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==Background== |
==Background== |
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{{cquote|It will be a big production show. We're looking forward to coming up with big ideas for it to be a spectacular again|20px||Gary Barlow|The Epoch Times}} |
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In early 2010, the media reported Take That members [[Robbie Williams]] and [[Gary Barlow]] were recording a duet in [[Los Angeles|Los Angeles, California]]. Since this announcement, numerous rumors emerged of Williams reuniting with the band. In July 2010, the band confirmed Williams joining and also announced all five members recorded an album.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.telegraph.co.uk/culture/music/rockandpopmusic/7893123/Robbie-Williams-rejoins-Take-That.html|title=Robbie Williams rejoins Take That|date=|accessdate=2010-11-18|last=Singh|first=Anita|work=The Daily Telegraph|publisher=Telegraph Media Group}}</ref> Later in the year, the group announced their upcoming tour to promote the album.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.theepochtimes.com/n2/content/view/44911/|title=Take That Announce Progress Live 2011 Tour|date=2010-10-27|accessdate=2010-11-18|last=McCallum|first=Belinda|work=The Epoch Times|publisher=}}</ref> The announcement of the tour was |
In early 2010, the media reported Take That members [[Robbie Williams]] and [[Gary Barlow]] were recording a duet in [[Los Angeles|Los Angeles, California]]. Since this announcement, numerous rumors emerged of Williams reuniting with the band. In July 2010, the band confirmed Williams joining and also announced all five members recorded an album.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.telegraph.co.uk/culture/music/rockandpopmusic/7893123/Robbie-Williams-rejoins-Take-That.html|title=Robbie Williams rejoins Take That|date=|accessdate=2010-11-18|last=Singh|first=Anita|work=The Daily Telegraph|publisher=Telegraph Media Group}}</ref> Later in the year, the group announced their upcoming tour to promote the album.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.theepochtimes.com/n2/content/view/44911/|title=Take That Announce Progress Live 2011 Tour|date=2010-10-27|accessdate=2010-11-18|last=McCallum|first=Belinda|work=The Epoch Times|publisher=}}</ref> The announcement of the tour was well received by both the media and public. Once tickets were available, many ticket venders website's and hotlines crashed due to the amount of use.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-1324801/Take-That-fans-lose-touts-sell-tickets-online-staggering-100k.html|title=Take That fans lose out as touts sell tickets online for a staggering £100,000|date=2010-10-30|accessdate=2010-11-18|last=Bull|first=Sarah|work=The Daily Mail|publisher=Associated Newspapers}}</ref> The popularity of the tour surpasses their previous [[Take That Present: The Circus Live|fest]], which was viewed by over 600,000 spectators.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.metro.co.uk/music/845636-take-that-sell-one-million-tickets-in-a-day-for-progress-tour#ixzz13slldtIb|title=Take That sell one million tickets in a day for Progress tour|date=2010-10-29|accessdate=2010-11-18|last=|first=|work=Metro|publisher=Associated Newspapers}}</ref> |
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==Tour dates== |
==Tour dates== |
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Revision as of 01:56, 19 March 2011
| Tour by Take That | |
 Promotional poster for the 2011 tour | |
| Associated album | Progress |
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| Start date | May 27, 2011 |
| End date | July 29, 2011 |
| Legs | 1 |
| No. of shows | 36 in Europe |
| Take That concert chronology | |
Progress Live is the eighth concert tour by British manband Take That and is sponsored by Samsung. They will mainly visit Europe and will support their sixth studio album, Progress. It is the first tour wherein all five original members will perform since 1995. In its infancy, the tour accomplished many accolades including selling one million tickets within 24 hours. The tour has quickly become the biggest tour in the United Kingdom, beating Michael Jackson's This Is It[1] with demand for tickets a reported 30 times higher for Progress Live[2] Take That have also become the first ever act to play 8 consecutive nights at London's Wembley Stadium, beating the previous record of 7 nights set by Michael Jackson's Bad Tour in 1988.[3]
Background
It will be a big production show. We're looking forward to coming up with big ideas for it to be a spectacular again
— Gary Barlow, The Epoch Times
In early 2010, the media reported Take That members Robbie Williams and Gary Barlow were recording a duet in Los Angeles, California. Since this announcement, numerous rumors emerged of Williams reuniting with the band. In July 2010, the band confirmed Williams joining and also announced all five members recorded an album.[4] Later in the year, the group announced their upcoming tour to promote the album.[5] The announcement of the tour was well received by both the media and public. Once tickets were available, many ticket venders website's and hotlines crashed due to the amount of use.[6] The popularity of the tour surpasses their previous fest, which was viewed by over 600,000 spectators.[7]
Tour dates
| Date | City | Country | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| Europe[8][9][10] | |||
| May 27, 2011 | Sunderland | England | Stadium of Light |
| May 28, 2011 | |||
| May 30, 2011| | |||
| May 31, 2011 | |||
| June 3, 2011 | Manchester | City of Manchester Stadium | |
| June 4, 2011 | |||
| June 5, 2011 | |||
| June 7, 2011 | |||
| June 8, 2011 | |||
| June 10, 2011 | |||
| June 11, 2011 | |||
| June 12, 2011 | |||
| June 14, 2011 | Cardiff | Wales | Millennium Stadium |
| June 15, 2011 | |||
| June 18, 2011 | Dublin | Ireland | Croke Park |
| June 19, 2011 | |||
| June 22, 2011 | Glasgow | Scotland | Hampden Park |
| June 23, 2011 | |||
| June 24, 2011 | |||
| June 27, 2011 | Birmingham | England | Villa Park |
| June 28, 2011 | |||
| June 30, 2011 | London | Wembley Stadium | |
| July 1, 2011 | |||
| July 2, 2011 | |||
| July 4, 2011 | |||
| July 5, 2011 | |||
| July 6, 2011 | |||
| July 8, 2011 | |||
| July 9, 2011 | |||
| July 12, 2011 | Milan | Italy | San Siro |
| July 15, 2011 | Copenhagen | Denmark | Parken Stadium |
| July 16, 2011 | |||
| July 18, 2011 | Amsterdam | Netherlands | Amsterdam Arena |
| July 22, 2011 | Hamburg | Germany | Imtech Arena |
| July 25, 2011 | Düsseldorf | Esprit Arena | |
| July 29, 2011 | Munich | Olympic Stadium | |
References
- ^ "Take That tour sells 1 million tickets in 24 hours". CBC News. Canadian Broadcasting Corporation. 2010-11-11. Retrieved 2010-11-18.
- ^ Smart, Gordon (2010-10-30). "Take That's Progress tour". The Sun. News International. Retrieved 27 December 2010.
{{cite web}}: Unknown parameter|coauthors=ignored (|author=suggested) (help) - ^ Stott, Hannah (2010-12-07). "Extra Gigs Just The Ticket For Take That Fans". Sky News Online. News Corporation. Retrieved 27 December 2010.
- ^ Singh, Anita. "Robbie Williams rejoins Take That". The Daily Telegraph. Telegraph Media Group. Retrieved 2010-11-18.
- ^ McCallum, Belinda (2010-10-27). "Take That Announce Progress Live 2011 Tour". The Epoch Times. Retrieved 2010-11-18.
- ^ Bull, Sarah (2010-10-30). "Take That fans lose out as touts sell tickets online for a staggering £100,000". The Daily Mail. Associated Newspapers. Retrieved 2010-11-18.
- ^ "Take That sell one million tickets in a day for Progress tour". Metro. Associated Newspapers. 2010-10-29. Retrieved 2010-11-18.
- ^ "Take That + Robbie Williams = 'Progress Live 2011'". Pollstar. 2010-10-26. Retrieved 2010-11-18.
- ^ "Progress Live 2011: Presented by Samsung - Take That are going on tour in 2011". Take That Official Website. Universal Music Group. Retrieved 2010-11-18.
- ^ "Robbie Williams to Perform with Take That on Progress Live 2011" (Press release). Sold Out Ticket Market. 2010-10-29. Retrieved 2010-11-18.