Olly Murs announces 2021 UK Summer Tour see how to get tickets here
Olly Murs is "very confident" live shows will make a comeback next summer despite the coronavirus pandemic.
Olly Murs has announced details of a huge outdoor summer tour for 2021.
The singer will kick off the run at Singleton Park in Swansea on June 5 and finish up at Colchester Castle Park on August 29.
The judge on ITV's The Voice has announced a 2021 tour and said, "after speaking to people in the industry" he "firmly believes" it will go ahead.
Fans can expect to hear some of his biggest hits including 'Dear Darlin', 'Heart Skips A Beat', 'You Don't Know Love' and 'Wrapped Up' during his set.
He's also expected to be releasing new music soon which will follow up his 2018 double LP 'You Don't Know Me', which featured new songs as well as his greatest hits.
If there are social distancing measures we can adapt the shows around that.
The tour's final show will be in Murs' home county of Essex, at Colchester Castle Park.
He said it was a relief to. talk about something positive and announce something for people to look forward to.
Although I don't think everyone will be excited about me going on tour, he said.
But, I'm excited to be back on the road again.
Since becoming runner-up on The X Factor in 2009, Murs has achieved four number one albums, with five of his LPs achieving platinum status, collaborated with Demi Lovato, Snoop Dogg and Flo Rida and scored four UK number one singles.
He's become one of the most successful alumni from the reality TV competition and has returned to host the series as well as become a coach on rival series The Voice.
His upcoming tour will visit outdoor venues including Royal Hospital in Chelsea for two nights on June 10-11, Powerdam Castle, Hop Farm, Warwick Castle, Cardiff Casle, Newmarket Racecourse and Darlington Arena.
Tickets for the tour go on sale at 9am on Friday, October 9 via AXS.com and ticketmaster.co.uk.
Murs said he and his team were very conscious of the pandemic and the fact most gigs aren't possible right now.
After speaking to people in the industry we firmly believe that next summer when the sun shines again the summer shows will be back on and people will be able to go to festivals and live shows, he said.
I'm feeling very confident the shows will be on and everyone will be kept safe and be able to enjoy the show.
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The former X Factor contestant said lockdown had given him the opportunity to see life from a new perspective.
There's probably things I took for granted over the years and things I didn't appreciate much, he said.
Of course there are a lot of negatives that have wound me up but I also believe all of us are a lot more appreciative.
The 36-year-old said he had been keeping himself occupied by doing TikTok videos, speaking to family every day and getting a dog.
After a break though, he is looking forward to getting back in the studio and writing new tunes.
