Hozier to play the Liverpool Empire on 2016 tour

Written By: Mark Armstrong

Provided By: Liverpool Empire Theatre

Hozier, whose Global star continues to soar following two Billboard Awards, a coveted Ivor Novello, stunning sets at Glastonbury, Longitude and Redrocks, among other summer festival highlights, has announced his one and only UK tour for 2016.

With his critically acclaimed debut album soon to hit double Platinum status in the UK, the 25-year-old Wicklow native, who has been touring and winning fans across the world for the last 2 years, will play these shows before taking time out to begin work on his new album.

Hozier will play at the Liverpool Empire on January 12 2016. Tickets go on sale to ATG Card Members from Thursday September 3 and on general sale from Friday September 4. Tickets are limited to four per person/per card.

The trio of awards, together with his Grammy and Brit nominations, and feverishly received live shows pay testament to the absolutely incredible rise Hozier has enjoyed since he began making noises on the music scene a little over two years ago.

His much-lauded debut album entered the Billboard chart at No. 2 (the second biggest debut album of the year), No. 5 in the UK chart, and enjoyed nine weeks at No. 1 in his native Ireland. Indeed, the album rose to No. 3 in  the UK ahead of his third sell-out UK tour, while both Take Me To Church, and his most recent A-listed single Someone New, gave the Irishman two singles in the UK Top 30.

Hozier’s success hasn’t been confined to the UK and US with the album also achieving  Multi-Platinum status in Belgium, Canada, Australia, Germany, France, Italy, Denmark, Ireland, Russia, Sweden, Poland, Switzerland, Austria and the Netherlands. Major TV appearances have helped spread the gospel including the recent show-stopping duet at the Grammys with Annie Lennox, stand-out appearances on Later with Jools, Jimmy Fallon, David Letterman, Saturday Night Live, Ellen, Jimmy Kimmel, Graham Norton, Coachella and a performance at the Victoria Secret’s Fashion show in London.

Consider this: 1.5 million+ albums sold worldwide; over 10 million singles; over 700 million streams; number 1 in the Global Spotify chart; 2014’s most viral track on Spotify; number 1 in the global Shazam chart; over 380 million video views (121m VEVO, 260m YT); and almost 1 million Facebook fans - all this has been achieved little over a year after headlining the 100-capacity Troubadour in Earls Court back in January 2014. Hozier continues to spread his live gospel with appearances at the V Festival on August 22-23.

Australian Pink Floyd: The Best of the Best Tour 2016

Written By: Mark Armstrong

Provided By: Liverpool Empire Theatre

The Australian Pink Floyd Show are back and proud to announce their 2016 The Best of the Best tour taking in 22 dates across the UK, including the Liverpool Empire Theatre on Thursday October 27 2016.

Having sold over 4 million tickets in 35 countries, The Australian Pink Floyd Show is hailed as one of the leading concert performances currently operating and have generated their own legacy and heritage. Forming in 1988, The Australian Pink Floyd Show have constantly been evolving and honing what they do. Their last tour celebrated 40 years since the release of the landmark Pink Floyd album ‘Wish You Were Here’ as well featuring tracks from the iconic ‘The Dark Side Of The Moon’ and ‘The Division Bell’ albums.

The 2016 concerts will offer a true homage to Pink Floyd to capture and convey the spirit as well as the sound alongside jaw-dropping staging resulting in a show that is simply The Best Of The Best.

The Drifters come to St Helens Theatre Royal this May as part of their Rebranded Tour

Written By: Mark Armstrong

Provided By: St Helens Theatre Royal

Prism Music Group is pleased to announce that the legacy continues as The Drifters are back with their Rebranded Tour which visits St Helens Theatre Royal for one night only on Friday May 22.

Over 65 members in 62 years the legacy continues with the current line-up. After their unrivalled success on previous world tours they are back with The Rebranded Tour that is the best yet. The Drifters have seen massive chart success on both sides of the Atlantic and across the world, with over 114 million album sales and 214 million singles sales and a vast catalogue of hits, now in their 61st year the dynasty continues. The current line-up have rebranded the Drifters brand with new releases on both of their former labels Atlantic Records 2009 and Sony Music 2011.

Billed as the Rebranded Tour, the concert reflects on the brand through the decades with a two hour show of wall to wall hits and some lesser known back catalogue songs, all a part of the legacy of hits handed down over the years. In this extravaganza of musical celebration with amazing lighting show and a world-class band, a night of pure excellence will be enjoyed by all!

The concert features over 37 original tracks including Under The Boardwalk, Saturday Night At The Movies, Up On The Roof, Kissin In The Back Row, Down on the Beach, More Than A Number In My Little Red Book and some very popular new songs from their recent album ‘La Vie et La’amour’

The world tour runs through to the end of the year with dates in most cities across the UK, which includes St Helens this May!

For more information, visit www.sthelenstheatreroyal.com or www.theofficialdrifters.com.