7/22/2023 0 Comments The who concert![]() The Who wound up their The Who Hits Back! tour of the US in November last year having wowed audiences in over 30 cities, with media and fans agreeing that the band were as good as, if not better than ever and that the orchestral arrangements, most of which were done by the legendary David Campbell, brought a new depth and excitement to Pete Townshend’s music. The 2023 UK tour will feature The Who’s full live band comprised of guitarist/backup singer Simon Townshend, keyboardist Loren Gold, second keyboardist Emily Marshall, bassist Jon Button, drummer Zak Starkey and backing vocals by Billy Nicholls, along with orchestra conductor Keith Levenson, lead violinist Katie Jacoby and lead cellist Audrey Snyder. The gigs follow last year’s highly acclaimed The Who Hits Back! Tour of the US, where the band shared the with some of the finest orchestras in America. Prices start from £73.92 for standing and from £73 - £141 for seating.The 2023 UK shows include Edinburgh Castle, the band’s first show in the Scottish capital in over 40 years as well as shows in Derby, their first since 1966, The O2 London, Durham and Brighton Cricket grounds. Tickets go on general sale on February 3 at 10am and can be purchased online through Ticketmaster or SeeTickets. July 23 - The 1st Central County Ground, Brighton.July 21 - Totally Wicked Stadium, St Helens.July 19 - Seat Unique Riverside, Durham.July 14 - The Incora County Ground, Derby.July 6 - Sewell Group Craven Park, Hull. ![]() I’m really looking forward to bringing this show to the UK." The Who Tour 2023 dates include: Move on, with new music, classic Who music, all performed in new and exciting ways. Guitarist and songwriter Pete Townshend added “Roger initially christened this tour with an orchestra ‘Moving On!’ I love it. This opportunity will give our UK Who fans the chance to hear our current show, which, with the addition of an orchestra, takes our music to new heights.” Speaking about the UK tour, lead singer Roger Daltrey said: “Having not toured the UK for six years, it's great that at this time of our careers we have the chance to go to places that are not on the usual touring map Edinburgh Castle and Derby, as well as the other cities across the country that we haven’t been to for decades, will make this very special for me. Media and fans agreed that the band were as good as, if not 'better than ever' with the orchestral arrangements - most of which were done by David Campbell. The Who wound up their Who Hits Back tour of the US in November last year having wowed audiences in over thirty cities. Following last year’s ‘The Who Hits Back’ tour of the US, the 2021 UK tour will feature The Who’s full live band along with an orchestra. The 2023 UK shows will include a performance at the Totally Wicked Stadium in St Helens, Edinburgh Castle, Derby, Hull and more. READ MORE: Eurovision grand final event coming to landmark Liverpool hotel The gig will see certain sections devoted to albums such as Tommy & Quadrophenia and songs from their 2019 WHO album. Pete Townshend, Roger Daltrey and the band will perform all the classics throughout the band’s almost 60-year careers. Joining them will be UB40 featuring Ali Campbell, except for at The O2 London and Edinburgh Castle dates. The tour will see the band visit cities such as Hull, Edinburgh, London, Brighton and St Helens. Legendary rock band The Who has announced a UK tour with shows from 6-23 July, 2023. ![]()
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