What’s all that racket? Oh, it’s just your favourite bands and musicians making their way to a stage near you. If you’re living or visiting London and its surrounding areas this year, these are some of the live gigs that are scheduled to take place this year. From hip hop to country, and from dance to rock and just about everything in between, here’s your list of must see concert events in 2016.
Method Man and Redman
When: 22nd of April 2016
Where: O2 Forum at Kentish Town, UK
The American hip-hop duo de Force is going to be return to the UK in April this year. The concert is going to take place at the O2 Forum at Kentish Town on the 22nd of April 2016. Method Man and Redman, also known as Red & Mef released their first studio album back in 2009 and have been touring together ever since, even though they are signed to Def Jam Records as both a duo and solo acts. Come April, the duo will be seen bringing the house down at the O2 Forum.
Lionel Richie
When: 2nd and 3rd of July 2016
Where: Eden Sessions, St Austell, UK
Lionel Richie is scheduled to perform on the 2nd and 3rd of July 2016. Richie had previously performed at the Legends slot at Glastonbury last year in front of a packed crowd. The events received incredible reviews from fans of the megastar. Richie has sold over 100 million records, has won five Grammys along with a Golden Globe amongst many other awards and accolades over a career that spans around 30 years. At the All Night Long tour in 2016, expect to hear some of the star’s greatest hits such as “Say you, say me” “Endless love” and the crowd’s all time favourite, “Hello.” Lionel Richie is considered to be one of the best selling singers of all time.
Classical Spectacular
When: 17th – 20th March 2016
Where: Royal Albert Hall, Kensington Gore, London
Considered to be one of the best classical music shows in the UK, Classical Spectacular features the very best in classical music. From the best music composers of our times, to some of the most spectacular fireworks and laser shows, expect to have an experience of a lifetime at Classic Spectacular. The event had celebrated its 25th anniversary last year, and this year the celebrations look to be even more spectacular than before.
Classical Spectacular 2016 should appeal to all those who love classical music. Visitors will get to see performances from the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, who will be performing much loved favourites such as “Land of hope and glory “1812 overture” and “Nessun Dorma” along with many others. Those who are lucky enough to be present at the event will also get to experience a thunderous indoor fireworks display, which will simply leave you in awe, complete with muskets, canons and the works, providing the audience with an explosive experience (pun intended!) they will truly never forget.
Daniel O’Donnell Live
When: 10th September 2016
Where: Royal Concert Hall, Nottingham, UK
Daniel O’Donnell is a popular Irish singer and a household name in the UK. His songs are known to be soft and melodious, and “music to the ears of the older crowd” which is one of the reasons why he’s been performing in front of sold out crowds since the release of his first single “My Donegal Shore.” And that’s not all, Daniel O’Donnell also became the first singer to have a different album in the UK charts every year for 25 consecutive years since 2012. To date, the Irish sensation has had 15 top 40 singles and 20 top 40 albums. He’s sold more than 10 million records, and has sold out venues around the world. 2016 is also said to be another year for Danny, so if you happen to be a fan or know someone who is, the live event at the Royal Concert Hall is not one you’d want to miss. For more venue dates don’t forget to log on to Door2Tour.com.
UB40 featuring Ali, Astro and Mickey
When: 25th April – 5th May 2016
Where: The O2 Academy, Glasgow
UB40 is one of the most recognized bands to have come out of Britain. They’re also widely recognized as Britain’s greatest reggae band of all time. They’ve survived more than 30 years of being in the music business, and they are close to clocking up to around 80 million in record sales worldwide. Who hasn’t heard classic hits like “Red red wine” or “Can’t help falling {in love with you).” For those who haven’t, you really don’t know what you’re missing. So, go online right now and catch a few of UB40 hits. But, don’t stop there, to get the full experience of one of best reggae artists of all time, get tickets to their live concert events, which are scheduled to take place in April of 2016. It is a fact that UB40s contribution to music is extraordinary, and you can now get a chance to see and hear their love for Jamaican reggae live. Prepare to be thrilled by all of the old hits by UB40 including some new ones.
Josh Groban
When: 17th May 2016
Where: Motorpoint Arena, Cardiff
Josh Groban, an American singer and songwriter is all set to “raise you up” in his upcoming tour to the UK. The star with the platinum-certified voice is scheduled to perform at the Motorprint Arena in Cardiff on the 17th of May. The tour also includes other venues such as the Symphony Hall in Birmingham, the Royal Albert Hall and the Bridgewater Hall at Manchester. Sold out venues are expected for each one of the concerts so better get your plans together quick or miss out on one of the most soothing male voices in the music industry.
So, there you have it. These were just some of the concert events you have to look forward to in 2016. For more details don’t forget to visit Door2Tour.com.