Prince Announces May 2014 UK Dates
Three UK dates hint at a potential Glastonbury 2014 appearance.
Impromptu gig specialist Prince has announced a live return to the UK, just a few weeks after he finished off a spontaneous burst of shows from Camden to Manchester.
According to The Guardian, three shows are scheduled in to take place next month: Birmingham on 15 May, Manchester on 16 May and Leeds on 23 May.
These shows take place a month before a rumoured slot at Glastonbury Festival in June. There’s no information on whether Prince will be joined by his 3RDEYEGIRL band this time round.
Catch up with our report of Prince live at London’s Electric Ballroom back in February.
Update: Dates and venues have been confirmed.
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15 Birmingham, LG Arena
16 Manchester, Phones 4U Arena
22 Glasgow, SSE Hydro
23 Leeds, First Direct Arena
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