Renowned for worldwide hits like ‘Mr. Brightside’ and ‘Somebody Told Me’, The Killers will play live in Abu Dhabi –their debut performance in the Middle East
Another coup for Flash, as the capital sees the multi-platinum band take to the stage. The Killers, a wildly-popular Las Vegas rock band, will be making their Middle Eastern debut in Abu Dhabi on Tuesday 8th December 2009. The Killers, known for their epic concerts and grand showmanship, draw on dance, pop and rock influences to create a critically-acclaimed sound of their own – one that is guaranteed to have revellers on their feet from the opening set through to the final encore. The Killers’ performance represents another top-tier booking for Flash, event specialists committed to bringing high-stature acts to the UAE.
The Killers shot onto the music scene with their 2004 debut album, Hot Fuss, which garnered five American Grammy nominations and went multi-platinum. NME (UK) has called the band’s repertoire of edgy, high-energy songs and inventive lyrics a “...head-mashingly brilliant arsenal of tunes....”
Fresh from headlining major European festivals such as V 2009 and T in the Park 2009, the foursome are renowned for delivering sell-out shows across the globe as they tour to promote their third studio album, 2008’s Day and Age. The band consistently fills large venues with thousands of voices, all singing the quirky, unforgettable choruses dreamt up by flamboyant front-man, Brandon Flowers. Joined by David Keuning on guitar, Mark Stoermer on bass, and Ronnie Vannucci on drums, vocalist/keyboardist Flowers is a born entertainer with the panache to pull off bold, new-age rock anthems like smash hit, ‘All These Things That I’ve Done.’
Managing Director of Flash, John Lickrish commented, “Flash is thrilled to be bringing The Killers to Abu Dhabi. We are dedicated to elevating Abu Dhabi’s profile as a cultural capital and entertainment hub by delivering first-rate entertainment experiences and The Killers is the latest in a stellar line-up of incredible music acts that have graced the capital. Abu Dhabi is now firmly established as a serious destination on the tour map for major international artists. As always, our concert-goers for The Killers will enjoy a premium event, from the outstanding venue and surroundings; to the generous parking set-up; the plentiful F&B outlets and the on-site DJ’s and entertainment, every ticket holder will be guaranteed a great night.”
The Killers embrace musical influences from the Cure and Duran Duran to Bruce Springsteen and the Beatles. From catchy synth-pop to rock ballads with a funky edge, they’ve blown the top off the charts with international hits like ‘Mr. Brightside,’ ‘Smile Like You Mean It,’ ‘Jenny Was a Friend of Mine,’ ‘Somebody Told Me,’ ‘When You Were Young’ and ‘Human.’
Venue to be confirmed.
Tickets can be purchased online from 4th October 2009 onward at
www.boxofficeme.com, www.timeouttickets.com and www.ticketingboxoffice.com
And from Virgin Megastore outlets across the UAE from 8th October 2009 onward.
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