomenally successful 25 date tour of Europe and the UK this past November and December 2017, Queen + Adam Lambert have made the surprise announcement that the band will play further shows in Europe this summer.
The new tour dates follow unprecedented demand for more concerts in Europe and will see the band perform in cities not included in last year’s tour.
Already announced are shows in Italy and Germany. Others to be announced are expected to include Portugal, Spain, Denmark, Norway, the Netherlands and Belgium.
In the UK the band will return to play London’s O2 Arena on 2 July, where they performed two sold out shows at the end of their last tour. Tickets for the London O2 show go on sale to general public on Friday 9 February at 9am.
NOTE: Pre-sale details to be sent to QueenOnline.com subscribers and Queen Fan Club Members shortly.
Speaking of the dates, Brian May said:
“The almost unanimous reaction to our last round of dates in Europe was this is absolutely the best production we’ve ever mounted. There has been a great demand for us to go back and cover the cities we missed! So, while we’re still physically able to perform at those high energy levels on this massive scale, we thought… ‘YES !! One more around the block!’ It’s live, it’s dangerous, and it takes every ounce of fitness we can muster. But it’s still fun!“
Adam Lambert added:
“I enjoyed every second of the recent European tour and really felt the love in every city. I can’t wait for us to get back there again in the spring!”
The summer shows tour will again showcase Queen + Adam Lambert’s spectacular new stage production which was conceived around the 40th anniversary of Queen’s News of the World album and drew rave reviews across the media with such examples as:
“With fantastic players, a dazzling stage design, an almost unparalleled catalogue of classic songs, and an outstanding frontman, Queen still offer one of the most entertaining nights of rock and roll to be seen and heard anywhere.”
(Daily Telegraph, UK. 13 December, 2017)
“Nothing short of mind blowing! One hell of a show filled with all sorts of magic.”
(Nottingham Live. 6 December 2017)
“The stage production, theatrics, band performance and audience reaction is probably the best that I have ever had the pleasure to witness.”
(Daily Express. December 16, 2017.)
Queen + Adam Lambert’s magnificent 2017/2018 touring show has been custom tailored for the band by some of the world’s most cutting-edge creative talents. Responsible for design and production is Ric Lipson from Entertainment Architects Stufish Productions, renowned worldwide for their innovative work with artists such as Pink Floyd, the Rolling
Stones, and U2, as well the opening and closing ceremonies of the 2008 Beijing Olympics. Making use of over 300 moving lights during the show is the highly acclaimed lighting designer Rob Sinclair, who has illuminated tours for major artists including Adele, Peter Gabriel and Kylie Minogue. The production’s genuinely eye-popping laser elements are the
work of ER Productions, behind both the opening and closing ceremonies of the London 2012 Olympics and seen by over 900 million people worldwide.
On the musical side, the Queen + Adam Lambert touring band also features Spike Edney on keyboards, Neil Fairclough on bass, and Tyler Warren on percussion.
Since first sharing the stage for the American Idol final in May 2009, Queen + Adam Lambert have proved to be a hugely successful global partnership, having now played more than 130 shows in every corner of the world.
Ahead of the forthcoming European summer dates, Queen + Adam Lambert play ten sold out arena shows in Australia and New Zealand, beginning in Auckland with two shows at Spark Arena on February 17 and 18, and ending at Perth Arena on March 6, 2018.
Queen + Adam Lambert Summer 2018 is presented by Phil McIntyre Entertainments.
Dates already announced with further announcements to follow:
Wed 13 June – Cologne, Germany, Lanxess Arena
Tues 19 June – Berlin, Germany, Mercedes Benz Arena
Wed 20 June – Hamburg, Germany, Barclaycard Arena
Mon 25 June – Milan, Italy, Forum
Mon 2 July – London, The 02 Arena
Ticket information:
General admission standing: £69.00
Reserved seating: £79.00
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