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Anthems: The Tour
2011 concert tour by Kerry Ellis
Promotional image for Ellis' 2011 tour | |
| Associated album | Anthems |
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| Start date | 1 May 2011 |
| End date | 16 July 2011 |
| No. of shows | 16 |
Anthems: The Tour was the debut headlining concert tour by English stage actress and singer Kerry Ellis with Queen guitarist Brian May. The tour, comprising 16 dates in Great Britain, supported her debut album Anthems. Beginning with two charity performances, titled Anthems: The Concert, on 1 May 2011 at the Royal Albert Hall, the tour followed commenced on 3 May 2011 and ended on 16 July 2011 with a special titled Anthems in the Park at RAF Cranwell. Receiving positive reviews, the tour was complimented by critics for the pairing of May's sound and Ellis' vocals.
Background
[edit]In support her debut studio album,[1] Ellis had stated, in early 2010, in an interview with Broadway.com that she planned "to have a tour to promote" Anthems.[2] In November of that year, she announced on Twitter that the plans for a tour are to go ahead with details to follow. By December, the Royal Albert Hall date was announced while in January 2011, due to demand, a further Royal Albert Hall date was added.
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The Born Free Tour
Start date 5 November 2012 End date 17 July 2013 Legs 3 No. of shows 28