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11 May 1973

Bristol Hippodrome, St Augustine's Parade,  Bristol,  BS1 4UZ United Kingdom

12 May 1973

New Theatre,  George St,  Oxford OX1 2AG,  United Kingdom

13 May 1973

Capitol Cinema & Theatre, 116-118 Queen Street,  Cardiff,  CF1 4EY United Kingdom

Bournemouth

15 May 1973

Winter Gardens, Bournemouth,  BH2 5DJ United Kingdom

16 May 1973

Hard Rock Concert Theatre, Greatstone Road, Stretford, Manchester United Kingdom

17 May 1973

18 May 1973

Empire Theatre,  Lime Street,  Liverpool,  L1 1JE United Kingdom

19 May 1973

Leeds University, Leeds, LS2 9JT United Kingdom

21 May 1973

Preston Guild Hall,  Lancaster Rd,  Preston, PR1 1HT United Kingdom

22 May 1973

Odeon, Pilgrim St, Newcastle, United Kingdom

23 May 1973

Odeon, 7 Clerk Street, Edinburgh,  EH8 9JH United Kingdom

24 May 1973

Green's Playhouse, 126 Renfield Street, Glasgow,  United Kingdom

25 May 1973

Hammersmith Odeon, 45 Queen Caroline St, Hammersmith, London, W6 9QH United Kingdom

26 May 1973

27 May 1973

4 July 1973

Sheffield CIty Hall,   Barkers Pool,   Sheffield,   S1 2JA United Kingdom

6 July 1973

Odeon,   139 New Street,   Birmingham,   B2 4NU  United Kingdom

10 July 1973

Newcastle City Hall,   Northumberland Rd,   Newcastle upon Tyne,   NE1 8SF  United Kingdom

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In May 1973 Wings released _Red Rose Speedway_, which included the smash hit single ‘My Love’.  In support of the album and the James Bond soundtrack anthem, ‘Live And Let Die’, the band embarked on a 19-date UK tour, including three sold out shows at London's Hammersmith Odeon. “There are lots of features with the act that are still a bit raw,” Paul commented at the time. “Our opening is still possibly a bit raw, and the end we could go on a bit longer, but this all fine tuning. The thing for us, the way we’ve done it, is the idea of having places to go still. This is only our third thing really – University Tour, Europe Tour and this.” For Paul, the sheer joy of performing remained, and still remains, central to the art of touring. “The aim was just to have a band, pure and simple. As to where we play, we’re easy. We’ll play down the pub if it’s cool, if we feel like it and they like it. But that’s the thing for us, we won’t naturally just play 500,000-seaters.”

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Sir Paul McCartney MBE is an English musician, singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, and composer and one of the most celebrated musicians of the 20th century.

He was part of perhaps the most famous British band of the 20th century, The Beatles who are regarded as one of the most popular and influential acts in the history of rock music and his songwriting partnership with John Lennon is one of the greatest of all time. McCartney has been recognised as one of the most successful performers of all time collating 60 gold discs and sales of over 100 million albums and 100 million singles of his work with the Beatles and as a solo artist.

In 1999 he received the honour of being inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame as a solo artist due to the fact that he has written, or co-written 32 songs that have reached number one on the Billboard Hot 100, and as of 2014 he has sold more than 15.5 million RIAA-certified units in the United States. McCartney, Lennon, Harrison and Starr received MBEs in 1965, and in 1997, McCartney was knighted for his services to music. He performed at the opening ceremony of the London 2012 Olympic Games and is seen as ambassador of British music.

McCartney first met Lennon at a church fete in 1967 where he was performing with his current band The Quarrymen, little did they know they would form such a close working relationship and would eventually become the most successful recording band in history. Cited as the driving force behind the first ever rock concept album, 'St. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club', McCartney kept creativity at the forefront of everything he did.

He currently holds an honorary doctorate degree from Yale Music, a Brit Award for an Outstanding Contribution to Music, twenty-one Grammy Awards and a knighthood. The tireless musician is still touring to this day and shows no sign of slowing.

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The Paul McCartney concert on October 30, 2014 in Greensboro, NC was far and away the best concert I have been to and I have been to many. To see this music legend alone is amazing but to see him and his band, not missing a beat the entire evening, goes beyond amazing. McCartney's voice gave just a little a couple of times but his enery and showmanship was spot on, and and other than those one or two times, his voice was as rich as ever. Make no mistake, the tickets were expensive but you get every penny's worth of your money back in the show you get. He started late, about 45 minutes or so, but then played for almost 3 straight hours and did 2 extended encores. Just amazing. I saw BB King not too long ago and he played about the length of one of McCartney's encores and just droned on and on for the rest of the hour long show, telling stories that I guess he found entertaining but no one else did, as evidenced by a few boo's. Sad and a waste of good money. Don't get me wrong-I still love BB King but it was a sad waste of time and money that night. You will not have any waste seeing Paul McCartney. His renditions of the old Beatles songs were a delightful step back in time, his Wings songs as tight as ever and it all just got better and better. The lighting and background effects on a large wall of lights produced beautiful effects that went from psychadelic to photo's of children, the Beatels, buildings and more. Standing alone and playing an acoustic guitar on a large block that rose about 20 feet above the stage was fantastic, with a full moon, leafless tree and midnight blue sky behind him. And then a large blue rose forming on the front of the block just set the mood for his excellent guitarwork and vocals. When the show ends with Live and Let Die, they pyrotechnics were amazing. The roar of about 16,000 fans combined with fireworks and blasts of flames in perfect unison was the way to hit a finale. And the 2 encores were a perfect end to a perfect night. If you get a chance to see Paul McCarney, go-just go! Worth the money and then some!

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PAUL MCCARTNEY is Out There playing for 3 hours. Yes, that is right! Pauly rocked the sold out show for 3 hours. This is the third time I have had the pleasure of seeing him and have seen many other bands but this was the best show I have ever seen. Not only did he rock out with fab Beatle songs like "Helter Skelter" but he also slowed it down with songs like "The Long And Winding Road". He treated us to some great Wings surprises like "Hi Hi Hi" and "Listen To What The Man Said". He also played some great songs from his latest album "New". I have his concert DVD's and he added many different songs to the mix while still keeping in some of the hoped for favorites.

I don't want to give anything away but there are some awesome surprises music wise awaiting the lucky person who will attend one of his shows.

This is a must see show, the material spanned his entire career. He sounded fantastic and he looks great! To all the ladies out there, you will still swoon when you see him! I did! He was funny and charming. One of the most refreshing things was that you could tell he was having an awesome time and you felt like he wanted to stay and play longer as much as you wanted him to stay and play longer! He really shows his fans that he cares about us as much as we care about him.

A very cool and unexpected event: He brought a couple up onstage who had a sign stating that he was ordained and would he marry them. He did a short little ceremony for them stating that it really wasn't legal but it was awesome! I totally wanted to grab the guy next to me (who I didn't know) and yell "We're next!"

I really think this is a show for anyone who really loves music. Paul was changing his guitar's and bass's out even playing one of his original guitars that he used for Sgt.Peppers. Throwing in an awesome tribute to Jimi Hendrix. Go see him if you get the chance. I would go again tonight if I could!

Beatles legend and Wings mainman, Paul McCartney will remain indelibly etched into the annals of time. The humanitarian, bassist and vocalist has traversed six decades, performing in some of the world's biggest and best venues, at historic moments (Band Aid), and unique moments (who ever pegged Macca as a Nirvana member?!), McCartney is a one-of-a-kind performer, fully deserving his place in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. The 72-year-old Liverpudlian is entirely at ease on stage – he's essentially lived there for the best portion of his life – his catalogue is studded with megaton hits. Bond theme “Live And Let Die” (replete with flamethrowers when performed at festivals), Stevie Wonder duet “Ebony and Ivory”, “Coming Up” and “Jet” are non-Beatles bangers, but he frequently performs legendary cuts like “Let It Be”, “Back In The USSR” and “Hey Jude” at the end of his sets. How thoroughly immense is it watching a genuine Beatle lead a rousing chorus of “Naa naa naa nanananaaaaa?" Though arguably not as elastic as he once was – don't expect too many backflips – he's still a consummate entertainer. His voice has aged, but he still smashes every note, and his fretwork's not diminished a smidgen. It's rare you get to see a legend in the flesh, but grab any chance to witness McCartney, and you'll not regret it.

Paul McCartney. Just let the legend of that name sink in.

I can honestly, without a doubt say that this was the best concert/show I have ever been to (and I have been to numerous concerts).

Not only did he perform his New songs, but he performed all of his hits from The Beatles to The Wings as well. And I am sure he barely hit the top of the iceberg with what he performed considering his incredible library of number 1s and hundreds upon hundreds of songs.

This 72 year old man performed a 3 hour nonstop performance in clouding pyrotechnics, memoriams to his late and great Beatle counterparts, and 3 encores without breaking a sweat.

He may not be able to hold his notes as long as he did when he was younger but he still sounded amazing nonetheless. I was blown away and so happy that I can tell my kids when I am older that I saw one of The Beatles and it was perfect.

I don't think I have ever recommended a concert as highly as I am for Sir Paul. He is a living legend and am honored to have seen him rocking, running all over the place and putting on a great performance at the age of 72.

YOU MUST GO SEE HIM LIVE. It's an experience well worth the money and his tickets start at 25 for far seats but even so, WORTH IT.

BEST CONCERT OF MY LIFE!! I can say Even one of the most incredible moments of my life. I know what it means being able to see the legend Sir Paul McCartney live and he fullfill all my expectations and way more! His band is absolutely amazing!

But let me tell you the highlight of my year:

I could only afford the cheapest level tickets but I was more than ok with that since i was going to see my idol, then on my way to our seats with my 2 girlfriends, an angel waiting at the top of the stairs ask us to see our tickets and then offer to change them, we were surprised and maybe thinking it was a scam but then she pulled her envelope with 3 FIRST ROW TICKETS!! Best seat in the arena, she identify herself as part of Sir Paul team, and after many thank yous and hugs we went to see the biggest concert.

Thats why he is the absolutely GREATEST rock star of this planet! Beacuse he truly cares about his audiences, i will never in my wildest dreams tought i was going to see able to be on the first row, besides the wonderful drama of the situation his performance was perfect, spotless, he is full of energy and will be forever grateful to him for such an amazing night.

Sir Paul McCartney concert in Munchen was fabulous (Fab four, Fab one :)). The Olympiastadion was full of happy delighted people who were lucky enough to get a ticket. There were Beatles fans along with Wings and Macca fans from many different countries, young and not so young people, all cheerfully singing the everlasting songs and dancing to our beloved music that defined the lives of many of us. The show went on for full 2 hours and 40 minutes, almost 40 songs from all periods, from late 50's to nowadays hits.

For me, it was a once in a lifetime event. I grew up with Beatles and Paul McCartney music, and I have been waiting for a long time for this. It's been a long time since I bought my first Beatles record, even long time since I bought my last one (not to mention I have all Beatles records plus many of their solo albums :)), and the possibility to see one of my heroes live in concert, it was just a dream come true.

It was worth every single penny spent on concert ticket, air ticket, airport transfers, accomodation for couple of days, and of course whole lotta german beer :)

Long live Sir Paul, long live Beatles, forever live their eternal music!

¡Qué decir de la experiencia de ver a McCartney en vivo! Como leí en varias crónicas periodísticas, es imposible transmitir las sensaciones vividas.

Por suerte, pude disfrutar del show completo contra las vallas delanteras a la derecha del escenario, con la pared de parlantes de frente. Me sentí completamente knockeado por la contundencia del sonido.

McCartney despliega todo su talento sobre el escenario sin mezquinar nada que sus 73 años le permiten hacer. Es cierto que su voz falla a veces, pero eso no es lo importante. Lo importante es que no la esconde debajo de coristas, efectos o cambios de tonalidad. Si tiene que soltar un grito o un aullido, lo hace. Aunque falle.

Son muchos los climas que maneja, alternando híper clásicos beatles, composiciones de sus últimos discos y demás gemas de su extenso catálogo. Se puede decir con seguridad que es uno de los shows más completos que pueden disfrutarse. No cualquiera alberga en sus composiciones, las obras más fundamentales del cancionero pop del último siglo.

Ojalá podamos disfrutarlo varios años más. ¡No me doy por satisfecho!

This is the second time I've seen Paul McCartney in the past few years, and yet again he did NOT disappoint. First of all, he played almost 3 hours both times, so you will get plenty of bang for your buck based on the duration of his show alone. Secondly, considering he is 72 years old, he still nails most of the hard notes and delivers a true, genuine performance while frequently interacting with the audience in between songs. Paul is a very personable character that makes the fans feel appreciated and loved as much as we love him. His show started with a few songs that would be recognizable to the casual fan, it delved off into some less "commonly" known songs and a couple cuts from his new album (which also sounded great), then he closed out the show with MANY huge hits and sing-alongs that definitely left the audience wanting more! The pyrotechnics that kicked in during Live and Let Die were unexpected and amazing! I think he also did three encores as well, and I would definitely return to watch any future shows he does in Kansas City!

I don't need to say how amazing this man is and how happy I am to have attended this show. On "Live and let die" there was even pyrotechnics and fireworks. Paul was telling us stories, singing and joking, I think he switched more than 5 guitars during the show and the evening was just overall beautiful.

The venue was terrible, though.. There was no warning about not bringing the bags and we had to pay 15 Euros to leave the bag before getting in - backpacks were not allowed at all (so they basically forced us to give this money as it was too late to go back to hotel and leave it there). Also the security check was useless.. We were drinking in line to warm up and forgot about empty bottle in the pocket.. Guess what? We were able to bring a GLASS BOTTLE through security check, cause we didn't remember and they never checked.. What if I was a psycho? It's glass after all.

As soon as the legend, Sir Paul McCartney himself took the stage, the magic began! He performed for three solid hours, entertaining the crowd with songs written with the Beatles, with Wings, and on his own. I got teary-eyed when he first came into view, as you don't expect to see a legend, at 72 years old, still performing at the top of his game! Paul McCartney still LOVES what he does! Financially, he doesn't need to perform. He does it because he loves to and because he still can, which is impressive! This concert shall be one of my favorites for a long time - and I've attend many concerts in my lifetime. He came out and did two encores, even running around the stage. He never sat down unless poised at the piano. A legend, a master, a must-see!

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Last week, British pop icon Paul McCartney announced that he will perform a whistlestop tour of the UK at the end of the year.

The former Beatle will play three dates across December 12-16, starting in his hometown of Liverpool and ending at London's O2 following a detour up to Scotland to play Glasgow's SSE Arena.

On the official Paul McCartney website ( www.paulmccartney.com ), he says: "There's nothing like performing in front of your home crowd, especially when it's been a while."

"I can't wait to finish the year on such a high by partying in Liverpool, Glasgow and London."

While there's little doubt the night's will contain plenty of old favourites, the tour has been put together to promote his latest album "Egypt Station" which is set for release by Capitol Records on September 7.

"We've freshened up the show since our last time round and we are excited to get to play some of our new songs alongside some of the favourites."

How to get tickets

There are two websites where you can get your hands on tickets once they are on sale: Ticketmaster and AXS .

Tickets to all three shows are, as you might anticipate, are expected to sell out fast. They go on sale next Monday, July 16 at 10am .

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Paul McCartney’s Long-Lost Photos Capturing Beatlemania to Exhibit in London

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Hundreds of long-lost photographs taken by Paul McCartney and capturing the onset of Beatlemania will exhibit at London’s National Portrait Gallery from June 28 through Oct. 1.

“Paul McCartney Photographs 1963-64: Eyes of The Storm” features McCartney’s own unearthed and never-before-seen snapshots of the Beatles from December 1963 to February 1964, a three-month stretch that saw the Fab Four playing The Ed Sullivan Show , as well as celebrating George Harrison’s 21st birthday.

“Looking at these photos now, decades after they were taken, I find there’s a sort of innocence about them,” Paul McCartney shared in a statement. “Everything was new to us at this point. But I like to think I wouldn’t take them any differently today. They now bring back so many stories, a flood of special memories, which is one of the many reasons I love them all, and know that they will always fire my imagination.”

“They’re taken by someone who was really, as the exhibition title alludes, in the eye of the storm looking outside at what was happening.”

McCartney’s stash of 275 photographs, taken with a 35mm camera, also documents the torrid three months where the Beatles played gigs in New York, Washington, London, Liverpool, Miami, and Paris.

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For Beatles fans who can’t make it to the London gallery during the exhibition, there’s also good news: McCartney plans on publishing a book featuring his unseen photographs around the time of his 81st birthday in June.

“We all know what Beatlemania looked and sounded like from the outside, but what did it look and feel like for the four pairs of eyes that lived and witnessed it first-hand?” Cullinan continued in a separate statement. “Over more than half a century, we have become familiar with press photographs showing the smiling Beatles and their screaming fans, but Paul McCartney’s intimate photographs have more in common with a family album, capturing people caught in off-guard moments of relaxation and laughter.”

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The star's house is full of colour and paintings of the band.

Sir Paul McCartney lives in the home he bought in St John's Wood, London in 1965, just a stone's throw away from the famed Abbey Road Studios and the zebra crossing featured on The Beatles 11th album cover, and where he held his wedding reception with Nancy Shevell in 2011. The star bought the property for £40,000 but a neighbouring property recently went up for £16.5million, suggesting it has since skyrocketed in value. He has shared several photos inside over the years, showing plenty of colour and references to the band including framed photographs and instruments. Take a look.

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Paul McCartney's hallway

Paul's home shared a snap of his hallway after it was decorated for his birthday in 2018. It has high ceilings and arched doorways as well as a curved staircase. Paul has added colour with a Pride painting of two multicoloured hearts, and a large bunch of flowers.

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A similar painting featuring more multicoloured hearts hangs in another room, where Paul filmed a video. He also has a guitar positioned in one corner.

Paul McCartney's front door

Paul most recently shared an image taken at his front door. It's painted navy blue and the building is white. Paul had decorated it with an enormous wreath featuring various metallic baubles.

Paul McCartney's home recording studio

Back in 2019, Paul shared an image of himself at his 'magic piano' inside of his home recording studio. The instrument is painted with a kaleidoscopic pattern, while the room has cream walls and wooden furniture including side cupboards and bookshelves. Various paintings commemorating his time with The Beatles are mounted upon the wall.

Another image taken in the same room revealed that there is a retro white radiator, and white sash windows with matching shutters.

Paul McCartney's bathroom

Paul has a large white bath tub in his bathroom. It's framed with cream marble, and there is an arched window with white blinds, matching a white mirror.

Paul McCartney's Sussex home

As the coronavirus pandemic began in 2020, Paul appeared from a space in his home in Rye, Sussex to perform for the One World Together At Home concert. It showed wooden cupboards with bright green and red panels. 

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Paul McCartney. Self-portrait, London , 1963. Pigmented inkjet print. © 1963 Paul McCartney under exclusive license to MPL Archive LLP

Paul McCartney. Self-portraits. Paris , January 1964. Pigmented inkjet print. © 1964 Paul McCartney under exclusive license to MPL Archive LLP

Paul McCartney. John and George. Paris , January 1964. Pigmented inkjet print. © 1964 Paul McCartney under exclusive license to MPL Archive LLP

Paul McCartney. Ringo Starr. London , January 1964. Pigmented inkjet print. © 1964 Paul McCartney under exclusive license to MPL Archive LLP

Paul McCartney. West 58th Street, crossing 6th Avenue. New York , February 1964. Pigmented inkjet print. © 1964 Paul McCartney under exclusive license to MPL Archive LLP

Paul McCartney. John Lennon. Paris , January 1964. Pigmented inkjet print. © 1964 Paul McCartney under exclusive license to MPL Archive LLP

Paul McCartney. Photographers in Central Park. New York , February 1964. Pigmented inkjet print. © 1964 Paul McCartney under exclusive license to MPL Archive LLP

Paul McCartney. George Harrison. Miami Beach , February 1964. Chromogenic print. © 1964 Paul McCartney under exclusive license to MPL Archive LLP

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Paul McCartney Photographs 1963–64: Eyes of the Storm

May 3–august 18, 2024, iris and b. gerald cantor gallery, 5th floor.

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As The Beatles captured the hearts of millions, founding member Paul McCartney captured it all on his Pentax camera. Traveling from the UK to New York—just as “the boys” did six decades ago— Eyes of the Storm takes us inside the frenzy of Beatlemania in 1963–64, when the band’s first U.S. tour skyrocketed them to superstardom. More than 250 of McCartney’s photos, recently rediscovered in his archives, reveal his singular vantage point at the center of this whirlwind of attention and adoration. Many of the prints buzz with the electricity of 1960s New York City, which has had a love affair with The Beatles ever since.

Displayed alongside video clips and archival material, the photographs not only showcase McCartney’s artistic versatility but also serve as a personal and historical record. They convey the intensity of The Beatles’ touring schedule, as the Fab Four were swept from concerts to hotels to the road with rabid fans and paparazzi at their heels. The images also evoke an affectionate family album, picturing McCartney and bandmates John Lennon, George Harrison, and Ringo Starr at a time when their lives were changing irrevocably. See through the “eyes of the storm,” as McCartney describes his unique perspective on this extraordinary period, and relive a musical legend’s meteoric rise.

This exhibition is included in general admission .

Paul McCartney Photographs 1963–64: Eyes of the Storm has been organized by the National Portrait Gallery, London, England, in collaboration with Paul McCartney. It is curated by Sir Paul McCartney with Sarah Brown for MPL Communications and Rosie Broadley for the National Portrait Gallery. The presentation at the Brooklyn Museum is organized by Catherine Futter, Director of Curatorial Affairs and Senior Curator of Decorative Arts, and Jennie Tang, Executive Assistant to the Deputy Director of Art and the Director of Curatorial Affairs. 

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33 concerts • 13 countries

United Kingdom • Liverpool • King's Dock

Jun 01, 2003 • There are 3 albums covering this show

United Kingdom • Sheffield • Hallam FM Arena

May 29, 2003

Ireland • Dublin • RDS Arena

May 27, 2003

Russia • Moscow • Red Square

May 24, 2003 • There are 2 albums covering this show

Germany • Hamburg • AOL Arena

May 21, 2003

Germany • Munich • Koenigsplatz

May 18, 2003

May 17, 2003

Hungary • Budapest • Budapest SportArena

May 15, 2003

Austria • Vienna • Wiener Stadthalle

May 14, 2003

Italy • Rome • Outside the Colosseum

May 11, 2003

Italy • Rome • Inside the Colosseum

May 10, 2003 • There are 2 albums covering this show

Germany • Oberhausen • Koenig Pilsener Arena

May 08, 2003

Sweden • Stockholm • The Globe

May 05, 2003

May 04, 2003 • There is 1 album covering this show

Denmark • Copenhagen • Parken Stadium

May 02, 2003

Germany • Hannover • Preussag Arena

Apr 30, 2003

Germany • Cologne • Köln Arena

Apr 28, 2003

Apr 27, 2003

Netherlands • Arnhem • Gelredome

Apr 25, 2003

United Kingdom • London • Earls Court

Apr 22, 2003

Apr 21, 2003 • There is 1 album covering this show

Apr 19, 2003

Apr 18, 2003 • There is 1 album covering this show

United Kingdom • Birmingham • National Indoor Arena

Apr 14, 2003

Apr 13, 2003

United Kingdom • Manchester • Manchester Evening News Arena

Apr 10, 2003

Apr 09, 2003

Apr 05, 2003

Belgium • Antwerp • Sportpaleis Antwerp

Apr 02, 2003

Apr 01, 2003

Spain • Barcelona • Palau Sant Jordi

Mar 29, 2003

Mar 28, 2003

France • Paris • Bercy Omnisport Arena

Mar 25, 2003

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Paul McCartney, Ariana Grande, Kelly Rowland, JAY-Z and More Watch Beyoncé Perform in London

A-list members of the Beyhive enjoyed the latest leg of the singer's Renaissance World Tour

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Beyoncé has some serious A-list members in the Beyhive!

Celebrities including Sir Paul McCartney , Ariana Grande , Kelly Rowland , Priyanka Chopra-Jonas , and Sacha Baron Cohen watched as Queen Bey, 41, took to the stage at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in North London for the latest leg of her Renaissance World Tour on Sunday. 

McCartney, 80, was joined by his wife Nancy Shevell, 63, at the soccer stadium and was spotted chatting to Beyoncé’s husband JAY-Z in the crowd. 

The legendary Beatles musician appeared to be in good spirits as he held a glass of champagne and made his way through the crowd. McCartney also stood near to Beyoncé’s Destiny’s Child bandmate Rowland to watch the "Drunk in Love" singer perform.

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Rowland, 42, was all smiles as she supported her friend and rocked a pair of black sunglasses and a matching black beanie. 

Also sporting a black beanie was JAY-Z, 53, who made time to chat with an animated Baron Cohen. The Borat actor, meanwhile, had opted for a beige hat, black-rimmed glasses and a patterned white shirt for the night out.

His wife, Isla Fisher, joined him at the concert. She was seated near Rowland, according to pictures captured by photographers.

Two other celebrity members of the Beyhive — Grande, 29, and actress Priyanka Chopra Jonas , 40 — documented their evening watching the singer on social media.

Grande shared a snapshot from the night in an Instagram Story, while Chopra Jonas praised Beyoncé and JAY-Z for their “incredible hospitality” as she posted a series of photos to her Instagram Stories from her spot in the crowd.

"'I dream it, I work hard. I grind 'til I own it, I twirl on them haters' — Beyoncé," her Instagram carousel began. “Damn! What a woman and what a night. With my main girls❤️ @tam2cul @drmadhuakhourichopra. So glad you could finally see it @neeshnation ❤️."

Going on to also praise the couple’s 11-year-old daughter Blue Ivy — who has been performing with Beyoncé on tour — the Citadel star continued, “Blue Ivy was amazing 🤩. Dancers were 🔥 😘. Thank you #JayZ and Queen @beyonce for the incredible hospitality. Thank you @nickjonas for the most memorable night! Love you baby #renaissanceworldtour.”

Chopra Jonas wasn't the only person impressed with Blue Ivy. On Monday, her grandmother, Tina Knowles , 69, shared an Instagram Reel of the pre-teen dancing on stage with Beyonce the previous night, captioned: "This is hilarious! Blue killing it again with a wardrobe change."

Blue Ivy first appeared on the Renaissance World Tour with her mom last month, the 11-year-old displaying her impressive dance moves at concert dates in both the U.K. and Europe.

On May 29, Blue Ivy delighted fans with her first London appearance, just hours after Beyoncé praised her eldest daughter in an emotional Instagram tribute. 

“My beautiful first born 🙏🏾 I’m so proud and thankful to be your mama,” the “Break My Soul” singer wrote alongside a photo and two videos from Blue Ivy’s appearance at her Paris show. “You bring us so much joy, my sweet angel.”

The post included a picture of Blue Ivy on stage — the pre-teen wearing silver sunglasses, a sparkly turtleneck and baggy silver pants, just like her mother. Beyoncé also included videos of Blue Ivy flawlessly executing the dance moves alongside her backup dancers.

Blue Ivy had surprised crowds in Paris on May 26 with an unexpected cameo on stage dancing alongside her mom.

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She appeared on stage after Beyoncé had begun singing “My Power,” from her 2019 The Lion King companion album, The Gift , and impressed the audience as she led the dancers in the song’s dance breakdown once more. She later danced with her mother’s crew during a rendition of Kendrick Lamar’s “Alright."

Beyoncé’s Renaissance World Tour marks her first world tour since 2018’s On the Run II Tour, which was co-led by her and JAY-Z. This tour, in support of her 2022 album Renaissance , marks her first solo concert outing in seven years.

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PAUL MCCARTNEY IN LONDON Virtual Tour

Tuesday 16th March at 7pm

Join Paul McCartney in London – the unique interactive experience, from the the comfort of your own home

For more information and tickets CLICK HERE

Paul McCartney is the  Beatle  who is most connected with  London , from the 1960s when he started living here, until this day. Visit many locations associated with his life and work here, including

• Paul McCartney’s offices  where he can be seen occasionally;
• where Paul lived with the family of his girlfriend Jane Asher,
• the  house  he has owned since 1965.
• Clubs and art galleries  he used to frequent in the 60s and how Paul was really the ‘avant garde Beatle’.
• Hear stories of Paul recording some of his most iconic  solo records  at a central London Studio – outside of which tour guide Richard Porter met Paul many times.

I am Richard Porter, author of the book  Guide to the Beatles London ; writer and presenter of The Beatles’ London’ DVD; and a guide of 30 years experience. I was the President of the London Beatles Fan Club for 10 years and was a former winner of the ‘Beatles Brain of Britain’ competition. I organised the celebrations for the 50th anniversary of the Beatles crossing Abbey Road, and was on the committee that erected a blue plaque to commemorate the Beatles famous ‘Rooftop concert’ at 3 Savile Row. In short, I am Super Fanatical Beatles Fan!

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