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mowsville
10-25-2019, 03:45 AM
Its actually happening ....she doing a U.K tour...Diana has posted dates on FB.

Bluebrock
10-25-2019, 04:55 AM
Its actually happening ....she doing a U.K tour...Diana has posted dates on FB.

Glad it is finally official. Look out for additional dates to be announced soon.

mowsville
10-25-2019, 05:08 AM
Thanks Bluebrock...I most certainly will.

mowsville
10-25-2019, 05:45 AM
Both my ex wife and daughter have messaged me this morning to say they want to go....looks like im gonna have company lol

florence
10-25-2019, 06:30 AM
Just hoping she can sell the venues out:

30 June 2020 – First Direct Arena, Leeds
1 July 2020 – M&S Bank Arena, Liverpool
3 July 2020 – Manchester Arena, Manchester
4 July 2020 – The SSE Hydro, Glasgow
6 July 2020 – Arena Birmingham, Birmingham
8 July 2020 – The O2, London

florence
10-25-2019, 06:32 AM
These are big indoor venues.

Manchester Arena has a capacity of 21k, the second biggest in Europe.

jobeterob
10-25-2019, 09:43 AM
https://www.facebook.com/374654685883/posts/10159030312455884?sfns=mo

Bluebrock
10-25-2019, 11:33 AM
Thanks Bluebrock...I most certainly will.
I have been told to keep myself available from mid June through to the end of July so i can only assume we can expect further activity either here or maybe in Europe.

Bluebrock
10-25-2019, 11:41 AM
Just hoping she can sell the venues out:

30 June 2020 – First Direct Arena, Leeds
1 July 2020 – M&S Bank Arena, Liverpool
3 July 2020 – Manchester Arena, Manchester
4 July 2020 – The SSE Hydro, Glasgow
6 July 2020 – Arena Birmingham, Birmingham
8 July 2020 – The O2, London

They are indeed large venues, but the UK has traditionally been Diana's biggest market so i guess the promoters are banking there being high demand after such a long absence. I know Diana would have preferred smaller venues on this tour and then maybe an arena tour in 2021,but the promoters insisted upon big venues. I suppose it is all down to money. If the demand is there further dates will be added at existing venues and maybe others too. I am told Dublin is a possibility.

Ollie9
10-25-2019, 12:55 PM
They are indeed large venues, but the UK has traditionally been Diana's biggest market so i guess the promoters are banking there being high demand after such a long absence. I know Diana would have preferred smaller venues on this tour and then maybe an arena tour in 2021,but the promoters insisted upon big venues. I suppose it is all down to money. If the demand is there further dates will be added at existing venues and maybe others too. I am told Dublin is a possibility.

I am extremely surprised that such large venues have been booked. I realise Diana has not toured the UK in quite some time, but even so. Now i am a little worried lol.
I was thinking more Royal Albert Hall, London Palladium etc.

rovereab
10-25-2019, 12:57 PM
When will the tickets go on sale please?

Bluebrock
10-25-2019, 01:36 PM
When will the tickets go on sale please?

Next Friday

Bluebrock
10-25-2019, 01:40 PM
I am extremely surprised that such large venues have been booked. I realise Diana has not toured the UK in quite some time, but even so. Now i am a little worried lol.
I was thinking more Royal Albert Hall, London Palladium etc.

Me too Ollie, but the promoters will have done their homework. They wouldn't be doing this if they didn't think the tour was capable of making big money. Only time will tell if their gamble pays off. I suspect it will.

rovereab
10-25-2019, 01:59 PM
Next Friday

Thanks Bluebrock :)

Ollie9
10-25-2019, 02:58 PM
Me too Ollie, but the promoters will have done their homework. They wouldn't be doing this if they didn't think the tour was capable of making big money. Only time will tell if their gamble pays off. I suspect it will.

Fingers crossed. Are you thinking of attending any of the concerts?

Bluebrock
10-25-2019, 03:08 PM
Fingers crossed. Are you thinking of attending any of the concerts?
I will be at most if not all of them i expect.

Ollie9
10-25-2019, 03:20 PM
I will be at most if not all of them i expect.

I wonder what made her think of naming it the Top Of The World Tour?.

vgalindo
10-25-2019, 03:46 PM
They are indeed large venues, but the UK has traditionally been Diana's biggest market so i guess the promoters are banking there being high demand after such a long absence. I know Diana would have preferred smaller venues on this tour and then maybe an arena tour in 2021,but the promoters insisted upon big venues. I suppose it is all down to money. If the demand is there further dates will be added at existing venues and maybe others too. I am told Dublin is a possibility.
This tour sounds very exciting. Do we know if the new album will be scheduled for release before the tour?

florence
10-25-2019, 04:29 PM
Isn't the album not coming out until Oct 20 which is a lost opportunity.

I would assume there will be a single probably a Mark Ronson produced track to tie in with the tour?

Sadly with how music is consumed nowadays it is hard for artists like Diana to have major single hits now.

I have to say I share Ollie's misgivings about the venues.

Bluebrock
10-25-2019, 04:43 PM
Isn't the album not coming out until Oct 20 which is a lost opportunity.

I would assume there will be a single probably a Mark Ronson produced track to tie in with the tour?

Sadly with how music is consumed nowadays it is hard for artists like Diana to have major single hits now.

I have to say I share Ollie's misgivings about the venues.

Have faith. It will all work out just fine.
I am told that new material will be heard prior to the tour, but that is all i am being told at the moment.

Bluebrock
10-25-2019, 04:45 PM
This tour sounds very exciting. Do we know if the new album will be scheduled for release before the tour?
I was told yesterday that "new material will be heard" prior to the tour. Make of that what you will.

Bluebrock
10-25-2019, 04:46 PM
I wonder what made her think of naming it the Top Of The World Tour?.

I really don't know at this stage but i shall try to find out.

Roberta75
10-25-2019, 04:53 PM
I wonder what made her think of naming it the Top Of The World Tour?.

Could be cause shes embraced being 75 and shes in a real good place and happy happy happy. That all says shes on Top of the World imo.

khansperac
10-25-2019, 04:54 PM
I want her to take her time with this new album. Don’t want it rushed to coincide with Glastonbury or this tour. It would be a misstep if she debuts songs too early and the album is not ready for release.

vgalindo
10-25-2019, 05:09 PM
I want her to take her time with this new album. Don’t want it rushed to coincide with Glastonbury or this tour. It would be a misstep if she debuts songs too early and the album is not ready for release.
I disagree. She needs to have new material ready for this tour. We have waited long enough. It’s been way too long for new material. And this would be a perfect opportunity for thousands of people to hear it.

khansperac
10-25-2019, 05:22 PM
Just a couple of months ago she was in the pre planning stage for this new album. This does not leave much time to have songs written, record vocals, and production. Then remixes, and photo shoots, for a June/July release. God forbid she uses an old photo, “some” fans would complain about that. I just want this to be a quality project. Worthy of time and detail, and proper promotion. With that said, I welcome new material.

Circa 1824
10-25-2019, 05:49 PM
Big venue = Big paycheck .... if it sells out

Bluebrock
10-25-2019, 06:03 PM
I want her to take her time with this new album. Don’t want it rushed to coincide with Glastonbury or this tour. It would be a misstep if she debuts songs too early and the album is not ready for release.

She will take her time. She began working on the album last week and will continue to work on it in the weeks leading up to Christmas. She will resume work on it following her dates in the USA in the new year.
It is unlikely to be ready in time for her UK tour, but a track or two will be available to stream according to my very reliable sources. Everything is under control. Don't worry.

vgalindo
10-25-2019, 06:13 PM
Just a couple of months ago she was in the pre planning stage for this new album. This does not leave much time to have songs written, record vocals, and production. Then remixes, and photo shoots, for a June/July release. God forbid she uses an old photo, “some” fans would complain about that. I just want this to be a quality project. Worthy of time and detail, and proper promotion. With that said, I welcome new material.
That’s true. We do want quality. But I just remember being a fan of Diana Ross at the height of her career and popularity . She would release a new album every year with a huge tour to promote it. How I miss those times.

khansperac
10-25-2019, 06:14 PM
She will take her time. She began working on the album last week and will continue to work on it in the weeks leading up to Christmas. She will resume work on it following her dates in the USA in the new year.
It is unlikely to be ready in time for her UK tour, but a track or two will be available to stream according to my very reliable sources. Everything is under control. Don't worry.

Is she working with Mark?

Levi Stubbs Tears
10-25-2019, 11:03 PM
I want her to take her time with this new album. Don’t want it rushed to coincide with Glastonbury or this tour. It would be a misstep if she debuts songs too early and the album is not ready for release.

To take full advantage, she really needs a new single out before the tour to help with TV appearances to further promote her tour. "Tonight on the Graham Norton show, the Queen of Motown performs her new smash Top of the World and discusses her 50 year career".

She doesn't need to promote Glastonbury as that's a sell-out every year regardless of who's on the bill.

And I hope the single is up-tempo to fit in with the Glastonbury set and to appeal to the singles-buying market [[which is not most of the people on here).

Boogiedown
10-26-2019, 12:41 AM
She will take her time. She began working on the album last week and will continue to work on it in the weeks leading up to Christmas. She will resume work on it following her dates in the USA in the new year.
It is unlikely to be ready in time for her UK tour, but a track or two will be available to stream according to my very reliable sources. Everything is under control. Don't worry.

not sure why it should take so long... .???

.....remember when the Supremes could crank out four LPs in a year .... and that's when you had actual musicians with actual instruments to incorporate as part of the music making process [[not to mention studio scheduling ..etc. etc. etc.)....

Bluebrock
10-26-2019, 02:54 AM
Is she working with Mark?
I have not had official confirmation but i am told more than one producer will be used.

khansperac
10-26-2019, 03:09 AM
Thanks bluebrock. Exciting times ahead.

Bluebrock
10-26-2019, 06:52 AM
not sure why it should take so long... .???

.....remember when the Supremes could crank out four LPs in a year .... and that's when you had actual musicians with actual instruments to incorporate as part of the music making process [[not to mention studio scheduling ..etc. etc. etc.)....

I don't know. I am not involved in modern day recording methods so i am not at all sure why it seems to be such a long drawn out process these days.

Bluebrock
10-26-2019, 06:59 AM
Thanks bluebrock. Exciting times ahead.

Isn't it just? A great time to be a Diana fan. We need to fully embrace this "Indian Summer". Things will gradually begin to slow down, but for the next couple of years or so there is much to look forward to. Diana is in a very good place at the moment. Let's make new memories together and join her in celebrating her glorious career along with its ups and downs and its unprecedented highs.

PeaceNHarmony
10-26-2019, 07:17 AM
Isn't it just? A great time to be a Diana fan. We need to fully embrace this "Indian Summer". Things will gradually begin to slow down, but for the next couple of years or so there is much to look forward to. Diana is in a very good place at the moment. Let's make new memories together and join her in celebrating her glorious career along with its ups and downs and its unprecedented highs.Amen! And such great news for you, too!

Boogiedown
10-26-2019, 12:53 PM
Isn't it just? A great time to be a Diana fan. We need to fully embrace this "Indian Summer". Things will gradually begin to slow down, but for the next couple of years or so there is much to look forward to. Diana is in a very good place at the moment. Let's make new memories together and join her in celebrating her glorious career along with its ups and downs and its unprecedented highs.

You're absolutely correct .feels good to be celebrating somebody who's in a good place even leaving Age out of it for a moment,[[ but doesn't that make it all the moreso)
I'm guessing Diana's shows in Vegas must be drawing them in, providing evidence that she's got the draw power.
She'd be very wise to be riding on a successful song right now, of course that's easier to say than to actually accomplish .

midnightman
10-26-2019, 03:33 PM
Never did I think 2020, she will stage a return to recordings. This is exciting. Maybe one final hurrah. :)

Bluebrock
10-27-2019, 03:42 AM
That’s true. We do want quality. But I just remember being a fan of Diana Ross at the height of her career and popularity . She would release a new album every year with a huge tour to promote it. How I miss those times.
She was much younger back then vgalindo. Nowadays she performs more as a hobby rather than a career. She is in good health generally speaking, but i am sure this tour and the Glastonbury engagement with tire her out. I don't want her to take too much on. She is none too fond about the prospect of undertaking a world tour.

mwmr
10-27-2019, 10:35 AM
She was much younger back then vgalindo. Nowadays she performs more as a hobby rather than a career. She is in good health generally speaking, but i am sure this tour and the Glastonbury engagement with tire her out. I don't want her to take too much on. She is none too fond about the prospect of undertaking a world tour.

seems foolish to do a tour and release the album after.. a wasted opportunity to tie in promotion and sales.
while I look forward to a new album I will give the tour a miss. I was disappointed last time I saw her live

Bluebrock
10-27-2019, 12:38 PM
Amen! And such great news for you, too!

It is for sure. I feel honoured and blessed.

Bluebrock
10-27-2019, 12:43 PM
seems foolish to do a tour and release the album after.. a wasted opportunity to tie in promotion and sales.
while I look forward to a new album I will give the tour a miss. I was disappointed last time I saw her live

We don't know for sure if the album will or will not be available in time for the tour.
If it isn't there is a strong possibility of another tour in 2021. Diana is very keen to re-connect with her loyal UK audience. It is long overdue, but better late than never.

florence
10-27-2019, 02:26 PM
In that case would the album be held back or would a second album be released?

October 2020 would really be a daft time to release it.

If Diana did go to Dublin she could maybe do Belfast as well - she's been there twice before and it has a great reputation among artists for the reception they get.

It would seem Diana will be in the UK during Wimbledon - maybe we'll see her there again - she got great publicity from her last trip there.

marv2
10-27-2019, 03:28 PM
seems foolish to do a tour and release the album after.. a wasted opportunity to tie in promotion and sales.
while I look forward to a new album I will give the tour a miss. I was disappointed last time I saw her live

She hasn't recorded a decent album in 35 years. Chances are if this one materializes, it will flop as well.

PeaceNHarmony
10-27-2019, 03:39 PM
It is for sure. I feel honoured and blessed.You forgot respected and ... ENVIED!!

Bluebrock
10-27-2019, 04:59 PM
In that case would the album be held back or would a second album be released?

October 2020 would really be a daft time to release it.

If Diana did go to Dublin she could maybe do Belfast as well - she's been there twice before and it has a great reputation among artists for the reception they get.

It would seem Diana will be in the UK during Wimbledon - maybe we'll see her there again - she got great publicity from her last trip there.

I have unofficially heard it is a two album deal.
As regards October 2020 being a "daft" time to release the album i would say it is an ideal time to coincide with her USA tour.
Belfast is a good idea. I was there with her at least once back in the day.
She will take in Wimbledon for sure. Her love of tennis is well documented. It promises to be a great summer.

Bluebrock
10-27-2019, 05:04 PM
You forgot respected and ... ENVIED!!

Perhaps, but it will be no stroll in the park. I will be very well paid for my troubles, but it is a very responsible and demanding role that has more than a few ups and downs, but i would have it no other way. I love the unpredicability of the task.

jobeterob
10-27-2019, 07:19 PM
I see an article that said Diana could make $50 million pounds from this tour! That’s a totally astounding and almost obscene amount! Is that accurate and possible?

Roberta75
10-27-2019, 08:18 PM
She hasn't recorded a decent album in 35 years. Chances are if this one materializes, it will flop as well.


"Originally Posted by marv2 http://soulfuldetroit.com/images/buttons/viewpost-right.png [[http://soulfuldetroit.com/showthread.php?p=353706#post353706) October 2016
I don't even go into most Diana Ross threads on here."

vgalindo
10-28-2019, 12:39 AM
"Originally Posted by marv2 http://soulfuldetroit.com/images/buttons/viewpost-right.png [[http://soulfuldetroit.com/showthread.php?p=353706#post353706) October 2016
I don't even go into most Diana Ross threads on here."



He is dying of envy. He don’t know what to do. All this news about Diana Ross is stressing him out. Lol.

Bluebrock
10-28-2019, 03:29 AM
I see an article that said Diana could make $50 million pounds from this tour! That’s a totally astounding and almost obscene amount! Is that accurate and possible?
I would say not. Whilst i have little doubt she will make a lot of money i don't think it will be quite that amount, but then again who knows?

Circa 1824
10-28-2019, 06:58 AM
It will depend on the ticket prices and how many tickets are sold.

rovereab
10-28-2019, 08:56 AM
She hasn't recorded a decent album in 35 years. Chances are if this one materializes, it will flop as well.

Unnecessarily harsh and disrespectful. I think the evidence to the contra is available for all to see and hear.

florence
10-28-2019, 01:44 PM
Blue - do you know if these will be the normal concert layout or might they be in the round?

I really enjoyed her in the round concerts - they brought a lot of the audience nearer.

Perhaps this is a thing of the past though.

Bluebrock
10-28-2019, 05:23 PM
Blue - do you know if these will be the normal concert layout or might they be in the round?

I really enjoyed her in the round concerts - they brought a lot of the audience nearer.

Perhaps this is a thing of the past though.

I strongly suspect they will be concerts in the round. Diana prefers that at larger venues.

midnightman
10-28-2019, 05:32 PM
I would say not. Whilst i have little doubt she will make a lot of money i don't think it will be quite that amount, but then again who knows?

Never say never, Blue...

pghmusiclover
10-29-2019, 08:12 AM
I really wish she’d record the whole album with one producer, Mark Ronson.

Provided all the material is already selected, the time frame described by bluebrock [[She began working on the album last week and will continue to work on it in the weeks leading up to Christmas. She will resume work on it following her dates in the USA in the new year.) doesn’t seem to be too rushed.

If she does work with other producers, I hope they are equally “hip” and modern!

jobeterob
10-29-2019, 01:17 PM
What happened to getting these albums out for Christmas? Do artists still try and do that?

Bluebrock
10-29-2019, 01:55 PM
What happened to getting these albums out for Christmas? Do artists still try and do that?

Usually only talent show winners. They rush their albums out to cash in on what is usually their brief time in the spotlight.

Bluebrock
10-29-2019, 01:57 PM
I really wish she’d record the whole album with one producer, Mark Ronson.

Provided all the material is already selected, the time frame described by bluebrock [[She began working on the album last week and will continue to work on it in the weeks leading up to Christmas. She will resume work on it following her dates in the USA in the new year.) doesn’t seem to be too rushed.

If she does work with other producers, I hope they are equally “hip” and modern!

Perhaps she will but i do know that other producers want to be involved. Nile Rodgers for one.

PeaceNHarmony
10-29-2019, 02:18 PM
He is dying of envy. He don’t know what to do. All this news about Diana Ross is stressing him out. Lol.Musta be burnin' through Depends! Hee hee hee!

PeaceNHarmony
10-29-2019, 02:20 PM
Unnecessarily harsh and disrespectful. I think the evidence to the contra is available for all to see and hear.Absolutely, but when one's idea of a great vocalist and world-wide supastah has never made a listenable album, one has nothing else to hang on to. Hee Hee Heeee!

pghmusiclover
10-29-2019, 02:27 PM
Perhaps she will but i do know that other producers want to be involved. Nile Rodgers for one.

At this point, I hope she passes on Nile. His last album with “Chic” was disappointing to say the least and the song originally written for Diana in 1983 [[and sung by Elton and Emeli Sande on the album) was truly wretched!

Boogiedown
10-29-2019, 02:36 PM
Musta be burnin' through Depends! Hee hee hee!


PeaceNHarmony:
Absolutely, but when one's idea of a great vocalist and world-wide supastah has never made a listenable album, one has nothing else to hang on to. Hee Hee Heeee!

Have you considered a name change 'PeaceNHarmony'?

Do these constant negative digs by these certain few improve this forum ?

Talk about a swamp that needs draining ...... wish I could just read about the topics as presented in the headlines and not all this other sh#t .....sigh. :[[

Bluebrock
10-29-2019, 02:46 PM
At this point, I hope she passes on Nile. His last album with “Chic” was disappointing to say the least and the song originally written for Diana in 1983 [[and sung by Elton and Emeli Sande on the album) was truly wretched!
I haven't heard the latest Chic, but i know it got lousy reviews. Nile is a very talented producer, but we all know he is quite capable of producing absolute garbage too. Workin' overtime anyone?
Hopefully he will come up with the goods. Fingers crossed.

Levi Stubbs Tears
10-30-2019, 04:52 PM
I quite liked 'It's About TIme' but unfortunately it had too many 'guest stars' rather than the usual great vocalists [[Kimberley & Folami) to be a true 'Chic' album. It was more like 'Nile & Friends'. It did make the UK Top Ten though - for a brief moment.

The single releases were a bit strange. After premiering 'Boogie All Night' live on a British TV Show [[Jools Holland?) which I thought would be a promising first single, it seemed to be forgotten about. Then they debuted the actual first single 'Til The World Falls' on another live UK-TV show.

Both of these were great performances but the actual album cuts were over-produced compared to them, adding raps and other un-necessary clutter. Unfortunately both these live performances seem to have been removed from YouTube, so anyone wanting to compare probably won't be able to find them :[[

'Queen' was by far the worst song on the album. Strangely, while riding the escalator in a nearby shopping mall a few months back, i heard it playing over the PA.

mowsville
10-30-2019, 06:35 PM
yay...my tickets are booked ...roll on July.....it says plus support...i wonder who.

Bluebrock
10-31-2019, 03:27 AM
yay...my tickets are booked ...roll on July.....it says plus support...i wonder who.
That is interesting. She doesn't usually have a support act, but i suspect the show will be shorter than previous arena tours so i suppose it makes perfect sense to have a support act to pad out the show.

mowsville
10-31-2019, 04:46 AM
Thats exactly what i thought Bluebrock...everytime I have seen her there has never been a support...when I saw her at Wembley once she brought her sons on stage and her step daughter sang a song.

Bluebrock
10-31-2019, 09:29 AM
Thats exactly what i thought Bluebrock...everytime I have seen her there has never been a support...when I saw her at Wembley once she brought her sons on stage and her step daughter sang a song.

There is every chance some of her siblings could be the support. Most of them are planning to join her on this jaunt so it stands to reason that at least one of them will be the support act.

masterblaster
10-31-2019, 04:53 PM
Diana will have no problem filling the UK venues, I have spent most of the morning trying to buy pre-sale tickets at two different venues and only managed to purchase tickets at Leeds after 4 hours, the ticket sites just kept crashing. I expect it will be the same when the tickets go on general sale tomorrow.

Bluebrock
10-31-2019, 05:01 PM
Diana will have no problem filling the UK venues, I have spent most of the morning trying to buy pre-sale tickets at two different venues and only managed to purchase tickets at Leeds after 4 hours, the ticket sites just kept crashing. I expect it will be the same when the tickets go on general sale tomorrow.

The ticket prices are very expensive. That is a lot of money to pay for an event that will last no more than 90 minutes. It is a tribute to her endearing legacy that there is so much interest in her after all these years. You go girl!

rovereab
11-01-2019, 06:56 AM
The O2 booking system kept saying no tickets available for about 20 minutes this morning and then success :) I can't wait for the concert as it's been a long time coming, as Tammi sang!

florence
11-01-2019, 08:21 AM
Wow, demand must be high.

Already a second show added for London O2 on July 09!

O2 is not "in the round."

Bluebrock
11-01-2019, 10:25 AM
Wow, demand must be high.

Already a second show added for London O2 on July 09!

O2 is not "in the round."

That is good news but not totally unexpected.
As regards the 02 not being in the round it looks like none of the shows will be in the round.
That surprises me.

khansperac
11-01-2019, 10:33 AM
She will be 76 when she performs there. Her days of sprinting through the audience to get to the “in the round” stage, then walking up the ramp to the stage, are over. So this doesn’t surprise me. Also, if in the round she wouldn’t be able to show the video screens and special effects.

Bluebrock
11-01-2019, 10:40 AM
She will be 76 when she performs there. Her days of sprinting through the audience to get to the “in the round” stage, then walking up the ramp to the stage, are over. So this doesn’t surprise me. Also, if in the round she wouldn’t be able to show the video screens and special effects.

Good points. She has a dodgy ankle too, so i guess it would be quite reckless to take any risks at this stage of her life.

lakedistrictlad1
11-01-2019, 12:15 PM
I tried to get tickets at 9a.m when they went on sale for the 02 today but had no luck. Then I saw an extra date had been added and I got front row seats for the second night for a great price. I'm thrilled. Though I hate the idea of a huge venue like the 02. I'm not good with crowds. But it's Diana. And it may be the last time.

Bluebrock
11-01-2019, 12:30 PM
I tried to get tickets at 9a.m when they went on sale for the 02 today but had no luck. Then I saw an extra date had been added and I got front row seats for the second night for a great price. I'm thrilled. Though I hate the idea of a huge venue like the 02. I'm not good with crowds. But it's Diana. And it may be the last time.
Very pleased for you.
Maybe we will get a tour of smaller venues in a couple of years time, but the Promoters just look at the pound signs and obviously prefer the larger venues. I know what you mean about crowds. I am not looking forward to that aspect of it either, but it is what it is

Roberta75
11-01-2019, 03:57 PM
Looks like Diana Ross is selling out or almost selling out arenas in few hours over in England. So cool.

PeaceNHarmony
11-01-2019, 04:00 PM
Extraordinary and well-deserved reception for this American treasure.

Bluebrock
11-01-2019, 04:34 PM
Looks like Diana Ross is selling out or almost selling out arenas in few hours over in England. So cool.

Yes she is. She is very highly regarded over here.
I know she is going to be delighted by how well tickets are selling. They are very expensive,but it looks like the public feel she is worth paying over the odds to see her

Bluebrock
11-01-2019, 04:35 PM
Extraordinary and well-deserved reception for this American treasure.

It is very nice to see. She will be overwhelmed by the reaction to her tour.

jobeterob
11-01-2019, 05:28 PM
Remarkable!

Levi Stubbs Tears
11-01-2019, 08:34 PM
none of the shows will be in the round.
That surprises me.

Perhaps since Glastonbury isn't a round stage, it's simpler to rehearse and perfect one presentation for the tour.

Bluebrock
11-02-2019, 03:45 AM
Perhaps since Glastonbury isn't a round stage, it's simpler to rehearse and perfect one presentation for the tour.
I suspect you are right. She will want to keep to a simple straightforward routine at this stage of her career.

florence
11-02-2019, 08:01 AM
It looks like the concert tour running time will not be much longer than Glasto so it will be interesting to see the difference [[if any) in the different sets.

I can't imagine Diana will do any concert tour dates without including at least a couple iof songs from Lady but I personally doubt these would suitable at the Festival.

Bluebrock
11-02-2019, 09:09 AM
It looks like the concert tour running time will not be much longer than Glasto so it will be interesting to see the difference [[if any) in the different sets.

I can't imagine Diana will do any concert tour dates without including at least a couple iof songs from Lady but I personally doubt these would suitable at the Festival.

Agreed. Glasto is not the place to be performing Billie's tunes, but i would be very surprised if she didn't perform one or two on the arena dates.

milven
11-02-2019, 11:48 AM
Looks like Diana Ross is selling out or almost selling out arenas in few hours over in England. So cool.

Must be doing very well. Extra dates have been added. Great. Our UK friends have been waiting a long time for her to tour there.

Diana Ross adds extra London date to 2020 tour, tickets on sale
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Diana Ross 2020 tour dates:
Tue 30 Jun – First Direct Arena, Leeds
Wed 1 Jul – M&S Bank Arena, Liverpool
Fri 3 Jul – Manchester Arena
Sat 4 Jul – The SSE Hydro, Glasgow
Mon 6 Jul – Arena Birmingham
Wed 8 Jul – The O2, London
Thu 9 Jul – The O2, London [[EXTRA DATE ADDED)


https://www.list.co.uk/article/112276-diana-ross-adds-extra-london-date-to-2020-tour-tickets-on-sale/

Boogiedown
11-02-2019, 12:08 PM
good for Diana!!
Pretty advanced sales. how much are the tickets going for??

have i got this right? close to 500 bucks !

Bluebrock
11-02-2019, 12:11 PM
good for Diana!!
Pretty advanced sales. how much are the tickets going for??

Anything up to £300.00!

Boogiedown
11-02-2019, 12:15 PM
thanks. I see official platinum tickets at 349. in Liverpool.

Boogiedown
11-02-2019, 12:24 PM
looks like she's a hot property there:

https://www.mandsbankarena.com/




[[https://www.mandsbankarena.com/)https://www.ticketquarter.co.uk/Online/seatSelect.asp?BOset::WSmap::seatmap::performance_ ids=F6F3224B-55BC-47A5%20-97D6-B884426DF11D



[[Evan's probably saying "damn Mom you went too cheap !!" LOL!!)

khansperac
11-02-2019, 12:30 PM
^^^

Price 1 - Floor * £166.50 [[Sold out)
Price 1 - Lower Tier * £166.50 [[Sold out)
Price 2 - Floor * £146.50 [[Sold out)
Price 2 - Lower Tier * £146.50 [[Sold out)
Price 2 - Upper Tier * £146.50 [[Sold out)
Price 3 - Floor * £112.95 [[Sold out)
Price 3 - Lower Tier * £112.95 [[Sold out)
Price 3 - Upper Tier * £112.95 [[Sold out)
Price 4 - Floor * £101.45 [[Sold out)
Price 4 - Lower Tier * £101.45 [[Sold out)
Price 4 - Upper Tier * £101.45 [[Sold out)
Price 5 - Floor * £85.35 [[Sold out)
Price 5 - Lower Tier * £85.35 [[Sold out)
Price 5 - Upper Tier * £85.35 [[Sold out)
The Liverpool Collection Lounge £250.00 [[Sold out)
Price 6 - Upper Tier * £73.15

Bluebrock
11-02-2019, 02:55 PM
looks like she's a hot property there:

https://www.mandsbankarena.com/




[[https://www.mandsbankarena.com/)https://www.ticketquarter.co.uk/Online/seatSelect.asp?BOset::WSmap::seatmap::performance_ ids=F6F3224B-55BC-47A5%20-97D6-B884426DF11D



[[Evan's probably saying "damn Mom you went too cheap !!" LOL!!)
He will probably tell her when he reads this!

Bluebrock
11-02-2019, 02:56 PM
^^^

Price 1 - Floor * £166.50 [[Sold out)
Price 1 - Lower Tier * £166.50 [[Sold out)
Price 2 - Floor * £146.50 [[Sold out)
Price 2 - Lower Tier * £146.50 [[Sold out)
Price 2 - Upper Tier * £146.50 [[Sold out)
Price 3 - Floor * £112.95 [[Sold out)
Price 3 - Lower Tier * £112.95 [[Sold out)
Price 3 - Upper Tier * £112.95 [[Sold out)
Price 4 - Floor * £101.45 [[Sold out)
Price 4 - Lower Tier * £101.45 [[Sold out)
Price 4 - Upper Tier * £101.45 [[Sold out)
Price 5 - Floor * £85.35 [[Sold out)
Price 5 - Lower Tier * £85.35 [[Sold out)
Price 5 - Upper Tier * £85.35 [[Sold out)
The Liverpool Collection Lounge £250.00 [[Sold out)
Price 6 - Upper Tier * £73.15

The promoters will be rubbing their hands!

Ollie9
11-02-2019, 05:27 PM
I'm delighted and a little relieved the tickets are selling so quickly. I really hope Diana finds the time for a few tv interviews while here.

jobeterob
11-02-2019, 10:15 PM
Those are incredible prices

Must be causing some consternation in some quarters here

PeaceNHarmony
11-02-2019, 10:38 PM
Those are incredible prices

Must be causing some consternation in some quarters hereNah - it's all fake news. Diana is not the popular Supreme. He he he.

Levi Stubbs Tears
11-02-2019, 10:52 PM
Glastonbury tickets at £265 seem quite a good deal considering patrons will also get the chance to see sets from dozens of others

jobeterob
11-03-2019, 01:49 AM
Glastonbury tickets at £265 seem quite a good deal considering patrons will also get the chance to see sets from dozens of others

Isn’t that $500+++ ?

Bluebrock
11-03-2019, 03:37 AM
I'm delighted and a little relieved the tickets are selling so quickly. I really hope Diana finds the time for a few tv interviews while here.
That is the plan. There are one or two exciting possibilities that could take place, but everything is of course in the very early planning stages at the moment. Watch this space.

Ollie9
11-03-2019, 06:53 AM
That is the plan. There are one or two exciting possibilities that could take place, but everything is of course in the very early planning stages at the moment. Watch this space.

Even more exciting possibilities!!!. This is all getting to much lol. I feel like a kid again on the night before christmas.

Bluebrock
11-03-2019, 09:55 AM
Even more exciting possibilities!!!. This is all getting to much lol. I feel like a kid again on the night before christmas.
It is an exciting time to be a Diana Ross fan. 2020 and 2021 promise to be landmark years. Some of the ideas being discussed are way beyond what i could have possibly hoped for a couple of years ago. Obviously not all of the ideas will come to fruition but if only two or three of them materialise it will be a real treat for us. Obviously Diana's continued well being is the most important factor. There are no guarantees in this world, but if her health holds up you will not be disappointed by the future possibilities.
We need

TomatoTom123
11-06-2019, 09:50 PM
OMG OMG OMG I WAS GOING THROUGH TICKET WEBSITES LAST WEEK WHEN I FOUND OUT, I SAID TO MY MUM I WOULD LIKE TICKETS AS A CHRISTMAS PRESENT VERY MUCH PLEASE, I WAS TEMPTED TO BUT THEM MYSELF BUT HOPE SHE GETS THE MESSAGE AND TICKETS ARE STILL AVAILABLE, OTHERWISE CHRISTMAS WILL BE RUINED, I HAVE TO SEE DIANA WHILE SHE'S HERE AND IN SUCH GOOD SPIRIT, I CANNOT WAIT IT SHOULD BE AMAZING

PS a bit excited :p

TomatoTom123
11-06-2019, 10:13 PM
ALSO, am I right in thinking that the tour's name 'Top Of The World' is an excellent albeit rather niche reference to Diana's song of the same name from Baby It's Me...? :)

florence
03-07-2020, 08:07 AM
Bluebrock

Have you any information on how the ticket sales have gone?

Although venues have declared "SOLD OUT" this can be because Agencies have bought up block bookings and these may not necessarlly have then been bought by the public.

I'm beginning ti get very uneasy about Norovirus.

With only a few months to go there must be a possibility that everything could be called off.

masterblaster
03-07-2020, 08:34 AM
Bluebrock


I'm beginning ti get very uneasy about Norovirus.

With only a few months to go there must be a possibility that everything could be called off.

Think you are referring to coronavirus. Yes, as soon as it was announced that there could be restrictions on mass gatherings, my first thought was the Diana Ross concert. I've already booked the hotel which is non-refundable and if the concert is cancelled, you will only get the ticket cost back, not the booking and agency fees. Just hope it has all sorted out for June.

Bluebrock
03-07-2020, 01:11 PM
Bluebrock

Have you any information on how the ticket sales have gone?

Although venues have declared "SOLD OUT" this can be because Agencies have bought up block bookings and these may not necessarlly have then been bought by the public.

I'm beginning ti get very uneasy about Norovirus.

With only a few months to go there must be a possibility that everything could be called off.

The ticket sales have been better than expected. Several venues are almost sold out.
As regards the coronavirus i would say there is a 50% chance of the tour being postponed. The European dates are the ones most in danger. She was not at all happy about those dates being added. She only initially committed to the UK dates. Glastonbury is increasingly likely to be a casualty. The whole event is in jeapordy. I have not had an update since last week, but i am expecting one next Monday.
If the tour is cancelled it will be rescheduled when the situation calms down. That is all i can tell you at the moment.

Roberta75
03-07-2020, 01:50 PM
The ticket sales have been better than expected. Several venues are almost sold out.
As regards the coronavirus i would say there is a 50% chance of the tour being postponed. The European dates are the ones most in danger. She was not at all happy about those dates being added. She only initially committed to the UK dates. Glastonbury is increasingly likely to be a casualty. The whole event is in jeapordy. I have not had an update since last week, but i am expecting one next Monday.
If the tour is cancelled it will be rescheduled when the situation calms down. That is all i can tell you at the moment.

All makes sense my dear. Better safe than sorry. Im thinking the Tokyo olympics are gonna get canceled or postponed. Sad but we gotta be safe.

Bluebrock
03-11-2020, 01:03 PM
It's not looking good folks. It is looking increasingly likely to be postponed. Note that i say postponed rather than cancelled.
More news as and when.

jobeterob
03-11-2020, 04:00 PM
Not a surprise.

We’ve been told that at a certain stage the public will begin to understand this is serious. In Canada, we’ve reached that stage it seems.

PeaceNHarmony
03-11-2020, 07:03 PM
It's not looking good folks. It is looking increasingly likely to be postponed. Note that i say postponed rather than cancelled.
More news as and when.Thanks for real news; I would not fault any performer who draws large crowds for wanting to avoid a worldwide pandemic.

PeaceNHarmony
03-11-2020, 07:04 PM
Not a surprise.

We’ve been told that at a certain stage the public will begin to understand this is serious. In Canada, we’ve reached that stage it seems.Do you have tests available in Canada? In the USA we're told by some as!H*le in the White House that there are 'beautiful tests' available for anyone who wants one, but SHOCK!! there are not.

jobeterob
03-11-2020, 08:27 PM
They are working at doing tests outside a hospital so people with the virus don’t spread it by going to the hospital

There is some hope the virus peaks quite quickly; it seems China has peaked???

Who knows

PeaceNHarmony
03-11-2020, 09:06 PM
Peaked? Well, here in the USA one of the 'president' 's shillsxxx I mean spokespersons - Kelly Ann Conned-her-way, said yesterday 'It's been contained. Don't you think it's contained?'.

jobeterob
03-11-2020, 09:51 PM
Not at all in USA or Canada; it may have peaked in China

jobeterob
03-12-2020, 12:42 AM
There’s a Facebook post saying the Vegas Residency is cancelled

Bluebrock
03-12-2020, 03:17 AM
There’s a Facebook post saying the Vegas Residency is cancelled
She is cancelling all dates with immediate effect unless otherwise advised. Many other artists will do the same.

PeaceNHarmony
03-12-2020, 05:48 AM
She is cancelling all dates with immediate effect unless otherwise advised. Many other artists will do the same.Yes, others have already done so. A sad and scary time it is for sure.

Bluebrock
03-12-2020, 09:58 AM
Yes, others have already done so. A sad and scary time it is for sure.

Yes it is. She has done it on medical advice
Expect an official statement shortly.

khansperac
03-12-2020, 10:24 AM
Diana just posted this on Facebook and Twitter concerning her Miami concerts tonight and tomorrow:

Out of concern for public health and safety, the performances in Miami, March 12 and 13 are postponed.
We are heeding warnings from those who have communicated concerns about large events and
also heeding warnings from health officials.
We are always concerned about the safety of our live audiences and will attempt to reschedule these performances
hopefully in the coming months.

Bluebrock
03-12-2020, 01:48 PM
Diana just posted this on Facebook and Twitter concerning her Miami concerts tonight and tomorrow:

Out of concern for public health and safety, the performances in Miami, March 12 and 13 are postponed.
We are heeding warnings from those who have communicated concerns about large events and
also heeding warnings from health officials.
We are always concerned about the safety of our live audiences and will attempt to reschedule these performances
hopefully in the coming months.

It is only common sense to do this. Hopefully these dates will be rescheduled in the Fall, and the UK dates for summer 2021.

masterblaster
03-16-2020, 08:29 AM
Surprised to see the concert advertised on TV in the North West for the first time this morning, is that to reassure people that it's still going ahead?

milven
03-16-2020, 11:31 AM
Her Hawaii dates were just cancelled.

Bluebrock
03-16-2020, 11:37 AM
Surprised to see the concert advertised on TV in the North West for the first time this morning, is that to reassure people that it's still going ahead?

Not sure what is going on there. I was told last Tuesday that all shows were postponed until [[hopefully) 202l. I was expecting an official announcement by the end of last week, but so far that has not been forthcoming. Very strange indeed.

PeaceNHarmony
03-16-2020, 02:26 PM
Not sure what is going on there. I was told last Tuesday that all shows were postponed until [[hopefully) 202l. I was expecting an official announcement by the end of last week, but so far that has not been forthcoming. Very strange indeed.Possibly/probably a pre-booked advert & there was a mis- or non-communication with the broadcaster.

Bluebrock
03-16-2020, 03:42 PM
Possibly/probably a pre-booked advert & there was a mis- or non-communication with the broadcaster.
Very likely. The dates are 100% cancelled. I am surprised it is taking so long for it to be officially confirmed. There must be some legal issues still to be resolved.

Levi Stubbs Tears
03-18-2020, 03:28 AM
A shame for so many people.

I hope at least to see her at Glastonbury [[on tv) at some later date.



And I also hope you are all well and staying healthy.

Ollie9
03-18-2020, 07:13 AM
A shame for so many people.

I hope at least to see her at Glastonbury [[on tv) at some later date.



And I also hope you are all well and staying healthy.

Glastonbury appears to be still a possible although Diana herself could still pull out. Fingers crossed.

jack020
03-18-2020, 07:15 AM
Just in the news: Glastonbury is cancelled

Levi Stubbs Tears
03-18-2020, 07:46 AM
Yes - couldn't see it going ahead with the current situation. Wondered if there might be a chance it was postponed to a later date this year - obviously not though this would have been problematic with many artists likely to be contracted for other engagements on any new date.

Wonder if they will try and keep the same acts for 2021 presuming there even is a 2021 event...

Oh dear. Some good news one of these days in 2020 would be nice....

And I'm not just feeling sorry for Diana or big acts and fans like us. But all the musicians, backing vocalists, dancers, publicists, assistants, roadies etc etc affected by this global crisis.

The only 'bright side' to this is that I guess Diana could still work in the studio with Ronson etc to prepare her new album.

Ollie9
03-18-2020, 08:53 AM
Just in the news: Glastonbury is cancelled

Oh bugger. I guess it would have been deemed extremely reckless had the event took place. As Levi pointed out, the effect of such cancellations are felt right across the spectrum.
Any kind of new release would be most very welcome at the mo. Expanded or otherwise.

masterblaster
03-18-2020, 09:55 AM
Yes - couldn't see it going ahead with the current situation. Wondered if there might be a chance it was postponed to a later date this year - obviously not though this would have been problematic with many artists likely to be contracted for other engagements on any new date.

Wonder if they will try and keep the same acts for 2021 presuming there even is a 2021 event...
.

This has put the nail in the coffin for the Tour as this was added on to her appearance at Glastonbury it could be some years before she decides to tour here in the U.K., if at all. Perhaps they will stop running the concert tour adverts now, three times a day since Monday.

Bluebrock
03-18-2020, 11:51 AM
This has put the nail in the coffin for the Tour as this was added on to her appearance at Glastonbury it could be some years before she decides to tour here in the U.K., if at all. Perhaps they will stop running the concert tour adverts now, three times a day since Monday.

I was informed that the tour was cancelled over one week ago including Glastonbury. I am amazed it has taken this long for it to be made official. The tour adverts which i have yet to see should have been pulled or even better not shown at all. It is very misleading and has probably led to many people wasting their time by booking tickets when the tour had already been cancelled. It is bang out of order.
It is hoped most of this years acts will be rebooked for Glastonbury will be available for 2021. As soon as Diana's participation is confirmed i shall let you know. The tour will hopefully take place in the summer of 2021. Basically everything is being postponed for 12 months, but of course that is not yet official.

djessie
04-12-2020, 10:04 AM
Is there still no official word on the UK dates? I have tickets for London but I have not received any info on the show being cancelled. Also, you can still buy tickets online for the shows. Seems very strange, if the shows are indeed postponed.

mowsville
04-12-2020, 10:59 AM
Me too...I have been waiting for some news..I spent over £400 on tickets and would like to know whats going on.

Bluebrock
04-12-2020, 12:44 PM
Is there still no official word on the UK dates? I have tickets for London but I have not received any info on the show being cancelled. Also, you can still buy tickets online for the shows. Seems very strange, if the shows are indeed postponed.

It is out of order that there has been no official announcement. I suspect it is down to the promoters who are desperate to hang on to your money for a little while longer. Interest rates are so low at the moment so they cannot be making too much interest in your money.
I am sorry you are being kept hanging on a string. It is a very unsatisfactory state of affairs.

djessie
04-12-2020, 04:16 PM
Pet Shop Boys just delayed their UK 2020 shows until summer 2021, but already purchased tickets remain valid for the shows next year. Perhaps a similar system will be used for the Diana dates?

Bluebrock
04-13-2020, 01:48 AM
Pet Shop Boys just delayed their UK 2020 shows until summer 2021, but already purchased tickets remain valid for the shows next year. Perhaps a similar system will be used for the Diana dates?
I believe that is the plan.

mowsville
04-13-2020, 05:21 AM
Well if that is the plan they need to be telling the folks that shelled out all their money in the first place...I would rather get my money back and re book when the concerts are re scheduled.

PeaceNHarmony
04-13-2020, 06:27 AM
Here in the states one hears lots of similar stories about concert producers being rather ... non-compliant ... about issuing refunds. Note that this covers all concert genres, not just those of our favorites.

djessie
04-13-2020, 08:31 AM
I think I saw with the Pet Shop Boys that a refund option was also available. I have already booked a non-refundable hotel because of the Diana shows in the UK but luckily I held off booking the flight.