X Factor judge to perform week-night solo shows
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Tickets for Gary Barlow's recently announced solo tour are on sale now. Full details below.
The 16-date tour is to hit cities in Ireland and the UK, including a date at London's Royal Albert Hall. The tour kicks off at Bournemouth's International Centre on Tuesday 13 November, and finishes up at The Waterfront in Belfast on Saturday 5 January next year.
The dates are going to fit around the Take That member's current stint as an X Factor judge and mentor. The concerts are all mid-week, to ensure that Barlow won't be double-booked for any of the live shows.
Barlow says he is looking forward to the tour, which is his first in 13 years - last time striking out on his own was in 1999.
He said: "I'm really excited about these dates. Playing live is my favourite thing and I haven't played a solo show for over a year now.
"Last year playing two London shows was brilliant, we all had such a good time, so I thought right let's get out and see the rest of the country!"
This is his first solo tour in 13 years, as Barlow's last time striking out on his own was in 1999.
Barlow's had a busy year so far, Gary was also - he was made an OBE this summer, and helped organise the Queen's Diamond Jubilee celebrations.
And next year looks set to be just as packed, as he has previously told Radio 1 that he hopes for Take That to release a new album with an accompanying UK stadium tour.
Take That's 2011 Progress tour was the UK's highest grossing tour ever.
Full tour dates are below, and tickets are on sale now. Visit Gigwise Gig Tickets for more information.
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