Big Concerts announced that the celebrated, multi-award-winning artist and Grammy nominee, James Blunt, will be gracing South African shores next year as part of his highly anticipated tour promoting his latest sensational album, "Who We Used To Be." Accompanied by his band, Blunt is set to captivate audiences at the Grand Arena, GrandWest on Thursday, 12 September, and at SunBet Arena, Time Square on Saturday, 14 September. This tour is presented in association with 947 and KFM 94.5.

The exclusive Discovery Bank pre-sale is scheduled to commence at 09h00 on Wednesday, 29 November, accessible via www.ticketmaster.co.za, and will continue until 08h59 on Friday, 1 December. General public ticket sales will officially open at 09h00 on Friday, 1 December 2023, exclusively through Ticketmaster.co.za.

Blunt's latest album, "Who We Used To Be," has already received accolades for its brilliance and infectious tunes. Expressing his excitement for the tour, James said, "I cannot find the words to say how excited I am to get back out on the road again on tour in 2024. My new album was incredibly fun to write and record, and some of the new songs will undoubtedly get you up on your feet and dancing again. I'm looking forward to crowd surfing at a venue near you!"

The album's debut single, the upbeat anthem 'Beside You,' accompanied by a captivating video directed by Craig Bingham, pays homage to James' past, depicting encounters with versions of himself throughout his life. As he embraces the personas of his former self, the video reflects his journey forward.

"Who We Used To Be" marks James Blunt's first studio album since the highly acclaimed top 3 charting album "Once Upon A Mind" in 2019. For this project, Blunt collaborated with various producers, including Jonny Coffer, Red Triangle, Jack & Coke, and Steve Robson. His recent compilation of greatest hits, "The Stars Beneath My Feet," achieved Gold status by selling over 100,000 copies.


For comprehensive tour and ticket details, visit www.bigconcerts.co.za.

James Blunt "Who We Used To Be" Tour Details:

Cape Town

Date: 12 September 2024
Venue: Grand Arena, GrandWest, Cape Town
Ticket Sales: Exclusively available from Ticketmaster (www.ticketmaster.co.za) starting at 09H00 on Friday, 1 December.
Pretoria

Date: 14 September 2024
Venue: SunBet Arena, Time Square, Pretoria
Ticket Sales: Exclusively available from Ticketmaster (www.ticketmaster.co.za) starting at 09H00 on Friday, 1 December.

Prepare to immerse yourself in an unforgettable musical journey as James Blunt brings his enchanting melodies and chart-topping hits to South Africa in 2024!
[Submitted by Kevin Rademeyer]