Take That return to the West Country - as part of huge live tour
The news was teased at grounds across the country, including Bristol's Ashton Gate, earlier this week
It's official - pop superstars Take That are returning to the West Country for the first time since 2019 as part of a huge stadium and arena life tour.
The tour is to celebrate the release of their ninth studio album - 'This Life'.
They'll be coming to Ashton Gate on June 8 2024, where they last performed four years ago as part of the 2019 Summer Series at Ashton Gate in front of a 30,000-strong crowd.
This Life On Tour will see Gary Barlow, Mark Owen and Howard Donald play 29 dates across 15 cities around the UK and Ireland, and will be joined by very special guest, Olly Murs.
Jenny Hutchinson, Venue Director at Ashton Gate Stadium, said: “We are incredibly excited to announce the return of Take That to Bristol as our first concert for 2024. Take That are renowned for their spectacular live performances and their last show at the stadium as part of our 2019 Summer Series was one of the most memorable nights we have ever had.
“Following the overwhelming success of this year’s sold-out Arctic Monkeys concert, we are looking forward to having a bumper concert season next summer and Take That are the perfect act to kick it off. With Olly Murs as their support act, we are anticipating high demand for tickets for what promises to be another unforgettable experience at the stadium.”
Take That are renowned for their huge productions and incredible live shows, and currently hold the record for the most performances at London’s The O2 with 34 headline shows.
2011’s Progress tour broke box office records by selling over 1 million tickets in less than 24 hours, becoming the biggest tour in the UK and earning them a place on Billboard’s annual ‘Top 25 Tours’ list, placing third worldwide.
In 2019, the band celebrated their 30th anniversary with the 38 date sell-out Odyssey tour which saw them play to 29 arenas and 9 stadiums, selling over 650,000 tickets.
Take That’s brand new single, Windows, sees them reunite for their first original composition in over five years, telling the story of emerging from the darkness into the light - signalling a new era for the band, said to be 'brimming with energy, creativity and a continued desire to challenge and surprise'.
The band said: “It’s been a wonderful experience being back in the studio together making this record. It has that feeling of spreading your wings, letting out the old and bringing in the new.
"We’re incredibly proud of the new album - there’s a sense of togetherness, whether that’s us coming back together as a band or people wanting connection in their own lives. We’re excited for this new chapter!”
Throughout the writing and recording process, the band honed this new sound in some of music’s most hallowed halls, including New York’s Electric Lady Studios and Nashville’s Historic RCA Studio A which between them have hosted David Bowie, Dolly Parton, The Beach Boys, Adele, Taylor Swift, Maggie Rogers and more.
Those who pre-order new album This Life from the official store here before 10:00 on 26th September will receive a special code to access pre-sale tickets from Wednesday 27th September at 9.30am. Tickets will go on general Friday 29th September at 9.30am.
The album is due for release on November 24.