Queen announce new album 'Live Around The World' to be released in October
It's available on many formats
Last updated 15th Sep 2020
Queen + Adam Lambert might have had to delay their 2020 'Rhapsody Tour', but that hasn't stopped them making some exciting announcements. The band, who will be returning to touring next year, have revealed that in October they will be releasing 'Live Around The World'.
The new release will be available on many formats and include music from various live shows that the band and Adam Lambert have done since they first performed together back on American Idol in 2009.
Fans won't have to wait too long to get their hands on 'Live Around the World', it's already available to pre-order and available to buy from 2nd October. Accompanying the CD and DVD purchases there's also the chance to buy merchandise such as a T-shirt, hoodie and vinyl copy of the album, as well as a collectors print.
Since the announcement of this new release fans have been very excited, with one commenting, 'Adam is doing an amazing and exceptional job and our Freddie would be very proud', another said, 'Can’t wait, have been at a couple of concerts in Amsterdam.'
Another wrote, 'I saw them live last sumer, at the forum in LA. Fantastic performances!'.
Earlier this year, Queen + Adam Lambert announced they would be postponing their tour until next year, with dates now June 2021.
Tickets to see Queen + Adam Lambert are on sale now!
Now take a look at tours that will take place next year:
Rick Astley - 'Greatest Hits Tour 2020'
Following the release of his career-spanning compilation album 'The Best Of Me', Rick will embark on an sizeable arena tour in May 2021.
Simple Minds - 'The 40 Years Of Hits Tour'
Due to phenomenal demand Simple Minds added five extra UK arena dates to their world tour in 2020 celebrating 40 iconic years.
Following their previously announced shows in April being rescheduled to February and August 2021.
Crowded House
New Zealand-Australian music icons Crowded House have reunited for their first European tour in a decade.
Founding members Neil Finn and Nick Seymour will be joined by Mitchell Froom, Liam Finn and Elroy Finn on the 2021 trek that includes six headline UK shows.
Eagles - 'Hotel California'
Eagles are bringing their highly acclaimed 'Hotel California' tour to London Wembley Stadium in August 2021.
Flanked by an orchestra and choir, Eagles - Don Henley, Joe Walsh and Timothy B. Schmit, with Deacon Frey and Vince Gill - will perform the iconic album 'Hotel California' in its entirety followed by an additional set of the band's greatest hits.
The band performed three sold-out performances of the iconic album Hotel California in Las Vegas, Nevada.
The highly acclaimed concerts were the first time the Eagles have ever performed the Hotel California album in its entirety and featured 77 musicians on stage, including a 46-piece orchestra and a 22-voice choir.
Diana Ross - 'The Diamond Diana Top of the World Tour'
Following her 'Legend' spot at The 50th Anniversary of Glastonbury, Diana Ross will embark on the UK leg of her 'Diamond Diana Top of the World Tour' in 2021.
Diana said, "I look forward to coming to the UK to be with all my fans, friends and family, it is an honour and a privilege to sing and dream, every concert is a blessing and a gift, I am filled with excitement and huge appreciation. Dreams do come true."
The 'Diamond Diana Top of the World Tour' is an electrifying tour of music, memories and career magic. These arena concert performances will be a thrilling evening of great fun, music, glamour and love. With all of her spectacular costume changes.
Queen + Adam Lambert - 'The Rhapsody Tour'
Queen + Adam Lambert have now postponed the UK leg of their tour to 2021.
'The Rhapsody Tour' was set for 27 dates across the UK and Europe, but in a tweet the band have revealed, 'Queen + Adam Lambert regretfully announce that their upcoming 27-date UK & European Rhapsody tour is being postponed due to the on-going global coronavirus outbreak'.
The tour will now take place in June 2021.
Elton John - 'The Farewell Yellow Brick Road Tour'
Elton John's tour has sold out!
Speaking of the UK dates Elton John said, "The Farewell Yellow Brick Road tour will take us to many places that have meant a lot to me over the last fifty years, but these UK shows will be incredibly special. The UK is home, and where my heart will always be."
Deacon Blue - 'The Cities of Love Tour'
Deacon Blue announced a new album 'City of Love' which sees the multi-million selling band deliver eleven brilliant new tracks tethered by a singular belief - that even in the corners of a town or a life where no light falls, hope can prevail.
Supported by a huge tour, the band will be touring in November and December 2020.
Barry Manilow - 'MANILOW UK 2020 tour'
After triumphing at his 17 sold out concerts on Broadway, singing legend Barry Manilow has confirmed his return to the UK for seven arena shows.
The 'MANILOW UK 2020' tour has now be postponed until May and June 2021 when the singer will perform in at Newcastle, Manchester, Cardiff, London, Leeds and Glasgow.
Barry Manilow's unparalleled career encompasses virtually every area of music, including performing, composing, arranging and producing.
Celine Dion - 'Courage World Tour'
Supporting Celine's current album 'Courage', the music megastar will kick off her UK tour at Manchester Arena on 15th April 2021 before playing two nights apiece at Birmingham Arena, Glasgow The SSE Hydro, and London The O2.
The Courage World Tour dates are Celine's first in the UK since her triumphant headline slot at British Summer Time Hyde Park in July 2019.
It's also her first tour in the UK since the critically acclaimed Celine Dion Live in 2017 which garnered much praise across the nation and cemented her status as one of the most renowned performers in the world.
Bryan Adams - 'Shine a Light' tour
Bryan Adams announced two UK dates for his 'Shine a Light' tour, taking place in April 2021. The Canadian singer is known for his hits such as, 'Run to You', 'Summer of '69', and 'Heaven', having had four decades of success in the charts.
Pet Shop Boys - 'Dreamworld: The Greatest Hits Live'
Pet Shop Boys will embark on their first ever greatest hits tour – Dreamworld: The Greatest Hits Live – in May and June 2021.
Taking in a total of seven arenas, the major tour calls in at London, Manchester, Birmingham, Bournemouth, Cardiff, Newcastle and Glasgow.
Simply Red
Simply Red will embark on a gargantuan UK arena tour in October 2021.
Hailed as one of the most successful live acts ever to come out of the UK, they will be firing on all cylinders delivering their all-time classic hits from a stellar career, such as 'Stars', 'Holding Back The Years', 'Fairground' and 'Money's Too Tight To Mention', as well as some raw and soulful grooves from new album 'Blue Eyed Soul'.
a-ha - 'Hunting High and Low Tour'
Magne Furuholmen, Morten Harket and Pål Waaktaar-Savoy will be performing in An Evening With format, with an interval. For the first half of the concert, they will play new and old, familiar and less-familiar songs. Then, after returning to the stage, they will play the ten songs of their 1985 debut album Hunting High And Low in the running order of the original release. The album spawned their defining anthem 'Take On Me'.
Kim Wilde - 'Greatest Hits Tour'
Kim Wilde will be performing her biggest anthems on tour in September 2021.
The 80s icon's Greatest Hits Tour takes in a total of 10 headline shows, calling in at Gateshead, York, Manchester, Liverpool, Birmingham, Cardiff, Nottingham, Bournemouth, Southend and London.
Kim will be joined by special guests China Crisis at all dates.
Billy Ocean
Taking in 21 shows throughout September and October 2021, Billy Ocean will be performing the best of his greatest hits and songs from his upcoming new studio album 'One World'.
Sting - 'My Songs' World Tour
Sting has revealed he'll be bringing his 'My Songs' World Tour to the UK in June 2021 for just two dates. The singer will perform in London for an exclusive run of limited shows at the iconic Palladium, his only UK shows.
Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons
Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons have announced they will be taking to the road in the UK this summer! The band, who are known for their songs, 'Big Girls Don't Cry', 'Sherry' and 'Who Loves You', will be playing in Nottingham and Liverpool in July 2021.
Genesis
Almost 13 years on from their last concert, Genesis have reformed for a November and December 2020 UK & Ireland arena tour.
The core Genesis trio will be joined by Phil Collins' teenage son Nic on drums and long-standing guitarist Daryl Stuermer at the upcoming shows.
Blondie - 'Against All Odds' UK tour
Blondie will be taking to the road in November 2021 for their 'Against All Odds' UK tour, supported by Garbage and performing in Liverpool, Birmingham, Manchester, Hull, Nottingham, Brighton, Cardiff, London, Glasgow and Leeds.
OMD - 'Architecture & More'
OMD are known for their hits 'Locomotion' and 'Sailing on the Seven Seas', which were both Top 5 hits in the UK, along with their 1982 song 'Maid of Orleans (The Waltz Joan of Arc)'.
And their tour in November 2021 will see OMD perform songs from their iconic 1981 album 'Architecture & Morality', plus many more hits from their legendary back catalogue.
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