Elton John announces Edinburgh Meadowbank date
Following on from the announcement of six huge summer dates next year, Elton John has now added another massive British show to his ‘Wonderful Crazy Night’ Tour, performing in Edinburgh on Saturday 25 June.
Having already announced shows in Exeter, Henley, Leicester, Lincoln, Liverpool and Oxford, Elton will bring his band to Meadowbank Stadium for the first live music concert the venue has held since 2007.
The show, which will be fully reserved seating, will hold a special significance, as Elton, who has given over 4000 performances in a career spanning more than fifty years, explains: “The simple truth is I want to spend more time with my family, and I am only too aware of just how precious the time ahead is. My sons are growing up so quickly; their early years are just flying by and I want to be there with them. So these concerts will give me the chance to thank the Scottish audiences who have been so faithful to me over these many decades. We cannot get to everyone, but I am going to try.
“Edinburgh has always been a very special place for me to play. I did my first ever truly solo show at the Playhouse back in 1976, and it also just happens to be where my guitarist and Music Director Davey Johnstone is from, so it’s a very special city for me and the band.”
On having Elton perform at the venue, David Milne, Chair of Edinburgh Leisure said: “Meadowbank Stadium has a rich history hosting a myriad of sporting events over the years including the 1970s and ‘86 Commonwealth Games and the 2012 Paralympic Torch Relay and also various music greats including the Foo Fighters, Kaiser Chiefs and Prince.
“It’s an honour that Sir Elton John has chosen Meadowbank as the Scottish location for his 2016 tour and a rare opportunity for his Scottish fans to catch this legendary musician in such an iconic venue.”
Councillor Richard Lewis, Convener of Culture and Sport for the City of Edinburgh Council, added: “We are absolutely delighted that Sir Elton John has chosen Meadowbank Stadium to host this concert. It’s a real coup for both Meadowbank and Edinburgh to have one of the world’s greatest music stars come to Scotland’s capital city. I’m sure his legion of fans and the Edinburgh public will all agree this concert is the perfect way to kick start the festival scene and will really get the summer party in the Capital started!”
This run of UK summer dates will coincide with the release of Elton’s brand new album ‘Wonderful Crazy Night’, which will arrive on 5 February 2016.
An unmistakable name in the history of popular music, Elton John has done it all – and then some. From being awarded multiple Grammys and BRITs, and even an Oscar and a Tony Award, Elton has proven his universal acclaim. In addition to selling more than 250 million records worldwide, through his partnership with lyricist Tim Rice Elton wrote the music for the feature film and Broadway stage production of ‘The Lion King”.
Having performed at several of the world’s most recognisable venues – including a pair of residencies at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas, Elton John continues to be one of this country’s biggest pop-culture exports, and as such, welcoming him to Edinburgh on June 25th will be a once in a lifetime opportunity.
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Saturday 25th June
Meadowbank Stadium
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Edinburgh
EH7 6AE
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