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British-Albanian pop singer schedules KL gig on Nov 23

ENGLISH-Albanian singer-songwriter Dua Lipa will take the stage in Kuala Lumpur on November 23 at the Axiata Arena, Bukit Jalil as part of her highly anticipated Radical Optimism Tour.

The 28-year-old pop sensation recently announced the Asia leg of her tour, which kicks off in Singapore on November 6. The tour will also include stops in Jakarta, Manila, Tokyo, Taipei and Bangkok, before concluding in Seoul on December 4.

The announcement follows the recent release of Lipa’s third album Radical Optimism, which debuted at No. 1 in 11 countries earlier this month. The album features hits such as Houdini, Illusion and Training Season.

Lipa shot to fame in 2017 with her debut album, featuring hits like One Kiss and New Rules. Her 2020 follow-up, Future Nostalgia, included chart-toppers such as Physical, Don’t Start Now and Levitating.

$!Pre-sale for Lipa’s KL concert will begin at 11am on June 10, with general sales starting at 11am the following day.

The initial tour dates in support of Radical Optimism were promptly sold out, with performances in Berlin, Pula, and Nimes in June. In addition, Lipa will make her Pyramid Stage debut as the Friday night headliner at this year’s Glastonbury Festival on June 28. She will also perform at London’s Royal Albert Hall on October 17, which sold out instantly.

The singer last visited Malaysia in May 2018 as part of her Self-Titled Tour. Lipa was also included in the 2017 Good Vibes Festival lineup, which was held in Genting Highlands.

Ticket prices for Lipa’s Kuala Lumpur show have not been revealed. Pre-sale begins at 11am on June 10, with general sales starting at 11am the following day.