After a spectacular world premiere that closed this summer’s Big Feastival in front of more than 20,000 fans, Alex James’ Britpop Classical will hit the road for its first ever UK tour next year including two dates in Yorkshire.
Bringing the biggest hits of the Britpop era to life with the epic scale of a full live orchestra, this one-of-a-kind live experience will headline TK Maxx presents Scarborough Open Air Theatre on Friday July 17.
This unmissable show then heads to Halifax to headline TK Maxx presents Live at The Piece Hall on Sunday July 19.
Tickets for both shows go on general sale at midday Friday via thepiecehall.co.uk and scarboroughopenairtheatre.com
Created and performed by Blur bassist and Big Feastival founder Alex James, the show takes the best songs from a golden age of British music: Classic tunes from Blur, Oasis and Pulp to Supergrass and The Verve and performs them in a powerful symphonic format with a live band, and guest vocalists alongside the London Concert Orchestra and the Royal Philharmonic Concert Orchestra.
Joining James on stage will be an all-star guest line-up including Phil Daniels, Saffron of Republica, and Gary Stringer of Reef, with more names to be announced soon.
Alex James said: “Somehow all of these songs mean more to people now than they did when they were first released. They really resonate with my kids’ generation too. Bringing them back to life with a symphony orchestra, a kick ass band, some old friends and very special guests totally blew the roof off at Feastival and I absolutely cannot wait to get this show on the road.”
A celebration of one of British music’s most beloved eras, Britpop Classical transforms familiar anthems into something fresh, ambitious and emotionally resonant – an unforgettable night for both original fans and new generations alike.
The show is produced by RG Live who have joined forces with Metropolis Music and Cuffe & Taylor to promote the UK tour.
Julian Murray, of Scarborough OAT promoters Cuffe and Taylor, said: “This is a very exciting show to be bringing to Scarborough and one I am confident will be a huge hit.
“People have been talking about Britpop Classical ever since Alex unveiled it at Big Feastival so we are thrilled to have Scarborough included in the debut tour for what is going to be a true celebration of a musical genre that continues to influence audiences and musicians alike.”
Nicky Chance-Thompson MBE DL, CEO of The Piece Hall Charitable Trust, said: “Our world class venue is such a fitting location for this groundbreaking show.Hearing so many iconic tunes from the 90s reimagined by musicians from our finest orchestras alongside superstar vocalists will be very special indeed.
“The stunning backdrop in the courtyard will only add to the splendour of these classical interpretations of some of the best tunes ever made. This really will be an unmissable performance!”
