James announce 40th anniversary orchestral tour

James are set to celebrate their 40th anniversary with a very special string of UK dates.

The Mancunian indie band formed in 1982 and released their debut EP, ‘Jimone’, in November 1983.

To mark their longevity, the band will embark on the James Lasted Orchestral Tour (you see what they did there?), complete with a full 22-piece orchestra and 8-piece choir.

The tour starts at the Brighton Dome on 25th April 2023 and culminates at the London Royal Albert Hall on 17th April 2023.

Watch: James Absolute Radio live session, 2021

After a period of success throughout the 90s, James initially split up following the departure of lead singer Tim Booth in 2001.

They reunited at the start of 2007 and went on to produce a further seven albums.

Tickets go on sale on Friday 18 November at 9.30am and are available from Absolute Radio Tickets.

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You can celebrate the fact that James lasted at the following dates…

James Lasted Orchestral Tour dates 2023

APRIL 2023

Brighton Dome- Tue 25th

Cardiff St David’s Hall- Wed 26th

York Barbican- Fri 28th

Edinburgh Usher Hall- Sat 29th

MAY 2023

Glasgow SEC Armadillo- Mon 1st

Newcastle O2 City Hall- Tue 2nd

Sheffield City Hall- Thu 4th

Birmingham Symphony Hall- Fri 5th

Liverpool Philharmonic Hall- Sun 7th

Manchester O2 Apollo- Tue 9th

Manchester O2 Apollo- Wed 10th

Blackpool Opera House- Fri 12th

Nottingham Royal Concert Hall- Sat 13th

Bath Forum- Mon 15th

London Royal Albert Hall- Wed 17th

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