Eurovision winner Lulu to perform in Hull as part of farewell tour

Scottish superstar Lulu is set to perform in Hull as part of her farewell Champagne For Lulu tour later this year.

The songstress, now 75, first entered the charts 60 years ago with her legendary Shout single, quickly establishing her as a national treasure. In her lifetime in the spotlight, Lulu has amassed numerous achievements including winning Eurovision for the UK in 1969 and singing the title song for the 1974 James Bond film The Man With The Golden Gun.

In the mid-1990s, she had her first number one single in the UK, providing guest vocals on the Take That single Relight My Fire. Lulu was awarded an OBE in 2000 and CBE in 2021 for services to music, entertainment and charity.

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The latest tour is a celebration of Lulu's decades-long career. Following a string of sell out dates, it was extended for more people to see a UK legend perform - and she'll be stopping by at Hull's Connexin Live arena.

Lulu said: “60 years in the business! What an amazing journey it’s been, so many memories – wow! That’s why I’m going to make sure that my upcoming shows are a momentous celebration. And I promise to whip up one hell of a party, all the hits, my personal stories from behind the scenes, and of course, I’ll be inviting some special guests onto the stage with me. Join me, it’s gonna be the party of a lifetime!”

Connexin Live also announced that Liverpudlian comedian Paul Smith will add two more dates at the venue, after selling out three shows a year in advance. The extra dates for his Pablo tour will take place on March 21 and 22, 2025, in addition to the shows on September 20, September 21, and October 23, 2024

Tickets for both events will be available from 10am on Friday, April 17, from www.connexinlivehull.com or by visiting new official ticketing partner AXS.