Thursday, May 15, 2008

Lou Reed 35th Anniversary UK/European "Berlin" Tour


Lou Reed returns to Europe to perform
the 35th anniversary of his landmark
album 'Berlin'

UK Ticket Pre-sale from 9am GMT on Thursday 6th March: 0871 230 0333, www.artistticket.com

UK Tickets on sale to the general public from Saturday 8th March at 10am GMT. Ticket Hotline: 08444 775 775, 0870 405 0448 Online Booking: www.aeglive.co.uk

Reed's 1973 critically acclaimed song cycle to feature Reed & band accompanied by string & horn section. Musical direction by Bob Ezrin & Hal Willner / Set design by Julian Schnabel / Featuring the New London Children's Choir

"Berlin is one of the most chilling but absorbing shows in rock history." - The Guardian

"Berlin is the wonder, a devastating reminder of what rock can be." - The Independent


Lou Reed returns to Europe this June to perform the entirety of his 1973 landmark album Berlin. The European dates will see Reed performing with a 30-piece ensemble including his band, a string and horn section, and a children's choir.

The European tour starts June 23rd in Cork, followed by dates in Northern Ireland, Scotland, England, France, Switzerland, Germany, Austria, Denmark, Sweden, Poland, Belgium and Spain. Due to popular demand for this prestigious show, Berlin will make a special return visit to London, Brussels and Paris.

Reed will perform three dates in the UK, including the prestigious London Royal Albert Hall on June 30th. He will also perform 'Berlin' at the Edinburgh Playhouse on June 25th, followed by the Nottingham Opera House on June 26th.

Ticket pre-sale for the Nottingham, Edinburgh and London concerts go on sale from 9am GMT on Thursday 6th March via 0871 230 0333, www.artistticket.com.

Tickets for all three UK concerts go on sale to the general public at 10am GMT on Saturday 8th March by calling the ticket hotline on 08444 775 775, 0870 405 0448, or by booking online from www.aeglive.co.uk. (with the exception of the Edinburgh Playhouse concert on 25th June, where tickets will go on sale via 0844 847 2269, www.ticketmaster.co.uk).

The Berlin tour is being hailed as a rare insight into one of music's greatest minds, a labour of love and an integral part of rock history.

Tickets for all three UK concerts go on sale to the general public at 10am GMT on Saturday 8th March by calling the ticket hotline on 08444 775 775, 0870 405 0448, or by booking online from www.aeglive.co.uk. (with the exception of the Edinburgh Playhouse concert on 25th June, where tickets will go on sale via 0844 847 2269, www.ticketmaster.co.uk).

The Berlin tour is being hailed as a rare insight into one of music's greatest minds, a labour of love and an integral part of rock history.

Thanx Noble PR

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