Take That’s This Life On Tour nears 1m sales

The band's manager Chris Dempsey speaks to IQ as the group prepare to visit new markets on the 2024 world trek

News By Gordon Masson | 17 April 2024

Take That opened their tour at Utilita Arena Sheffield on 13 April © Dave Hogan / Hogan Media Ltd / Shutterstock

Take That manager Chris Dempsey has given IQ the lowdown on the group’s successful return to touring with one of the biggest outings of their career.

The trio – Gary Barlow, Howard Donald and Mark Owen – kicked off the This Life On Tour at Sheffield’s Utilita Arena on 13 April, following a prolonged period of rehearsals at LH2 near London, with more than 80 shows scheduled before the end of 2024.

“There are a whole maelstrom of emotions on the opening night…

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