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Starring Shawn Klush, Ben Thompson   and   Moses Snow 

October 2024 Tour Dates

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Starring Shawn Klush, Ben Thompson   and   Jay Dupuis 

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ABOUT THE SHOW

Direct from the USA, the world’s biggest, best and most successful Elvis tribute show returns to the UK.  Starring the world's greatest Elvis tribute artists from around world.

Featuring the incredible Shawn Klush  who first exploded onto the UK scene when 6 million viewers tuned in to see him crowned ‘The World's Greatest Elvis' live on BBC One. Soon after, Shawn was also crowned the first-ever ‘Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist Champion' in Memphis, Tennessee. 

Fellow American Dean Z  (Appearing on the  May 2024  Tour only )  regarded as the world’s most exciting Elvis performer, brings the 1968 Comeback Special to life on stage in this show.  Dean won the prestigious EPE Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist Contest in 2013. 

The show also features Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist Champion Ben Thompson  performs the exciting early years of Elvis in this show.  

The Producers of the Elvis Tribute Artist World Tour are also delighted to introduce the incredible  Moses Snow  (Appearing on the  October 2024  Tour only )  direct from the USA!  Who was crowned the winner of the prestigious Images Of The King Contest in 2021. 

​ Lastly and new for 2024, the producers are delighted to introduce the 2014 Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist Champion, Jay Dupuis, performing the leather clad ’68 Comeback Special. A seasoned performer from Legends In Concert, Las Vegas, Jay’s polished and charismatic performances have led him to be regarded as one of the world’s foremost Elvis tribute artists.

Don’t miss this incredible production, starring three of the world’s very best Elvis tribute artists together in one show with an incredible live band and orchestra.

Elvis Evolution

“I just wish that everyone could know the same kind of happiness that I’ve known from all of this.” Elvis Presley

• Announcing a major new Elvis Presley Immersive experience
• Coming to London in November 2024
• Tickets go on sale later this summer

ELVIS EVOLUTION is coming to London

Announcing ELVIS EVOLUTION a major new immersive experience celebrating the world’s biggest star of stage and screen. You’ll step through iconic and intimate moments from his career and world.

Layered Reality™, the UK's leading immersive specialist, is set to launch ELVIS EVOLUTION in Central London in November 2024.

• State of the art multi-sensory technology with VR and AI
• Brought to life with augmented reality and projection

The Journey of a Lifetime

Journey behind the curtain on a captivating tour into the heart and mind of Elvis Presley.

ELVIS EVOLUTION will use state-of-the-art multi-sensory technology, including VR, AI, and holographic projection to bring the musical icon to life using thousands of the global megastar’s personal photos and home-video footage.

• See Elvis up close and personal
• Never before seen moments
• Plus exclusive After Party themed restaurant and bar

Experience Elvis Like Never Before

Elvis fans can look forward to a memory-making experience like no other.

You’ll witness iconic Elvis milestones as if you were really there and celebrate defining moments in Elvis Presley’s extraordinary life and career.

Afterwards, the central London venue will also host an After Party at its ELVIS-themed restaurant and bar to celebrate the life of one of the most influential pop culture figures of the 20th century.

“You’re going to be stepping into intricate sets that make you feel like you’ve time travelled.” BBC News

Elvis’s Story Comes to Life

ELVIS EVOLUTION will start in London in 2024, with tickets going on sale later this year.

To be first in line for presale access and get latest news updates about this major new show, join the waitlist .

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Elvis Tribute Artist World Tour

Direct from the USA, the world’s biggest, best and most successful Elvis tribute show returns to the UK.  Starring three winners of Elvis Presley Enterprises’ Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist Contest including the Winner of BBC One’s The World’s Greatest Elvis – Shawn Klush (USA), Dean Z (USA) and Ben Thompson (UK).

The incredible Shawn Klush first exploded onto the UK scene when 6 million viewers tuned in to see him crowned ‘The World's Greatest Elvis' live on BBC One. Soon after, Shawn was also crowned the first-ever ‘Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist Champion' in Memphis, Tennessee.

Fellow American Dean Z, regarded as the world’s most exciting Elvis performer, brings the 1968 Comeback Special to life on stage in this show.  Dean won the prestigious EPE Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist Contest in 2013.

The show also features Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist Champion Ben Thompson, who won the 2018 contest with his extraordinary performances. Ben performs the exciting early years of Elvis in this show. 

Don’t miss this incredible production, starring three of the world’s very best Elvis tribute artists together in one show with an incredible live band and orchestra. 

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The Icebreakers Pub & Kitchen along with a number of other outlets will be open on the day of your visit serving food and drinks before and throughout the event.

Accessibility

Accessible seating is available within the balcony area where wheelchair users and companions can enjoy a view of the stage from the right. Limited numbers are available on a first-come, first-served basis.

The accessible seating area is positioned near exits and accessible toilets. The area is accessible from the same level from the main entrance of via lifts form the Lower ground floor.

Subject to the set-up of the event, there may be accessible seats available on the flat floor, closer to the stage. Other seating is available in other areas of the venue for those who do not mind using steps.

Tickets can be purchased via phone booking only. Proof of eligibility will be requested when bookings are made for accessible seating and free companion tickets. For more information, please contact the DCLT Contact Centre on 01302 370777.

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The Doncaster Dome aims to put the customer’s safety as a priority. Please ensure you read this information ahead of every visit as the procedures differ over time and between venues.

Particularly in large audience events, we implement heightened security procedures which are tailored to the specific requirements of the event. However, because of the sensitive nature of these protocols, we cannot elaborate further on the specific details. We would ask that customers be patient and understanding where this might impact on queue times and/or the prohibition of items permitted on the premises. We will make every effort to communicate this information to customers as quickly and clearly as we can.

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No bags larger than an A3 size (approximately 40cm x 35cm x 19cm) will be permitted in the venue and there is no facility to store items at the venue. Please keep the number of personal belongings you bring with you to an absolute minimum - any items you bring to an event will be subject to additional searches and slow your entry to the venue & may, in some cases, prevent your entry.

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Elvis Evolution tour UK: Entire list of dates & how to get tickets for London hologram show

Elvis Presley is set to be brought back as part of a new AI hologram show, here's everything you need to know

Elvis Presley is being brought back to the stage as part of an immersive AI and holographic show. The concert - titled Elvis Evolution - uses thousands of personal photos and home video footage to create a projection of the star.

Layered Reality confirmed the show will open in London this November before moving to Las Vegas, Berlin and Tokyo. The news follows the international success of Abba Voyage , a series of virtual concerts depicting the group as they appeared in 1979.

According to Layered Reality's founder and CEO Andrew McGuinness, the show will be "a next-generation tribute to the musical legend" and give new fans a chance to enjoy the historic performer.

But how can Elvis Presley fans get tickets to Elvis Evolution and when will the shows take place? Here's everything you need to know.

Elvis Evolution tour UK tickets

Tickets for Elvis Evolution will go on sale later this year but fans can be the first to know about presale access and get the latest updates by joining the waiting list via the Layered Reality website .

Elvis Evolution tour UK dates

Layered Reality has confirmed the Elvis Evolution UK show will take place in November 2024. A specific date is yet to be confirmed but we'll update this page when information becomes available.

Elvis Evolution tour UK location

Elvis Evolution's UK show is set to come to London later this year. The venue is yet to be confirmed but will take place in central London and feature an Elvis-themed bar and restaurant with live music.

Similar to Abba Voyage, it is likely a purpose built arena will be created for Elvis Evolution to acomodate Layered Reality’s blend of technology, augmented reality, theatre, projection and multi-sensory effects.

Elvis Graceland and Americas Deep South

10 day escorted tour.

America's Civil Rights Movement, music heritage and space exploration all came to a head in the explosive and exuberant atmosphere of the 1960s. Our tour encompasses the highlights and tragic lows of this era through the country music of Nashville, the rock 'n' roll and jazz of Memphis and the rhythmic blues of New Orleans before concluding at the Houston Space Centre.

• Explore all things country and western at the Johnny Cash Museum and Country Music Hall of Fame in Nashville
• An audio tour of Elvis Presley's home, Graceland
• Experience an evening of Southern food and music in Nashville
• Visit the moving National Civil Rights Museum
• Enjoy a cooking demonstration and meal at New Orleans School of Cooking
• Tour a local whiskey distillery in New Orleans
• Marvel at Moon rocks and lunar samples at the home of NASA, Space Centre Houston. Learn about the past and exciting future of America’s human space flight program
• Explore the famed French Quarter and Bourbon Street in New Orleans

Depart London on your scheduled direct flight to Nashville. On arrival, you will be met by a local tour director and transferred to your hotel. Enjoy the evening at leisure in Nashville, 'Music City USA', a city set amidst rolling farmland and known worldwide as the home of country music.

This morning, embark on a tour of Tennessee's rhythmic capital, Nashville, whose energetic ambience is characterised by its vibrant music scene, neon-lit avenues and bustling honky-tonks. For music lovers, your tour begins with a visit to Studio B, Nashville's oldest surviving recording studio regularly used by stars such as Elvis Presley, Roy Orbison, Dolly Parton, Willie Nelson, Waylon Jennings and The Everley Brothers, to name just a few . You will then head to the Country Music Hall of Fame; a huge museum of all things country and western and home to films, videos, costumes and Elvis Presley's solid gold Cadillac, continue to the Johnny Cash Museum to admire historical documents, awards and costumes before delighting in the chance to visit one of Nashville's famous honkytonks playing live country music, as well as the impressive Parthenon - the only full-scale replica of the Greek Parthenon and the reason behind Nashville's nickname 'Athens of the South'. Finish the day at the amazing Grand Ole Orpy Show.

Having seen the highlights of Nashville spend a day at leisure to further explore one of the world's great musical cities. This evening, have dinner at Ole Red Nashville for a great night of Southern food, musical sounds and hospitality.

The tour will head for Memphis, yet another highlight of this Southern Musical Medley tour. Travel through central Memphis and admire architectural landmarks such as Court Square Fountain, the Lincoln American Tower and Calvary Episcopal Church whilst your guide entertains you with tales about this rowdy riverside town and its inhabitants. This afternoon, take a trip to the National Civil Rights Museum built on the spot where Martin Luther King was assassinated in 1968. Telling the story of the fight for freedom from slavery through to the Civil Rights Movement of the early fifties and sixties, prepare yourself for an emotional and unforgettable experience. In the evening, head to the old-school Blues City Cafe for blues music and soul food.

Experience another first for the music lover - a visit to Graceland, the iconic home of Elvis and final resting place of The King. Enjoy an audio tour through the decadent and quirky rooms including the 'jungle den' where he used to watch football games and kung-fu movies. This afternoon visit Sun Studios, where Elvis recorded his first hit and where Jerry Lee Lewis's piano still stands. Tonight, is at leisure for you to explore and experience the many bars, restaurants, and music scene of Memphis.

Today the tour leaves Memphis and follows the path of the mighty Mississippi River and travels deep into the heart of the Mississippi Delta via Jackson before crossing the border into Louisiana. Driving across Lake Pontchartrain on the longest causeway in the world you will arrive in New Orleans, a melange of European style and Caribbean flavours and a city full of flamboyance, festivities and a whole lot of soul. We've arranged to take you to the New Orleans School of Cooking this evening for an entertaining demonstration from one of their Creole/Cajun experts with dinner included and the chance to try a New Orleans speciality such as gumbo, jambalaya or pralines.

In the morning, visit some of New Orleans' highlights including the famous French Quarter taking in Bourbon Street, the art galleries and antique shops of Royal Street and Jackson Square with its many artists, museums and fortune tellers. From here you will take a visit to a local distillery and savour the tastes of up to three different spirits. The rest of the day and evening are for you to enjoy at your leisure, but make sure you live the New Orleans' motto 'Laissez les bons temps rouler' - let the good times roll!

Today is a free day for you to enjoy New Orleans in your own time. Stroll around the market in the French Quarter, stop for some lunch at one of the many oyster bars and restaurants, shop for antiques and trinkets or book yourself a tour through the Louisiana bayou aboard an airboat. This evening you can take your pick of the many excellent bars, eateries and music venues for which this laidback city, The Big Easy is world renowned.

This morning it's time to leave New Orleans and travel to Houston to catch your return flight to the UK the next day. There will be a stop along the way in Lake Charles for an hour or so for you to stretch your legs and have some lunch. Arriving in Houston in the early hours of the evening there will be a short orientation tour before returning to the hotel.

The final day includes a visit to Houston's Space Centre, home to NASA and the world's largest collection of moon rocks and lunar samples on public view. The centre features more than 400 space artifacts, exhibits, experiences and theatres related to the exciting future and remarkable past of America’s human space-flight program. Sadly, your southern tour of music, culture and history is at an end and it is time to depart for the airport to catch your return flight back to the UK or continue on to your chosen extension.

This tour can be booked by calling 0330 818 8907

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Tour Reviews

Michaela Cadden

The Gaylord in Nashville was superb, the Holiday Inn in Memphis was really good, the Royal St Charles in New Orleans was poor, but the Sheraton in Houston was great.

Philip Wilson

First class hotels I have never stayed before on any other tour in such nice hotels, with the facilities I want. The people on the tour, we all met at Nashville Airport on arrival with the tour guide, we were all strangers to each other, we all left at the end of the the tour all as friends, I have never been on a tour where every one is so pleasant and kind and we did have a few good laughs and a great cross range of ages which was so very nice.

Brian Cripps

We thought all the hotels were extremely good apart from the Holiday Inn Express in Atlanta which was 'somewhat tired' and not to the same standard as the others

Lyn Richards

Cannot believe the quality of hotels, absolutely amazing

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Important information.

The order of events and sightseeing may vary according to local conditions or for operational purposes. Your local guide will inform you of any schedule changes as they are informed of them. Some road construction &/or weather conditions may lengthen the driving times. Our intention is to adhere to the day-to-day itinerary as printed; however, order of events and sightseeing may vary according to local conditions.

If booking more than 12 weeks before departure a deposit of £295.00pp will need to be paid at the time of booking with the full amount payable at 12 weeks prior to departure. The deposit applies to adults and children. If you are within 12 weeks of travel then the full balance of the holiday will be payable.

All UK passport holders must have a biometric e-passport and your passport must be valid for at least 6 months from the date you are expected to arrive back in the UK. Important note: if you do not have a bio-metric e-passport, you will be refused entry into the USA.

You will need to obtain an ESTA visa. This must be applied for at least 7 days before you are due to land in the USA. An ESTA can be applied for directly on the website of the Department of Homeland Security. The Fee for application is approximately $21.00 plus a $4 processing fee and is applied for and payable via a Credit / Debit Card online. https://esta.cbp.dhs.gov/esta

Alternatively we work closely with The Travel Visa Company who will be who will be able to arrange the ESTA visa on your behalf. Please call them on 01270 250590 and quote 'Mercury Holidays'. When Calling the Travel Visa Company they will advise you of any changes to the fees or procedure, they will also advise you all of the information they will require in order to apply for the visa.

The US Government enforces a restriction on people who have travelled to Cuba since 2011. These travellers are no longer eligible to apply for the ESTA Visa Waiver program and need to apply for a US visitor's visa (B1/B2) via their nearest US Embassy. This ban includes transit, where you’re flying on to another country.

Please note that final flight details will be confirmed on your e-ticket and final documentation which will be sent to you approximately 21 days before departure. Weight restrictions will be finalized on your final documentation. Should you wish to take additional luggage you will need to pay extra at check-in. Check-in should be at least 3 hours before departure. If you wish to arrange Airport car parking or accommodation at preferential rates, we recommend you book this in advance with Holiday Extras on 0871 360 2000, quoting HX313.

IMPORTANT: A printed E-ticket is no longer required at check-in, all you need to do is present your passport to the staff at the desk and your boarding pass will be given to you. Please note that you should carry your invoice with flight details on it as you will need to show this at the airport.

We strongly recommend that you and all members of your party are suitably insured as soon as you book your holiday. It is a condition of booking that you must have suitable travel insurance. It is important that you purchase travel insurance that suitably covers your participation in whatever activities you may undertake at the time that you make your booking. To assist you with this, we have arranged travel insurance in partnership with Holiday Extras. To arrange your travel insurance with Holiday Extras, please call 0800 781 4237 and quote 'WK830' for preferential rates. Please ensure you provide us with the name of your insurer, policy number and their 24-hour emergency contact number as soon as possible. Mercury Holidays will not be liable for any costs incurred by you due to your failure to take out suitable travel insurance from the date of booking.

It is your responsibility to check any health and vaccination requirements applicable to your booked arrangements. We can only provide general information about this. Health and hygiene facilities and disease risks vary from country to country. You should take health advice about your own needs as early as possible and in good time before your departure. Sources of information include; www.fco.gov.uk , http://travelhealthpro.org.uk/ , www.hpa.org.uk , your General Practitioner or a specialist clinic.

This tour is accessible to most people with an average level of fitness and normal mobility. It involves full days of sightseeing, often on foot and includes some climbing of stairs and getting on and off coaches. This tour is not suitable for anyone with walking difficulties.

The currency in America is the United States Dollar (USD). You will be able to change currency both before you travel and whilst you are away. You will also have access to ATMs during your tour where you can withdraw money in local currency. Major Credit and Debit Cards are widely accepted.

As normal practice you may be asked for your Credit / Debit card details on check-in at the hotel in order to cover any extras incurred during your stay. If you do not have a credit card, you may be asked for a cash deposit. MasterCard and Visa are widely accepted in hotels as well as American Express.

You will need to take money with you to cover any personal purchases such as souvenirs, laundry and extra drinks and snacks. Approximately £500-£700 per person will be sufficient for the duration of the tour.

Tipping Tipping is very common practice in America. It is customary to tip your guides and driver. Please allow approx. 8-11 USD per person per day for the Tour Guide and 7-10 USD per person per day for the Driver. (All tips will be collected by your tour director on the last day) Tipping at restaurants, hotel staff etc. is discretionary.

The minimum number of travellers in your group will be 30, and the maximum will be 45. If in the unlikely event there are less than 30 people booked on your tour date, we will endeavour to reduce any disruption to your holiday and try to operate your tour with lower passenger numbers. If we are not able to operate your departure date then you may be asked to change to a different date and a full refund will be made available to you should this alternative not be suitable.

This is a fully escorted tour, meaning that you will be met on arrival and will be accompanied by a guide throughout your stay ensuring that you have first-hand knowledge at all times.

Private Tour: If you have booked a private tour then you will be accompanied by a Driver Guide or a Driver and Local Guides. These will be available to you during all scheduled sightseeing. Private Tours can depart on any day of the week depending on flight and train schedules and the opening days of the attractions. They will follow the itinerary as described in the brochure unless you have been advised otherwise and you will still have all of the same meals, sightseeing and local excursions included.

Our standard transport for a USA Tour is an air-conditioned motorcoach with onboard facilities. Motorcoaches included on our USA tours are based on a capacity of 47-55 guests.

Your accommodation is selected for convenience, location, comfort or character, and can range from business hotels to leisure hotels. Hotel accommodation is generally rated as local three to four-star standard, but please note there is no international classification system for hotels, and differences in facilities and quality do exist compared to what you might expect in the UK. All group tours hotels have private bathroom facilities and air-conditioning, where needed. Rest assured that all accommodation used by Mercury Holidays is regularly inspected by our staff and partners to ensure that standards meet your needs. The hotels listed below are provided for guidance only and may vary on different departure dates. The final confirmation of your hotels will be sent 21 days before travel.

In the USA, the Triple or Quad Room will be a double room with two queen size beds in the room. Most hotels don’t have additional space in the room to add any rollaway bed or sofa bed.

Breakfast (when Included) will be of a continental style, and at some hotels will be a “Grab & Go “ style. A Grab & Go will usually consist of Coffee / Juice and Bakery items. If you would like a full service hot breakfast, there are many locally eatery options outside of your hotel.

Dinner (when included) will be taken in local restaurants or at the hotel. A variety of restaurants are visited giving you the chance to experience a range of local of dishes and flavours. Vegetarian and Vegan meals can be catered for.

Please contact Customer Experience for questions about other dietary requirements or allergy information.

It is not recommended to drink the tap water, even in developed counties water may contain unfamiliar elements that can cause upset stomachs. In less developed countries water is not filtered in the same way as the UK. Bottled Water will be available to purchase at Shops, Hotels & Lodges.

On your arrival in Nashville you will be met by a representative from our local agent, Destination America, holding a sign displaying: “Mercury Holidays”. The Mercury Holidays/Destination America representative will show you to your transfer vehicle. Your national guide will be on hand 24 hours a day should you have any queries.

If you need to contact your representative during your stay the details are:

Destination America: 5551 Katella Avenue | Cypress, CA 90630 Email: [email protected]

Emergency contact information: Please find below the emergency contact details for Destination America 24 hour telephone number: 001 310 617 6635

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The Elvis Tribute Artist World Tour

Direct from the USA, the world’s biggest, best and most successful Elvis tribute show returns to the UK.  Starring three winners of Elvis Presley Enterprises’ Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist Contest including the Winner of BBC One’s The World’s Greatest Elvis – Shawn Klush (USA), Dean Z (USA) and Ben Thompson (UK).

The incredible Shawn Klush first exploded onto the UK scene when 6 million viewers tuned in to see him crowned ‘ The World's Greatest Elvis ' live on BBC One. Soon after, Shawn was also crowned the first-ever ‘ Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist Champion ' in Memphis, Tennessee.

Fellow American Dean Z , regarded as the world’s most exciting Elvis performer, brings the 1968 Comeback Special to life on stage in this show.  Dean won the prestigious EPE Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist Contest in 2013.

The show also features Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist Champion Ben Thompson , who won the 2018 contest with his extraordinary performances. Ben performs the exciting early years of Elvis in this show. 

Don’t miss this incredible production, starring three of the world’s very best Elvis tribute artists together in one show with an incredible live band and orchestra. 

SHAWN KLUSH:

“You have no idea how excited I am to be headed back for a UK tour this October. Just a month ago Dean and I we're at Graceland. We did some special performances celebrating the life of Elvis Presley on his 45th anniversary. We were both talking about the wonderful, wonderful fans in the UK and how we were also anxious to perform in Switzerland at the end of the UK tour. We are going to give you something very special. We feel you're going to remember these shows for a long time. Manchester is already sold out so get your tickets as soon as you can. I just bought another brand new suit especially for the UK. See you soon, God bless, Shawn”

“I always look forward to performing in the UK for the Elvis Tribute Artist World Tour. The UK Elvis fans are amazing, with so much passion for this incredible music. The spirit of Elvis is alive and well, and I’m looking forward to bringing my best to the UK this October!”

BEN THOMPSON:

I’m so excited to be touring the country I call home with the amazing Elvis Tribute Artist World Tour. After the amazing success of The Elvis Movie we are ready to welcome a whole new generation of Elvis Fans and I can’t wait to bring this show to life and keep the legacy of the greatest entertainer alive.

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Elvis Presley, known as “the King of Rock and Roll”, is the next singer who could be revived in hologram form for live performances by the Swedish entertainment company Pophouse. Co-founded by Abba’s Björn Ulvaeus, Pophouse has held discussions with the owners of Presley ’s intellectual property to bring back the US star in digital avatar form for live shows, according to people familiar with the matter.

Sony Music owns the rights to the musician’s work, while intellectual property including Presley’s image and likeness is owned by investment company Authentic Brands Group. The discussions between Pophouse, Sony and ABG have been focused on a commercial partnership rather than a sale of the music rights or intellectual property, some of the people said.

This means that a deal would be different from the recent $300mn acquisition of the music and image rights to the rock band Kiss. Pophouse will create a live music show featuring avatars of the members of Kiss, similar to Abba Voyage, the London show that features digital versions of the members of the Swedish band playing their hits.

There is no certainty a deal will be reached, people close to the talks added. Abba’s Ulvaeus hinted at the potential partnership at a private equity conference in Berlin earlier this month, saying he “would like to work with Elvis. I would like to see the young Elvis come alive again”. He spoke alongside Conni Jonsson, chair of Swedish private equity group EQT and a co-founder of Pophouse, who said that while Presley performed for American audiences during his career “maybe the rest of the world would like to see Elvis Presley”. Fans in London will be able to see a holographic version of Presley already from this November when a venture called Layered Reality launches its “Elvis Evolution” experience that will incorporate virtual reality and holographic projections, according to its website. Pophouse began investing in music catalogues two years ago by acquiring the majority share of the catalogues of Swedish dance acts Avicii and Swedish House Mafia. The company is the lead investor and co-producer behind the Abba Voyage virtual concert. Pophouse has also acquired Cyndi Lauper’s music catalogue. Per Sundin, chief executive of Pophouse, was previously managing director of Universal Music Sweden and president of Universal Music in the Nordic region. Pophouse, Sony and ABG declined to comment.

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Travis announce December 2024 UK tour

Including a huge homecoming Glasgow show

Scottish indie icons Travis have lined up a major headline UK tour for December 2024.

Travis’ Raze The Bar Tour opens at Leeds O2 Academy on Thursday 5th December and concludes with a massive homecoming show at Glasgow OVO Hydro four days before Christmas.

The 12-date tour also visits Manchester, Liverpool, Wolverhampton, Nottingham, Margate, London, Bristol, Eastbourne, Sheffield and Newcastle.

Tickets go on sale from Absolute Radio Tickets at 9am on Friday 14th June.

Travis’ tour follows the Friday 12th July release of their 10th studio album ‘L.A. Times’, which boasts the Absolute Radio playlisted anthem ‘Gaslight’ and ‘ Raze The Bar ’, featuring guest vocals from Coldplay’s Chris Martin and The Killers’ ‘Brandon Flowers.’

The band have also just premiered the video for new single ‘Bus’ about Fran Healy ’s formative years in Glasgow.

The track comes accompanied by a video, shot in Scotland, directed by Fran and featuring a fleeting guest appearance from friend of the band Adam Buxton.

Watch Travis’ ‘Bus’ video:

“L.A. Times is our most personal album since The Man Who,” says Fran Healy. “There was a lot of big stuff to write about back then, the tectonic plates had shifted in my life. I was 22 when I was writing those songs. They were my therapy. Over 20 years later and the plates have shifted again. There’s a lot to talk about.”

Travis’ UK tour dates:

DECEMBER 2024

Leeds O2 Academy – Thu 5th

Manchester Albert Hall – Fri 6th

Liverpool Olympia – Sun 8th

Wolverhampton The Halls – Mon 9th

Nottingham Rock City – Tue 10th

Margate Dreamland – Wed 11th

London O2 Shepherds Bush Empire – Fri 13th

Bristol Beacon – Sun 15th

Eastbourne Winter Gardens – Tue 17th

Sheffield Octagon – Wed 18th

Newcastle City Hall – Thu 19th

Glasgow OVO Hydro – Sat 21st

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Absolute radio's hottest upcoming tours:, james - 2024.

'Sit Down' legends James are heading on their eight-date UK arena tour in June 2024. With special guests Razorlight, James began the string of dates in Aberdeen on Monday 3rd June 2024, performing in Newcastle, Glasgow, Leeds, Cardiff, Birmingham and Manchester - before ending their tour in London on Saturday 15th June. Buy tickets here

Pet Shop Boys - 2024

Pet Shop Boys are heading on a five-date UK arena tour in June 2024, in a continuation of Neil Tennant and Chris Lowe's 'Dreamworld – The Greatest Hits Live' tour. The synth-pop legends began the string of shows in Glasgow on Tuesday 4th June 2024, and are heading through Nottingham, Birmingham, Manchester and Belfast before finishing the tour at the Isle of Wight Festival on Saturday 22nd June. Buy tickets here

Foo Fighters - 2024

Foo Fighters will be heading on their highly anticipated UK tour in June 2024. Dates for the shows take place from Thursday 13th June - Thursday 27th, with the tour being the band's first in the UK since the untimely death of drummer Taylor Hawkins , which led to them cancelling their UK stadium tour in June and July 2022. With Josh Freese recruited as their new drummer, Foo Fighters made their live return in May 2023. Foo Fighters will play in Manchester, Glasgow, London, Cardiff and Birmingham, with an extra date added to Manchester due to phenomenal demand, as well as extra tickets .

Download Festival - 2024

The 21st edition of Download Festival has been 'reborn and recharged' as DLXXI, taking place at its spiritual home of Donington Park, Leicestershire, from Friday 14th to Sunday 16th June 2024. The first wave of bands playing were announced on Tuesday 7th November, with the headliners being revealed as Queens of the Stone Age, Fall Out Boy and Avenged Sevenfold, as well as over 80 more bands playing over the weekend. With a fresh wave of artists announced in January , names such as Black Stone Cherry, Tom Morello, The Struts, Mr Bungle, Frank Carter & The Rattlesnakes, Enter Shikari, Electric Callboy and Of Mice & Men also join the bill. Buy tickets here

Madness - 2024

Just as Madness were about to embark on their 'C'est La Vie' UK arena tour in November 2023, and as their 13th album 'Theatre of the Absurd Presents C'est La Vie' hit the Number 1 spot , the chart-conquering band announced that they would be hitting the road again in the summer of 2024. Their 19-date summer tour includes an extensive run of outdoor shows, beginning on 14th June 2024 and continuing until 10th August. Buy tickets here

The Killers - 2024

Las Vegas indie rock heroes The Killers are celebrating their 20th anniversary with a career-spanning 20-song album titled 'Rebel Diamonds', which was released on Friday 8th December 2023. The celebratory release is being followed by a tour in 2024 - with numerous dates across the UK and Ireland announced. Opening with two nights at Dublin 3Arena in mid-June 2024, The Killers then come to the UK for multiple dates at Manchester Co-Op Live, Glasgow OVO Hydro and London's The O2 throughout June and July. Exciting fans further, the band announced in January that they would be performing their blockbuster debut album 'Hot Fuss' in its entirety in their home city of Las Vegas this summer. Buy tickets here

Kings of Leon

On top of their slot at American Express presents BST Hyde Park in the summer of 2024, with incredible support acts announced, Kings Of Leon have also added an extra six UK tour dates . Brothers Caleb, Nathan and Jared Followill and their cousin Matthew Followill open their arena tour at Leeds First Direct Arena on Thursday 20th June 2024, and they visit Birmingham, Glasgow and Nottingham before concluding at Manchester Co-op Live on Wednesday 10th July 2024 - with their performance at BST Hyde Park sandwiched in the middle on Sunday 30th June. Buy tickets here

Isle of Wight Festival - 2024

The historic Isle of Wight Festival - which stretches back more than half-a-century - returns in 2024, from Thursday 20th – Sunday 23rd June. The festival will return to Seaclose Park, Newport, with headliners including electronic rock gods The Prodigy (Friday), synth-pop legends Pet Shop Boys (Saturday), and the weekend closing with pop punk heroes Green Day. See more acts that have joined the line-up here , as well as the fresh wave announced in February as well as the eight latest names to join the bill. Buy tickets here

Green Day - 2024

Green Day confirmed that they will be heading on tour in the UK & Europe in 2024, following the release of their upcoming album 'Saviors'. The band, made up of Billie Joe Armstrong, Mike Dirnt and Tré Cool announced in October 2023 that their 14th studio album 'Saviors' will be released on Friday 19th January 2024. Fans can expect 'The Saviors Tour' to head to the UK & Ireland in June 2024, kicking off the five-date trek at Manchester Emirates Old Trafford on Friday 21st. Joining them for the stadium dates will be chart-conquering Southend-on-Sea collective Nothing But Thieves as well as Hasting punk rockers Maid of Ace. Buy tickets here

Manic Street Preachers and Suede - 2024

Manic Street Preachers and Suede are heading on a co-headline tour in June and July 2024. Following adding an extra concert to the line-up, the two legendary bands will start the string of shows at Llangollen International Musical Eisteddfod on Friday 28th June 2024, playing in Dublin, Cardiff, Edinburgh, Manchester and Leeds, before wrapping in London on Thursday 18th July. The two bands will be taking turns closing the shows, with Suede doing the honours in London, Leeds and Dublin, and Manics closing in Llangollen, Cardiff, Edinburgh and Manchester. Buy tickets here

AC/DC - 2024

Rumours were rife last year that AC/DC were 'looking at 2024 tour dates' to coincide with their 50th anniversary, and after the rock legends' live return at October 2023's Power Trip festival in California, it was confirmed that they will in fact perform two colossal concerts at London's Wembley Stadium this summer. As part of 'The Power Up Tour' through Europe, named after the band's chart-topping 2020 album 'PWR UP', the shows are scheduled to take place on Wednesday 3rd and Sunday 7th July 2024, with their new line-up . The two huge Wembley shows will mark eight years since AC/DC have performed live in the UK. Opening proceedings for all 24 European dates of 'The Power Up Tour' will come from New York City rockers The Pretty Reckless. Buy tickets here

Kasabian - 2024

Although it's not a tour, one of the UK's best and biggest bands, Kasabian, will be heading to their hometown of Leicester to play a massive headline show at Victoria Park on 6th July 2024. It's been 10 years since the band last played Victoria Park, with the upcoming show promising 'an explosive set list that takes in their remarkable career'. 2024 will prove a big year for the group, with them also releasing their eighth studio album 'Happenings'. On the huge upcoming show, Kasabian - consisting of Serge Pizzorno, bassist Chris Edwards, drummer Ian Matthews and guitarist Tim Carter - said: "We are truly honoured to be playing Victoria Park in our beloved hometown, with all our people for summer solstice two. We cannot wait to get out there and play the biggest party of the summer with you all. See you in the mosh pit."

Catfish and the Bottlemen

Although it's not a complete UK tour, 'Cocoon' legends Catfish and the Bottlemen will be performing a massive outdoor show in Liverpool's stunning Sefton Park this summer. Taking place on 11th July 2024, the show will serve as the band's biggest headline show of their career to date - with the site holding a whopping 32,000 capacity.

Stevie Nicks - 2024

Fleetwood Mac icon Stevie Nicks will headline American Express presents BST Hyde Park this summer, topping the bill at the London festival on Friday 12th July 2024. Not only that, but Stevie will be playing two arena shows in the UK prior to the festival, taking place in Glasgow on Saturday 6th July and Manchester on Tuesday 9th July. Buy tickets here

Scottish-American rockers Garbage will play five headline shows in the UK in 2024, serving as their first headline tour here in five years. As well as their show at Glasgow's TRNSMT Festival on Friday 12th July 2024, Garbage will play their own headline concerts in Edinburgh, Bridlington, Wolverhampton and Manchester before concluding with a huge gig at London's Wembley OVO Arena on Saturday 20th July. Buy tickets here

Kendal Calling - 2024

Kendal Calling returns for another year, following another triumphant year in the hallowed fields of Lowther Deer Park in 2023. The 2024 festival will take place at the slightly later date of Thursday 1st - Sunday 4th August, with the line-up including huge acts such as Paul Heaton - with guest singer Rianne Downey - Noel Gallagher's High Flying Birds, The Streets, Paolo Nutini, Keane, Feeder, Declan McKenna, Pale Waves and Kate Nash - as well as over 120 more acts announced - check out the complete line-up right here . Buy tickets here

Boardmasters - 2024

Beachside festival Boardmasters, inspired by freedom, adventure and creativity of surfing and music, returns from 7th-11th August 2024, at its usual location of Newquay, Cornwall. With the lineup boasting 50+ acts, headliners include Sam Fender , Stormzy and Chase & Status as the huge acts head to the Cornish coast. Buy tickets here

Sex Pistols and Frank Carter

Punk legends the Sex Pistols will be joining forces with punk vocalist Frank Carter, performing two very special intimate concerts this summer - minus John Lydon - on 13th and 14th August 2024. The two shows will take place at 400-capacity West London venue Bush Hall, raising vital funds for the historic building.

Reading & Leeds Festival - 2024

The world-renowned Reading & Leeds Festivals will be returning in 2024, from Wednesday 21st - Sunday 25th August. Giving festival goers an extra day to recover, the Summer bank holiday will take place on Monday 26th August in 2024. Headliners for the events are yet to be announced. Buy tickets here

The Long Road Festival - 2024

The iconic Long Road Festival will return in 2024 over the August Bank Holiday, seeing the return of the three-day extravaganza. Celebrating the music, lifestyle and influences of Country, the line-up is yet to be announced. From Friday 23rd - Sunday 25th August 2024, the festival returns to Stanford Hall estate in Leicestershire with over 60 artists across five stages. Buy tickets here

Texas - 2024

Texas will hit the road in September 2024 for the UK tour dates, with an extra date added to the string of shows due to phenomenal demand. Originally set to start on 6th September 2024, the extra date will now see Sharleen Spiteri and co. kick off their tour at London's The O2 on 5th September 2024. The tour will then see them travel through Leeds, Liverpool, Bournemouth, Cardiff Birmingham and Glasgow. The band have also confirmed that their musical kindred spirt KT Tunstall is the very special guest at all dates. Buy tickets here

Elvis Costello and Steve Nieve - 2024

Elvis Costello and long-time collaborator Steve Nieve will head on an 11-date UK tour , starting on Thursday 5th September 2024 at Glasgow Theatre Royal. Shows will then take place in Gateshead, Manchester, Liverpool, Cardiff, Oxford, Bristol, Poole, London and Ipswich before culminating at Wolverhampton Civic Halls on Wednesday 25th September. After the UK dates, the musical kindred spirits head over to Ireland for a four-night stand at Dublin Vicar St. Buy tickets here

The Libertines - 2024

This autumn, The Libertines will head on their 16-date UK & Ireland tour , beginning in Dublin on Monday 23rd September 2024. Playing another show in Belfast, the English rockers will then continue dates into October, touring through Birmingham, Norwich, Cambridge, Cardiff, Bristol, Glasgow, Liverpool, Nottingham and Leeds, then playing two shows in London before their final dates of the tour in November. Buy tickets here

The Last Dinner Party - 2024

Rising indie rock band The Last Dinner Party have lined up a 16-date headline UK and Ireland tour for 2024, in support of their debut album 'Prelude to Ecstasy'. With their album released in February, their tour will begin on Monday 23rd September 2024 at Newcastle's O2 City Hall, before they visit Leeds, Sheffield, Norwich, Lincoln, Cardiff, Birmingham, Nottingham, Bristol, Southampton, Dublin, Glasgow, Manchester, Liverpool and Cambridge before concluding with a massive show at London's Eventim Apollo on Wednesday 16th October 2024. Buy tickets here

Steve Hackett - 2024

October 2024 will see guitar great Steve Hackett embark on his fresh 15-date 'Genesis Greats, Lamb Highlights & Solo' UK tour . Celebrating the 50th anniversary of Genesis' epic sixth studio album 'The Lamb Lies Down on Broadway', the setlist will boast a selection of hits from the album, as well as Genesis favourites and songs from his solo repertoire. The tour will open at Aylesbury Friars Waterside on Wednesday 2nd October 2024, and visit Portsmouth, Bristol, Cambridge, Birmingham, Liverpool, Cardiff, Guildford, Stoke, York, Nottingham, Glasgow, Gateshead, Manchester and Reading before concluding at London Royal Albert Hall on Wednesday 23rd October. Buy tickets here

'Are You Gonna Be My Girl' hitmakers Jet have will head on their first full UK & Ireland tour in 15 years in October 2024. The Australian rockers will play eight headline shows, opening at Dublin Academy on Thursday 3rd October and concluding at London O2 Forum Kentish Town on Saturday 12th October. Buy tickets here

The Pretenders - 2024

The Pretenders had originally lined up a nine-date headline UK tour for February and March 2024, however due to Chrissie Hynde's knee injury this has been moved to October - as well as adding an extra four shows. Dates now begin at Portsmouth Guildhall on 11th October 2024, playing shows in a number of cities - including three shows at London Palladium - before wrapping at Manchester Bridgewater Hall on 28th October. Buy tickets here

Alice Cooper - 2024

Icon and pioneer Alice Cooper will bring his 'Too Close For Comfort Tour' across the pond in October 2024 , marking his first performance in the UK since 2022. Alice and his award-winning band will begin the string of shows in Glasgow on Monday 14th October, before heading to arenas in Birmingham, Manchester and Leeds, before finishing with two shows at London's Eventim Apollo on Sunday 20th and Monday 21st. Buy tickets here

Adam Ant - 2024

October and November 2024 will then see 80s music icon Adam Ant perform his 17-date UK 'ANTMUSIC Tour' . Opening at Cambridge Corn Exchange on Friday 18th October, Adam will call in at Southend, Bournemouth, Birmingham, Guildford, Liverpool, Nottingham, Cardiff, Sheffield, York, Glasgow, Gateshead, Manchester, Bristol, Brighton and Leicester, before bringing the stretch to an end in London on Saturday 9th November 2024. The trek will see the singer perform his 'most successful hits and his personal favourites'. Buy tickets here

Biffy Clyro

Biffy Clyro are set to perform six very special UK concerts in October 2024. The 'A Celebration of Beginnings' tour dates will see the Scottish rock band perform their first three studio albums - 2002's 'Blackened Sky', 2003's 'The Vertigo of Bliss' and 2004's 'Infinity Land' - from start to finish, plus other tracks from their back catalogue. Shows begin in London from 20th-22nd October 2024, before the band travel up for a series of shows in Glasgow from 24th-26th. Find out which albums will be played at which shows . The band are also set to perform as part of the 2024 series of TK Maxx presents Live at The Piece Hall gigs, with their huge summer show - at the Piece Hall in Halifax - taking place on 23rd August. Buy tickets here

The Cult - 2024

The Cult will celebrate their four-decade career with a major headline tour in autumn 2024 . The seminal rock band's '8424 40th Anniversary Tour' visits 10 cities in England, Scotland and Wales this October and November. Buy tickets here

Journey with special guests Cheap Trick - 2024

Rock legends Journey will be bringing their 50th Anniversary Freedom Tour to the UK & Ireland in October 2024. With special guests Cheap Trick at all 11 dates, who are also celebrating their 50th anniversary, dates begin at Cardiff Utilita Arena on Wednesday 30th October, continuing through Nottingham, Glasgow, Belfast, Dublin, Manchester, Leeds, Liverpool, Birmingham and Newcastle before concluding at London The O2 on Sunday 17th November. Buy tickets here

Deep Purple - 2024

Rock legends Deep Purple will head on their five date UK tour 'The =1 More Time Tour' this November. Opening at Birmingham Resorts World Arena on Monday 4th November, they'll visit London, Leeds and Manchester before concluding at Glasgow OVO Hydro on Sunday 10th November - with the brilliant Glastonbury rockers Reef joining them at all dates. Buy tickets here

The Script announced 12 arena shows in the UK and Ireland, as part of the 'Satellites World Tour' , with dates taking place from 13th-30th November 2024. The tour will follow the release of the serial hitmaker's new album 'Satellites' (August), and will see them perform in cities including Belfast, Dublin, Cardiff, Bournemouth, Nottingham, Birmingham, London, Liverpool, Glasgow, Leeds, Newcastle and Manchester. Buy tickets here

Suzi Quatro - 2024

Suzi Quatro will celebrate her 60th anniversary in the music business with a five-date UK tour in the autumn of 2024. Playing in prestigious venue throughout the UK, her tour opens at the world-famous London Palladium on Wednesday 13th November 2024. She'll then play dates at York Barbican, Cardiff New Theatre and Liverpool Philharmonic Hall before closing at Leicester De Montfort Hall on Wednesday 20th November. Buy tickets here

Shed Seven - 2024

Chart-topping indie icons Shed Seven will celebrate their 30th anniversary this year, heading on an extensive 23-date UK tour in November and December, joined by special guests The Sherlocks. The tour begins at Sheffield Octagon on Thursday 14th November, and after 21 more shows will wrap up exactly a month later at London O2 Academy Brixton on Saturday 14th December. Buy tickets here

After the release of Hard-Fi's new 'Don't Go Making Plans EP' on Friday 1st November 2024, the band will be heading on a headline UK tour later that month. The 10-date UK tour will see them visit Hastings on Saturday 16th November, performing in Portsmouth, Cardiff, Wolverhampton, Nottingham, Glasgow, Sheffield, Manchester and Leeds before ending the run in London on Saturday 30th. Buy tickets here

Culture Club with Tony Hadley and Heaven 17

Music legends Boy George and Culture Club will embark on a major UK & Ireland arena tour in December 2024, that will see them perform their first two albums - 1982's 'Kissing To Be Clever' and 1983's 'Colour By Numbers' - from start to finish. The very special guests on the 10-date trek will be Spandau Ballet legend Tony Hadley and fellow 80s icons Heaven 17. The tour will open at Dublin 3Arena on Tuesday 3rd December 2024, visiting Liverpool, Leeds, Newcastle, Cardiff, Nottingham, Manchester, Glasgow and Birmingham before culminating at London The O2 on Sunday 15th December. Buy tickets here

Scottish indie icons Travis lined up a major headline UK tour - the 'Raze The Bar Tour' - for December 2024, with dates beginning on Thursday 5th December, at Leeds O2 Academy. The 12-date tour will visit Manchester, Liverpool, Wolverhampton, Nottingham, Margate, London, Bristol, Eastbourne, Sheffield and Newcastle, concluding with a massive homecoming show at Glasgow OVO Hydro on Saturday 21st December. Buy tickets here

The Human League

'Don't You Want Me' legends The Human League play eight huge shows in 2024, heading on their 'Generations' tour . Dates begin at the Cardiff Utilita Arena on 5th December 2024, and run up until 14th December when they will play a show at London's OVO Arena Wembley - with the very special guests at all gigs being serial-hitmaker Sophie Ellis-Bextor and their fellow 80s icons T'Pau. Buy tickets here

Snow Patrol - 2025

In support of their eighth studio album 'The Forest Is The Path', Snow Patrol will head on an arena tour in February 2025, through the UK & Ireland. The album, set for release in September 2024, will be their first in six years, with the eight-date tour starting at London's The O2 on Saturday 15th February 2025, and concluding at Belfast SSE Arena on Thursday 27th. Buy tickets here

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The Elvis Birthday Tour 2025

MEMPHIS AND TUPELO

Sunday 5th to Sunday 12th January 2025

MEMPHIS, TUPELO, LAS VEGAS AND PALM SPRINGS

Sunday 5th to Sunday 19th January 2025

Who’d have thought so many people would still be celebrating the life and work of any singer or movie star on what would have been their 90th Birthday and nearly half a century after they’d left us...well we would obviously...because we’re Elvis fans, but can you name anyone else (in the whole of history?) other than Elvis that had such exceptional talent that makes us feel this way? And you can bet we’ll be heading to his beloved Graceland home in droves to prove it.

Come with us - fellow fans and Elvis Travel professionals, on a journey of both  celebration and discovery  as we offer  a choice of  two great  itineraries over Elvis’ 90th Birthday period.  For those with limited  time we have a weeklong tour featuring  the best of Memphis and Tupelo. With a choice of hotels (and prices) in Memphis, a 

full day visit to Graceland, another full day  touring the Elvis sights of Memphis, yet another visiting Tupelo and with two more  free to explore and enjoy the city that 

Elvis loved.

During this Birthday period Elvis Presley  Enterprises will also be arranging  numerous events including concerts,  interviews and movie shows at Graceland  for you to book and enjoy.

Memphis and  Tupelo never  disappoint the  true fan, and  during our  comprehensive  guided tours of  both we’ll show  you so much of  what shaped  Elvis’ life. A boy  born in poverty whose talent and belief  took him to the very top of his trade  making him the greatest performer the  world has ever seen. Yet Elvis remained  humble, gracious and generous to

the very end and left us a legacy of  entertainment the like of which had never  been known before. What better reasons 

do we need to celebrate his Birthday. 

And for those with more time (or crave for some winter warmth) we are also offering  an extension tour featuring two places  so significant to Elvis’ life – including Las  Vegas where he really did become ‘King of  the Strip’ and Palm Springs, where he too  would enjoy the desert sunshine.

A choice of two great itineraries....

TOUR A – Memphis & Tupelo.

Day 1.  Sunday 5th January 2025

Morning departure from Heathrow Airport for  our flight to the USA. As there are no direct  flights from London to Memphis we will change 

flights and clear US Immigration and Customs  at a ‘gateway’ airport on route. Coach transfer  to hotel and evening free. How about taking 

a peek through the Music Gates to see the  Christmas lights at Graceland?

Day 2. Monday 6th January  -  Graceland Day

Morning tour of the Graceland mansion with  the rest of the day for viewing Presley Motors  Car Museum, Elvis’ aircraft and many other  Elvis Exhibits and shops within the Graceland 

complex. Throughout the period of the  Birthday Celebrations you’ll be able to still  enjoy the Christmas Lights at Graceland and  EPE will be arranging concerts, interviews and  other entertainment. Full details of these will be  advised to all who book.

Day 3. Tuesday 7th January - Elvis Sights 

Today we’ll show you the major tourist sights  of Memphis but so much more as well as we  explore Elvis’ life here. You’ll see where Elvis  went to school, church, shopped, where else  he lived, worked, recorded, performed and l ots more on what is regarded as the most  comprehensive Elvis tour that there is. Included  are visits to Sun Studio and the Presley’s  Lauderdale Courts apartment.

Day 4. Wednesday 8th January - Elvis’ Birthday

Join Elvis fans from around the world at  Graceland for the annual Proclamation of Elvis  Presley Day before boarding the coach for the  drive to Tupelo, Mississippi where Elvis was  born. Visit the Birthplace with its Elvis Museum  and additional attractions, enjoy some Birthday  Cake and then tour ‘the friendliest city in  the South’ to see the many Elvis sights there. 

Among with many other places, we’ll show you  where he received his first musical influences,  where he sang at the Mississippi-Alabama State  Fair and where his mother Gladys purchased his  first guitar. What a day.

Day 5. and Day 6. Thursday 9th and Friday  10th January - Two days at leisure 

The days are yours to enjoy the Elvis events in  the Graceland complex, to explore or relax. Take  a stroll along the Mississippi River, visit the Stax,  Rock & Soul, Cotton or Civil Rights museums,  enjoy some retail therapy or bop your way 

down Beale Street. Take advantage of the  free Elvis Travel Service shuttle bus from your  hotel and in the evenings the Tour Managers  will advise you as to the best choice of bars or  restaurants and will always invite you to join  them.

Day 7. Saturday 11th January -  Heading home

Morning free for those last souvenirs and a final  look at Graceland before transferring to the  airport for the overnight flight to the UK

Day 8. Sunday 12th January

Late morning arrival into London Heathrow. 

TOUR B – MEMPHIS, TUPELO, LAS VEGAS & PALM SPRINGS

Day 1. to Day 7. Sunday 5th to Saturday  11th January 2025

The first 6 days of our tour are exactly the same  as Tour A but instead of heading home on Day  7 we fly on to Las Vegas instead, arriving in the  late afternoon. Evening free.

Days 8 to 10. Sunday 12th to  Tuesday 14th January

Three glorious days to enjoy the world’s  most renowned desert resort – and one that  was made even more famous by Elvis who 

performed literally hundreds of Sold Out shows  in the Showroom of the very hotel that you’ll be  staying in! Time too to explore, enjoy a show,  try your luck at the gambling table or take an  exciting excursion to the Grand Canyon or mighty hoover dam. 

Day 11. Wednesday 15th January

Drive through the Mojave Desert to Palm  Springs – the seasonal home to so many  Hollywood legends including, of course, 

Elvis Presley.

Days 12 and 13. Thursday 16th and  Friday 17th January

Enjoy more desert warmth as you tour the  homes of the Stars in this retro-styled city  that makes you feel as if you’ve stepped back  in time. Great shopping, a wonderful choice  of bars and restaurants and the opportunity  to take a cable car ride high into the snow- topped San Jacinto mountains. Elvis loved Palm 

Springs and you’ll soon see why.

Day 14. Saturday 18th January

Morning drive to Hollywood where we’ll see  some of the major sights of ‘Tinsel Town’  before heading to Los Angeles Airport to  connect with our overnight flight to the UK.

Day 15. Sunday 19th January

Early afternoon arrival into London Heathrow

PLEASE NOTE

As with most airlines the trans-Atlantic operators adjust their prices according to demand and as you can imagine there are lots of Elvis fans heading for Memphis for these celebrations, so demand is high. We had managed to hold the price of these tours until 15th May 2024 but have now been advised by the airlines that any additional seats will cost us an extra £138 - so will we have to add this amount to the above prices.

From experience we know that if this is the increase some 7 months ahead, we can almost certainly expect a further increase between now and the end of the year (possibly more than one), so if you are seriously thinking of booking this tour then we advise you to do it soon before the price goes up yet again as demand continues to grow.

Not in the UK?

For fans living outside the UK we are happy to quote a price excluding the air fare so that you can  arrange your own flights from and back to your own country. For further details please  contact us at :-  [email protected]  or phone us on  (UK +44) 1473 621 564

This 450 room Luxury Class full-service hotel is very much  part of your Elvis’ Graceland experience. Stunningly designed  and with beautifully furnished rooms the hotel offers a 

choice of restaurants and bars, a deli-counter, gift shop,  fitness centre and outdoor pool.  Breakfast is not included

The ‘new kid on the block’ as far as hotels go. Situated on  Elvis Presley Boulevard within walking distance of Graceland  (although they also offer a free Shuttle) this superb budget- style hotel has delightfully furnished rooms, a Lobby/ breakfast area and small fitness centre.   Breakfast is included

The Westgate Hotel & Casino

Formerly the Las Vegas International Hotel and then the Las  Vegas Hilton, this was once the largest hotel in the world  and where Elvis regularly performed – always to sold-out  audiences. The hotel has nearly 3000 rooms and suites, 13  restaurants, numerous bars, a gymnasium, shopping mall,  a spa, swimming pool, tennis courts and a vast casino and  Showroom.  Breakfast is not included

PALM SPRINGS

Courtyard by Marriot

This hotel offers stylish, comfortable rooms, a heated outdoor  pool and a gym. Thereare many on-site dining options  including the ‘Bistro’ serving American cuisine for breakfast  and dinner, guests can also enjoy cocktails and light bites at  the bar, additionally Elvis’ favourite eatery is within walking  distance.   Breakfast is not included

QUESTIONS ANSWERED

Included in the Tour Price

TOUR A - The Tour price is inclusive of all the following...

Scheduled economy class flights inc taxes and security charges

6 nights hotel accommodation inc taxes

All coaching and Shuttle bus service as per itinerary

An Elvis Experience Admission & Tour Pass for Graceland inc the Mansion Tour,  Custom Jets, Auto Museum and other Exhibits

Comprehensive guided tours of Memphis and Tupelo inc admission/tour of Sun Studio, the Presley’s Lauderdale Courts  Apartment and the Elvis Presley Birthplace

Full day visit to Tupelo

Lunch during the Guided Tour of Memphis

Driver Gratuities

The services of an experienced Elvis Travel Service Tour Manager

TOUR B – the Tour price is inclusive of all the above plus

An additional flight Memphis to Las Vegas plus instead of the Memphis-London  flight you will now return from Los Angeles.

An additional 7 nights hotel accommodation

Additional airport transfers plus the coach travel Las Vegas – Palm Springs –  Los Angeles.

Sightseeing tour of Palm Springs

Short visit to Hollywood

Items not included are:-  Very little – just any meals not shown as included, travel insurance  and personal expenses such as laundry, phone calls etc.

ROOM-MATE SERVICE

If you are travelling alone but would like to share  (either for company or to keep the cost down)  we will gladly endeavour to pair you up with  another fan of similar age/gender. This is  something that we regularly do and have found  that long-lasting friendships are formed as a  result. Should it not be possible to pair you up  you would be offered single accommodation at  the appropriate price.

TRAVEL INSURANCE

It is mandatory that all passengers have sufficient  travel insurance. Cover is not effective until the  premium has been paid and your application  approved by the insurers. If you are relying on 

travel insurance provided by your bank or credit  card provider as part of their service please check  that their cover is sufficient, in particular with  regard to cancellation charges.

FLIGHTS AND TIMINGS

The flights will be in economy class on a major  scheduled airline from London’s Heathrow 

Airport.  Flight times will be confirmed on your  Confirmation-Invoice although these are subject 

                                                      to change. The baggage allowance is 50lbs  (23kgs) per person.

CLIMATE AND CLOTHING

The weather in January can be very variable  anyway but in these days of Global Warming  and climate change it is nearly impossible to  predict with any degree of accuracy.  However,  in Memphis and Tupelo it is likely to be quite  cold so take plenty of layers so if we are lucky  enough to have a warm spell then you won’t be  caught out. In Las Vegas whilst the nights can be 

cool the daytime temperatures can reach into  the 60’sF, and in Palm Springs even the low 70’sF,  so best take some mid-weight clothing with a  comfortable pair of walking shoes or trainers for  sightseeing. 

EXCHANGE RATES 

The tour price is based at the currency exchange  rate at the time of costing this holiday - £1.  Sterling being equal to ‘$1.20 US Dollars.

PASSPORTS AND VISAS

A full Electronic Passport (e-Passport) issued by  the UK Government or a member state of the  European Union and valid for at least 6 months  after the date of return to the UK is required. 

Visas are not required for the majority of British  Citizens visiting the USA as there is a Visa Waiver  ESTA (USA)  system in place instead. To obtain  an ESTA for the USA you should complete the  Visa Waiver Form online at https://esta.cpb.dhs. gov/ at least 2 weeks before departure The cost is  currently $21 (payable by Debit/Credit Card) and  the ESTA is valid for 2 years or until the expiry of  your Passport.

If you do not have access to the internet or  would prefer the Elvis Travel Service to apply  for your ESTA on your behalf please contact us  on 01473 621 564 as we would be happy to do  this for you. Holders of other Passports should  consult the US for Visa or ESTA requirements.

PAYMENT AND TRAVEL DOCUMENTS

A payment of £1000 per person deposit is  payable upon booking. Upon receipt of your  deposit (and obviously subject to places being  available) you will be sent a Confirmation-Invoice  showing the balance due. A further payment  of £1000 will be required by 1st June 2024 with  the final balance due no later 1st October 2024. 

Approximately 15 days before departure you  will be sent your Travel Wallet containing your  e-tickets, baggage tags, a souvenir lanyard/tour  pass and final itinerary and joining instructions.

TELEPHONE  ENQUIRIES

If you have any  queries regarding  the holiday  detailed in this  brochure please  don’t hesitate to phone the   Elvis Travel Service

on 01473  621 564 or  America as you like it  on 020  8742 8299. 

HOW TO BOOK

To book simply call the Elvis Travel Service on 01473 621564

Need help saving for this or a future Elvis holiday?       

We’re happy for you to pay  monthly, planning ahead and setting a  regular payment to what you can afford.

For further details contact   America as  you like it  on: 020 8742 8299

BONDING AND RESPONSIBILITY

The holiday in this brochure is ATOL protected  by the Civil Aviation Authority under America as  you like it, ATOL 2966. America as you like it is  also a member of the Visit USA Association.

The holiday arrangements are the responsibility  of America as you like it. Your Contract is subject  to their Reservation Conditions which are  available by post by calling the above number  or can be downloaded from their website.

The holidays are designed and co-ordinated  by the Elvis Travel Service/Strictly Elvis UK, 

an organisation that has led the way in Elvis  holidays and events for over 50 years. During  this time we have helped tens of thousands  of fellow fans fulfil their dreams of visiting  Graceland.  Strictly Elvis UK, Unit D Bristol Court,  Martlesham Heath Business Park, Ipswich,  Suffolk, IP5 3RY Tel: 01473 621 564   Email:  [email protected]  Website: www. strictlyelvis.net is registered with Elvis Presley  Enterprises Inc.

The  names ‘Elvis’, ‘Elvis  Presley’, ‘Graceland’  and  ‘The Guest House at Graceland’ are registered to  Elvis Presley Enterprises Inc with the USPTO.

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The Lover House is burned down, Speak Now is fighting for her life, and we’re all afraid of little old Taylor Swift as she brings the Eras Tour to the UK, with the nation preparing for her first concert tonight.

The 34-year-old’s mammoth three-and-a-half-hour set has sold out arenas in Edinburgh, Liverpool, Cardiff, and six shows in London, kicking off in Edinburgh on Friday night.

UK-based Swifties have really gone all out, with Capital FM releasing a radio station dedicated to the All Too Well icon.

Paris night one revealed an entirely new tour version as the Tortured Poets Department took centre stage and the entire Eras Tour was changed, from bodysuits to choreography.

Fans had already speculated there might be a switch up after she released the Eras Tour film before her tour had finished but this was more than our wildest dreams.

It’s no surprise that Taylor has added in the new album but as the Eras Tour was already incredibly long, some songs were left on the cutting room floor.

The Archer, tis the damn season, and even the last great American dynasty were all brutally ripped from the setlist.

New glittering bodysuits and dresses were rolled out for every era except Reputation, which is the last in the album in the show to get its Taylor’s Version.

So far no vault track appears on her main setlist, only core album songs have a permanent place on the Eras Tour.

Swifties have been left in utter disbelief as Folklore and Evermore were combined into one era, known as the sisters era, to keep the time down.

Speak Now was reduced back down to one song — RIP Long Live — and debut remains reserved for surprise songs in the acoustic set.

Let’s be honest Taylor could perform for six hours and fans would still want more but even she would probably find that exhausting.

After so much upheaval, let’s see what Taylor Swift’s setlist has been left looking like and what that means for the UK.

We’re still going strong opening with Lover but even her seventh studio album and big opener couldn’t survive Taylor’s great setlist war. We’ll miss you, The Archer.

• Miss Americana & The Heartbreak Prince
• Cruel Summer
• You Need To Calm Down

Fearless Era

The album that made her a superstar remains unscathed but since there were only three songs for this era it’s hardly surprising.

However, a new tasselled bodysuit was revealed and it looks incredibly similar to one worn on the Our Song hitmaker’s original Fearless tour in 2009.

• You Belong With Me

I’m never recovering from this pic.twitter.com/rNTY9smbVH — B R I T T A N Y 🤍 (@sobrittgoes) May 9, 2024

In a position switch up, the setlist now moved from Fearless into Red instead of Evermore but the songs remain unchanged and All Too Well remains firmly in pride of place.

• We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together
• I Knew You Were Trouble
• All Too Well (10 Minute Version)

Speak Now Era

Justice for Speak Now, already balding but now scalped as Long Live has been once more removed.

We’re begging Taylor, I will sacrifice I Knew You Were Trouble for just one more purple-painted dream.

Reputation Era

Yet to have its Taylor’s Version released, Reputation remains unchanged on the mammoth set but has been moved to after Red and Speak Now rather than before.

It’s also the only section that has not had an outfit change, the day that red and black bodysuit goes we’re all going to lose our minds.

• …Ready For It?
• Don’t Blame Me
• Look What You Made Me Do

Folklore/Evermore Era

Once separate totalling 12 songs, Taylor’s lockdown albums have been combined into one – with a lot of casualties.

‘We have reunited the sister albums,’ the singer told the Paris crowd, joking it could be called ‘everlore’ or ‘folkmore’.

Removed from the setlist are: Tis the damn season, the last great American dynasty, invisible string, and tolerate it.

• Cardigan (folklore)
• Betty (folklore)
• Champagne Problems (evermore)
• August (folklore)
• Illicit Affairs (folklore)
• My Tears Ricochet (folklore)
• Marjorie (evermore)
• Willow (evermore)

reunited the sisters and combined folklore and evermore “folkmore” she also removed the 1, tis the damn season, the last great american dynasty and tolerate it from the setlist pic.twitter.com/yoryodUHiQ — Taylor Throwbacks (@ThrowbackTaylor) May 9, 2024

Mother’s favourite child remains safe and sound with no changes and still following the Folklore set. Honestly, we would have loved to see some of this swapped out for the vault tracks which stormed the charts last year.

Bad Blood remains on the setlist, we wonder if Kendrick Lamar is free to come do a surprise live feature…

• Blank Space
• Shake It Off
• Wildest Dreams

this 1989 outfit is EVERYTHING 😭 pic.twitter.com/hr01OgoCzz — Je ϟ (@_jeanea) May 9, 2024

The Tortured Poets Department

Initially, Swifties weren’t sure if this would be added and if so how could the 31 tracks possibly be whittled down into just a handful?

A new era brings blessings of brand new outfits, a floating stage set piece, gunshot choreography, and of course some insane vocal moments.

Taylor has spoken and these are (probably) her favourites off TTPD.

• But Daddy I Love Him
• So High School
• Who’s Afraid of Little Old Me
• The Smallest Man Who Ever Lived
• I Can Do It with a Broken Heart

The stage she’s gliding around on during Who’s Afraid of Little Old Me? IS A MIRROR!!!!! The audience can see themself in the mirror as she’s singing “You caged me and then you called me crazy. I am what I am ’cause you trained me” 💀💀💀 pic.twitter.com/YuV6A21dLs — 🩶beatriz🤍 – ttpd (@coneyisland131) May 9, 2024

Surprise songs

Each night Taylor plays two surprise songs from her vast discography, these have included This Love and Clean from 1989 and Dear John and Last Kiss from Speak Now.

Also known as the acoustic set, Paris Night One fans were (obviously) treated to Paris from her album Midnights played on piano and loml on guitar from TTPD.

In this leg of the tour, Taylor has taken to singing some gut-wrenching mashups and announced she could sing whatever she wanted so any song is on the table.

There are some songs it’s likely she’ll reserve for London, such as London Boy and So Long, London but the rest as up for grabs.

Since the slate was wiped clean with this new leg, and Taylor’s penchant for singing You’re On Your Own Kid repeatedly, there’s no way to predict the Mastermind’s moves.

this might be the best midnights bodysuit yet pic.twitter.com/edqJw45yYC — Tayvis Nation 🏈🫶🏻 (@tayvisnation) May 9, 2024

Midnights Era

Closing out the show is the iconic era which gave us ‘Karma is the guy on the chiefs ’ and that chair choreography — Midnights.

Her 2022 album gets sparkling new outfits, although the Lavender Haze fluffy lilac jacket has not been swapped out.

• Lavender Haze
• Midnight Rain
• Vigilante Shit

What is the old Eras Tour setlist?

With so many changes, here’s what Taylor’s Eras Tour used to look like for a setlist run

• tis the damn season
• champagne problems
• tolerate it
• invisible string
• the last great american dynasty
• illicit affairs
• my tears ricochet

When is the Eras Tour in the UK?

The Eras Tour comes to the UK from tonight , beginning in Edinburgh for three nights before heading to Liverpool, Cardiff, and London .

Who knows what Taylor will have in store for fans given her love for keeping everyone on their toes.

Given the huge overhaul, this is likely to be the setlist for the UK gigs and all her European dates but might have minor tweaks thrown in.

Of course, if you’re sad your favourite track is not on there is always a chance it could be one of the surprise songs as she has no rules around what she can and can’t sing here.

We’re hoping for Picture to Burn, Suburban Legends, The Black Dog , or Hits Different but that tells you far too much about us.

What is Paramore's Eras Tour setlist?

The iconic pop punk band Paramore will be opening for Taylor Swift at the UK gigs and they revealed their setlist in Paris.

Of course, it is much shorter but still packed with hits from the chart-topping band, fronted by Taylor’s long time friend Hayley Williams.

• Hard Times (+ Heart Of Glass)
• Burning Down The House
• Still Into You
• Caught In The Middle
• Brick By Boring Brick
• The Only Exception
• That’s What You Get
• Ain’t It Fun
• This Is Why

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NEW DATE ADDED: Paul announces 2024 dates for the 'Got Back' tour

⁠PAUL ANNOUNCES  GOT BACK TOUR 2024 Paul and the band will visit Uruguay, Argentina, Chile and Peru this October TICKET INFORMATION HERE!

Tuesday 1st October - Estadio Centenario, Montevideo, URUGUAY ⁠Saturday 5th October - River Plate Stadium, Bueno Aires, ARGENTINA ⁠*NEW DATE* Sunday 6th October - River Plate Stadium, Bueno Aires, ARGENTINA ⁠Friday 11th October - Estadio Monumental, Santiago, CHILE ⁠Wednesday 23rd October - Mario Alberto Kempes, Córdoba, ARGENTINA ⁠Sunday 27th October - Estadio Nacional, Lima, PERU

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Paul will bring his acclaimed Got Back Tour to South America later this year!

Fulfilling his promise to 'get back', Paul will return to Uruguay, Argentina, Chile and Peru. His first show of 2024 will take place on 1st October in Montevideo.

With songs like ‘Hey Jude’, ‘Live and Let Die’, ‘Band on the Run’,  ‘Let It Be’ and so many more, the Paul McCartney live experience is everything any music lover could ever want from a rock show: hours of the greatest moments from the last 60 years of music – dozens of songs from Paul’s solo, Wings and of course Beatles catalogues that have formed the soundtracks of our lives.

Paul will return for his first live performance in Montevideo in ten years. He has previously performed in Montevideo twice (2012, 2014) and this will be his third time at Estadio Centenario. This will mark his first live performances in Bueno Aires in five years - in 2019 he played at Campo Argentino de Polo. For fans in Córdoba the wait has been even longer as it has been eight years since Paul visited the city. Paul played his first solo show in Argentina in 1993 and has played eight shows there since. Santiago will see him return after five years - he has previously performed in the city four times, starting in 1993. And lastly, Paul will return to Lima after ten years, and this will mark his third time performing in Peru and his second visit to the Estadio Nacional.

Paul launched his Got Back tour in 2022, completing 16 huge shows across the US before performing what the British Times newspaper described as the “ best gig ever ” with his history-making set at Glastonbury in June 2022. In 2023 Paul performed 18 incredible shows as the Got Back tour rocked through Australia, Mexico and Brazil.

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Travis share delicate new single ‘Bus’ and announce 2024 UK tour

The song finds frontman Fran Healy daydreaming of an escape "to better days", with its video featuring a fleeting cameo from Adam Buxton

Travis have shared a new single called ‘Bus’ and announced a UK headline tour for 2024. Listen and find all the details below.

The track is the third preview of the Scottish band’s 10th studio album ‘L.A. Times’ , which is due for release on July 12 via BMG ( pre-order/pre-save here ).

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“I thought it was just us/ Waiting on this bus/ Waiting on a gust of wind to blow us away/ Away to better days, away to better days ,” sings frontman Fran Healy in the chorus of the delicate and reflective song.

In a statement, he explained: “I was on holiday, staring out the window, watching all the boats bobbing on the sea. I was trying to write a song and nothing was coming. It reminded me of all the years I spent waiting on buses. You never think it’s going to come, but if you wait long enough it usually turns up.

“Looking out at the sea at all the little sailing boats, I imagined all the bands and artists sitting in them waiting on that freak gust of wind to blow them to fame and fortune. We caught a huge one in ’99 so I can testify to the random nature of it.”

Healy added: “In the middle of all these thoughts came a cool little melody and the song was written a few minutes later.”

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‘Bus’ is accompanied by an official video, which was shot in Scotland and directed by Healy. The visuals feature a fleeting guest appearance from actor, comedian and podcaster Adam Buxton – who is a friend of the band.

“I’m honoured to have at least part of my face featured in the new video from a band I love,” said Buxton. “The dream is to one day land the full body cameo, but you’ve got to start somewhere.”

In the video, we find Travis waiting at a bus stop in the Highlands as Healy daydreams of an escape. The group also perform the song at the side of the road to pass the time. When a yellow and green double-decker eventually turns up, it drives straight past the musicians.

Tune in above.

Additionally, Travis have announced a UK headline tour for this winter – including a performance at the O2 Shepherd’s Bush Empire in London on December 13.

It's official! We're heading out on a UK tour 🎤❤️ Pre-order L.A. Times from the official TRAVIS store to receive access to an exclusive fan ticket pre-sale, which will run from 9am on 12th June until the general sale which starts at 9am on Friday 14th June. See you on the road… pic.twitter.com/JyqiiARBt8 — Travis (@TravisBand) June 7, 2024

Other shows are scheduled to take place in Leeds, Manchester, Liverpool, Wolverhampton, Nottingham, Margate, Bristol, Eastbourne, Sheffield, Newcastle and Glasgow throughout the month.

Tickets go on general sale at 9am BST next Friday (June 14) – you’ll be able to buy yours here . Alternatively, fans can access a pre-sale by pre-ordering ‘L.A. Times’ here (no purchase necessary).

Travis’ 2024 UK tour dates are: 

DECEMBER 05 – O2 Academy, Leeds 06 –  Albert Hall, Manchester 08 – Olympia, Liverpool 09 – The Halls, Wolverhampton 10 – Rock City, Nottingham 11 – Dreamland, Margate 13 – O2 Shepherd’s Bush Empire, London 15 – Beacon, Bristol 17 – Winter Gardens, Eastbourne 18 – Octagon, Sheffield 19 – City Hall, Newcastle 21 – OVO Hydro, Glasgow

Travis will be supporting The Killers across their UK and Ireland arena tour this summer. Speaking to NME in March , Healy said: “It’s gonna be great. We’ve been friends for years and years now and Ronnie [Vannucci Jr.] and Brandon [Flowers ] are the sweetest guys.

“It’s nice to be a support band again too. I love being a support band. It reminds me of when we supported Oasis . We went on every single night to blow them off the stage, which is what a good support band should be doing. You go on, the other band watch you from the wings going, ‘Fuck’. And then they come on and do a better show because of it.”

Travis’ previous single, ‘Raze The Bar’, features The Killers frontman Flowers and Coldplay’s Chris Martin .

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Taylor Swift latest: Star forced to take guitar break due to 'weird cramp'; fans spotted getting 'engaged'

The singer's global tour - the highest-grossing of all time - has performed her first UK Eras show in Edinburgh. You can all the latest updates, fan reaction and the concert as it happened below...

Friday 7 June 2024 23:29, UK

• Taylor Swift

• 'Wildest way to welcome a lass': Roar of fans 'deafening' as Swift opens UK leg of Eras tour
• Taylor forced to take a guitar break due to 'weird cramp'
• Superstar spots engagement in the crowd  
• 'I would kill for her' - Fan slept in the street to be allowed in
• Katie Spencer review : Swift's proved herself as a prolific songwriter and the ultimate show-woman
• Calendar of Swift's UK tour dates
• Live reporting by  Jess Sharp  and (earlier) Bhvishya Patel

Well that's all from us tonight, thank you for following along. 

If you are heading back from Murrayfield Stadium, get home safe, and if you're already in bed, have a good sleep.

Rest those vocal cords Swifties - Tay Tay will be back tomorrow. 

Sadly, the show has come to an end. 

Taylor Swift fans will definitely be hoarse tomorrow after constantly singing, cheering and shouting for more than three hours. 

Before we close our live coverage, here's a look at some of the best pictures from tonight's concert...

By Katie Spencer , arts and entertainment correspondent at Murrayfield Stadium 

Taylor Swift has smashed a triumphant set in front of enormous crowds in Edinburgh on her record-breaking Eras tour, telling fans it was "the wildest way to welcome a lass". 

As she welcomed the crowd, she announced it was officially the highest attended stadium show in Scottish history.

"Oh hi," she casually told the more than 70,000 people who came to see her perform.

The 34-year-old star initially took to the stage in a diamante encrusted corseted leotard and bejewelled cowboy boots.

She later admitted: "This tour has been the most fun I've had in my entire life….my one regret now is that I really should have come to perform in Scotland more.

"I can't stop staring at you, I'm captivated by this audience."

Blasting through her biggest hits in a set of 40+ songs, on stage for more than three hours, she promised to take fans on a "grand adventure" they'd never forget. She certainly did that.

"After tonight, you're going to think about us and the memories we made," she promised.

The evening was "unforgettable", she told the crowd, while her last song of the night, Karma, was dedicated to the crowd.

"Edinburgh you have given us everything you could possibly give us tonight."

It was a pinch yourself evening for Swifties fortunate enough to get a ticket. Lyrics memorised, costumes perfected.

The show a musical marathon which demonstrated not only why Swift is arguably one of the greatest songwriters of modern pop music but also one of the world's most accomplished performers.

The show itself, paced perfectly to hold the audience's interest with slick dance routines and theatrical, at times fantastical, staging.

The screams of support for her most famous hits were deafening. Countless fans leaving Murrayfield hoarse after she told the story of her eight Eras whilst delivering the ultimate singalong.

This was a long day for many, a hardened few sat outside since dawn to be among the first in-line to secure a front row spot.

"Anything's worth it for Taylor," Julia had told me at 7am outside the stadium. Her friend admitting she'd "sell my kidneys, probably both lungs" to get close to the star.

Why does she elicit such a reaction? Despite her billionaire status, Swift has somehow remained an artist whose voice remains real, authentic and honest.

Her songwriting - a shared diary of sorts - resonating all the more for her openness about her flaws, bad break-ups, sharing with fans not only the joy of falling in love, but the heartbreak.

The crowd at Murrayfield were word-perfect for her hits like You Belong With Me, the stadium echoing with noise during We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together

If performing songs from her Tortured Poets Department Era - her latest album written about her ill-fated London loves - took on more poignancy for Swift this being the UK leg of her tour, she gave no indication on stage.

An all but faultless performance but for the acoustic section of her show, where the star was forced to briefly stop playing the guitar, saying: "My hand has frozen in a weird cramp... this is so embarrassing... its like performing with a claw. No one relates."

While it's understandable that many balk at the stupidly expensive price of some VIP packages, few could question Taylor's commitment to offering her fans the ultimate experience. The confetti canons and fireworks, a needless distraction really from what she does best - singing out.

A one-woman economy boosting machine, Swift's 15 UK shows are projected by some to boost the UK economy by almost £1bn with fans shelling out, not only on tickets, but accommodation, travel, and pre-show parties.

I spoke to people who travelled here from Spain, The Netherlands, America, India and even Australia.

Fans who'd spent months planning their costumes, painstakingly threading bracelets, embroidering jackets, which is undoubtedly half the fun.

While this level of pop obsession is nothing new, that one artist can still achieve this in an age where we are swamped with musical choice speaks volumes as to the power of Swift's music.

Forget about politicians touring the country, Taylor Swift's whereabouts will be what's dominating the national conversation for vast swathes of the country over the next month.

While some may scoff at the tweeness of swapping friendship bracelets, dressing-up and glitter - there is a delightfulness to being a part of the Swift crowd which is a warm and welcoming world.

Swift's proving herself to be, not only a prolific songwriter, but the ultimate showwoman.

That's it Swifties, the first UK Eras tour show has come to an end.

Taylor Swift closed Murrayfield Stadium with a huge confetti cannon display as she performed Karma for her adoring fans. 

The superstar has been performing for more than three hours and the crowd has spent that time cheering, clapping and singing their hearts out. 

She will be back at the stadium for another show tomorrow night, and the night after, being moving on to Anfield Stadium in Liverpool. 

Rewinding slightly to the start of the show, here's the moment Taylor Swift spoke to her fans in Edinburgh during her opening act. 

The superstar welcomed them to the Eras tour, telling them the last time she was in Scotland was more than a decade ago. 

"Tonight's concert is the most highly attended show in Scottish history," she said. 

"This is the wildest way to welcome a lass to your city." 

Murrayfield Stadium was lit up by fans during Taylor Swift's performance of Daylight from her Lover album. 

Thousands of fans held up their glowing bracelets and phones during the song. 

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The show is almost coming to an end and Swift is going out in her Midnights era. 

She kicks off with a rendition of Lavender Haze, emerging on the stage in a faux fur purple coat and black knee-high boots. 

Taylor has moved to her acoustic section now - a moment fans have been waiting for. 

This is the time the superstar performs two surprise tracks, which change at every show. 

Many had thought she might pick Castles Crumbling from Speak Now as a reference to Edinburgh Castle.

But as she begins the set, with Would've Should've Could've from Midnights, she is forced to briefly stop playing her guitar. 

"My hand has frozen in a weird cramp…this is so embarrassing….its like performing with a claw," she tells the crowd.

"No one relates." 

 By Jenness Mitchell , Scotland reporter

A baker has created a Swift-themed cake to celebrate the star's arrival and is hoping it makes it to her. 

Cathryn Klawikowska, 34, took eight hours to bake the nine-layer red velvet treat.

Edyta Matysiak took three days to make the figurine.

Ms Klawikowska, head designer at 3D Cakes near Murrayfield, hopes it will end up backstage at the stadium.

She added: "I'm hoping to get this to Taylor though."

Swift turns now to her latest album - the Tortured Poets Department. 

She kicks off the era with But Daddy I Love Him and comes out wearing a gorgeous white gown covered in lyrics. 

"I love you, it's ruining my life" can be seen across it - lyrics from her biggest hit of the album Fortnight. 

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