Over one million units sold in just over two weeks since it’s release hitting the top of the UK charts and Billboard top 10 in its first week. Mostly to be expected for one of the most popular artists around the world.
The release of Ceremonials also prompted a need to head back out on tour and play this new music to her legion of fans. There will be a UK and Ireland tour in March 2012 kick starting in Dublin in The O2.
On last visit I praised Florence’s decision to choose three days at The Olympia Theatre as opposed to one date at The O2 because for Florence’s music, The Olympia really did her perfect justice. It seems unfortunately these decisions have been left behind as this tour goes for one date in 10000+ capacity venues. Lets hope it’s a good artistic decision.
The gig is in The O2, Dublin on March 2nd 2012. Tickets are €39.05 inclusive of booking fee with tickets going on pre-sale on November 23rd on www.florenceandthemachine.net and then November 25th for general sale. Tickets available from Ticketmaster.ie and outlets nationwide.
Main support on all dates will come from The Horrors. Spector will be the opening band throughout the tour.
March 2012 Tour
02/3 The, O2 Dublin
04/3 BIC Bournemouth
05/3 Motorpoint Arena Cardiff
06/3 Capital FM Arena Nottingham
08/3 Alexandra Palace London
09/3 Alexandra Palace London*
12/3 SECC Glasgow
13/3 LG Arena Birmingham
15/3 MEN Arena Manchester
16/3 Metro Radio Arena Newcastle