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23/01/2012
Elton John Confirms Belfast Date
Elton John and His Band will bring their unforgettable Greatest Hits Show to Belfast's Odyssey Arena in June, his first show in the city since June 2007.
As one of the greatest and most successful live artists, his spectacular stage shows continue to leave the competition standing.
On Thursday June 7th Elton will perform over two hours of hits from an incredible back catalogue, including such classics as Bennie and The Jets, Crocodile Rock and Your Song.
With a career that spans five decades, Elton John is one of the top-selling solo artists of all time. Along with his long-term lyricist Bernie Taupin, Elton has achieved 35 gold and 25 platinum albums, 29 consecutive Top 40 hits and has sold an amazing 250-million records worldwide. He has been awarded numerous Grammy, Oscars, Ivor Novello and Brit Awards, as well as a knighthood from the Queen.
Tickets go on sale Thursday 2 February at 9.00am.
(CD/GK)
As one of the greatest and most successful live artists, his spectacular stage shows continue to leave the competition standing.
On Thursday June 7th Elton will perform over two hours of hits from an incredible back catalogue, including such classics as Bennie and The Jets, Crocodile Rock and Your Song.
With a career that spans five decades, Elton John is one of the top-selling solo artists of all time. Along with his long-term lyricist Bernie Taupin, Elton has achieved 35 gold and 25 platinum albums, 29 consecutive Top 40 hits and has sold an amazing 250-million records worldwide. He has been awarded numerous Grammy, Oscars, Ivor Novello and Brit Awards, as well as a knighthood from the Queen.
Tickets go on sale Thursday 2 February at 9.00am.
(CD/GK)
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