Sophie Ellis-Bextor celebrates “release and hedonism” on new single ‘Freedom Of The Night’ and announces UK tour
Sophie Ellis-Bextor has released her indulgent new single ‘Freedom Of The Night’ and announced a UK headline tour.
The singer has been enjoying a revival thanks to ‘Murder On The Dancefloor’ featuring in Saltburn‘s iconic closing scene – leading to the single to chart at Number Two on the UK Singles Chart.
Along with a string of dates visiting Glasgow, Newcastle, Manchester and more, Ellis-Bextor will round off her tour with a closing performance at London’s Royal Albert Hall.
“This year has been full of amazing tour dates around the world, and it has been so much fun,” Ellis-Bextor shared in a press release. “I absolutely love performing live, but it’s always an extra treat to be able to tour at home and I can’t wait to play my biggest dates in the UK yet next May and June. It will be wonderful to bring the disco fun to everyone!
“Headlining The Royal Albert Hall in London is a bit of a dream and it’s going to be very special.”
Artist and O2 presale will commence at 9am on October 30, whilst Ticketmaster and venue presale will begin at 9am on October 31 here. Meanwhile, tickets go on general sale on November 1 here – check out the full dates below:
Sophie Ellis-Bextor’s 2025 UK tour is:
MAY
24 – Glasgow – Armadillo
25 – Newcastle – O2 City Hall
26 – York – Barbican
28 – Nottingham – Royal Concert Hall
29 – Liverpool – Philharmonic Hall
31 – Manchester – Apollo
JUNE
1 – Cardiff – Millennium Centre
2 – Birmingham – Symphony Hall
4 – Brighton – Dome
5 – Bournemouth – BIC
7 – Oxford – New Theatre
8 – Bristol – Beacon
9 – Plymouth – Theatre Royal
11 – Sheffield – City Hall
12 – London – Royal Albert Hall
Ellis-Bextor told NME about her Saltburn resurgence back in January this year. Speaking to NME, she said she had no awareness of the song’s popularity in America, continuing: “That’s what’s been quite extraordinary. To them it’s a new song, and that’s bonkers.
“It didn’t do anything there the first time around, and I’m fine with that. If I’ve learned anything along the way it’s that you’ve got to go where the momentum is.”
She continued: “The glamour of being big in America would have meant a lot of time away, and I’d rather go where there are already things happening. I had an absolute ball with the first record in Latin America, South East Asia and all these places – but if this ends up being something that takes me there now then let’s see what happens.”
In other news, Sophie Ellis-Bextor joined Peggy Gou for ‘Murder on the Dancefloor’ at Glastonbury 2024.
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