Canada Press Release
CHRIS DE BURGH A HOMECOMING
28th anniversay tour - 45 million records sold
Throughout a career spanning 28 years - amassing record sales in excess of 45 million, Chris has been presented with over 200 gold and platinum sales awards. Chris has always thrived on live performance and countless tours of the world have seen him perform in concert more than 2000 times.
Since his debut release in 1975, 2 countries emerged as the first to embrace the music of Chris de Burgh, Brazil and Canada, and Chris has continued his love affair with Canada through to the present day.
May 2003 will see Chris embark on his latest venture, a unique tour during which he will go back to the roots of his career. During this 28th anniversary tour Chris will perform his greatest hits, new and favourite songs, the way they were written.
This is a unique opportunity to see Chris perform solo. His strength as a singer/song-writer lies in his ability to re-define the art of story telling. Lyrics that inspire the imagination and paint pictures are seamlessly combined with melody and rhythm. Audiences worldwide have been captivated by his songs, his charismatic stage performances and genuine emotion.
Tour dates:
| May 16, 2003 | Place des Arts, Montreal | |
| May 17, 2003 | Lansdowne Park Civic Centre Theatre, Ottawa | |
| May 20, 2003 | London Centennial Hall, London, Ontario | |
| May 21, 2003 | Hummingbird Centre, Toronto | |
| May 23, 2003 | Grand Theatre, Quebec City | |
| May 24, 2003 | Theatre Palais Municipal, Chicoutimi | |
| May 26, 2003 | Rebecca Cohn Auditorium, Halifax | |
| May 27, 2003 | Rebecca Cohn Auditorium, Halifax | |
| May 29, 2003 | Canada Games Centre, Cornerbrook | |
| May 30, 2003 | Mile One Stadium, St. John's | |
| May 31, 2003 | Harbour Station, Saint John |
Please see tournews for details.