Sophie Ellis-Bextor performing “Murder on the Dancefloor” at the 2024 BAFTAs.Photo:Joe Maher/BAFTA/Getty
Joe Maher/BAFTA/Getty
There’s no need to “kill the groove” becauseSophie Ellis-Bextoris hitting the road.
Ellis-Bextor revealed she was going on the road across the U.S. and Canada onInstagram, shortly after her New York City concert, which was supposed to be a one-off show, sold out in just one day.
Sophie Ellis-Bextor’s 2024 North American tour dates.Laura Lewis/Instagram
Laura Lewis/Instagram
The British artist shared a tour poster — featuring a shot of her in a disco-inspired teal ensemble and her hair in a bouffant — and revealed in the caption how thrilled she is to go on tour. “Oh my… the New York show sold out in a day! Thank you thank you thank you,” she wrote.
The caption continued, “So - how about some more shows in some more cities?! San Francisco, San Diego, Washington, Boston, Philadelphia and Toronto - my band and I are coming for you! Super excited. Come and dance with me…. 🪩🥰 🇺🇸 🇨🇦 xxxx.”
Just last week the Ellis-Bextor revealed she would be taking to the stage in NYC for the first time, which promptly sold out earlier this week. “CAN’T WAIT,” she wrote onInstagramwhen announcing the show. “It’s been a long time coming so let’s make it extra special xx.”
Sophie Ellis-Bextor at the 2024 BAFTAs.Joe Maher/BAFTA/Getty
Since the release ofEmerald Fennell’s thrillerSaltburnin November 2023, Ellis-Bextor’s “Murder on the Dancefloor,” off her 2001 debut solo album Read My Lips, has resurfaced, gone viral on TikTok and become somewhat of a pop culture phenomenon. (In the film, the tune plays for an extended period while starBarry Keoghandances through the titular mansion in the nude.)
“Murder on the Dancefloor” received itsmost-ever streams in a single day on Spotifyon New Year’s Eve going into 2024, and it’s since appeared on theBillboardHot 100for the first time ever, as well as theU.K. Singles Chartwhere it’s currently sitting pretty at the No. 2 spot.
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“I didn’t really know exactly how it would play in terms of the role it was in the movie until I saw it at the screening, but I absolutely loved it,” she added. “I think it’s such a clever, funny, smart film. I really enjoyed it.”
While Ellis-Bextor’s NYC concert sold out, tickets to the other dates are available andon sale now.
See the singer’s 2024 North American tour dates below.Thu May 30 – San Francisco, CA – August Hall
Fri May 31 – San Diego, CA – The Observatory North Park
Mon Jun 3 – Washington, DC – 9:30 Club
Tue Jun 4 – Boston, MA – Royale Boston
Wed Jun 5 – Philadelphia, PA – Union Transfer
Thu Jun 6 – New York, NY – Webster Hall*
Sat Jun 8 – Toronto, ON – Danforth Music Hall
•Sold out
source: people.com
