UK: Culture Club to reunite for televised concert next month

Boy George’s band Culture Club are reuniting for the first time in over a decade with a televised performance, it has been confirmed.

The band, who have not played live together in over 15 years, announced they will perform at BBC One’s Live at Edinburgh Castle next month.

The group - who rose to prominence in the 1980s – have not played together since their final performance in 1999.

They had previously announced they would reunite for a 12-date tour in December.

The show’s Executive Producer Guy Freeman says: “Having Culture Club perform for the first time in 15 years is fantastic in its own right, but for them to be part of an already amazing line-up really will make this a very special night.

“I’m sure the band’s legions of fans in Scotland will be delighted they’ve chosen the capital to kick-off their comeback.”

The event will take place on Saturday 19 July, ahead of the opening of the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow.

Boy George said: “Jon, Mikey, Roy and me are all looking forward to Culture Club coming together and playing live for the first time in 15 years for this BBC event in Edinburgh ahead of our UK tour in December.”

Last year, Boy George criticised US rapper Eminem for using violently homophobic lyrics in single “Rap God”.

He previously bemoaned the music industry, complaining that straight artists are more influential when advocating for gay rights, because people think gay artists are “preaching”.


http://www.pinknews.co.uk/2014/06/20/uk-culture-club-to-reunite-for-televised-concert-next-month/

     

They should consider singing some of their early and more obscure stuff like their first single!

Ah, this is brilliant news!!! 

I like quite a few culture club songs, I thought one of their last songs was good too...your kisses are charity

A very underrated band capable of playing to the taste of many, very talented indeed.

Joy Division wrote:Ah, this is brilliant news!!! 

I like quite a few culture club songs, I thought one of their last songs was good too...your kisses are charity

A very underrated band capable of playing to the taste of many, very talented indeed.  

That era was very good JD  ::D:: 




  

Culture Club is brilliant, I think I mentioned before but even my dad (whose musical tastes basically ended in the mid '70s) liked them

Ben_Reilly wrote:Culture Club is brilliant, I think I mentioned before but even my dad (whose musical tastes basically ended in the mid '70s) liked them

Not many UK artists break the US market really.   

....And you could never create the original CC sound without Helen.

It doesn't

Culture Club Tickets

The O2 Arena, London
Tuesday 09 December 2014 19:45
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Ticket(s): 2
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......Get back with Jon...

You are a wanker.

Philagain wrote: Culture Club Tickets

The O2 Arena, London
Tuesday 09 December 2014 19:45
Level 4 Seating



Ticket(s):   2
Total price:  £219.74
    

Blimey, it's not cheap is it!!!   Is that just the tickets Phil?

If it's love that you want from me, then take it away.