From Noel Gallagher at the O2 to Carmen at the English National Opera, Emma Harrison curates a guide to the hottest seats in town in 2015
Noel Gallagher’s High Flying Birds
One of Britain’s most talented songwriters, Noel Gallagher, is on tour again with his band High Flying Birds. The tour coincides with the release of his album Chasing Yesterday, which is released on March 2.
Morrissey
Former Smiths front man Morrissey is on the road again with a six-date UK tour in March. With an impressive solo back catalogue combined with the much-loved hits from the Smiths, this is set to be an electrifying gig.
Paul Simon and Sting
Two of music’s most prolific and influential artists are collaborating; showcasing their incredible back catalogues in a series of concerts throughout the UK. From April.
Carmen at the English National Opera
With a storyline that combines passion, seduction and betrayal, Bizet’s Carmen remains one of the most popular operas. This production is sure to be a sell-out with its dazzling score and incredible cast. May/June 2015
Isle of Wight Festival
With a distinguished line-up of Fleetwood Mac, James, Pharrell Williams, First Aid kit and Imelda May, the Isle of Wight Festival is one of the most popular tickets in town. It originated (unofficially) in August 1968 to raise money for a local Isle of Wight swimming pool. One of the best ever line-ups is arguably 1970 Jimi Hendrix, The Who, Joni Mitchell, Miles Davis, Leonard Cohen, Joan Baez played but many a legend has played since. 11-14 June 2015
Glastonbury
With the scramble for Glastonbury tickets a yearly battle, the 2015 line-up has not even been announced yet, with only Lionel Ritchie confirmed. 2015 will be Michael Eavis’s 34th festival and is expected to attract more than 170,000 festival goers. June 24-28 2015
Elton John
With iconic hits from throughout his astonishing 50-year career, including a selection of songs from his critically acclaimed album Goodbye Yellow Brick Road’, Elton John will play four dates in June 2015.
Proms in the Park 2015
The line-up is not officially announced until 23 April, but Britain’s largest outdoor classical music event remains a popular choice for many and a true celebration of live music. It will be returning to Hyde Park with a wide-ranging line-up of top acts. This open-air concert is chock-a-block full of patriotism and English eccentricity, and has fast become a key highlight of the BBC Proms calendar. The main evening performance culminates with the much-celebrated event at the Royal Albert Hall for the traditional ‘Last Night at the Proms’ finale, which heralds the end of the BBC Proms season. Summer 2015
U2 Innocence and Experience
With all tour dates sold out within a few minutes, strong ticket sales is a testament to U2’s enduring power in the touring marketplace, given that new dates have had to be added both in Europe and America. All of U2’s shows have been announced in pairs to coincide with their latest release, Songs of Innocence. October 2015
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