One of the most recognisable and legendary voices in British radio history, Tony Blackburn, who was recently awarded an OBE in the New Years Honours list for his services to broadcasting and charity, is heading back out on the road, transforming his BBC Radio 2 Sounds of the 60’s staple into a live show, to feature music and stories from perhaps the most iconic decade in fashion, music and pop culture.
The announcement coincides with Tony’s broadcasting debut almost 60 years ago, which took place off the coast of Essex on the airwaves of pirate station Radio Caroline on 25th July 1964. Tony then went on to launch and be the first voice ever heard on BBC’s Radio 1 in 1967, opening with ‘Flowers in the Rain’ by The Move.
With the extra dates announced, the Sounds of the 60s tour will be heading to all corners of the UK, performed live by an All-Star Band and Singers, including classic hits from the likes of Diana Ross & The Supremes, The Everly Brothers, Elvis, The Beatles, The Rolling Stones, The Beach Boys, The Drifters, Stevie Wonder, Marvin Gaye, and many more.
Tony’s illustrious career has seen him present on Top of the Pops, BBC Radio 1, Capital Gold, BBC Radio London and much more, as well as holding multiple awards to his name including two Gold Awards for Outstanding Contribution to Radio, becoming the first person in history to receive two of these lifetime achievement awards.
Tony is also recognised for becoming the first King of the Jungle in the original series of ITV’s I’m A Celebrity – Get Me Out of Here and since 2017 he has presented Sounds of the 60’s on Radio 2.
2024 tour dates:
March 7th – Birmingham, Town Hall
March 27th – Dartford, Orchard West
April 10th – High Wycombe, Wycombe Swan
April 16th – Sheffield, City Hall
April 23rd – Newcastle, O2 City Hall
June 6th – Oxford, New Theatre
June 22nd – St Albans, Alban Arena
June 27th – Leicester, De Montfort Hall
July 11th – Lowestoft, Marina Theatre
July 19th – Malvern, Forum Theatre
September 4th – Darlington, Hippodrome
September 16th – Bournemouth, Pavilion Theatre
September 30th – Nottingham, Royal Concert Hall
October 8th – Aylesbury, Waterside Theatre
October 31st – Truro, Hall For Cornwall
November 11th – Crawley, The Hawth