Elton John Announces 2011 UK Tour

Elton John has announced details of a UK tour, which will take place next year.

The singer will play three outdoor dates, starting at Greenhous Meadow in Shrewsbury on June 12.

He is also due to play Northants County Ground in Northampton on June 25 and Hove's County Ground on June 26.

John expected to play songs from his new album ‘The Union’ with Leon Russell at the shows.

Tickets go on sale on Thursday (October 27) at 9am.

Elton John's 2011 UK tour dates are:

• Shrewsbury, Greenhous Meadow – June 12
• Northampton, Northants County Ground – 25
• Hove, County Ground – 26

(by Jason Gregory)

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