Amazing
by Gillie on 17/02/2025Rating: 5 out of 5I saw James in Glasgow and he was brilliant, could fault him. Only downside is I can't get tickets to any other shows.
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James Blunt â Back To Bedlam 20th Anniversary Tour
James Blunt's 2005 single You're Beautiful catapulted the former British Army officer into the spotlight. The track was the second single from his 11x Platinum-selling debut album Back To Bedlam, and hit the No.1 spot on the official UK singles chart as well as topping the list in the United States and peaking at No.2 Down Under, quickly establishing James as a global superstar.
Growing up in Wiltshire, England, James Blunt balanced his love of pop music with his militaristic upbringing. Attending the University of Bristol on an army scholarship, he went on to train at the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst before working his way up to the rank of captain and serving as a NATO peacekeeper in Kosovo.
Following his service, James Blunt returned to his love of music â having already focussed his academic studies on the subject of pop stardom â securing the attention of 4 Non Blondes' singer Linda Perry at Austin, Texas, new music showcase South By Southwest. She signed Blunt to her Custard Records label, on which he released Back To Bedlam in 2004 in partnership with Atlantic Records. The album spawned not only You're Beautiful, but also debut single High and the top ten single Goodbye My Lover.
Blunt went on to release All The Lost Souls in 2007, featuring the chart-topping single 1973. Following the release he took a step back from the industry, citing his frustration with ridicule over his musical style. Taking time to reinterpret his approach, he returned with Some Kind Of Trouble in 2010, and the country and Americana influenced Moon Landing in 2013. Bonfire Heart â taken from the album â saw James triumphantly return to the UK top five.
In 2017 James Blunt unveiled his fifth studio album The Afterlove on which he teamed up with high-profile songwriting friends including the internationally renowned Ed Sheeran. His sixth full-length album, Once Upon A Mind followed towards the end of 2019, and saw Blunt return to the top three on the UK albums chart.
Alongside his music career throughout the 2010s, James Blunt built a popular following on Twitter and through a number of public appearances and interviews, renowned for his quick-witted comebacks.
In 2021, Blunt announced a greatest hits album called The Stars Beneath My Feet (2004â2021). A UK tour was also confirmed to support the album's release.
In 2023 Blunt revealed he would be releasing his next studio album, Who We Used To Be, working together with producers such as Jonny Coffer, Red Triangle, Jack & Coke and Steve Robson.
In 2024 Blunt announced a UK tour for February 2025 to celebrate the 20th anniversary of Back To Bedlam.
Setlists
- 1.High
- 2.You're Beautiful
- 3.Wisemen
- 4.Goodbye My Lover
- 5.Tears and Rain
- 6.Out of My Mind
- 7.So Long, Jimmy
- 8.Billy
- 9.Cry
- 10.No Bravery
- 11.Carry You Home
- 12.Postcards
- 13.Coz I Luv You (Slade cover)
- 14.Stay the Night
- 15.OK (Robin Schulz cover)
- 16.Same Mistake
- 17.Monsters
- 18.Bonfire Heart
- 19.1973
- 1.High
- 2.Wisemen
- 3.So Long, Jimmy
- 4.Postcards
- 5.Coz I Luv You (Slade cover)
- 6.You're Beautiful
- 7.Same Mistake
- 8.Monsters
- 9.Bonfire Heart
- 10.1973
- 1.Beside You
- 2.Saving a Life
- 3.Wisemen
- 4.Carry You Home
- 5.All the Love That I Ever Needed
- 6.Dark Thought
- 7.Goodbye My Lover
- 8.The Girl That Never Was
- 9.High
- 10.Love Under Pressure
- 11.Postcards
- 12.I Won't Die With You
- 13.Coz I Luv You (Slade cover) (James came down the stage and walked through the crowd)
- 14.You're Beautiful
- 15.Same Mistake
- 16.Stay the Night
- 17.OK (Robin Schulz cover)
Encore
- 18.Monsters
- 19.Bonfire Heart
- 20.1973
Excellent concert
by Deb Eds on 16/02/2025AO Arena - ManchesterRating: 5 out of 5Excellent concert - great seats; fantastic atmosphere and big choice of food/ refreshments.
Great performance and energy from Blunty McBluntface
by C.B on 16/02/2025AO Arena - ManchesterRating: 4 out of 5Quick process getting into the stadium and having our tickets checked. We were up in the gods but had a good view. Drinks were ridiculously expensive, they were giving out two pint cups so you didn't have to go back to the bar which in theory is a good idea but they are very difficult to carry without squeezing and spilling! James Blunt was excellent though, he was great with the crowd and entertaining singing his hits as well as the album tracks. Quick and easy to exit the stadium.
Unreal, Amazing, Brilliant!
by Jo-Jo on 16/02/2025AO Arena - ManchesterRating: 5 out of 5Loved every second. James is a talented, funny brilliant musician. Up there of the best! Want to go again.
James Blunt
by Jc on 16/02/2025AO Arena - ManchesterRating: 5 out of 5As good now as ever , brilliant vocals , entertainment and connection with the crowd , thoroughly entertained, superb.
Absolutely brilliant
by Tilly on 16/02/2025AO Arena - ManchesterRating: 5 out of 5Loved every minute of James Blunt Back to Bedlam Tour! Want to go again!! If you have a chance to go, GO! Songs are great and what a voice! đ
Fantastic night
by Mjt on 16/02/2025AO Arena - ManchesterRating: 5 out of 5James Blunt never disappoints , from old music to the latest!
Fab
by Linda on 16/02/2025First Direct Arena - LeedsRating: 5 out of 5Fantastic from start to finish.Great show.Great seats
Ovo Hydro Glasgow
by Lisa on 16/02/2025Rating: 5 out of 5This was my 3rd time seeing James Blunt in concert, 1 was the last concert in the hydro before lock down, another last year and this year on valentines night with my Husband and 15 year old son. What an amazing show and a memory I will cherish forever, my son was in his glory singing and clapping away. It is always a great experience at all his concerts.
Great Gig
by Swampster on 16/02/2025AO Arena - ManchesterRating: 5 out of 5Top performance by James Blunt and his band - great atmosphere - highly recommended
James Blunt at the ao Manchester
by Sallyw on 16/02/2025AO Arena - ManchesterRating: 5 out of 5Show was fantastic, a brilliant performance. The whole experience at the venue was great
Fantastic night.
by Benji on 16/02/2025AO Arena - ManchesterRating: 5 out of 5Had a fantastic night out watching James Blunt. Did his album and many more songs.
Any fan would have been overjoyed at the performance
by Fantastic on 16/02/2025AO Arena - ManchesterRating: 5 out of 51st class James, thank you for your enthusiasm and giving the crowd us included a wonderful performance.
James Blunt fantastic
by Scttydog on 16/02/2025AO Arena - ManchesterRating: 5 out of 5What a show.This man was excellent what showman.Two hours of pure entertainment would recommend anyone to see him.Total control of the stage and crowd.Thankyou
Absolutely amazing as always
by Samantha glover on 16/02/2025AO Arena - ManchesterRating: 5 out of 5Really enjoyed the show, always delivers an outstanding performance! Can't wait to return again
The MEZZ fans
by The VIPâs on 16/02/2025AO Arena - ManchesterRating: 5 out of 5Just brilliant. The MEZZ food and staff were brilliant. The James Blunt concert was the gig of the decade!!!!!!!!
Apollo
by Sarah on 16/02/2025Rating: 5 out of 5Just back from seeing the very talented and entertainer james blunt, one of the best concerts i have seen, he held the audience well.
James blunt super star
by Chilton on 16/02/2025AO Arena - ManchesterRating: 5 out of 5Best concert I've been too in a long time he rocked the stage, engaged his crowd x was such a grt person respect total respect this guy deserves everything he's worked hard for and more xxx
What a fun, fantastic evening of live music
by Sensational James Blunt on 16/02/2025AO Arena - ManchesterRating: 5 out of 5Parking at AO area is easy with on site parking. Support act Top loader were good. But the main act Mr Blunt What a sensation entertainer. Great fun amazing stage show.
Top gig!
by Lis on 16/02/2025AO Arena - ManchesterRating: 5 out of 5Brilliant gig, great support act aswell.. really enjoyed it from start to finish!