{"id":45694,"date":"2021-12-04T18:19:40","date_gmt":"2021-12-04T18:19:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.westminster.ac.uk\/thevoiceoflondon\/?p=45694"},"modified":"2021-12-09T17:05:02","modified_gmt":"2021-12-09T17:05:02","slug":"elton-john-returns-to-stage-in-farewell-yellow-brick-road-tour-all-you-need-to-know","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.westminster.ac.uk\/thevoiceoflondon\/elton-john-returns-to-stage-in-farewell-yellow-brick-road-tour-all-you-need-to-know\/","title":{"rendered":"Elton John returns to stage in Farewell Yellow Brick Road Tour: all you need to know"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong>Elton John is soon to travel the UK on his final tour, hitting music venues from summer 2022. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>On 24 January 2018, Elton John announced that he would embark on the three-year tour consisting of 300 concerts worldwide. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The tour\u2019s name and poster references back to his 1973 album Goodbye Yellow Brick Road.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">I am so pleased to announce that I will be headlining the American Express presents <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/BSTHydePark?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@BSTHydePark<\/a> on Fri 24 Jun &#39;22 as part of the <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/eltonfarewelltour?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#eltonfarewelltour<\/a><br><br>Tickets go live at 10am Fri 10 Sep &#39;21 or pre-order my new album, \u2018The Lockdown Sessions\u2019, for guaranteed pre-sale. \ud83d\udd17 in bio \ud83d\ude80 <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/voenVGMdbM\">pic.twitter.com\/voenVGMdbM<\/a><\/p>&mdash; Elton John (@eltonofficial) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/eltonofficial\/status\/1433701299325915169?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">September 3, 2021<\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The tour began in Allentown, Pennsylvania, on 8 September 2018. At the end of the first part, it won Billboard Music Award in the category Top Rock Tour and according to the world\u2019s leading magazine for concert and live music industry Pollstar, the tour has earned has grossed $358.6 million across 179 shows.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Elton John&#8217;s ambitious plans were postponed due to setbacks like COVID-19 pandemic and his long-lasting leg and hip injuries. He told his fans he did this with &#8216;great sadness&#8217;.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Recently, John collaborated with Dua Lipa, Years &amp; Years, Rina Sawayama and Lil Nas X for new The Lockdown Sessions album.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">I can\u2019t believe it &#8211; 50 MILLION LISTENERS ON SPOTIFY! \ud83d\ude80\u2764\ufe0f\ud83d\ude80<br><br>The last few months have been some of the most incredible in my career and I\u2019m so grateful that people are enjoying listening to this new music, which has meant so much to me. <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/Ksddpu15yi\">pic.twitter.com\/Ksddpu15yi<\/a><\/p>&mdash; Elton John (@eltonofficial) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/eltonofficial\/status\/1464285685771292675?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">November 26, 2021<\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The iconic British pop star gives his fans last chance to see him before his final retirement from touring.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>His &#8216;Rocket Man&#8217; journey is going across the UK, Europe, North America and Australia throughout 2022-2023. John speaks particularly fondly of places where he once been.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\"><p><br>\u201cI\u2019m going to go out in the biggest possible way, performing at my very best, with the most spectacular production I\u2019ve ever had, playing in places that have meant so much to me throughout my career.\u201d<\/p><p><\/p><cite>Elton John<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p><br>Fans will hear the hits from the John\u2019s past like \u2018The Bitch is Back\u2019, \u2018Rocket Man\u2019, \u2018Sorry Seams to be the Hardest Word\u2019 and \u2018Your Song\u2019 that won the hearts of people from all over the world.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">I&#39;m so excited to finally announce that as part of the <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/EltonFarewellTour?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#EltonFarewellTour<\/a>, I will be returning to perform at the home of <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/WatfordFC?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@WatfordFC<\/a>, Vicarage Road, for two nights: Sun 3 &amp; Mon 4 July 2022 \ud83d\ude80\ud83d\udc1d<br><br>Tickets go on public sale on Thu 2 December. Link in bio. <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/jv46NIW3dt\">pic.twitter.com\/jv46NIW3dt<\/a><\/p>&mdash; Elton John (@eltonofficial) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/eltonofficial\/status\/1463781007979696135?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">November 25, 2021<\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\"><p>\u201cThis has been an incredible tour so far, full of the most amazing highs, and I look forward to making more wonderful memories with you at these final shows.\u201d<\/p><cite>Elton John<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>How much are tickets?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Prices for the <em>Farewell Yellow Brick Road<\/em>&nbsp;tour ranges from \u00a349, going up to \u00a31,199 for VIP seating.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Elton John\u2019s 2022-2023 farewell tour dates<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>2022<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>15 June \u2013 Norwich, Carrow Road Stadium<\/li><li>17 June \u2013 Liverpool, Anfield Stadium<\/li><li>19 June \u2013 Sunderland, Stadium of Light<\/li><li>22 June \u2013 Bristol, Ashton Gate<\/li><li>24 June \u2013 London, Hyde Park<\/li><li>26 June \u2013 Bristol, Ashton Gate<\/li><li>29 June \u2013 Swansea, Swansea Stadium<\/li><li>1 July \u2013 Cork, Pairc Ui Chaoimh<\/li><li>3 July \u2013 Watford, Vicarage Road Stadium<\/li><li>4 July \u2013 Watford, Vicarage Road Stadium<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>2023<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>28 March \u2013 Dublin, 3Arena<\/li><li>29 March \u2013 Dublin, 3Arena<\/li><li>31 March \u2013 Belfast, The SSE Arena<\/li><li>2 April \u2013 London, O2 Arena<\/li><li>4 April \u2013 London, O2 Arena<\/li><li>5 April \u2013 London, O2 Arena<\/li><li>8 April \u2013 London, O2 Arena<\/li><li>9 April \u2013 London, O2 Arena<\/li><li>12 April \u2013 London, O2 Arena<\/li><li>13 April \u2013 London, O2 Arena<\/li><li>16 April \u2013 London, O2 Arena<\/li><li>17 April \u2013 London, O2 Arena<\/li><li>19 April \u2013 Birmingham, Resorts World Arena<\/li><li>22 April \u2013 Liverpool, M&amp;S Bank Arena<\/li><li>23 April \u2013 Liverpool, M&amp;S Bank Arena<\/li><li>31 May \u2013 Manchester, AO Arena<\/li><li>2 June \u2013 Manchester AO Arena<\/li><li>3 June \u2013 Manchester, AO Arena<\/li><li>6 June \u2013 Leeds, First Direct Arena<\/li><li>10 June \u2013 Birmingham, Utilita Arena<\/li><li>11 June \u2013 Birmingham, Utilita Arena<\/li><li>13 June \u2013 Aberdeen, P&amp;J Live<\/li><li>15 June \u2013 Aberdeen, P&amp;J Live<\/li><li>17 June \u2013 Glasgow, OVO Hydro<\/li><li>18 June \u2013 Glasgow, OVO Hydro<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Where can I purchase tickets?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>They\u2019re now available from&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/ticketmaster-uk.tm7559.net\/e4RZEQ\">Ticketmaster<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vividseats.com\/elton-john-tickets\/performer\/272\">Vividseats<\/a> and the tour&#8217;s official website <a href=\"https:\/\/www.eltonjohn.com\/tours\">#EltonFarewellTour &#8211; Elton John<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Words: Chinara Sadikhova | Subbing: Sarah Chaffey<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Images were taken from the official Instagram account of Elton John<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/eltonjohn\/\">Elton John (@eltonjohn) \u2022 Instagram photos and videos<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Elton John is soon to travel the UK on his final tour, hitting music venues from summer 2022. 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