The Bluetones 30th Anniversary of 'Expecting to Fly'
Sat 31 Oct · 19:00
O2 Shepherds Bush Empire
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The O2 Shepherds Bush Empire in London will host The Bluetones' music performance, celebrating the 30th anniversary of their album 'Expecting to Fly', on 31st October 2026. The Bluetones is an alternative rock band formed in 1994.
The Bluetones is an alternative rock band formed in Hounslow, England in 1994, featuring Mark Morriss (vocals, keyboards & occasional guitar), Adam Devlin (guitars), Scott Morriss (bass guitar & backing vocals), and Eds Chesters (drums) Classed as a Britpop band, given that their appearance and initial huge success with songs such as Slight Return coincided synchronously with the Britpop explosion, their debut record Expecting To Fly appeared in 1996.
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The Bluetones 30th Anniversary of 'Expecting to Fly' takes place on Saturday, 31 October 2026 at 19:00.
The Bluetones 30th Anniversary of 'Expecting to Fly' is held at O2 Shepherds Bush Empire in London (Shepherds Bush Green, London, W12 8TT).
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The Bluetones is performing at The Bluetones 30th Anniversary of 'Expecting to Fly'.
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The Bluetones is an alternative rock band formed in Hounslow, England in 1994, featuring Mark Morriss (vocals, keyboards & occasional guitar), Adam Devlin (guitars), Scott Morriss (bass guitar & backing vocals), and Eds Chesters (drums) Classed as a Britpop band, given that their appearance and initial huge success with songs such as Slight Return coincided synchronously with the Britpop explosion, their debut record Expecting To Fly appeared in 1996.
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The O2 Shepherds Bush Empire in London will host The Bluetones' music performance, celebrating the 30th anniversary of their album 'Expecting to Fly', on 31st October 2026. The Bluetones is an alternative rock band formed in 1994.
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The Bluetones is an alternative rock band formed in Hounslow, England in 1994, featuring Mark Morriss (vocals, keyboards & occasional guitar), Adam Devlin (guitars), Scott Morriss (bass guitar & backing vocals), and Eds Chesters (drums) Classed as a Britpop band, given that their appearance and initial huge success with songs such as Slight Return coincided synchronously with the Britpop explosion, their debut record Expecting To Fly appeared in 1996.
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O2 Shepherds Bush EmpireShepherds Bush Green, London, W12 8TT
Shepherd's Bush Green, London
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When is The Bluetones 30th Anniversary of 'Expecting to Fly'?
The Bluetones 30th Anniversary of 'Expecting to Fly' takes place on Saturday, 31 October 2026 at 19:00.
Where is The Bluetones 30th Anniversary of 'Expecting to Fly' taking place?
The Bluetones 30th Anniversary of 'Expecting to Fly' is held at O2 Shepherds Bush Empire in London (Shepherds Bush Green, London, W12 8TT).
Is there anywhere to stay near The Bluetones 30th Anniversary of 'Expecting to Fly'?
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Who is performing at The Bluetones 30th Anniversary of 'Expecting to Fly'?
The Bluetones is performing at The Bluetones 30th Anniversary of 'Expecting to Fly'.
How do I get tickets for The Bluetones 30th Anniversary of 'Expecting to Fly'?
Tickets for The Bluetones 30th Anniversary of 'Expecting to Fly' can be booked via Ticketmaster using the "Check Tickets & Live Prices" button on this page, which opens the official booking site in a new tab.
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