Texas to headline ‘Live at Llangollen Pavilion’ next summer

Scottish legends Texas will bring their popular, crowd loving live show to Llangollen next summer.

Fronted by Sharleen Spiteri, Texas will showcase five decades of music from the worldwide classic ‘I Don’t Want A Lover’ to the modern-day hits of Mr Haze and Keep on Talking when they headline Live at Llangollen Pavilion on Thursday June 26.

With more than 40 million albums sold, their songs continue to resonate with fans across the world including the ever popular Say What You Want, Summer Son and Inner Smile.

Speaking about the headline Llangollen concert, Sharleen Spiteri said: “I came to Llangollen for a gig this summer and was blown away by the incredible atmosphere and beautiful venue.

“We’ll have a great night with you next June and I can’t wait to see you all.”

The announcement is part of an ongoing partnership with Llangollen International Musical Eisteddfod and Live Nation promoters Cuffe and Taylor.

Cuffe and Taylor co-founder Peter Taylor said: “We’ve had the pleasure of working with Texas before and they always put on the best show.

“They’ve produced hit after hit over 35 incredible years, so their Llangollen debut is definitely not one to miss!”

Artistic Director of the Llangollen International Musical Eisteddfod Dave Danford added: “Texas are undoubtedly one of the UK’s most beloved and enduring bands of the last few decades, and we’re delighted that they’ll be playing a show in the Llangollen Pavilion next summer.

“Sharleen Spiteri visited us during this year’s festival, and it’ll be great to have her back to take centre stage, along with the rest of the band, for a night to remember!”

It has already been announced that global pop rock sensation The Script will headline Live at Llangollen Pavilion on Thursday July 3.

Tickets go on sale at 9am Friday (Oct 4) from llangollen.net and www.ticketmaster.co.uk