Results tagged “concert”

Global peace might seem a long way off with conflicts ongoing in places like Libya and Afghanistan but an event at The O2 aims to do its bit to bring an end to violence and suffering.

Peace One Day will see the likes of Razorlight, Yusuf Islam and Jude Law take to the arena's stage to promote a day of peace next Wednesday.

Hip hop superstar Snoop Dogg is heading to Greenwich this autumn.

The American rapper has booked a date at The O2 on October 7, the only London show on his Doggumentary tour. Fans are promised the ultimate Snoop Dogg show featuring special guests and all the hits spanning his 18 year career.

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Bon Jovi
The O2
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Crowd-pleasing American rockers return to The O2 for a 12 night residency, but don't quite scale the heights.

They opened The O2 with a bang three years ago and Bon Jovi are back to make the venue their home for most of this month.

The American rockers will play 12 dates at the arena, promising tracks from their latest album The Circle, and old favourites like Livin' On A Prayer. Bon Jovi drummer Tico Torres is aiming to make the most of his extended time in London.

The O2 will be alive to the sound of music when one of Britain's most loved singers makes a one-off performance at the arena.

Dame Julie Andrews, Oscar-winning singer and actress will make her first UK stage appearance in 30 years when she plays the venue on May 8.

Sir Paul McCartney will become the latest music legend to play The O2 when he performs at the arena on December 22.

The ex-Beatle is undertaking a short European tour with the London date being his only UK show of the year.

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Spandau Ballet, The O2
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It's like 1984 all over again, as the ladies flock to relive their school disco days with the reformed purveyors of smooth 80s pop/soul.

Guitar legends Eric Clapton and Jeff Beck have announced a joint show at The O2 next February.

The musicians, acknowledged as two of the greatest guitarists of all time, will play the arena on February 13 after being inspired when they collaborated on stage in Tokyo earlier this year.

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U2 live at Wembley Stadium
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Have U2 lost their edge as the veteran Irish band go through the motions on their latest world tour.

Fans who bought tickets to see Michael Jackson at The O2 have the option of claiming a full refund or keep their ticket as a memento.

Concert promoters AEG Live have promised to repay in full all tickets, priced between £50 and £75, bought from authorised agents, plus any service charges.

Ticketholders for Michael Jackson's shows at The O2 are being advised to wait for details of how to claim refunds.

The death of the King of Pop yesterday stunned the world, less than three weeks before he was due to make his long-awaited comeback in London.