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Hot ticket deals from Gigantic
Great ticket deals from Gigantic
There's so much to tell you about this week, we're letting you know a day earlier than normal!
Firstly, we've got a Metallica presale especially for our subscribers. Tickets for their UK tour will be on sale to you lovely people from 9am Thursday morning (23rd October), using the link below. That's a twenty-four hour head start over the general public sale!
Then there's the Isle of Wight Festival, returning to Seaclose Park in 2009 for what promises to be another memorable year. Tickets are on sale earlier than last year, so book now to avoid missing out!
This Friday 24th October sees new dates on sale from Paul Weller who plays the O2 Arena, Lionel Richie with a UK Tour, James Morrison, and the Kerrang! Relentless Energy Drink Tour 2009 – read on for line-up details.
Already on sale this week are Christmas shows from Elton John, and a date in May for last year's X Factor winner Leon Jackson. And if that wasn't enough, we've even got a round-up of gigs around Halloween for you… spooky!
ON SALE NOW OR COMING SOON:
METALLICA
Subscriber presale starts 9am Thursday 23rd October! As a Gigantic subscriber we can offer you the chance to get your hands on tickets from 9am Thursday 23rd October morning - that's twenty-four hours ahead of the general public sale! Just use the link below. One of the biggest and loudest rock bands, Metallica, are set to return to the UK next February and March for a full tour in support of their number one album "Death Magnetic". Supporting the heavy metal outfit will be the daring four-piece Machine Head and rock band Sword.
http://www.gigantic.com/g~ps=1452~g/gigantic/home_metallica.html
ISLE OF WIGHT FESTIVAL 2009
Lots of people will be flocking to Seaclose Park again next summer for a weekend of music, camping and fun at the legendary Isle Of Wight Festival. Confirmed dates for the event are 12th-14th June 2009. The festival offers three days of performances by some of the best bands and artists around. The line-up is still under wraps and will be announced soon. Get your tickets now to avoid disappointment!
http://www.gigantic.com/g~email~g/gigantic/home_isle_of_wight_festival.html
PAUL WELLER
With very special guests THE CORAL plays The O2 Arena, on sale Friday 24th October. The English singer-songwriter and leader of two successful bands (The Jam and The Style Council) has remained a national star, possibly because much of his songwriting is rooted in English culture. He was the principal figure of the 1970s Mod revival and is often called the Modfather.
http://www.gigantic.com/g~email~g/gigantic/home_paul_weller.html
LIONEL RICHIE
UK Tour on sale Friday 24th October 9am. Commodores front man Lionel Richie's success story is legendary, stretching over nearly thirty years. Having sold over 100 million albums and written some of the most well known and best loved songs in the world, he has also won numerous awards.
http://www.gigantic.com/g~email~g/gigantic/home_lionel_richie.html
KERRANG! RELENTLESS ENERGY DRINK TOUR 2009
On sale Friday 24th October 9am. With MINDLESS SELF INDULGENCE, BRING ME THE HORIZON, BLACK TIDE and IN CASE OF FIRE. The Kerrang! Relentless Energy Drink Tour 2009 will be causing a rock 'n' roll riot throughout the country early next year. In Case Of Fire will be starting off the carnage, and in hot pursuit will be industrial-techno-punks Mindless Self Indulgence, death metal band Bring Me The Horizon and Kerrang! International Award winners Black Tide.
http://www.gigantic.com/g~email~g/gigantic/home_kerrang_relentless_energy_drink_tour_2009.html
ELTON JOHN
Manchester and Birmingham Christmas dates on sale now. The multiple Grammy winning legend will be belting his tunes out later this year. In a career spanning four decades, Elton John has sold over 250 million records and has had over fifty Top 40 hits, making him one of the most successful musicians of all time. His tribute to Diana, Princess of Wales, "Candle In The Wind", is the world's biggest and fastest selling single of all time. Grab your tickets now to see the flamboyant superstar in Manchester and Birmingham.
http://www.gigantic.com/g~email~g/gigantic/home_elton_john.html
JAMES MORRISON
On sale Friday 24th October. English singer, songwriter, and guitarist James Morrison debuted in 2006 with the single "You Give Me Something" which became a huge hit around Europe, Australia, and Japan. His first album, "Undiscovered", went to number one in the UK. Morrison's latest album, "Songs for You, Truths For Me" is a classic James Morrison record that once again showcases his distinctive, raw, soulful style.
http://www.gigantic.com/g~email~g/gigantic/home_james_morrison.html
HALLOWE’EN GIGS
As well as some special gigs marking Halloween running from next Thursday 30th October to Saturday 1st November, there are plenty of greats acts playing on the 31st including Alphabeat, Frank Turner, Paul Heaton and The Black Seeds. Everything on the 31st:
http://www.gigantic.com/g~email~g/gigantic/search_.html?r.showdate=31/10/2008,31/10/2008
Halloween specials:
http://www.gigantic.com/g~email~g/gigantic/search_.html?l.title=halloween
LEON JACKSON
Margate date on sale now. Having won the hearts of the nation and triumphed on The X Factor with his stunning voice and steadfast determination, Leon Jackson is taking his debut album, "Right Now", on the road. Catch Leon next May in Margate.
http://www.gigantic.com/g~email~g/gigantic/home_leon_jackson.html
ALKALINE TRIO
Punk rock band Alkaline Trio are noted for their dark lyrics, catchy choruses, fast tempos and recurring subjects of love, alcoholism, depression, fire, drugs, and death.
http://www.gigantic.com/g~email~g/gigantic/home_alkaline_trio.html
SUPERGRASS
Play Sheffield Plug. Catch one of the final bursts of Oxford's alternative rock band for this year at the Plug in December. With driving guitars, catchy tunes, and a string of energetic anthems, get ready for an exciting evening.
http://www.gigantic.com/g~email~g/gigantic/home_supergrass.html
TILLY AND THE WALL
Tilly And The Wall sprang out of Omaha as a Midwestern band of like-minded friends with pockets full of melodies, and a lot of pockets! The serendipitous result of five Omaha residents with a penchant for the same classic '60s pop, boy/girl harmonies and Americana folk records, Tilly And The Wall celebrate the petulant, determined, feisty nature of youth.
http://www.gigantic.com/g~email~g/gigantic/home_tilly_and_the_wall.html
HOMECOMING TOUR
Everyone heads home towards the end of the year. Whilst English geeky rock band THE YOUNG KNIVES are visiting Oxford, punk-influenced THE DOGS will be heading back to London and three piece indie rock outfit THE RASCALS will be stopping by in Liverpool.
http://www.gigantic.com/g~email~g/gigantic/home_homecoming.html
SHEARWATER
London date on sale now. Shearwater was formed by two band members of Okkervil River. Singer and guitarist Will Sheff and back-up vocalist and accordion player Jonathan Meiburg formed Shearwater so they could write softer, more folk-influenced music with a suite of ethereal but oddly disquieting art-rock songs. Band members today include Jonathan, Thor Harris, Howard Draper, and Kim Burke.
http://www.gigantic.com/g~email~g/gigantic/home_shearwater.html
THE PRESIDENTS OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
London show now on sale. Formed in Seattle in the post grunge years, this band was different from the majority on the alternative scene. They had catchy songs that were humorous, such as "Peaches" and "Lump". They split in 1997 but are now on their second reformation.
http://www.gigantic.com/g~email~g/gigantic/home_the_presidents_of_the_united_states_of_america.html
DATES COMING UP
Please go to the Gigantic website here to view the selection of the gigs we have coming up and full listings. Gigantic is proud to be an official partner of Oxfam, to whom we donate 10% of our booking fees
