The South (featuring Alison Wheeler ex-The Beautiful South on vocals), will be performing for one night only at Dubai Opera on Wednesday 11 December 2019.
When great British pop institution, The Beautiful South split in 2007, some members of the band didn’t feel ready to hang up their microphones or instruments just yet…
Two years later, singers Dave Hemingway and Alison Wheeler, alongside life long members Damon Butcher (keys), Gaz Birtles (sax) and Tony Robinson (trumpet), came out of retirement and formed the 9 piece band, The South.
And so The South embarked on their journey.
Fast forward to 2017 and its all change.
Dave Hemingway has announced his retirement from the live music scene, Damon Butcher now resides in Ireland thereby leaving the band and Tony Robinson has moved on to pastures new.
It was time for The South to regroup and have a rethink.
With the support from their amazing fans, they were encouraged to strive onwards.
Right under their nose was an obvious choice.
Up stepped long time sax player Gaz Birtles to take centre stage and take over the male vocal duties.
As well as performing with The Beautiful South and within The South, Gaz has also had success in his own right as a singer songwriter.
Also welcomed into the fold, comes the amazing keyboard player – Andy Price, with years of experience playing along side Ska legend Laurel Aitken, Blues guitar maestro, Ainsley Lister. Happy Mondays’ Bez. The Drifters. Jersey Budd
We are also excited to welcome to the band the new sax player Su Robinson. Su has had a wealth of live experience with such legends as Prince Buster, The Specials’ Horace Panters band, Uptown Ska Collective as well as sitting in with The South on the few occasions Gaz Birtles couldn’t make it.
Long time trumpet replacement for Tony Robinson, Gareth John, is now established as a permanent fixture.
His past glories include working alongside members of the Happy Mondays, Fun Lovin’ Criminals, The Specials, Vintage Trouble and many more.
With the new reshuffle complete, The South are a full team again and raring to go!
Their live show promises to continue to celebrate and perform the classic Beautiful South songs along with songs from The South’s debut album ‘Sweet Refrains’ and maybe even new material in the future too.
The South are: Alison Wheeler (Vocals) Gaz Birtles (Vocals) Phil Barton (Guitars) Steve Nutter (Bass) Dave Anderson (Drums) Karl Brown (Percussion) Gareth John (Trumpet) Su Robinson (Sax)
The South will have you up and dancing before the nights out!
Expect a night of fun and nostalgia with songs from The Beautiful South including A Little Time, Perfect 10, Rotterdam, Don’t Marry Here, Old Red Eyes along with songs from The South.
Early Bird VIP and Platinum tickets on sale now until 17 October 2109.
Timings:
Wednesday 11 December 2019 from 8pm until 9.30pm.
Times are approximate and subject to change at any time. The show duration is estimated to be approximately 90 minutes.
Price:
• AED 95 Silver
• AED 195 Gold
• AED 236 Early Bird Platinum
• AED 316 Early Bird VIP
• AED 395 VIP Box
The South (featuring Alison Wheeler ex-The Beautiful South on vocals), will be performing for one night only at Dubai Opera on Wednesday 11 December 2019.
When great British pop institution, The Beautiful South split in 2007, some members of the band didn’t feel ready to hang up their microphones or instruments just yet…
Two years later, singers Dave Hemingway and Alison Wheeler, alongside life long members Damon Butcher (keys), Gaz Birtles (sax) and Tony Robinson (trumpet), came out of retirement and formed the 9 piece band, The South.
And so The South embarked on their journey.
Fast forward to 2017 and its all change.
Dave Hemingway has announced his retirement from the live music scene, Damon Butcher now resides in Ireland thereby leaving the band and Tony Robinson has moved on to pastures new.
It was time for The South to regroup and have a rethink.
With the support from their amazing fans, they were encouraged to strive onwards.
Right under their nose was an obvious choice.
Up stepped long time sax player Gaz Birtles to take centre stage and take over the male vocal duties.
As well as performing with The Beautiful South and within The South, Gaz has also had success in his own right as a singer songwriter.
Also welcomed into the fold, comes the amazing keyboard player – Andy Price, with years of experience playing along side Ska legend Laurel Aitken, Blues guitar maestro, Ainsley Lister. Happy Mondays’ Bez. The Drifters. Jersey Budd
We are also excited to welcome to the band the new sax player Su Robinson. Su has had a wealth of live experience with such legends as Prince Buster, The Specials’ Horace Panters band, Uptown Ska Collective as well as sitting in with The South on the few occasions Gaz Birtles couldn’t make it.
Long time trumpet replacement for Tony Robinson, Gareth John, is now established as a permanent fixture.
His past glories include working alongside members of the Happy Mondays, Fun Lovin’ Criminals, The Specials, Vintage Trouble and many more.
With the new reshuffle complete, The South are a full team again and raring to go!
Their live show promises to continue to celebrate and perform the classic Beautiful South songs along with songs from The South’s debut album ‘Sweet Refrains’ and maybe even new material in the future too.
The South are: Alison Wheeler (Vocals) Gaz Birtles (Vocals) Phil Barton (Guitars) Steve Nutter (Bass) Dave Anderson (Drums) Karl Brown (Percussion) Gareth John (Trumpet) Su Robinson (Sax)
The South will have you up and dancing before the nights out!
Expect a night of fun and nostalgia with songs from The Beautiful South including A Little Time, Perfect 10, Rotterdam, Don’t Marry Here, Old Red Eyes along with songs from The South.
Early Bird VIP and Platinum tickets on sale now until 17 October 2109.
Timings:
Wednesday 11 December 2019 from 8pm until 9.30pm.
Times are approximate and subject to change at any time. The show duration is estimated to be approximately 90 minutes.
Price:
• AED 95 Silver
• AED 195 Gold
• AED 236 Early Bird Platinum
• AED 316 Early Bird VIP
• AED 395 VIP Box
| place | Dubai Opera Downtown Dubai, Dubai, Dubai, United Arab Emirates |
| local_phone | +971 4 440 8888 |
| event_available | Wed, 11 Dec 2019 |
| access_time |
Event Starts: 20:00 to 21:30 on Wed |
| payment |
Silver: AED 95.00 Gold: AED 195.00 Early Bird Platinum: AED 236.00 Early Bird VIP: AED 316.00 |
2+ years would require a ticket to enter the auditorium.
- Below 2 years are not permitted into the auditorium.
- Children aged 2 and up must have a ticket for their own seat to enter the Auditorium.
- Patrons under 16 years old must be accompanied by an adult
We encourage everyone to dress up for the occasion!
For group bookings of 11 or more tickets and wheelchair bookings, please contact the Dubai Opera box office by emailing [email protected]
The South
Bars open 2 hours before the show begins.
- Doors open 30 minutes before the show begins.
- Latecomers will only be admitted at a suitable break.
- Any use of mobile phones, cameras and other electronic devices inside the auditorium is strictly prohibited.
- All Boxes are General Admission, with seating on a first-come, first-served basis. Seats cannot be reserved before arrival.
- VIP Boxes have fixed seating. All other Boxes have loose chairs
If you are driving and plan to self-park, there are underground parking spaces available.
- Paid parking spaces in very close proximity to Dubai Opera are available at Green Parking.
- Green Parking is a flat rate of AED 40 per visit starting from 2 hours before the show.
- You can access the P3 underground parking entrance on Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Boulevard, the entrance to the underground parking is located just after the Dubai Opera on the right.
Please call +971 4 440 8888 or email [email protected]
The South (featuring Alison Wheeler ex-The Beautiful South on vocals), will be performing for one night only at Dubai Opera on Wednesday 11 December 2019.
When great British pop institution, The Beautiful South split in 2007, some members of the band didn’t feel ready to hang up their microphones or instruments just yet…
Two years later, singers Dave Hemingway and Alison Wheeler, alongside life long members Damon Butcher (keys), Gaz Birtles (sax) and Tony Robinson (trumpet), came out of retirement and formed the 9 piece band, The South.
And so The South embarked on their journey.
Fast forward to 2017 and its all change.
Dave Hemingway has announced his retirement from the live music scene, Damon Butcher now resides in Ireland thereby leaving the band and Tony Robinson has moved on to pastures new.
It was time for The South to regroup and have a rethink.
With the support from their amazing fans, they were encouraged to strive onwards.
Right under their nose was an obvious choice.
Up stepped long time sax player Gaz Birtles to take centre stage and take over the male vocal duties.
As well as performing with The Beautiful South and within The South, Gaz has also had success in his own right as a singer songwriter.
Also welcomed into the fold, comes the amazing keyboard player – Andy Price, with years of experience playing along side Ska legend Laurel Aitken, Blues guitar maestro, Ainsley Lister. Happy Mondays’ Bez. The Drifters. Jersey Budd
We are also excited to welcome to the band the new sax player Su Robinson. Su has had a wealth of live experience with such legends as Prince Buster, The Specials’ Horace Panters band, Uptown Ska Collective as well as sitting in with The South on the few occasions Gaz Birtles couldn’t make it.
Long time trumpet replacement for Tony Robinson, Gareth John, is now established as a permanent fixture.
His past glories include working alongside members of the Happy Mondays, Fun Lovin’ Criminals, The Specials, Vintage Trouble and many more.
With the new reshuffle complete, The South are a full team again and raring to go!
Their live show promises to continue to celebrate and perform the classic Beautiful South songs along with songs from The South’s debut album ‘Sweet Refrains’ and maybe even new material in the future too.
The South are: Alison Wheeler (Vocals) Gaz Birtles (Vocals) Phil Barton (Guitars) Steve Nutter (Bass) Dave Anderson (Drums) Karl Brown (Percussion) Gareth John (Trumpet) Su Robinson (Sax)
The South will have you up and dancing before the nights out!
Expect a night of fun and nostalgia with songs from The Beautiful South including A Little Time, Perfect 10, Rotterdam, Don’t Marry Here, Old Red Eyes along with songs from The South.
Early Bird VIP and Platinum tickets on sale now until 17 October 2109.
Timings:
Wednesday 11 December 2019 from 8pm until 9.30pm.
Times are approximate and subject to change at any time. The show duration is estimated to be approximately 90 minutes.
Price:
• AED 95 Silver
• AED 195 Gold
• AED 236 Early Bird Platinum
• AED 316 Early Bird VIP
• AED 395 VIP Box
