Some of the singers who worked with George Michael are giving fans another chance to hear the songwriter’s greatest hits live as they tour the UK.
The George Michael Singers have the full backing of the George Michael Estate for their tour which begins on March 27 in Southend.
Shirley Lewis, Jo Garland and Jay Hendry say they are thrilled to be keeping the memory alive – with renditions of some of George Michael’s biggest hits, including Careless Whisper, Faith and Freedom.
Shirley Lewis, who worked with the singer for 30 years said: “We’re excited to be able to perform George’s beautiful songs again, and although our hearts will forever miss him, working together again definitely keeps George with us.”
Jo Garland said: “Whilst Shirley and I were touring last year we started reminiscing about George, and realised very quickly just how many incredible memories we had and from that a show was born”.
Jay Henry said: “I’m just gonna to imagine George sitting In the audience looking up at us proudly with a smile and saying “thx u guys this just what I would have wanted.”
The dates are as follows:
MARCH
Thurs 27th SOUTHEND – Cliffs Pavilion
APRIL
Thurs 3 FAREHAM – Live
Sat 5 SALFORD – The Lowry
Tue 8 CARDIFF – New Theatre
Fri 11 SWINDON – Wyvern Theatre
Fri 25 BIRMINGHAM – Alexandra Theatre
Wed 30 GUIDFORD – G Live
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