Fall in love all over again with ELO

EMPERORS PALACE – They’ll feature all the classic ELO chart toppers, including: Rock n Roll is King, Hold on Tight, Roll Over Beethoven, Evil Woman, All Over the World, Don’t Bring Me Down and Sweet Talking Woman.

ELO has accumulated a staggering 27 Top-40 hit singles in both the UK and the US, with 20 Top 20 UK singles and 15 Top-20 US singles. The songs are firm pop favourites and have seen much success for ELO.

Phil Bates led ELO 2 from 1993 to 1999, after Jeff Lynne left the band. The English rocker also played with notable bands Trickster and Quill.

“I am excited to tour South Africa again” says Bates from his home in Berlin. “I’m looking forward to playing to our fans in Johannesburg and Cape Town. I love the songs I performed with ELO and I’m enjoying touring Europe, and now South Africa, with these songs that have everyone singing along”.

The music of ELO has been a firm favourite with South African fans since the band originally formed in the 1970s. Electric Light Orchestra with Phil Bates put him where he his best – behind the microphone, while playing his legendary style of guitar!

In Gauteng. the Electric Light Orchestra with Phil Bates concerts will take place in the popular Emperors Palace Centre Court, a venue that has hosted many popular concerts over recent times including Alison Moyet and Bonnie Tyler. This mega resort combines the timeless classical elegance of a bygone era with the sheer excitement of a modern casino resort to offer luxurious accommodation in four unique hotels, a glorious health and beauty spa, a magnificent casino with unparalleled gaming enjoyment, the finest in dining options, spectacular entertainment choices and a state-of-the-art cinema complex, world-class conference facilities, and impeccable service.

Tickets are from R240 and can be booked at Computicket.