SMOKIE is coming to SA

SMOKIE is coming to town! The internationally successful British pop group Smokie will be at Carnival City (Big Top Arena) on October 4 and 5 at 20:00 as part of their Take a Minute world tour.

With chart-topping hits like Living Next Door to Alice, Lay Back in the Arms of Someone, Mexican Girl, For a Few Dollars, Needles and Pins and If You Think You Know How to Love Me, and constant tours, Smokieis one of the most popular bands in the world today.

Look at the Guinness Book of Hit Singles and you could be forgiven for thinking Smokie’s success story was a 1970’s phenomenon. After all, 11 of their 14 British hits came in that eventful musical decade. However, their massive success story has continued to flourish around the globe including Scandinavia, South Africa, Germany and even China. Smokieare a band which has sold out tours and gained platinum records in four decades – the 70s, 80s, 90s and the present day.

Frans Swart, CEO of Lefra Productions and Promoter of the SA tour, said he is very excited about Smokievisiting South Africa again. “We organised two previous SMOKIE tours to South Africa a few years back. It was a sold out success with many extra shows that had to be scheduled. SMOKIE is one of those groups who understand how to entertain their audiences – from young to old.”

Terry Uttley, the founder member of SMOKIE, said they cannot wait to come to South Africa. “This is our favourite country and it has always been a wonderful experience to come to South Africa. The people of South Africa like our music and it is such a warm feeling to get such wonderful support. We have just recorded Take a Minute and people around the world like our new material and songs and we are very confident that South Africans will also like our new show.”

Bookings can be done at Computicket 0861 915 8000 or www.computicket.com. Groups and hospitality packages at reduced prices: Monica Booysen 011 815 3000 or e-mail info@lefra.com. More info available at www.smokie.co.za