Blur will headline their first show since 2015 at London’s Wembley Stadium next year.
The Britpop legends haven’t toured together since supporting their comeback LP ‘The Magic Whip’ seven years ago, although Damon Albarn joined Dave Rowntree, Graham Coxon and Alex James for the Africa Express show in his hometown of Leytonstone. in 2019
However, the ‘Song 2’ rockers will reunite on July 8 for a one-off UK appearance.
The band will be supported by rapper Slowthai, Mercury Prize nominee Self Esteem and alt-pop duo Jockstrap.
Damon, 54, is the leader: “We love playing these songs and thought it was time to do them again.”
Guitarist Graham, 53, said: “I’m so excited to play with my Blur brothers again and see all those great songs again…Blur live shows are always amazing for me. A nice guitar and an amp turned on live and lots of smiling faces…”
Bass player Alex, also 53, commented: “There’s always something special when the four of us get into a room. It’s nice to think that on July 8 that venue will be Wembley Stadium.’
Drummer Dave, 58, added: “After the chaos of the last few years, it’s great to be back in London on a summer’s day playing some songs together. I hope to see you there.”
Each team member reported a reunion when it was time.
In August, Graham said: “That’s always been the case with Blur – they’ll do it when they have to and for no other reason. It doesn’t seem real to get back together and do gigs for a bit of spondage. We’ve got to be kind of focused on how we’re going to work. ».
Tickets go on sale to the general public on Friday 18th November at 10am GMT via Ticketmaster.
