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Stevie Wonder schedules 18-date tour marking 50th anniversary of classic album
Performances celebrating Songs in the Key of Life begin October 13 in the United Kingdom
The short version
- Stevie Wonder announced an 18-date tour celebrating the 50th anniversary of his album Songs in the Key of Life.[Billboard · Variety]
- The Live Nation-promoted trek opens on October 13 in Birmingham, U.K., and concludes on December 19 in Los Angeles.[Variety]
- A press release stated that Wonder plans to perform the complete double album at each stop.[Billboard]
- Partner presales begin September 9, followed by staggered general ticket sales starting September 10.[Variety]
Key facts
- Stevie Wonder announced the 18-date 'Songs in the Key of Life Performances – 50th Anniversary Tour'.[Billboard · Variety]
- The tour is produced by Wonder Productions and promoted by Live Nation.[Variety]
- The tour begins on October 13 at Utilita Arena Birmingham and wraps up on December 19 at the Intuit Dome in Los Angeles.[Billboard · Variety]
- International presales start September 9, followed by North American general sales on September 10 and European general sales on September 11.[Variety]
- General ticket sales for the Detroit performance will open on September 15.[Variety]
- According to a press release, Stevie Wonder will perform the entire 1976 album throughout the tour.[Billboard]
Sources
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