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Concerts: UK Fans Are First To See Return Of Stratovarius

Posted on Sunday, February 01 @ 01:46:55 UTC by nightowl

Stratovarius will hit the UK for a couple of exclusive European shows before starting into the festival season 2009.

Yes, you got it right: fans in the UK will be the very first to see them live in 2009 and witness Kupiainen?s introduction on stage! Be a part of it !

In addition to that, Stratovarius will also perform one show in Warsaw / Poland at Progresja right after the Wacken Rocks festivals.

New confirmed dates so far:

15 May 2009 - Wolverhampton, England, UK / Wulfrun Hall
16 May 2009 - Nottingham, England, UK / Rock City
17 May 2009 - Glasgow, Scotland, UK / Cathouse
18 May 2009 - London, England UK / Islington O2 Academy
19 May 2009 - Manchester, England UK / Academy 2

[read full item for more dates -ed.]

20 May 2009 - Dublin, Ireland / Button Factory
22 May 2009 - Kreuth /Aurich, Germany / Wacken Rocks
23 May 2009 - Kreuth / Aurich, Germany / Wacken Rocks
24 May 2009 - Warzaw, Poland / Progresja
29 May 2009 - Moscow, Russia / CDK MAI
30 May 2009 - St. Petersburg, Russia / Glavclub
21 June 2009 - Clisson, France / Hellfest
11 July 2009 ? Vizovice, Czech Republic / Masters of Rock

At the same time Stratovarius is running a competition for free tickets and meet and greetz with the band, please check www.stratovarius.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=8956 for more details.

[Source: Twisted Talent Concerts]

Posted in Band News (tours, comings/goings, etc)