Pop star Lily Allen has been forced to add a second Birmingham performance to her upcoming UK tour after the initial dates were snapped up by fans in a rapid sell-out.
Overwhelming Demand Leads to Arena Tour
The singer, 40, first announced a theatre tour back in October, but incredibly high demand for tickets prompted a call for bigger venues and extra dates. This has resulted in a new series of arena shows across the country, a significant upgrade from the original plan.
Allen will be performing her entire new album, West End Girl, live at every show, with the songs played in the exact order they appear on the record.
Birmingham Gets a Double Dose
Birmingham is one of the lucky locations to be treated to two separate concerts. The tour will first stop at the city's Symphony Hall on March 5. After a journey across Britain, Lily Allen will return for a second major performance at the BP Pulse Live arena on June 26.
She will also be visiting a host of other major UK cities, including:
- Glasgow
- Liverpool
- Sheffield
- Newcastle
- Manchester
- Nottingham
- Cambridge
- Bristol
- London
Tickets for the new arena tour dates will be released for general sale on Thursday, November 27 at 10am. Fans are advised to visit either www.gigsandtours.com or www.ticketmaster.co.uk to secure their seats.
New Album Creates a Stir
The massive interest in the tour comes hot on the heels of the release of her West End Girl album, which has sent shockwaves through her fanbase. The record features surprisingly personal lyrics that have sparked widespread speculation.
Following her split from husband David Harbour, one track in particular, titled Tennis, has listeners buzzing. In the song, Allen repeatedly asks the explosive question, "Who the f*** is Madeline?" The lyrics suggest a potential betrayal, with Allen singing, "I can't trust anything that comes out of his mouth."
This has led to global curiosity, with fans desperately trying to uncover the real identity of 'Madeline'. It is widely believed, however, that Allen used a pseudonym for legal reasons. The catchy diss track has drawn comparisons to similar musical call-outs by artists like Beyoncé.
