Ne-Yo and Akon to bring their 'Nights Like This' world tour to Leeds - dates and tickets
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GRAMMY-award winning artists Ne-Yo and Akon are set to tour the world from April, with the pair announcing a date with the city as part of their European leg.
As announced by Live Nation overnight, the ‘Nights Like This’ tour is set to span 57 dates across Europe and the United States, bringing together “two generational artists” with catalogues that have “defined radio, nightlife and pop culture.”
Rather than having one perform after the other, though, the show promises to have a unique, dynamic back-and-forth throughout, with the pair sharing the stage throughout their show, promising to be stacked with their biggest hits, sing-along anthems and club classics.
A three-time GRAMMY-winning artist and prolific songwriter, Ne-Yo has defined the sound of R&B and pop for over two decades. From his quadruple-platinum debut "So Sick" to penning iconic hits for stars like Beyoncé and Rihanna, he has amassed over 23 billion streams and multiple No. 1 albums.
Beyond his musical legacy, the Las Vegas native is a versatile entertainer with extensive credits in film and television, including titles like Stomp the Yard and Empire. Currently, the multihyphenate is expanding his creative horizons by developing a country-inspired album in Nashville, blending his signature storytelling with new musical frontiers.
Akon is a multi-platinum Senegalese-American artist and entrepreneur whose genre-defying sound has dominated global charts for over two decades. As the founder of labels like Konvict Music, he famously launched the careers of icons like Lady Gaga and T-Pain while becoming the first solo artist to simultaneously hold the top two spots on the Billboard Hot 100.
With over 35 million albums sold and five Grammy nominations, his influence extends through 300 guest appearances for legends such as Michael Jackson. Beyond music, Akon is a dedicated philanthropist and visionary, heading initiatives like Akon Lighting Africa to provide electricity to millions.
When are Ne-Yo and Akon performing in Leeds?
You can catch the celebrated pair when they perform at the First Direct Bank Arena in Leeds on April 30.
Where can I get tickets to see Ne-Yo and Akon performing in Leeds?
Tickets to see the pair perform are set to go on sale later this week (January 30) from 10am, and will be available through Ticketmaster and many more leading ticketing retailers.
Looking for more shows set to take place in Leeds next month? Take a look at some of our picks for what’s to come to the city over February.