Long time lurker, first time poster. I was out of the country for the Feb shows so nothing will stop me getting to Birmingham or Leeds!

http://www.theguardian.co...CMP=twt_gu

EDIT: I notice there's nothing on Twitter or anything and that the Guardian 'understands' Prince will return so sorry if I got excited and jumped the gun.

[Edited 4/30/14 3:10am]

Let's hope this news is true! And that it's more 3rd Eye Girl shows.

Fingers crossed, Going to put a holiday form in for 16th May just incase!

Oh no. More sitting with finger on refresh.

onlymatt said:

Oh no. More sitting with finger on refresh.

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my thoughts too!

Reckon we're talking arena dates here (like LG in Birmingham, O2 in London) so advance booking, I reckon - but not too advance.

jjam said:

Reckon we're talking arena dates here (like LG in Birmingham, O2 in London) so advance booking, I reckon - but not too advance.

LG Arena available on the 15th May in Brum, also that date has been freed up at the Institute in Digbeth after a cancellation. Hope it happens

Phones 4U arena free on the 16th in Manchester, so is the First Direct arena in Leeds on the 23rd. He'll definitely do a London date too.

Its ruining my work life already and only known for an hour!

bluenose63 said:

Arena dates, but look out for the odd smaller show.

SHIIIIIIIIITTTTTTT!!!!!!!

Announced in advance - has to be bigger shows, right?

Heard on the radio that Leeds Arena on the 23rd has been confirmed, tickets on sale on Friday. Ahhhh :excited:

jjam said:

Phones 4U arena free on the 16th in Manchester, so is the First Direct arena in Leeds on the 23rd. He'll definitely do a London date too.

I think you mean the *cough* ~M.E.N ~ arena *cough*

sorry, force of habbit. I cant stand it when people call it the phones 4 u arena, it sounds so stupid.

I hope he does do the M.E.N though, more chance of getting tickets for people and hopefully not as expensive.

Looks like im gonna be blowing all of my student finance on a ticket though. Hooray!

Which radio station was that announced on? Any ideas of how the tickets are being sold?

Confirmed for Leeds Arena on their own website.


http://www.firstdirectarena.com/venue-information/latest-news/article/rock-funk-pop-icon-prince-comes-to-the-first-direct-arena/754/

One of the greatest musical superstars of our time, Prince, will be coming to the first direct arena this May as one of only three other UK arena dates. This is the first time in nearly 20 years the icon has played in Yorkshire, last performing in the region back in 1995.

Tickets for the Friday 23 May 2014 show go on sale this Friday.

Prince Rogers Nelson has sold over 100 million records, has had 10 platinum albums and thirty top 40 singles. He has also won an Oscar, a Golden Globe, seven Grammies and was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2004.

Truly one of a kind, and the man behind hits such as The Most Beautiful Girl in the World, Kiss, Purple Rain, and Little Red Corvette, Prince is one of the most successful recording artists of all time, and is renowned for his spectacular live shows.

Speaking ahead of his first direct arena show, General Manager Ben Williams said “We are delighted that we have been included on the tour for such an iconic artist. This show is not to be missed, it’s an amazing opportunity to see one of the biggest names in music in Yorkshire for the first time in nearly two decades.

To book tickets for this event, visit www.firstdirectarena.com, phone 0844 248 1585, or book your tickets from the first direct arena box office, located in Trinity Leeds Customer Service Lounge, from 9.00am Friday 4 April.

Phones 4 u Arena manchester - tickets on sale friday apparently!

http://www.tfmradio.com/entertainment-now/the-buzz/prince-announces-may-2014-uk-arena-tour/

Music legend Prince has announced details of a four-date UK arena tour that kicks off NEXT MONTH!

Joined by his acclaimed band 3RDEYEGIRL, the Hit and Run Part IIdates in Birmingham, Manchester, Glasgow and Leeds are his first arena shows on UK soil since his O2 Arena residency seven years ago.

The tour will mark the first time Prince has ever performed in Leeds and the first time he’s headlined a show in Birmingham and Glasgow in 19 years.

His Manchester show follows two nights at the Academy in February as part of his series of acclaimed, spontaneous and intimate UK shows.

Tickets priced £65 plus booking fee go on sale from Friday 2nd May at Midday.

See Prince and 3RDEYEGIRL at the following shows:

MAY 2014
Birmingham LG Arena – Thu 15th
Manchester Phones 4u Arena – Fri 16th
Glasgow The SSE Hydro – Thu 22nd
Leeds First Direct Arena – Fri 23rd

phones 4 u arena confirmed on Twitter!!! Get in!!!

Are these 3rdEyeGirl only then? I would have assumed he'd bring the NPG for arena shows.

Oh man, he's back in the flippin' UK!

Even though I'm well excited, I think I'll sit these out. Now matter how good they are, I don't think these arena shows could be quite as good as an expereince compared to the club/theatre shows earlier this year.

Also, good news that 3EG is still a going concern. Could these dates be tying in with an album release?

[Edited 4/30/14 6:18am]

Just confirmed via twitter!!!

What about the UK!!

I mean London

Sorry just excited !

Well we are being spoilt this year!

Not sure I can afford £65 for Brum, but we'll always have Shepherds Bush for a tenner!

f**k !!....glasgow hydro ???...he hasnt been to scotland in 19 feckin years !!!.....F**k !!!

Ahh, amazing! Hope I can get tickets!