I did a gig in London back in March 2020 – the day before theatres closed for Covid-19 – and theatre producer Jamie Lambert was there. I’ve done the material in concerts ever since, I’m always asked to sing Don’t Let The Sun Go Down On Me – it’s always been a real fan favourite. Even now, looking back – it’s mind blowing. So, I sang with George for the final of The X Factor and it was incredible. He was such a huge artist, he was so respected as a singer, a writer and producer, that the show were just as amazed as I was that it happened. When it came to the final, unknown to me, there was a lot of negotiation going on to get George on – and he eventually agreed. Looking back, it was the moment at which I won the show. It was a massive turning point, and I topped the vote every week after. I sang Don’t Let The Sun Go Down On Me in around week eight of The X Factor, and it became my performance of the series. Tickets are on sale now from SO HOW DID THIS TOUR COME ABOUT – WHERE DID THE IDEA TO CELEBRATE GEORGE MICHAEL COME FROM? In 2015, Joe played the lead role of Joseph in the UK tour of Joseph and the Amazing Technicolour Dreamcoat as well as the title role in The Who’s rock musical Tommy.
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This high-energy show will take audiences on an unmissable journey through George’s greatest hits including Careless Whisper, Club Tropicana, Faith, Don’t Let The Sun Go Down On Me, FastLove and many more, all performed by Joe and a full live band.įollowing his X Factor win, Joe hit the number one spot with winner’s single The Climb and has since enjoyed success touring across the UK along with being crowned winner of the second series of ITV’s Popstar to Operastar in 2011 and the first series of The Jump in 2014. To now be taking the brand-new FREEDOM tour on the road where I will get the chance to perform and celebrate the music of this absolute legend is just fantastic. It was an absolute honour and privilege and is a memory that will remain with me forever.
To this day I still have to pinch myself that I got to sing with George. That moment has since racked up more than 7million views on YouTube and is something Joe will never forget. Joe won the sixth series of ITV’s The X Factor in 2009 following his stunning duet of Don’t Let The Sun Go Down On Me with George Michael. Sat 8 October 2022, Harrogate Convention CentreįREEDOM starring Joe McElderry will pay homage to one of world’s most iconic music legends, at venues across England, Scotland and Wales during October 2022. X Factor winner, musical theatre star and number one selling artist Joe McElderry is set to electrify theatres across the UK with a brand-new tour celebrating the music of the late George Michael.
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