‘ALL THE HITS ALL NIGHT LONG’ 2015 EUROPEAN TOURBELFAST & DUBLIN DATES CONFIRMEDOdyssey Arena Belfast - 10 March 20153 Arena Dublin - 11 March 2015TICKETS ON SALE THURSDAY 2 OCTOBER AT 9.00amSince his massive Tuskeegee Tour in 2012 delighted audiences across Europe, today the multi-platinum selling artist LIONEL RICHIE announced he is set to return for a 31-date tour that will see him perform in 12 different countries early next year including Belfast’s Odyssey Arena on 10 March and Dublin’s 3 Arena on 11 March.The five-time GRAMMY winner and international superstar launched his current tour in the US in September 2013. Since then he has played an incredible 70 shows in stadiums, arenas and festivals (2014 saw Lionel headline the Bonnaroo Festival in the US) across North America, Oceania and Asia winning rave reviews everywhere he goes.Speaking about bringing his tour to Europe Lionel said:“I can’t wait to get back to Belfast and Dublin. The audiences are always so great and I always have an incredible time when I’m there. The show feels like a great big sing-along most nights so I’m looking forward to singing along with the people of Ireland once again!”Lionel’s shows feature songs from one of the most loved repertoires in music spanning his entire career from the Commodores through to the present day. The tour has received incredible reactions from fans all over the world. Lionel’s performances have become renowned for being much more than just a concert – reviewers around the world have commented on the unique party atmosphere he creates as he unites the audience with songs like “Dancing On The Ceiling”, “Say You, Say Me”, “Hello”, “Three Times A Lady”, “Easy” and “All Night Long”. The show really does deliver on its promise of ALL THE HITS ALL NIGHT LONG.The tour is a celebration of Lionel’s incredible career. He has sold over 100 million albums worldwide whilst receiving prestigious awards along the way including GRAMMYs, American Music Awards, a Golden Globe and even an Oscar.To purchase VIP packages and for more information, please visit www.lionelrichie.comwww.lionelrichie.com@LionelRichieFull Tour dates:Thursday 5th February Ziggodome, AmsterdamSaturday 7th February KoPi Arena, OberhausenSunday 8th February TUI Arena, HannoverTuesday 10th February Arena, NurnbergWednesday 11th February Schleyerhalle, StuttgartFriday 13th February MediolanumForum, MilanSaturday 14th February Stadthalle, ViennaMonday 16th February Festhalle, FrankfurtTuesday 17th February O2 World, BerlinThursday 19th February O2 World, HamburgSaturday 21st February Falconer Theatre, CopenhagenSunday 22nd February Ericsson Globe, StockholmTuesday 24th February Lanxess Arena, KolnSaturday 28th February Manchester ArenaSunday 1st March The O2, LondonWednesday 4th March First Direct Arena, LeedsFriday 6th March The SSE Hydro, GlasgowSaturday 7th March Metro Radio Arena, NewcastleTuesday 10th March Odyssey Arena, BelfastWednesday 11th March 3Arena, DublinFriday 13th March Echo Arena, LiverpoolSaturday 14th March NIA, BirminghamMonday 16th March Motorpoint Arena, CardiffTuesday 17th March Capital FM Arena, NottinghamThursday 19th March Sportpaleis, AntwerpSaturday 21st March Sporting Club, Monte CarloMonday 23rd March Hallenstadion, ZurichTuesday 24th March Olympiahalle, MunichThursday 26th March Arena Leipzig, LeipzigFriday 27th March Rockhal, LuxembourgSunday 29th March Le Zenith, ParisTickets for LIONEL RICHIE in Belfast and Dublin go on sale Thursday 2 October at 9.00am:-DUBLIN TICKETS AVAILABLE FROM:-All usual Ticketmaster outlets24hr Credit Card Bookings 0818 719300Book on line www.ticketmaster.ieBELFAST TICKETS AVAILABLE FROM:-Odyssey Arena Box Office 9073 9074All usual Ticketmaster outlets24hr Credit Card Bookings 0844 277 4455Book on line www.ticketmaster.ieFOR MORE CONCERT INFORMATION CHECK www.aikenpromotions.com