Olly Alexander announces acoustic sessions ahead of this album release 🏹
'Polari' is out very soon
We're just a couple of weeks away from the release of Olly Alexander's solo album 'Polari'. It is the first to be released under his own name, and he has now confirmed he will be doing a few acoustic and Q&A sessions for his fans. The dates will take place in the days following the release of the album.
Taking to Instagram to announce the exciting news, Olly told his fans: 'hello pals ! ‘Polari’ is out very soon so i’m gonna be putting on some small, acoustic shows with a lil’ Q&A for you to ask me all about the album ! 🏹 🙊💘 you can buy album + ticket bundles at the link in my bio, tickets are on sale from 10am GMT tomorrow ! exciting !!! im nervous but i love you !!! 🥺'. (sic)
Following this news, fans have been left very excited, telling the singer: 'IM GONNA TRY MY HARDEST TO COME!!!!', (sic) with another commenting: 'IM SCREAMING'. (sic)
What dates is Olly doing his acoustic sessions?
Olly has announced just four dates in England as part of his acoustic tour.
February 2025
Brighton, Resident Records - Sat 8th
Liverpool, Jacaranda Baltic - Sun 9th
Nottingham, Rough Trade - Mon 10th
London, Rough Trade East - Thu 13th
'Polari' is set to be Olly's first album when it is released on 7th February, and it will feature his songs from the last year, 'Dizzy', 'Cupid's Bow', 'Archangel' and 'When We Kiss'. In support of his album he will also be going on a bigger UK tour with dates across the country.
April 2025
Dublin, Ireland, Olympia Theatre - Tue 1st
Birmingham, Town Hall - Wed 2nd
Glasgow, Barrowland Ballroom - Thur 3rd
Manchester, Factory International, Aviva Studios - Fri 4th
Bristol, Bristol Beacon - Sat 6th
London, The London Palladium - Sun 7th
How to buy tickets to see Olly Alexander
You can buy tickets to Olly's April gigs from Aloud.com
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