Dua Lipa announces Royal Albert Hall show following sell-out tour dates
Dua Lipa, the globally acclaimed pop sensation, is set to grace the stage of London’s historic Royal Albert Hall on 17th October 2024, as confirmed by the artist herself today. This announcement follows the immediate sell-out of her initial tour dates in Berlin, Pula and Nimes earlier in June, underscoring the immense popularity of the three times GRAMMY and seven times BRIT Award winner. Fans eager to catch the pop powerhouse live have the chance to secure early ticket access by pre-ordering her forthcoming album, Radical Optimism, with sales opening on 10th April.
The London show promises to be an unforgettable experience, coming on the heels of Dua Lipa’s Pyramid Stage debut as the Friday night headliner at this year’s Glastonbury Festival on 28th June. Radical Optimism, set for release on 3rd May, is an 11-track exploration of euphoria and self-discovery, featuring the club-ready Houdini and the already popular single Training Season. The album, inspired by Lipa’s own journey of clarity through challenging times, aims to encapsulate the joy and optimism that comes with overcoming adversity.
Describing the album, Dua Lipa shared how Radical Optimism is about “choosing optimism and starting to move with grace through the chaos”. It is a dreamy pop adventure that is “lyrically unapologetic and sonically liberating”. Critics have already hailed the album, with Rolling Stone calling it “pop bliss” and praising it as “uniquely and utterly Dua Lipa: confident dance pop full of witty Instagram-caption-ready one-liners”.
The announcement of the Royal Albert Hall show adds to an already packed year for Dua Lipa, who continues to solidify her position as a major force in the global music scene. Following the platinum success of her sophomore album, Future Nostalgia, and various ventures outside of music, including the launch of her editorial platform Service95 and a collaboration with Versace, Lipa remains at the forefront of the pop music conversation.
For fans and new listeners alike, Dua Lipa’s Radical Optimism and her upcoming performance at the Royal Albert Hall represent the next chapter in the artist’s illustrious career. With her record-breaking streaming numbers and critical acclaim, Dua Lipa’s journey is a testament to her unparalleled impact on the music industry and pop culture at large.
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Radical Optimism is released on 3rd May 2024. For further information and future events visit Dua Lipa’s website here.
Watch the video for the single Houdini here:
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