Music News - Elton John Bids Farewell To The Road
25 January 2018 - 0 Comments
After
more than half a century on the road and an unparalleled career that has redefined
the cultural landscape and seen Elton John claim his place as a true global
icon, the superstar today announced via an exclusive VR180 live stream on
YouTube, details of his final ‘Farewell Yellow Brick Road’ tour.
Kicking off in the U.S.
on September 8, 2018, the ‘Farewell Yellow Brick Road’ tour will consist of
more than 300 shows across five continents, hitting North America, Europe,
Asia, South America, Australia and New Zealand before reaching its conclusion
in 2021. These dates mark the superstar’s last-ever tour, the end of half a
century on the road for one of pop culture’s most enduring performers. Elton’s
new stage production will take his fans on a musical and highly visual journey
spanning a 50-year career of hits like no one has ever seen before.
“Performing live fuels me and I’m ecstatic and humbled to continue to play to
audiences across the globe,” said Elton. “I plan to bring the passion and
creativity that hasentertainedmyfansfordecadestomyfinaltour.
After
the tour finishes, I’m very much looking forward to coming off the road so I
can dedicate more time to raising my children.”
For
all announced ‘Farewell Yellow Brick Road’ tour
dates, visit www.EltonJohn.com
Additional dates are to be announced.
Tickets and VIP packages can be purchased at www.EltonJohn.com
To register for further information about the forthcoming Australia and New Zealand ‘Farewell Yellow Brick Road’tour dates, please head to www.chuggentertainment.com
The news was announced to the world in the very manner that has defined Elton and his creative output over a dazzling career - innovative, daring and constantly taking bold strides into the future.
Centered around a marquee event at Gotham Hall in New York City, the announcement was live streamed globally exclusively on YouTube in VR180, and simultaneously transmitted to venues in Los Angeles and London. The immersive experience at the event – and all around the world thanks to YouTube’s VR180 technology – allowed fans to revisit some of the defining moments that set Elton on his unstoppable path to global superstardom. Transformation, after all, is part of Elton’s DNA, and he adeptly used the latest technology to help him defy space and time, connecting his past and future. Event footage along with additional ‘behind the scenes’ videos in VR180 tracking Elton’s journey, supported by YouTube, will be available at www.youtube.com/eltonjohn.
Elton John is always up for doing things differently, using technology to push the boundaries of storytelling and reach fans in new ways. Last year, Elton's YouTube-supported project "The Cut" gave undiscovered talent the chance to create new music videos for his iconic hits, and now his final farewell tour announcement takes experimentation to the next level – live streaming in VR,” said Vivien Lewit, Global Head of Artist Services at YouTube. “We're honored to deepen our relationship by supporting the exclusive live stream and 'behind the scenes' videos in VR for this special moment in pop music history.”
It was also announced at today’s launch that Gucci will be designing Elton’s ‘Farewell Yellow Brick Road’ tour wardrobe. Resplendent at Gotham Hall in a bespoke outfit, Elton discussed his passion for the Italian fashion house, which last year unveiled its S/S 2018 collection - designed by Alessandro Michele and inspired by Elton’s inimitable style, referencing original items taken from his iconic stylearchives.
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