The Waterboys

UK DATES IN MAY The Waterboys will play the following dates in May 2019. Fri 24 May- Roundhouse, LONDON 0300 6789 222 Sat 25 May- Symphony Hall, BIRMINGHAM 0121 780 3333 Mon 27 May- Philharmonic Hall, LIVERPOOL 0151 709 3789 Tue 28 May- Bridgewater Hall, MANCHESTER 0161 907 9000 Wed 29 May –Sage, GATESHEAD 0191 443 4661 Pre-sale tickets, priced £35- £39.50, except for London, priced £40-£45, are onsale from the box office (numbers listed above) or online at http://www.eventim.co.uk/tickets.html?fun=erdetail&doc=erdetalia&erid=2369295&affiliate=3A2 Regular sales begin tomorrow, Thurs 20 Dec at 10am at https://www.eventim.co.uk/tickets.html?fun=erdetail&doc=erdetaila&erid=2369295&affiliate=3AE

Happy 60th Birthday Mike Scott! (Photo by Sean Brady Photography 1987)

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Mike in his studio.

WATERBOYS FOR CROPREDY 2019 The Waterboys will return to Fairport Convention's Cropredy Festival, held annually in Cropredy, Oxfordshire, England, this coming August. The Waterboys last played Cropredy in 2014 and this year they will headline the first night,Thurs 8 August. Headliners on Friday and Saturday are Richard Thompson (Fri) and Fairport Convention (Sat). Tickets, priced £140 for the entire festival, 8 Aug- 10 Aug, are on sale now from the box office on 0844 581 1396 or online at www.fairportconvention.com/tickets One day tickets for Thursday are not available. Ticket prices will increase by £5 on 1 June and again on 1 Aug. Additional festival information is available at https://www.efestivals.co.uk/festivals/cropredy/2019 http://www.fairportconvention.com/tickets

BLACK FRIDAY DISCOUNTS AT OUR ONLINE STORE There will be discounts available on Friday 23rd November at our online music store, which you can access at https://TheWaterboys.lnk.to/Store

RARE VINYL SIGHTING Mike's pal, record producer Simon Dine, spotted this rare Zimbabwe Music Corporation version of The Waterboys album Fisherman's Blues in a Cambodian restaurant this past week. You can see more rarities and items of interest in the 'memorabilia' section of James Nolan's Waterboys fan site at http://waterboys.co.nf/mem.html

WATERBOYS CHRISTMAS TOUR OF IRELAND- SLIGO As part of their upcoming Christmas tour of Ireland The Waterboys will play Saturday 8th December at Knocknarea Arena in SLIGO. Tickets, priced €36.50 - €42.50 + €2 fee, are on sale now at https://sligolive.ticketsolve.com/shows/1173590211 https://sligolive.ticketsolve.com/shows/1173590211

WATERBOYS CHRISTMAS TOUR OF IRELAND- DUBLIN & WEXFORD As part of their upcoming Christmas tour of Ireland The Waterboys will play the following three dates: Mon 3 Dec- Vicar Street, DUBLIN AND Tues 4 Dec- Vicar Street, DUBLIN Tickets, priced €44, go on sale Thurs 27 Sept at 9am from the box office on 0818 719 300 (Ireland)/ 0844 227 4455 (UK) or online at https://www.ticketmaster.ie/venueartist/198259/888869 Wed 5 Dec- National Opera House, WEXFORD Tickets, priced €44, go on sale Thurs 27 Sept at 9am from the box office on 1850 4 OPERA (Ireland only) or +353 53 912 2144 or online at https://www.nationaloperahouse.ie

LOOE MUSIC FESTIVAL CANCELLED We are sorry to announce that the LOOE MUSIC FESTIVAL in CORNWALL, where The Waterboys were scheduled to play on Saturday 22 of September, has been cancelled. No additional information as to why has been provided to us. Ticket holders should contact the festival organisers.

AUGUST DATE IN GALICIA The Waterboys will play at Plaza de España in Ferrol (A Coruña), GALICIA on Saturday 25 August. This will be a free entrance show, come one, come all!

CHRISTMAS TOUR OF IRELAND- DROGHEDA The next date to be announced for our upcoming Christmas tour of Ireland is DROGHEDA. The Waterboys will play The Crescent Concert Hall on 30th November. Tickets, priced €36.30 + booking fee, are on sale now at https://www.ticketweb.ie/event/the-waterboys-live-the-crescent-concert-hall-drogheda-tickets/8640845?pl=Cres

IRISH CHRISTMAS TOUR- GALWAY As part of their upcoming Christmas tour of Ireland The Waterboys will play at Leisureland in GALWAY on Saturday 1 December. Tickets, priced €48.50, will go on sale this Friday 17 August from the box office on 091 586540 or online at https://www.roisindubh.net/gig-details.html?listingID=9162 http://www.roisindubh.net/tickets

IRISH CHRISTMAS TOUR - LIMERICK SHOW ANNOUNCED The second show to be announced for The Waterboys Christmas tour of Ireland this winter will take place on Friday 7 December at University Concert Hall in LIMERICK. Tickets, priced €40 are on sale now at https://uchl.pvxgateway.com/tickets/145C01 or from the box office on +353 61 331549

CANTANHEDE, PORTUGAL 31 JULY The Waterboys will play at EXPOFACIC MUSIC FESTIVAL in CANTANHEDE, PORTUGAL on Tues 31 July. Tickets are on sale now at https://www.bol.pt/Comprar/Bilhetes/60171-expofacic_cantanhede_2018_dia_31_07-expofacic/ https://www.bol.pt/Comprar/Bilhetes/60171-expofacic_cantanhede_2018_dia_31_07-expofacic/

CHRISTMAS TOUR IN IRELAND THE WATERBOYS will revive an old band tradition this December when they embark on a Christmas tour of Ireland. This ran in 1988, 89 and 90 and many fans remember the wild celebratory shows of that time. This year the first show to be announced and to go on sale is CORK OPERA HOUSE on Monday 10th December. We will be announcing further shows in 7 or 8 other cities as soon as we have full details. Tickets for CORK, priced €45, are available now from 021 4270022 or online at https://www.corkoperahouse.ie/en-GB/shows/the%20waterboys%20national%20tour/events

DOCUMENTARY FILM SCREENING “OF LOVE & LAW” Of Love and Law featuring artist Megumi Igarashi AKA Rokudenashiko, who will appear at the screening, will screen at GALWAY FILM FLEADH on Fri 13 July / Pálás Screen 1 / 12:00 Tickets, cost €10 Concession €9, are available at https://www.galwayfilmfleadh.com/project/of-love-and-law/ “The fascinating and off-beat cases lend this documentary the appeal of a drama written by David Kelly or Robert & Michelle King.” — WF Fumi and Kazu are partners in love and law – they run the first law firm in Japan set up by an openly gay couple. As lawyers driven by their own experience of being outsiders, they attract a range of clients who reveal the hidden diversity of a country that prides itself on collective obedience, politeness and conformity. Tired of being silenced and made to feel invisible, these lawyers and their misfit clients expose and challenge the archaic status quo that deems them second-class citizens. Megumi Igarashi AKA Rokudenashiko, the artist featured in the documentary, will attend the screening. Director Hikaru Toda Producer Elhum Shakerifar Year 2017 Country France, Japan & UK Duration 94min Please note – Pre-booked tickets for Pálás screenings can be collected in advance at the Town Hall Theatre, up to one hour before screening time. Tickets can then be purchased or collected at Pálás, starting from 45 minutes before screening time.

JULY DATE IN SANTANDER SPAIN The Waterboys will play atCampa de la Magdalena in Santander, CANTABRIA, SPAIN on Tuesday, 24 July.Tickets are on sale now at https://www.ticketbis.net/the-waterboys-vintage-trouble-mystery-santander-tickets/ev645019

The Waterboys will be at LAKEFEST on Sat 11 August at scenic Eastnor Castle in LEDBURY, HEREFORDSHIRE UK Tickets are on sale now at https://bit.ly/2GmvoqA More information at lakefest.co.uk

LAKEFEST is quickly approaching! The Waterboys will headline LAKEFEST at Eastnor Castle Deer Park in LEDBURY, Herefordshire, UK on Sat 11th August. Don't miss your chance to see them play in this outstanding setting! Tickets, priced from £95 for a full weekend ticket, are on sale now from the box office on 0121 472 6688 or online at https://business.facebook.com/TheWaterboysOfficial/?business_id=1432467393511423 You can find additional information about the festival at https://lakefest.co.uk/ https://ww2.theticketsellers.co.uk/…/lakefest-2018…/10044716

SUMMER DATE IN VALENCIA The Waterboys will play at Jardines de Viveros in VALENCIA, SPAIN on Monday 23rd July. Tickets, priced between 35€ & 40€, are on sale now from the box office on +34-962084304 or online at http://www.houstonpartymusic.com/entradas-concerts-vivers-the-waterboys-valencia-julio-2018/ Mike Scott says: "I still have the Valencia football shirt a friend gave me when we played there in 2001 and I have told all the new Waterboys that Valencia is one of the great Waterboys cities of the world. Looking forward to seeing you there!"

SUMMER DATE IN BARCELONA The Waterboys will play at Teatre-Auditori Sant Cugat in BARCELONA, SPAIN on Wednesday 11th July. Tickets, priced between 34€ & 68€, are on sale now from the box office on +34 935891268 or online at https://santcugat.koobin.com/thewaterboys

NOCTURNE LIVE SERIES! WATERBOYS WITH COSTELLO AND LOWE AT BLENHEIM PALACE Don’t forget The Waterboys will be joining Elvis Costello and Nick Lowe for an open air show at the Nocturne Live Series at Blenheim Palace. Tickets are on sale at https://nocturne.seetickets.com/event/elvis-costello-the-imposters/blenheim-palace/1199232/?_ga=2.16232370.560257389.1517909879-483851885.151

Tickets for these shows are on sale now at https://www.gigsandtours.com/tour/the-waterboys/

WATERBOYS TO ROCK CORNWALL The Waterboys will headline the Looe Music Festival in CORNWALL, ENGLAND on Sat 22 September. Tickets, priced, £99 for the whole 3 day festival, are available from the box office on 01503 263 770 or online at https://www.looemusic.co.uk/looe-music-festival-tickets/ Single day tickets will be released at a later date to be decided by the festival organisers. You can read more about the festival at https://www.looemusic.co.uk/