Bastille announce 'intimate' candlelit gig at Edinburgh church
Bastille has announced an 'intimate' gig at an Edinburgh church ahead of the release of a new album.
Lead singer Dan Smith will arrive at St Mary's Episcopal Cathedral on October 11. It's one of four gigs across the UK, as part of the Candlelight Original Sessions tour.
They're also heading to Newcastle, Liverpool and Manchester. Pre-sale begins on September 25, with general sale out on September 27.
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The new album '&' is a collection of story songs that explores the world of fascinating figures from history, mythology, and pop culture, and is a collaboration with friends and family.
Dan's Candlelight Original Sessions performances follows the announcement of the '&' live tour, which takes place in November with special one-off shows across seven global cities including Paris, Belgium, Amsterdam, Berlin, Los Angeles, New York and London.
Below is a list of tour dates.
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Candlelight Original Sessions '&' Shows
October 11 – St Mary’s Episcopal Cathedral, Edinburgh
October 12 – Discovery Museum, Newcastle
October 13– St George’s Hall, Liverpool
October 16 – Cathedral, Manchester
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'&' LIVE – 7 Special One-Off Shows
November 10 – La Cigale, Paris
November 11 – Cirque Royal, Belgium
November 13 – Royal Theatre Carré, Amsterdam
November 14 – Theatre Des Westens, Berlin
November 17 – Shepherd’s Bush Empire, London
November 23 – United Theatre, LA
November 25 – Town Hall, New York