Legendary American pop icon Cyndi Lauper is set to kick off the UK leg of her farewell tour next week, marking the last opportunity for British fans to see the ‘Girls Just Want to Have Fun‘ singer live in concert. The ‘Girls Just Wanna Have Fun’ farewell tour begins in Glasgow on February 8, before heading to Manchester, London, Birmingham, and Belfast. The singer will also bring the tour to Australia and Japan.
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At 71, Lauper is bringing her decades-long career on the road one final time, performing a setlist packed with iconic hits like ‘Time After Time‘, ‘True Colors‘, and ‘She Bop‘. The farewell tour is named after the singer’s highest-charting single on the UK Singles Chart, ‘Girls Just Want to Have Fun’, which peaked at No. 2 in 1984. Despite never reaching No. 1 in the UK, the song became her signature hit and remains one of the most iconic pop anthems of all time. It was a global success, topping charts in several countries and earning Lauper a Grammy for Best New Artist in 1985. With a career spanning more than 40 years, Lauper has sold over 50 million records, won multiple Grammys, and earned a Tony Award for her work on ‘Kinky Boots‘. Beyond music, she has been a tireless advocate for LGBTQ+ rights and women’s empowerment, ensuring her influence extends beyond the stage. In a recent interview for The Times, the singer said: “I want to say goodbye big, you know? There is an art to standing still and singing, and I do not have that talent. I go.”
This farewell tour is expected to be one of the most memorable in recent years. Fans can look forward to a memorable and emotionally resonant experience, celebrating Lauper’s decades-long contribution to music. Tickets went on general sale on Friday, June 28, 2024 with a few last-minute tickets still being available via Cyndi’s official website.
