BBC Radio 2 In the Park Leicester Tickets - Victoria Park

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Rick Astley

6 concerts

Rick Astley, born in Lancashire, rose from tea boy to pop star with hits like "Never Gonna Give You Up". He boasts 8 UK Top 10s, 40 million sales, and multiple chart-topping albums. Known for his comeback with '50', collaborations, and love-themed 'Beautiful Life'.

Kylie Minogue

66 concerts

Born in Melbourne, pop icon Kylie Minogue transitioned from acting to music, becoming Australia's top-selling female artist. Known for hits like "Can't Get You Out of My Head", she's won multiple ARIAs, Brits, and a Grammy. Her diverse musical style includes dance-pop and country influences. Collaborated with artists like Nick Cave.

Sam Ryder

6 concerts

British musician Sam Ryder rose to fame with viral covers during 2020's lockdown. Known for his powerful voice, he gained 16M social followers and was TikTok’s top UK artist twice. Released 'The Sun’s Gonna Rise’ EP in 2021. Notable fans include Bieber and Elton John.

Shalamar

2 concerts

Shalamar, formed from "Soul Train" in the US, hit fame with Howard Hewett's "The Second Time Around." Known for funk, disco & R&B, they earned four gold US albums, including two platinum. After lineup changes, they reunited and still perform widely, with tracks like "The Real Thing" achieving over one million streams.

Lemar

14 concerts

London-born R&B singer Lemar Obika rose to fame on "Fame Academy," earning a Sony deal and spawning hits like "Got Me Saying (Ooh)." He's bagged two Brit Awards and two MOBOs, and collaborated with stars like Beverley Knight and Brian Rawling. Known for his soulful sound across albums like "The Truth About Love."

Simply Red

50 concerts

British band Simply Red, formed in Manchester, sold 60M albums globally, with five UK #1s. Known for 'Stars', they've won three Brit Awards and received three Grammy nominations. Renowned for Mick Hucknall's vocals and global tours.