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DJ legend Pete Tong to bring his Ibiza Classics show to Aintree Racecourse

It’s part of The Jockey Club Live summer series

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Pete Tong’s Ibiza Classics is heading to Aintree Racecourse for a massive outdoor summer show. 

The world-famous racecourse will be transformed into the White Isle for one night only this June. 

Colliding the worlds of classical and club, massive house tracks like Fat Boy Slim’s Right Here Right Now, The Chemical Brothers’ Galvanise, Moloko’s Sing In Back, and Faithless’s Insomnia will be reimagined by the 65-piece Essential Orchestra, conducted by Jules Buckley. 

The huge gig will also feature incredible visual effects and the latest in music technology. 

Taking place on Friday 16 June, Pete Tong’s Ibiza Classics is part of The Jockey Club Live’s music series across several racecourses, with Sugababes, Craig David, and Nile Rodgers & CHIC all on the bill over the summer. 

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Pete Tong is the voice of Radio 1’s prestigious dance programming and is a dance music heavyweight with a keen ear for new talent. 

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Dickon White, regional director of Jockey Club Racecourses, North West said: “Pete Tong’s Ibiza Classics is going to transform the Red Rum Garden into the White Isle for one night only! 

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“We can’t wait to welcome the show to Aintree Racecourse in June for what will truly be an unforgettable summer evening.”

Pete Tong said: ‘‘Dust off your raving shoes! Myself and Jules Buckley are so excited to be bringing the orchestra and Ibiza Classics to Aintree Racecourse in 2023. I guarantee the energy is going to blow the place apart!”

Pete Tong’s Ibiza Classics will be at Aintree Racecourse on Friday 16 June 2023, as part of The Jockey Club Live summer series. 

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Tickets are on sale now at thejockeyclublive.co.uk. 

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A candlelit Queen tribute concert is returning to Manchester

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Yes, you read that right: a candlelit tribute concert to the one and only Queen is coming to Manchester city centre.

In fact, it’s coming home, as this wonderful event started right here in 0161 back in 2021.

Concerts by Candlelight themselves host concerts up and down the country at various points throughout the year, but their much-loved ‘Queen by Candlelight‘ special knows all about lighting up Manc venues.

Having since gone on to become an internationally acclaimed live concert experience, we’re glad we still get to see the ‘Princes of the Universe’ on our doorstep.

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With the likes of Bridgewater Hall and the magical Manchester Monastery all having played host to the promotion on many ocassions, this time Queen by Candlelight is coming to the legendary Manchester Opera House in the new year.

One of our most historic and legendary theatres, it’s only fitting, really, that they be chosen to welcome a night of equally iconic tunes.

But it’s worth reminding more casual fans that these aren’t just British rock and pop anthems; Queen‘s discography is one that still has global recognition to this day.

That’s why this specific show has been taken to virtually every corner of the world, with the incredibly talented cast of singers and musicians delighting audiences in Dubai, Australia, New Zealand and New York, to domestic crowds here in town and down in London’s West End.

‘Queenies’ or ‘Darlings’, as Freddie Mercury used to call them, can expect all the big hits, from ‘Bohemian Rhapsody’ and ‘We Are The Champions’, to ‘It’s a Kind of Magic’ and ‘Who Wants to Live Forever’ and plenty more from the back catalogue.

Here’s a glimpse of what’s in store this coming January:

With tickets already flying out fast, we really would recommend securing your seats early before they inevitably sell out.

To quote the promoters themselves, “this spectacular celebration of Queen’s biggest hits is guaranteed to rock you.”

Coming to the Manchester Opera House on Tuesday, 6 January, you can book your tickets for Queen by Candlelight right HERE.

And if you’ve never been to one of their candlelit events before, you only need to see how much of a ball we had at their country event earlier this year to find out how much fun they are…

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Manchester City are hosting special Christmas-themed tours of the Etihad Stadium

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Manchester City FC’s critically acclaimed stadium tour is about to get super festive, as the Etihad Stadium are now hosting special Christmas-themed walks around the ground.

You’ve watched the tales of the ‘Centurions’, ‘Treble winners, the ‘Fourmidables’, and plenty of other ‘Cityzen’ stories play out in front of you, but have you visited the hallowed halls while their decked doughs of holly for yourself?

Well, now’s your chance.

Hosting a series of exclusive festive tours around the Etihad this month, Man City fans, club-obsessed kids, and football fanatic tourists in general can take a walk around the impressive sporting arena for the perfect early Christmas present.

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In addition to being able to walk around the famous home of the Blues, sit in the home team dressing room and see the trophy cabinet, fans of all ages can now field questions with virtual Pep and Haaland in their very own press conference, before walking down the tunnel, into the dugout and sitting pitchside.

Once you’ve finished warming up the gaffer’s very own seat (they’re actually already heated), supporters can look forward to a brand-new dancing light display, plus more heartwarming entertainment in the form of Christmas carol audio recorded by Manchester’s very own Hallé Youth Choir.

As if that wasn’t enough, ‘Beyond the Blue Moon’ VR experiences and special ‘Etihad After Dark’ tours will be available, too, giving people from all over and of all ages an extra opportunity to turn up and make the most of this truly global club.

You can even grab a warming mulled wine or hot Vimto during the evening slots to keep your hands nice and toasty as you go around – be rude not to.

Rumour has it Santa may have left a gift lying around each day, too. Safe to say that puts our Advent calendar this year to shame…

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Here’s hoping he doesn’t get a telling off for wearing red…

Evening tours at the Eithad will be held from 5:30 and 6pm on 7, 12, 14, 18, 22 and December, and the main slot will be running all the way up until Christmas Eve (24 Dec).

You can even grab a warming mulled wine or hot Vimto to keep your hands nice and toasty as you go around – be rude not to.

Tickets start from only £26 per person and family passes are priced at just £60.

Better still, you can even spring for the VIP package if you fancy: a two-hour experience that is one of the most interactive and immersive you’ll find anywhere.

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The Etihad Stadium is currently in the middle of a huge redevelopment, both in terms of size and things to do around the wider Campus, with the expanded North Stand not only seeing matchday fan capacity increased to over 60k, but a new club shop, sky bar, hotel, and a rooftop walk being added.

With that in mind, it’s no wonder that the already award-winning City stadium tours are simultaneously seeing an upgrade over the holiday period.

Being given the Tripadvisor seal of approval once again last year, as the club were once again recognised in the Travellers’ Choice ‘Best of the Best’ – putting them not just in the top three stadium tours in the UK but in the top 1% of the most highly rated in the world – things are only getting bigger.

You can find out full availability, timings and where to get tickets right HERE.

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