Smokie is coming to town! Yes indeed, the internationally successful British pop group Smokie will be touring South Africa from 9 to 11 October as part of their “Anthology World Tour” – celebrating their 40 successful years in the entertainment business. With chart-topping hits like Living Next Door to Alice, Lay Back in the Arms of Someone, Mexican Girl, For a Few Dollars, Needles and Pins and If You Think You Know How to Love Me, and constant tours, Smokie is one of the most popular bands in the world today. As part of their “Anthology World Tour”, Smokie will be visiting Moscow, Sweden, UK, Germany, Ireland, Austria, Norway, Spain, Denmark, Greenland, Scandinavia, Australia and South Africa. Smokie recently played the Haapsalon Castle in Estonia to a record of 50 000 people.
The “Smokie Anthology” concert, is a brand new show. Terrey Uttley, founder member of Smokie, said they are very excited to include South Africa in this celebratory tour. “We will do something that we have never done before – and that it so start of the show with a 45 minutes unplugged session, where we just bring you some of our hits acoustically. Then we will have interval and then we will rock and roll as people got to know Smokie through the years!” says Terry.
Look at the Guinness Book of Hit Singles and you could be forgiven for thinking Smokie’s success story was a 1970s phenomenon. After all, 11 of their 14 British hits came in that eventful musical decade. However, their massive success story has continued to flourish around the globe including Scandinavia, South Africa, Germany and even China. Smokie are a band which has sold-out tours and gained platinum records in four decades – the 70s, 80s, 90s and the present day.
Frans Swart, CEO of Lefra Productions and Promoter of the SA tour, said he is very excited about Smokie visiting South Africa again. “We organised three previous Smokie tours to South Africa a few years back. It was a sold out success with many extra shows that had to be scheduled. Smokie is one of those groups that understands how to entertain their audiences – from young to old. With all their international renowned hits and the talent as a band, audiences around the world party with them. I am also very excited about the brand new Smokie show with an unplugged session included in the show. Smokie fans can expect a complete new show with wonderful new material. But as in any Smokie show, the hits will definitely feature. Who can forget Alice?” says Swart.
Terry Uttley said they cannot wait to come to South Africa. “This is our favourite country and it has always been a wonderful experience to come to South Africa. The people of South Africa like our music and it is such a warm feeling to get such wonderful support.”
Smokie spells “Party!” and this an ideal opportunity for year end functions.
The following shows are scheduled:
Ø Friday, 9 October 2015 at 20:00 – LiquiFruit Amphiteatre (Paarl)
Ø Saturday, 10 October 2015 at 20:00 – Carnival City’s Big Top Arena (Johannesburg/Brakpan)
Ø Sunday, 11 October 2015 at 18:00 - Carnival City’s Big Top Arena (Johannesburg/Brakpan)
This “Smokie Anthology World Tour” is made possible with the friendly co-operation of Stuttaford Van Lines, RSG, Sounds Good and McCarthy Volkswagen (Arcadia).
Bookings can be done at Computicket0861 915 8000.
Groups and hospitality packages at reduced prices: Monica Booysen (011) 815 3000 or email to [email protected]
More info available here
IOL, adapted from a press release.