US EditionBlur Bassist Alex James to Bring Britpop ‘Back to Life’
The 14-date Britpop Classical tour features symphonic versions of 1990s hits by Blur, Oasis, and others, performing with the Royal Philharmonic and London Concert Orchestras.
- Next year Alex James, Blur bassist and Big Feastival founder, will take Britpop Classical on a 14-date UK tour running March 11 to July 24, following a premiere attended by more than 20,000 fans.
- Created and performed by Blur bassist Alex James, Britpop Classical reimagines 1990s Britpop hits with a live band and guest vocalists, celebrating the era for original fans and new generations.
- Joining James are Phil Daniels, Saffron of Republica and Gary Stringer of Reef with guest vocalists and a full orchestra; tickets for TK Maxx presents Live at Llangollen Pavilion go on sale Friday, October 31 via llangollen.net and ticketmaster.co.uk.
- RG Live is producing the Britpop Classical tour with Metropolis Music and Cuffe & Taylor, with local promoters and council representatives calling it a major cultural win and a 'huge celebration' expected to 'live long in the memory.'
- Owen Kent, director of events at RG Live, said the Big Feastival reaction suggests Britpop Classical could be one of 2026’s must-see shows, joining TK Maxx presents Live at Lincoln Castle headliners.
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Oxford Mail
thisisoxfordshire.co.ukBlur bassist Alex James to bring Britpop ‘back to life’
An Oxfordshire Cotswolds Britpop star has announced a huge new tour celebrating hits from the 1990s.
Evening Standard
The Herald ScotlandBlur bassist Alex James announces classical tour to bring Britpop ‘back to life’
He has teamed up with the Royal Philharmonic Concert Orchestra and vocalists from the London Concert Orchestra for the Britpop Classical show.
Alex James' Britpop Classical to include Lincoln date on debut UK tour
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 a date at Lincoln Castle.
Leader Live
Alex James' Britpop Classical tour to include Llangollen date
Alex James' Britpop Classical is set to include a date in Llangollen on its debut UK tour next year.
Blur bassist Alex James to bring Britpop Classical to Scarborough OAT on debut UK tour
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 a date on the Yorkshire coast.
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