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Gary Barlow - 18 June 2021 - Utilita Arena Birmingham

UNITED KINGDOM / AGILITYPR.NEWS / October 02, 2020 / Gary Barlow

Announces 2021 Solo Tour

Music Played By Humans - The Tour

With Special Guest

Beverley Knight

 

On sale - Friday 9 October


Gary Barlow has today announced a brand new solo tour for summer 2021 - Music Played By Humans - The Tour. Gary will hit the road in June next year with a full orchestra, playing 15 shows in 13 cities around the UK and Ireland. He’ll bring to life songs from his brand new album, ‘Music Played By Humans’, as well as hits from his incredible, three-decade spanning career. Gary will be joined by special guest, Beverley Knight.


This week, Gary announced news of his first solo album in seven years, ‘Music Played By Humans’, set for release on 27th November (pre-order here). Fans who pre-order Music Played By People from Gary’s Store (https://garybarlow.lnk.to/officialstore) get early pre-sale access to tickets on Wednesday 7th October.


The first single, out now, is the ferociously catchy Latin pop fusion track  ‘Elita’, with Michael Bublé and Sebastián Yatra, listen here.


The album features an array of collaborations with stars from around the world including James Corden, Michael Bublé, Sebastián Yatra, Barry Manilow, Chilly Gonzales, Alesha Dixon, Beverley Knight, Ibrahim Maalouf and Avishai Cohen. 


Music Played By Humans - The Tour, will take inspiration from the orchestral and big band music which captured Gary’s imagination as a child and eventually led to his new album of original compositions. A true showman at heart, Gary is famed for his engaging and energetic live shows which enthral audiences wherever he goes.


“I love performing,'' said Gary, “I’ve missed it so much. I’m excited to think about how the new songs on the album will sound live and with an audience! I’m just really looking forward to getting out there and seeing everyone again.”

 

Gary Barlow - 18 June 2021 - Utilita Arena Birmingham 


Tickets go on sale 9.30am on 9th October 2020 via www.theticketfactory.com or by calling 0344 338 8222 *Calls to 03 numbers typically form part of your inclusive calling plan. However, call charges may vary – refer to your service provider for current charging information.

 

Listen to ‘Elita’ here and pre-order ‘Music Played By Humans’ here.


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About Utilita Arena Birmingham: 

Utilita Arena Birmingham is one of the busiest, large scale indoor sporting and entertainment venues in the world and accommodates everything from music, sport and comedy, to family entertainment and

live theatre.


Situated in the heart of the UK, the multi-purpose venue hosts over 100 events and welcomes over half a million visitors through its doors annually, with a capacity that can range from a maximum of 15,800 down to 2,464 for more intimate events.


  • About Utilita:Utilita is the UK’s only energy company that was created to help households use and waste less energy, by giving customers better control via digital technology, including Smart Meters, In-home display units and a Smartphone app. 
  • Utilita specialises in PAYG smart metering.
  • Utilita was founded in 2003 by energy industry expert Bill Bullen - the company’s CEO.
  • Utilita has 780,000 customers across the UK – up from just 100,000 five years ago. 
  • Utilita installed Britain’s first ever smart meter back in 2008; in 2020, 90% of its customers – the highest percentage in the UK – have one installed, allowing them greater control of their energy consumption.
  • Utilita’s free ‘My Utilita’ app enables instant top-ups, and provides access to real-time energy usage data to enable users to make positive energy and cost-saving decisions.   


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