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Leona’s First UK Tour: ‘The Labyrinth Tour’
Posted: 18 July 2009 05:49 AM   [ Ignore ]  
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UK Tour Dates:

Friday, May, 28 – Sheffield Arena

Monday, May, 31 – Liverpool Echo Arena

Wed, June 2 – Nottingham Trent FM Aren

Friday, June 4 – Manchester MEN Arena

Sunday, June 6 – Manchester MEN Arena

Tuesday, June 8 – Birmingham lg Arena

Thursday June 10 – Birmingham lg Arena

Saturday, June 12 – London the O2 Arena

Monday, June 14 – London the O2 Arena

Wednesday, June 16th - London the O2 Arena

Friday, June 18th - London the O2 Arena

Sunday, June 20 – Glasgow secc

Tuesday, June 22 – Glasgow secc

Thursday, June 24 – Newcastle Metro Radio Arena

Sunday, June 27 – Dublin the O2

Monday, June 29 – Dublin the O2

Thursday, July 1st - Belfast’s Odyssey Arena.

Saturday, July 3rd - Belfast’s Odyssey Arena.

Monday, July 5th - Cardiff International Area

Tuesday, July 6th - Cardiff International Arena

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Posted: 18 July 2009 06:31 AM   [ Ignore ]   [ # 1 ]  
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Thx for posting Aidan.
I love this line:
And her record label have told her: “Money is no object.” tongue wink

Looking forward to both her 2nd album and tour.
Hope she’ll go to my city lol.

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Posted: 18 July 2009 06:34 AM   [ Ignore ]   [ # 2 ]  
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yeah i have already seen this new
I find it a bit weird confused

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Posted: 18 July 2009 07:21 AM   [ Ignore ]   [ # 3 ]  
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Thanks Aidan.

This is one Sun story I hope is true

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Posted: 18 July 2009 07:46 AM   [ Ignore ]   [ # 4 ]  
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Aidan - 18 July 2009 05:49 AM

It goes without saying we are all excited about the tour. This is interesting stuff smile
Can’t wait to see her on tour smile

Leona hires Jacko dance guru

LEONA LEWIS has only ever played a handful of live shows, but that’s all about to change.


Dance guru ... Travis Payne


She is teaming up with TRAVIS PAYNE, the dance guru behind MICHAEL JACKSON’s ill-fated comeback gigs, for a spectacular 14-month world tour.

And her record label have told her: “Money is no object.”

Leona has been finalising the details of the elaborate gigs in between recording sessions for her second album in Los Angeles.

Her record label boss SIMON COWELL has taken a special interest in the arrangements for the shows, which will have a Garden Of Eden theme.

I’m told: “Everyone at SyCo is determined to transform Leona into a global touring powerhouse.

She has proved she can sell millions of records, so the next logical step is for her to pack out arenas.

Travis, who choreographed Jacko’s This Is It shows, is on board.

And discussions have been held with FRANCO DRAGONE, the creative director of some of CELINE DION’s biggest gigs.

“It’s a case of hiring the best talent in the business at any cost to make sure the concerts will be one of the talking points of next year.”


The shows will be staged from next summer onwards and will be very stylised.

The source added: “The Garden Of Eden theme will allow Leona to showcase two sides to her character: The angelic songbird, and the less well-behaved R&B vixen.” But before the jaunt begins, Leona is going to undertake some serious training.

The source said: “Since Leona has played so few full-length concerts she’s still quite a raw performer. And if she’s going to pack out arenas she needs some polish.


“She’s been having lessons with a confidence coach in a bid to improve her stage presence.

“It’s a huge step to make from relative novice to playing to arenas of 20,000, so understandably she needs guidance.”

I have every confidence my favourite X Factor champ will crack it in time.

The Yanks have got plenty of arena-packing pop stars including BEYONCE and CHRISTINA AGUILERA.

It’s about time we Brits had a serious rival to them - and Leona’s just the girl.

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Interesting. Really can’t wait for her tour and sophomore album! smile

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Posted: 18 July 2009 07:59 AM   [ Ignore ]   [ # 5 ]  
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I am glad to hear this. I can’t wait for the album and the tours.But for me it would be greatest pleasure even if she just sitting when she sings. I am after her voice not her dancing although she has to dance to become successful world tour performer. Love LL always.

Aidan - 18 July 2009 05:49 AM

It goes without saying we are all excited about the tour. This is interesting stuff smile
Can’t wait to see her on tour smile

Leona hires Jacko dance guru

LEONA LEWIS has only ever played a handful of live shows, but that’s all about to change.


Dance guru ... Travis Payne


She is teaming up with TRAVIS PAYNE, the dance guru behind MICHAEL JACKSON’s ill-fated comeback gigs, for a spectacular 14-month world tour.

And her record label have told her: “Money is no object.”

Leona has been finalising the details of the elaborate gigs in between recording sessions for her second album in Los Angeles.

Her record label boss SIMON COWELL has taken a special interest in the arrangements for the shows, which will have a Garden Of Eden theme.

I’m told: “Everyone at SyCo is determined to transform Leona into a global touring powerhouse.

She has proved she can sell millions of records, so the next logical step is for her to pack out arenas.

Travis, who choreographed Jacko’s This Is It shows, is on board.

And discussions have been held with FRANCO DRAGONE, the creative director of some of CELINE DION’s biggest gigs.

“It’s a case of hiring the best talent in the business at any cost to make sure the concerts will be one of the talking points of next year.”


The shows will be staged from next summer onwards and will be very stylised.

The source added: “The Garden Of Eden theme will allow Leona to showcase two sides to her character: The angelic songbird, and the less well-behaved R&B vixen.” But before the jaunt begins, Leona is going to undertake some serious training.

The source said: “Since Leona has played so few full-length concerts she’s still quite a raw performer. And if she’s going to pack out arenas she needs some polish.


“She’s been having lessons with a confidence coach in a bid to improve her stage presence.

“It’s a huge step to make from relative novice to playing to arenas of 20,000, so understandably she needs guidance.”

I have every confidence my favourite X Factor champ will crack it in time.

The Yanks have got plenty of arena-packing pop stars including BEYONCE and CHRISTINA AGUILERA.

It’s about time we Brits had a serious rival to them - and Leona’s just the girl.

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http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/showbiz/bizarre/2542148/Leona-Lewis-hires-Michael-Jacksons-dance-guru-to-help-her-14-month-world-tour.html

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Posted: 18 July 2009 08:29 AM   [ Ignore ]   [ # 6 ]  
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If this is true, then that’s great news that Leona is acknowledging she has to really pull out all the stops to make a fantastic tour. It’s one thing having an amazing voice and selling millions of records, but it’s another thing putting on a big performance aswell as singing in a packed out arena and Im glad Leona and her team are thinking logically. They know Leona needs a little improvement on the way she performs, and I mean that in the nicest way.
Her voice is fab, she is becoming more confident so now’s the perfect time to introduce a dance trainer who can give her some rhythm and get her dancing on the tour.

Guna be amazing.

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Posted: 18 July 2009 09:14 AM   [ Ignore ]   [ # 7 ]  
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Great News, going to be a great album & tour! smile

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Posted: 18 July 2009 09:57 AM   [ Ignore ]   [ # 8 ]  
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t4p aidan, it will be nice to see leona dancing but tbh i love the way she performs now confused its all about the voice, but i suppose she will need to show shes capable of giving epic performance for the tour, just hope shes doesn’t work to hard smile

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Posted: 18 July 2009 10:10 AM   [ Ignore ]   [ # 9 ]  
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I don’t think Leona needs to dance. She just needs a good production with great backing singers, live band, a good stage and her voice will do the rest.

I mean, Mariah used to just walk around the stage with a mic in her hand, and that was it. It worked.

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Posted: 18 July 2009 10:13 AM   [ Ignore ]   [ # 10 ]  
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WOW.. If this is true, then its going to be HUGE.. Not just for Leona, but for her fans. We finally get to see her live at her own concert smile

But I think we should wait for more news before we take it as a fact lol

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Posted: 18 July 2009 11:17 AM   [ Ignore ]   [ # 11 ]  
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yes that is great news, probily why there’ll be more up-tempo songs on the album. LOL at Gordon smart calling leona his favourite x-factor champ, that’s about 4 articles in the last few weeks without his little digs, probily realises leona going to become even bigger and better then she is now, if possible and is getting on board.

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Posted: 18 July 2009 11:33 AM   [ Ignore ]   [ # 12 ]  
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This is very exciting. I think Leonas show will be one of the best for a long time. She is gonig to be dancing hopefully. The next few years are going to be good ones for Leona.

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Posted: 18 July 2009 11:51 AM   [ Ignore ]   [ # 13 ]  
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I agree with all of you smile
It’s gonna be hugeeeee.

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Posted: 18 July 2009 12:21 PM   [ Ignore ]   [ # 14 ]  
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“It’s a case of hiring the best talent in the business at any cost to make sure the concerts will be one of the talking points of next year.”

We can expect something *BIG*

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Posted: 18 July 2009 12:25 PM   [ Ignore ]   [ # 15 ]  
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wow, it’s gonna HUGE, I can’t wait T__T

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Posted: 18 July 2009 02:08 PM   [ Ignore ]   [ # 16 ]  
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Wow, this makes me sooo excited, its a Sun story so im trying to stay calm, lol, in case some of its not true!  smile
But im sure we can expect something huge, its alot of pressure on Leonas shoulders but im glad shes thinking logically about, seeing a confidence coach etc. I like the idea of the Garden of Eden! Seems like that might be true, it sounds like Leona? I like how the said Leona can show both sides of her. Ie. ~
‘The angelic songbird, and the less well-behaved R&B vixen.’ lol.  tongue wink
I think we’ll see some more of the R&B vixen on the next album, which I can’t wait for!!  grin

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Posted: 18 July 2009 02:24 PM   [ Ignore ]   [ # 17 ]  
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Part of this story is sensationalized but I don’t believe that Leona needs a dance coach to be a good performer. All she needs is a good live band, dancers, etc. backing her up. All she needs to do is sing, I mean she is a singer right? She’s not Brittany Spears or that type of an artist that requires dancing to be good.

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Posted: 18 July 2009 02:42 PM   [ Ignore ]   [ # 18 ]  
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If it’s true,they dont look to transform Leona,dont worry!
As i see,theyre on building a MONSTER event,cmon guys!Travis Payne,Franco Dragone,The Garden of Eden,do you see what is coming!are you ready for this?

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i never know whether dis gordon writter lyks Leona or not smile

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Posted: 18 July 2009 05:33 PM   [ Ignore ]   [ # 20 ]  
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A 14-month world tour! grin I so hope this story is true!

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Wow! Thats great!! grin!!
Thanks for posting Aidan!! This is going to be the greatest tour ever!!

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Posted: 18 July 2009 05:53 PM   [ Ignore ]   [ # 22 ]  
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I know one thing. Leona needs to start her tour in the UK. Thats where her biggest fanbase is.
I expect her to open the tour in London where she is from.
I would love to go to the opening night. smile

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Posted: 18 July 2009 05:55 PM   [ Ignore ]   [ # 23 ]  
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I think she would probably start it in London too grin I would be so happy to see her wherever but I have to agree, London would be amazing!!

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Aidan - 18 July 2009 05:53 PM

I know one thing. Leona needs to start her tour in the UK. Thats where her biggest fanbase is.
I expect her to open the tour in London where she is from.
I would love to go to the opening night. smile

Same here smile Hoping that she puts on an extravagant show. I know how people say that they only need her to sing and that is enough, but to create a bigger fanbase, Leona needs to do some big productions on her tour and it seems as though they are already getting started on that! Can’t wait cheese

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vt087 - 18 July 2009 02:24 PM

Part of this story is sensationalized but I don’t believe that Leona needs a dance coach to be a good performer. All she needs is a good live band, dancers, etc. backing her up. All she needs to do is sing, I mean she is a singer right? She’s not Brittany Spears or that type of an artist that requires dancing to be good.

exactly, thank you for saying this.  Leona doesn’t need to dance, dancing in not a requirement for success, there are plenty of so called versatile aritsts that dance and sing…and flop badly (Ciara anyone ?).

Leona is a vocalist, and was always sold and marketed as such.  When you produce a tour like this you get dancers to do the dancing.  All Leona should have to worry about is the vocals.

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