Tuesday, September 15, 2009
Europe confirm nationwide 9-date tour
Sweden's biggest hard rock band "Europe" has just confirmed a nationwide 9-date tour of the UK in February 2010. Tickets go on sale Friday 18th September at 9am. All tickets are £17, with the exception of London (£18). Very special guest on all UK dates is Diamond Head.
Ticket hotline number for all shows excluding Manchester is 0844 477 2000. Manchester box office number is 0161 832 1111. Tickets can be booked online from www.ticketweb.co.uk. Manchester Academy 2 show can be booked via www.ticketline.co.uk and www.manchestercademy.net.
Dates include - Leeds O2 Academy (Feb 18), Birmingham O2 Academy (Feb 19), London O2 Shepherds Bush Empire (Feb 20), Oxford O2 Academy (Feb 22), Bournemouth O2 Academy (Feb 23), Bristol O2 Academy (Feb 24), Manchester Academy (Feb 26), Newcastle O2 Academy (Feb 27), Glasgow O2 ABC (Feb 28).
The tour follows the 14th September release of Europe's critically acclaimed new studio album "Last Look At Eden" which features the singles "New Love In Town" and the title track. Best known for their 1986 smash anthem "The Final Countdown," the Swedish rockers have returned with a heavier bluesy, hip-shaking metal sound, and recently headlined the UK's Bloodstock Festival to rave reviews.
Metal Hammer recently praised Europe for their outstanding Bloodstock performance - "Europe's note perfect, slickly choreographed show, pulls together all ages and tastes for a feel-good finale that smells like total victory."
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