702 Talk Radio, East Coast Radio, Algoa FM and Kfm proudly present the return of Elton John to South Africa in March 2010 for the solo tour entitled Under African Skies. Elton will be joined in four relaxed, picnic-style concerts by long-time collaborator and renowned percussionist, Ray Cooper. The tour comprises live performances at the Botanical Gardens, Emmarentia - Johannesburg on Sunday March 21, 2010, Wednesday March 24 at the outer fields of the Moses Mabhida stadium in Durban, Friday March 26 at the NMMU Sportsfields Port Elizabeth and lastly at the Val De Vie Wine and Polo Estate in the picturesque Paarl/Franschhoek valley on Sunday March 28. (So Elton will celebrate his 63rd birthday on March 25 in a beautiful South African location!)

Full tour itinerary:
Johannesburg
Sunday March 21, 2010 The Botanical Gardens, Emmarentia
Durban
Wednesday March 24
Moses Mabhida Outer Fields
Port Elizabeth
Friday March 26
NMMU Sportsfields
Cape Town
Sunday March 28
Val De Vie Wine and Polo Estate, Franschhoek/Paarl Valley

Recent reviewers from the 'Elton John featuring Ray Cooper' show in London said the following:
The Times - 'He stood and received countless ovations; a hardcore and highly impressive display of the piano man's craft'.
The Evening Standard - 'His piano playing was powerful whilst his vocal reached master chef levels'.
The Daily Telegraph - 'The power of Sir Elton john's solo performance reminded his audience that he is a true original'.
The Independent - 'This is Elton unplugged, unvarnished and punishingly impressive'.
The Guardian - 'Elton John and Ray Cooper together were brilliant. John's piano playing was dazzling'

We will have an allocation of Rocket tickets for these three concerts, and they will go on sale soon on the Concerts & Ticket page. We will announce more information about these Rocket tickets as soon as possible.

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Public tickets will be available from Computicket, www.computicket.com, 083 915 8000. Please note all dates are outdoor 'picnic style' concerts.