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ABC The Lexicon of Love 40th Anniversary Tour 2024: Dates, venues and win tickets

11 July 2023, 06:00 | Updated: 16 April 2024, 11:48

ABC's iconic album The Lexicon of Love will be performed in full, 40 years after its release.

ABC's The Lexicon of Love is still one of the most iconic LPs ever released by a British group, so don't miss your chance to hear it performed in full by Martin Fry.

Released on 21st June 1982, The Lexicon Of Love went straight to number one upon release, and gave the world Poison Arrow, The Look Of Love, Tears Are Not Enough, and All Of My Heart.

Fans will get to hear all of these 80s anthems as Martin takes to the stage backed by the Southbank Sinfonia Conducted by Anne Dudley. They will also perform their other greatest hits.

ABC were formed in Sheffield in the 1980’s when they decided they wanted to fuse the world of disco funk with their own unique post punk vision.

To date ABC have released nine studio albums; The Lexicon Of Love, Beauty Stab, How To Be A Zillionaire, Alphabet City 87, Up 89, Abracadabra, Skyscraping and Traffic.

The Lexicon Of Love Orchestra tour first came to fruition in 2009 with countless 5 star reviews from a one off show At The Royal Albert Hall with Martin donning his iconic gold lame suit.

It sees Martin joined by Southbank Sinfonia and longtime collaborator Anne Dudley as conductor for a truly magical evening celebrating this pop masterpiece.

Next year will be 15 years since that first partnership that sees audiences returning again and again.

ABC The 40th Anniversary Tour 2024 UK dates:

• Mon 29th January 2024 - Southend Cliffs Pavilion – new show
• Tue 30th January 2024 - Stoke Regent Theatre – new show
• Thursday 1st February 2024 - London Palladium – new show
• Friday 2nd February 2024 - Cardiff St David’s Hall – new show
• Saturday 3rd February 2024 - Bournemouth Pavilion Theatre – new show
• Monday 5th February - Brighton Dome
• Tuesday 6th February - Nottingham Royal Concert Hall
• Thursday 8th February - Sheffield City Hall
• Friday 9th February - Glasgow Royal Concert Hall
• Saturday 10th February - Gateshead Sage
• Monday 12th February - Birmingham Symphony Hall
• Tuesday 13th February - Bath Forum
• Thursday 15th February - Liverpool Philharmonic Hall
• Friday 16th February - Manchester Bridgewater Hall
• Saturday 17th February - London Palladium

Win Tickets to the 40th Anniversary Tour:

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ABC will return to the road with a new orchestral tour celebrating their seminal debut album, ‘The Lexicon Of Love’.

Martin Fry and co. have joined forces with Southbank Sinfonia and long-time collaborator Anne Dudley for the run of February 2024 shows, which will feature the album played in full alongside hits from their catalogue. 

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Topping the charts upon its release in 1982, the LP features the Top 20 hit singles Tears Are Not Enough , Poison Arrow , The Look Of Love and All Of My Heart . 

Opening at the Brighton Dome on February 5, the tour will take in Nottingham, Sheffield, Glasgow, Gateshead, Birmingham, Bath, Liverpool and Manchester before concluding at The London Palladium on February 17.

Tickets go on sale 10am BST on July 14.

The full list of tour dates is below.

5 – Brighton Dome, Brighton

6 – Royal Concert Hall, Nottingham

8 – City Hall, Sheffield

9 – Royal Concert Hall, Glasgow

10 – Sage, Gateshead

12 – Symphony Hall, Birmingham

13 – Forum, 13

15 – Philharmonic Hall, Liverpool

16 – Bridgewater Hall, Manchester

17 – The Palladium, London

It’s not the first time Martin has revisited the album ; the group returned to the UK Top 5 back in 2016 with ‘The Lexicon of Love II’ – an album he never saw himself making.

“I mean, 1983 would have been the right time but it did very well,” the singer told RETROPOP earlier this year. “For years I’d been avoiding the idea but after doing an orchestral show at the Royal Albert Hall I looked out into the audience and I could see and feel how much the songs from the original album meant to them. 

“They’d been through a time capsule like I had of, you know, kids growing up, failed marriages, businesses falling apart, shit happening to them, and yet there they were singing along. It was like, ‘Wouldn’t it be interesting to see what was happening to them now as elder statesmen?’ and that’s where the germ of the idea for ‘The Lexicon of Love II’ came from.”

It was originally called ‘The Lexicon of a Lost Ideal’ until someone at the record company heard the tracks and suggested the eventual title. “If they’d suggested that at the beginning, I’d never have finished it because it would have been too intimidating,” he laughed. 

“But I embraced the idea, like ‘If there can be 37 episodes of ‘Breaking Bad’, why can’t there be another episode of ‘The Lexicon of Love’?”

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By Classic Pop | July 10, 2023

The Lexicon Of Love went straight to No.1 upon its release in 1982, spawning such singles as Poison Arrow, The Look Of Love, Tears Are Not Enough and All Of My Heart. 

The Lexicon Of Love Orchestra tour first came to fruition in 2009 from a one off show At The Royal Albert Hall with frontman Martin Fry once again donning his iconic gold lame suit. It sees Martin joined by Southbank Sinfonia and longtime collaborator Anne Dudley as conductor. 

Tickets go on sale Friday 14 th July at 10am via www.gigsandtours.com and www.ticketmaster.co.uk . VIP Packages are also available .

Further 40th anniversary celebrations continue with a very special reissue to be released on 4 August. The 4LP and Blu-ray box is available to pre-order now from here .

The 4LP/Blu-ray celebratory edition, overseen by Martin Fry, contains the half-speed Abbey Road remaster by Miles Showell and a further three records putting material on vinyl for the first time including the album performed live at Hammersmith Odeon in 1982 and a premiere commercial release of the ‘Special Remix’ of The Look Of Love .

Additionally, on Friday 14 th July at 10pm, Sky Arts be showing a very special concert filmed last year for Greatest Albums Live. Watch via Freeview Channel 11, Sky Channel 130 and Now TV .  

ABC THE LEXICON OF LOVE LIVE DATES – FEBRUARY 2024

Monday 05    Brighton Dome

Tuesday 06   Nottingham Royal Concert Hall

Thursday 08    Sheffield City Hall

Friday 09        Glasgow Royal Concert Hall

Saturday 10  Gateshead Sage

Monday 12    Birmingham Symphony Hall

Tuesday 13   Bath Forum

Thursday 15    Liverpool Philharmonic Hall

Friday 16        Manchester Bridgewater Hall

Saturday 17  London Palladium

TICKETS ON SALE:

Friday 14 th July At 10am

www.gigsandtours.com and www.ticketmaster.co.uk .

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ABC Announce Extra Dates For ‘The Lexicon of Love’ Orchestral Tour

Due to demand abc have announced an extra five dates to their uk tour in january and february 2024 which sees them perform the timeless debut album “the lexicon of love” album in its entirety. the new dates include shows in southend, stoke, london, cardiff and bournemouth..

Martin Fry’s timeless ‘The Lexicon Of Love’ went straight to number one upon release. Fusing dance floor finesse with a post-punk attitude, the album spawned timeless tracks such ‘Poison Arrow’, ‘The Look Of Love’ ‘Tears Are Not Enough’, and ‘All Of My Heart’. The album saw ABC enchant the world with their own unique brand of pop and remains one of the best albums of all time.  The Lexicon Of Love Orchestra tour first came to fruition in 2009 with countless 5 star reviews from a one off show At The Royal Albert Hall with Martin donning his iconic gold lame suit.  It sees Martin joined by the Southbank Sinfonia and longtime collaborator Anne Dudley as conductor for a truly magical evening celebrating this pop masterpiece. Next year will be 15 years since that first partnership that sees audiences returning again and again.   Tickets for the extra dates go on sale Friday 21st July at 10am while all other dates are on sale now via www. gigsandtours.com and www.ticketmaster.co.uk . VIP Packages are also available https://sjm-vip.com/ . ABC fronted by Martin Fry were formed in Sheffield in the 1980’s when they decided they wanted to fuse the world of disco funk with their own unique post punk vision.  ABC’s debut album ‘The Lexicon Of Love’ (‘82) went to No 1 and sold over a million records.  To date ABC have released 9 studio albums: ‘The Lexicon Of Love’ (’82), ‘Beauty Stab’ (’83), ‘How To Be A Zillionaire’ (’85), ‘Alphabet City’ (’87), ‘Up’ (’89), ‘Abracadabra’ (’91), ‘Skyscraping’ (’97) and ‘Traffic’ (’08). A mere 36 years since the release of their landmark debut album ABC returned with their resounding triumph “The Lexicon Of Love II’ which immediately entered into the top 5.   Worldwide hits and six studio albums later; ABC demonstrate that even now over 40 years on from ‘The Lexicon Of Love’, Martin Fry’s song-writing and musicianship is still as contemporary as it was in the beginning.   In June 2022 ABC toured  The Lexicon of Love  with the full symphonic Orchestra to celebrate 40 years since its original release. The magic was captured at their hometown gig in Sheffield on the very date of release 40 years on… for this release ‘ The Lexicon of Love Live’ which is available now in the following formats on Live Here Now Records:  2 x CD / 3 x sparkly purple Vinyl & as a collector’s edition book & 3 CD.   Further 40th anniversary celebrations continue with a very special reissue to be released on 4 August. The 4LP and blu-ray box is available to pre-order now from here . The 4-LP/Blu-Ray celebratory edition, overseen by Martin Fry, contains the half-speed Abbey Road remaster by Miles Showell and a further three records putting material on vinyl for the first time including the album performed live at Hammersmith Odeon in 1982 and a premiere commercial release of the ‘Special Remix’ of The Look Of Love.   Last week Sky Arts showed a very special concert filmed last year for Greatest Albums Live. Watch again via Now TV .    ABC THE LEXICION OF LOVE EXTRA DATES January 2024 Monday 29       Southend Cliffs Pavilion Tuesday 30      Stoke Regent Theatre February 2024 Thursday 01   London Palladium Friday 02         Cardiff St David’s Hall Saturday 03     Bournemouth Pavilion Theatre   ABC THE LEXICION OF LOVE – DATES ON SALE NOW FEBRUARY 2024 Monday 05       Brighton Dome Tuesday 06      Nottingham Royal Concert Hall Thursday 08    Sheffield City Hall Friday 09          Glasgow Royal Concert Hall Saturday 10     Gateshead Sage Monday 12       Birmingham Symphony Hall Tuesday 13      Bath Forum Thursday 15   Liverpool Philharmonic Hall Friday 16          Manchester Bridgewater Hall Saturday 17     London Palladium  

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ABC add five extra shows to 'The Lexicon of Love' orchestral UK tour

They take place in January and February 2024

ABC have expanded their orchestral tour celebrating their blockbuster debut album ‘The Lexicon of Love’ due to phenomenal demand.

Preceding their previously announced shows, Martin Fry and his band will play five additional dates in Southend, Stoke, London, Cardiff and Bournemouth in January and February 2024.

A Number 1 smash when it was released in 1982, ‘The Lexicon of Love’ featured the Top 20 singles ‘Tears Are Not Enough’, ‘Poison Arrow’, ‘The Look of Love’ and ‘All of My Heart’.

ABC lynchpin Martin Fry has joined forces with Southbank Sinfonia and long-time collaborator Anne Dudley as conductor for the tour featuring a performance of ‘The Lexicon of Love’ alongside other hits from their distinguished back catalogue.

Tickets to the new shows go on sale from Absolute Radio Tickets at 10am on Friday 21st July.

In June 2022 ABC toured The Lexicon of Love with the full symphonic Orchestra to celebrate 40 years since its original release.

The magic was captured at their hometown gig in Sheffield on the very date of release 40 years on... for this release 'The Lexicon of Love Live’ which is available now on multiple formats.

A 4-LP/Blu-Ray celebratory edition of ‘The Lexicon of Love’, overseen by Martin Fry, will be released on Friday 4th August 2023.

The package contains the half-speed Abbey Road remaster by Miles Showell and a further three records putting material on vinyl for the first time including the album performed live at Hammersmith Odeon in 1982 and a premiere commercial release of the ‘Special Remix’ of The Look Of Love.

As if that wasn’t enough, on Friday 14th July at 10pm Sky Arts be showing a very special concert filmed last year for Greatest Albums Live.

ABC’s February 2024 UK tour dates:

JANUARY 2024:

Southend Cliffs Pavilion - Mon 29th - EXTRA SHOW

Stoke Regent Theatre - Tue 30th - EXTRA SHOW

FEBRUARY 2024:

London Palladium - Thu 1st - EXTRA SHOW

Cardiff St David's Hall - Fri 2nd - EXTRA SHOW

Bournemouth Pavilion Theatre - Sat 3rd - EXTRA SHOW

Brighton Dome – Mon 5th

Nottingham Royal Concert Hall – Tue 6th

Sheffield City Hall – Thu 8th

Glasgow Royal Concert Hall – Fri 9th

Gateshead Sage – Sat 10th

Birmingham Symphony Hall – Mon 12th

Bath Forum – Tue 13th

Liverpool Philharmonic Hall – Thu 15th

Manchester Bridgewater Hall – Fri 16th

London Palladium – Sat 17th

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Culture exploded in a kaleidoscope of color at the dawn of the 80s. Drab Britain had decided to start dressing up and a fresh generation of artists swept through the charts like a new world order – among them Culture Club ( Kissing To Be Clever , 1982), Spandau Ballet ( Journeys To Glory , 1981), and ABC ( The Lexicon Of Love , 1982). At the heart of this music revolution lay technology – bands could now create in their bedrooms sounds that were hitherto unimaginable outside the most sophisticated of studios. Professional recording was also getting slicker, and another innovation – cheaper video – offered for the first time easy access to equipment that could project a band, in the form of a promotional film, to record buyers around the world.

And yet, for all of this novel new approach, there was something rather traditional about it too. Unlike the punks, this latest breed of hit-maker wasn’t interested in abandoning everything that had gone before. Now the best ideas were pilfered from the past and weaved seamlessly back into the present.

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ABC ’s Technicolor masterpiece, The Lexicon Of Love , borrowed the rich orchestration of the Norrie Paramor records of great British 60s pop and spun it through Trevor Horn’s crisp production cycle to create something effortlessly modern, but somehow rather classical as well. It sometimes felt as if ABC frontman Martin Fry owed as much to pre- Beatles heartthrob Adam Faith as he did to anything more contemporary.

Martin had joined Mark White and Stephen Singleton in Vice Versa after he interviewed them for a Sheffield fanzine called Modern Drugs . Little of their work reached the wider public, but a couple of singles and a cassette album were released. After seeing Chic in concert, the band retreated from view to work up a new sound. Out went the edgier electronica and in came strings – lots of them – and a more club-oriented approach. Signed to the EMI imprint Neutron, part of the legendary Parlophone label, the band now known as ABC had a hunch that Martin’s sharp lyrical wit would play well against a more rhythmic orchestration.

Their debut single (re-recorded for the album with Trevor Horn), “Tears Are Not Enough,” was a competent piece of club-pop that peaked at No.19 in the UK charts in November 1981. By the following spring’s “Poison Arrow,” the band had paired with the legendary producer, coming off the success of his band The Buggles and the rather unexpected hits he’d had with Dollar. Horn fashioned their rather tinny MOR sound into something that leapt powerfully from transistors belting out Radio 1’s daytime AM broadcasts. “Mirror Mirror (Mon Amour)” and “Hand Held In Black And White” sounded like perfect modern pop, with Martin later billing the work as “widescreen.”

With The Lexicon Of Love , released on June 21, 1982, Trevor, working with future Art Of Noise musicians Anne Dudley, JJ Jeczalik, and Gary Langan, was to find that cinematic scale again. Album opener “Show Me” is a call to arms, insistent in its tone and the perfect sonic manifesto the band had set its sights on – fusing the ambition of groups such as Magazine with the sound of Chic.

“Poison Arrow” was the band’s international breakthrough, making charts around the world and, latterly, even breaching the US Top 40. In the UK it made No.6 and was supported by a strong video. Running alongside the rich orchestration of “Many Happy Returns” and “Valentine’s Day” – issued as a single in Japan – it made up the first side of the LP, which was recorded with Trevor in around six weeks.

“The Look Of Love (Part One)” is that familiar hit on both sides of the Atlantic, peaking at UK No.4 just before the album’s launch and hitting No.18 in the US. That it borrows its title from the Bacharach and David songbook seems perfectly fitting (in fact, the band was to perform a Bacharach and David song, “I Will Never Fall In Love Again,” on their upcoming tour). Dusted down for a 1990 remix that charted again, “The Look Of Love” remains a radio regular in its original form to this day.

“Date Stamp” and “4 Ever 2 Gether” – credited to ABC and Anne Dudley – maintain the set’s steady momentum. In many ways, The Lexicon Of Love felt like a concept album, so tightly did it carry the listener along its 10 tracks. Arch lyrics, swelling strings, and punchy melodies proved a potent draw for record buyers, who rewarded the album with four weeks at the top of the UK charts and a 50-week run in total.

“All Of My Heart” is arguably the album’s crowning moment: a lush ballad that peaked at UK No.5 as the band embarked on a worldwide tour. “The Look Of Love (Part Four)” served as the set’s final bow: a glorious throwback to a former glory that does the job perfectly – inviting the listener to go back to start straight again.

ABC built much of this material into the 55-minute, Julien Temple-produced Mantrap , a LaserDisc and video release that seized on the band’s cinematic appeal. A curiosity even at the time, it failed to find the critical acclaim its parent album had achieved. Perhaps it tried too hard to fill in the visual blanks that fans’ imaginations were doing a much better job of, and, thus far, the film remains unavailable on DVD.

The Lexicon Of Love had created a platform the band ultimately struggled to build from. The success had been so sudden, the praise perhaps a little too loud. Martin famously tried to flush his gold lamé jacket – so evocative of this era and central to the band’s look – down a toilet in Japan, and 1983’s follow-up, Beauty Stab , was a determined attempt to leave the sound and style behind. In time, however, the band would feel comfortable enough to return to it. There are echoes of The Lexicon Of Love in 1987’s Alphabet City and the band’s greatest later success, the glorious When Smokey Sings .

In 2016, Martin announced he had recorded a belated follow-up, The Lexicon Of Love II . There was no Trevor Horn this time, but Anne Dudley was back to help him craft the sound to match his arch, playful lyrics. It takes a brave man to try to recreate past glories and, while the 1982 album would ultimately prove a tough one to beat, The Lexicon Of Love II ’s immediate UK Top 5 placing and widespread acclaim suggested that the gold lamé jacket was feeling a far better fit once more.

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The classic album performed in its entirety plus their other greatest hits across the UK in February 2024

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‘His baritone as suave as his three piece suit…. He [Martin Fry] still has a mean falsetto, still finishes each line with that debonair flourish. ’ **** The Times

“ The Glossy pop funk still sounds not just remarkably fresh, but remarkably consistent ” **** The Guardian

Ahead of their Sky Arts concert airing this Friday and to celebrate 15 years performing the iconic and timeless debut album “The Lexicon of Love” album in its entirety, ABC have announced a full UK tour for February 2024 including a date at London Palladium.

Martin Fry’s timeless ‘The Lexicon Of Love’ went straight to number one upon release. Fusing dance floor finesse with a post-punk attitude, the album spawned timeless tracks such ‘Poison Arrow’, ‘The Look Of Love’ ‘Tears Are Not Enough’, and ‘All Of My Heart’. The album saw ABC enchant the world with their own unique brand of pop and remains one of the best albums of all time. 

The Lexicon Of Love Orchestra tour first came to fruition in 2009 with countless 5 star reviews from a one off show At The Royal Albert Hall with Martin donning his iconic gold lame suit.  It sees Martin joined by Southbank Sinfonia and longtime collaborator Anne Dudley as conductor for a truly magical evening celebrating this pop masterpiece. Next year will be 15 years since that first partnership that sees audiences returning again and again.

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ABC performs ‘The Lexicon Of Love’ in its entirety, plus their other greatest hits with Southbank Sinfonia Conducted by Anne Dudley.

‘The Lexicon Of Love’ was first released in 1982 and went straight to number one. Fusing dance floor finesse with a post-punk attitude, the album spawned timeless tracks such ‘Poison Arrow’, ‘The Look Of Love’ , Tears Are Not Enough’ and ‘All Of My Heart’. The album saw ABC enchant the world with their own unique brand of pop.

The Lexicon Of Love Orchestra tour first came to fruition in 2009 with countless 5 star reviews from a one off show At The Royal Albert Hall with Martin donning his iconic gold lame suit. It sees Martin joined by Southbank Sinfonia and long time collaborator Anne Dudley as conductor for a truly magical evening celebrating this pop masterpiece. Next year will be 15 years since that first partnership that sees audiences returning again and again.

ABC fronted by Martin Fry were formed in Sheffield in the 1980’s when they decided they wanted to fuse the world of disco funk with their own unique post punk vision. ABC’s debut album ‘The Lexicon Of Love’ (‘82) went to No 1 and sold over a million records.

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ABC The Lexicon of Love Orchestral tour at The Bridgewater Hall Manchester. 16th February 2024 

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It was a night of nostalgia and romance as ABC performed their classic debut album The Lexicon of Love in its entirety, accompanied by the Southbank Sinfonia and conducted by Anne Dudley, who also arranged the original strings on the album. The band, led by the charismatic Martin Fry, delivered a flawless performance that showcased their timeless pop songs and their sophisticated orchestral arrangements.

The concert began with the orchestra assembling on stage and opening with an overture, As the band came onto stage they launched into “When Smokey sings”, which quite simply set a perfect tone for the evening.

Fry gave a brief introduction; he then thanked the audience for their support and dedication over the past 40 years. He then sang, “Viva love”, along with “The night you murdered love”. The crowd, mostly composed of fans who grew up with the band in the 80s, sang along to every word and cheered every note. “Ten below zero”, followed by “One better world”, kept the momentum moving forward. Fry was in fine form throughout the night, displaying his trademark wit and charm, as well as his impressive vocal range. He interacted with the audience frequently, telling stories and anecdotes about the making of the album.

Finishing off the first half of the show was “Ocean Blue”, then finally a song dedicated to his wife, who was in the audience tonight, “Be near to me”, The orchestra added a rich and lush layer of sound to the songs, enhancing their emotional impact and their musical complexity, a fitting end to a wonderful first set.

The Audience were back in there seats as the orchestra took there places for the second half, Conductor Anne Dudley gets the show underway, Fry emerges wearing a candy pink suit and immediately goes into, “Show me”, The band, consisting of Pete Rinaldi on guitar, Andy Carr on bass, Richard Brook on drums, Steve Turner on piano, Fergus Gerrand on percussion, Ryan Farmery on keys, Bob Hughes on saxophone, and Tracy Graham on backing vocals, were tight and energetic, playing with passion and precision. The band played the album in its original sequence, from the upbeat “Poison Arrow” and “The Look of Love”, and “4 Ever 2 Gether”. to the melancholic “All of My Heart” bringing the set to a close.

The concert ended with a standing ovation from the audience, who demanded an encore. The band obliged and played two more songs: another song from “The Lexicon of Love” , and The “Look of Love” (Part 4), “Look of love” (Part 1). A reprise of their biggest hit. The crowd joined Fry in singing the chorus, creating a memorable finale. As the band and the orchestra took their final bows, Fry thanked the audience once more, and said: “We are ABC, and this is The Lexicon of Love. Good night, Manchester!”

The concert was a testament to the enduring appeal and quality of ABC’s music, and to the talent and vision of Fry, Dudley, and the Southbank Sinfonia. It was a rare and special opportunity to hear one of the best pop albums of all time performed live with a full orchestra.

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To mark their new Sky Arts concert and to celebrate 15 years performing the iconic and timeless debut album “ The Lexicon of Love ” album in its entirety, ABC will perform at The London Palladium in February 2024.

Martin Fry’s timeless ‘ The Lexicon Of Love ’ went straight to number one upon release. Fusing dance floor finesse with a post-punk attitude, the album spawned timeless tracks such ‘ Poison Arrow’, ‘The Look Of Love’ ‘Tears Are Not Enough’ , and ‘ All Of My Heart ’. The album saw ABC enchant the world with their own unique brand of pop and remains one of the best albums of all time.

The Lexicon Of Love Orchestra tour first came to fruition in 2009 with countless 5 star reviews from a one off show At The Royal Albert Hall with Martin donning his iconic gold lame suit.  It sees Martin joined by Southbank Sinfonia and longtime collaborator Anne Dudley as conductor for a truly magical evening celebrating this pop masterpiece. Next year will be 15 years since that first partnership that sees audiences returning again and again.

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The hits earned their place in pop history. From Poison Arrow to The Look Of Love, from All Of My Heart, and Be Near Me, to When Smokey Sings, ABC were the band that redefined glamour and cool. Led by the charismatic Martin Fry, they enjoyed TransAtlantic success as The Lexicon of Love proved as artful as a Warhol silkscreen, and glossier than Marilyn’s lipstick. ABC’s The Lexicon of Love was a brilliantly distinctive debut album, fizzing with bright ideas, and unapologetically flamboyant.

Frontman Martin Fry harked back to a golden era of luxe, as though Cole Porter had been re-imagined among the narrow streets of Sheffield. Little wonder his sleek, opulent, and beautiful debut retains the affection of listeners four decades on. With good reason, it has stood the test of time. And so has Martin Fry, who will bring an evening of stripped-back music and conversation to UK theatres in celebration.

His intimate tour follows a sold-out tour of the UK, which included three sell out nights at London Palladium, and coincides with the publication of his autobiography. That’s the look, that’s the look… The Look of love.

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Due to exceptional demand, ABC have announced further dates to their UK tour including a show at York Barbican. The tour sees them perform the timeless debut album “The Lexicon of Love” album in its entirety.

Martin Fry’s timeless ‘The Lexicon Of Love’ went straight to number one upon release. Fusing dance floor finesse with a post-punk attitude, the album spawned timeless tracks such ‘Poison Arrow’, ‘The Look Of Love’ ‘Tears Are Not Enough’, and ‘All Of My Heart’. The album saw ABC enchant the world with their own unique brand of pop and remains one of the best albums of all time. 

The Lexicon Of Love Orchestra tour first came to fruition in 2009 with countless 5 star reviews from a one off show At The Royal Albert Hall with Martin donning his iconic gold lame suit.  It sees Martin joined by the Southbank Sinfonia and longtime collaborator Anne Dudley as conductor for a truly magical evening celebrating this pop masterpiece. Next year will be 15 years since that first partnership that sees audiences returning again and again.

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Jennifer Lopez had a busy weekend before the 2024 Met Gala on Monday. The singer was promoting her new Netflix film, “Atlas,” in New York City, and also attended a pre- Met Gala dinner on Sunday.

Lopez is one of this year’s Met Gala co-chairs alongside Zendaya , Bad Bunny and Chris Hemsworth. The Met Gala raises funds for the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City and celebrates the Costume Institute’s annual exhibits. This year’s theme is “The Garden of Time,” celebrating the upcoming “ Sleeping Beauties: Reawakening Fashion ” exhibit, which will open to the public on Friday.

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Lopez kicked off the “Atlas” press tour on Saturday wearing a mint bell-sleeve top and wide-leg trousers by Genny, which she paired with a matching overcoat. The singer accessorized with a Charles & Keith handbag, Andrea Wazen heels and jewelry by Rainbow K, Yvonne Léon and Eéra.

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Also on Sunday, Lopez was seen once again in Manhattan, this time attending a pre-Met Gala dinner celebration. She wore a strapless velvet dress from Diana Qerimi that featured crystal and feather embellishments throughout. Lopez carried a clutch by Tyler Ellis and wore diamond earrings by Yeprem.

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This is her…at the Met Gala 2024.

While Jennifer Lopez is no stranger to a stunning red carpet gown, she definitely pulled out all the stops for the first Monday in May.

Walking the red carpet at The Metropolitan Museum of Art, the “Jenny From the Block” singer, 54, looked incredible in a custom Schiaparelli Haute Couture design.

The mermaid-style gown was made from sheer tulle and covered in sparkling rhinestones and pearls, finishing off with a flowing train.

Per a press release from the fashion brand, the stunning dress featured 2,500,000 silver foil bugles and beads and took 800 hours of hand embroidery work.

She brought plenty of bling in the form of an enormous Tiffany & Co. necklace, with the piece featuring more than 75 carats of diamonds, including one stone weighing a whopping 20 carats.

In total, the star was dripping in more than 100 carats of Tiffany & Co. diamonds.

She added matching earrings and a bracelet, wearing platform Andrea Wazen heels to match her dress.

As per usual, Lopez’s glam was also on point, with the star wearing her hair pulled up in a high bun and finishing her look with glowing, bronzed makeup.

While her dress didn’t necessarily tie directly to the event’s theme, “Sleeping Beauties: Reawakening Fashion,” her diamond hummingbird-shaped necklace certainly fit the bill for the nature-centered event.

She’s also serving as one of the Met Gala’s co-chairs alongside Zendaya, Bad Bunny and Chris Hemsworth, who wore Maison Margiela and Tom Ford, respectively.

Although the “Maid in Manhattan” actress skipped star-studded fundraiser in 2022, she returned to the Met Gala red carpet last year in statement-making Ralph Lauren design, showing off her abs in a black and pink gown that featured a revealing crisscross cutout design in the front.

In 2021, she had a Western-inspired moment , leaning into the “In America: A Lexicon of Fashion” theme with a wide-brim hat and cowboy gear, also by Ralph Lauren.

Still, while Lopez may have no problem stealing the spotlight with her looks, she’s set to officially take center stage this summer, performing her new tour, “This Is Me…Live | The Greatest Hits,” which she rebranded as a career-spanning concert rather than focus on her latest album.

The series of concerts follows the release of her work, “This Is Me…Now,” as well as a musical film,  “This Is Me…Now: A Love Story,”  and her documentary,  “The Greatest Love Story Never Told.”

Josh O'Connor is back at the Met Gala!

While Zendaya's press tour fashion has dominated headlines in recent weeks, O'Connor's style choices have also been notable, and he did not disappoint tonight. For the "Garden of Time" theme , the actor wore an outfit designed by Loewe—which makes sense, as the brand's creative director, Jonathan Anderson, was the costume designer for Challengers. O'Connor's tuxedo that featured oversized, dramatic tailcoat, a beaded shirt, and a sparkling bowtie.

His shoes appear to be very similar to ones from the Loewe Fall/Winter 2024 collection:

In a recent interview, O'Connor shared his love for gardening, perhaps inspiring his shoes tonight. "Gardening is, at its heart, a small act of life. You tend to this thing, which gives you some joy for, particularly in the UK, like, two months of the year. Then it dies and you tend to it again, you enjoy it, then it dies. It’s repetitive and pointless, but we do it," he told the Guardian . "I love making work, but I also love being in my garden and tending to plants and watching them live and die. That contrast, I’m hoping, will keep me grounded."

O'Connor made his Met Gala debut in 2021 , and has since called the evening a "disaster." "I was waiting for a long time, and the whole thing with the Met is the entrance and the photograph. And someone just said go, and I did, and I didn't get a single photograph," O'Connor said on Good Morning America .

He was exaggerating a little; there are some snaps of him wearing custom Dunhill, in partnership with designer Connor McKnight:

Hopefully this year's carpet was a much better experience for O'Connor.

Emily Burack (she/her) is the Senior News Editor for Town & Country, where she covers entertainment, culture, the royals, and a range of other subjects. Before joining T&C, she was the deputy managing editor at Hey Alma , a Jewish culture site. Follow her @emburack on Twitter and Instagram .

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RIIZE sets the stage ablaze: Debut fan-con tour triumphs in Seoul and beyond

RIIZE 's '2024 RIIZE FAN-CON 'RIIZING DAY' in SEOUL', held at the Seoul Jamsil Indoor Gymnasium on the 4th and 5th, opened its doors to a roaring success. The event, which sold out within a minute of fan club pre-sales, accommodated over 10,000 attendees across two days, affirming RIIZE's top-tier popularity.

The fan-con was broadcasted live online via Beyond LIVE and Weverse, allowing fans worldwide from the US, UK, Japan, China, Singapore, Australia, Thailand, Taiwan, Hong Kong, Indonesia, the Philippines, and beyond to join in from the comfort of their homes. Meanwhile, at the venue, fans, dressed in sky-blue attire following the dress code, waved their light sticks passionately, filling the arena with excitement.

RIIZE heated up the atmosphere with their opening stage 'Siren' and showcased various performances, including tracks from their upcoming first mini-album released in June, such as 'Impossible', '9 Days', 'Honestly', and 'One Kiss'. They also captivated the audience with a rich array of past releases like 'Memories', 'Get A Guitar', 'Talk Saxy', 'Love 119', and cover songs like One Direction's 'One Thing' and Super Junior's rendition of 'White Christmas'.

Furthermore, the fan-con included special segments like 'Rising Moment', where they reminisced on their best moments, including a stage of 'Joy', a song arranged by Anton during their trainee days, with choreography by Shotaro and Wonbin. They also engaged in interactive activities like the 'Bravo Capsule', where they answered fans' questions, and 'Everyone's Odyssey', where they competed in missions based on dice rolls between the older and younger teams.

Expressing their gratitude, RIIZE stated, "We are overwhelmed to fulfill our dream of having our own concert and grateful to everyone who came here. RIIZE exists because of BRIIZE (official fan club). Let's be together for the next 100 years." 

They also shared their hopes to remember this inaugural fan-con as one of the most memorable stages and looked forward to more moments together, shedding tears of emotion.

RIIZE teased a surprise VCR play after the ending, marking the finale of their first fan-con tour, '2024 RIIZE FAN-CON 'RIIZING DAY' FINALE in SEOUL', scheduled for September 14-15 at the Seoul Olympic Park KSPO DOME.

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This must hurt the hiatus member seeing the group he spent training with and debuted holding their first fan concert and him not included.

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congrats riize on your first fan con!!!

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