It looks like the diva wars are coming to Abu Dhabi. Well, kind of. Following the announcement of Madonna's second date at Yas Arena on Yas Island, Abu Dhabi, Sir Elton John has also been booked for a gig at the same venue, on an earlier date.
John, who will perform with fellow Englishman Ray Cooper, is set for a March 29 performance while Madonna will now perform two nights on June 3 and 4.
The warring musical legends have often taken jabs at each other. Before Madonna's now legendary Super Bowl half-time show performance earlier this month, John was asked what advice he would give to her. "Make sure you lip-sync good," he had quipped.
Flash Entertainment, who announced yesterday Madonna would perform a second concert, said it was due to "overwhelming fan demand in the Middle East". Tickets for the singer's June 3 concert went on sale on Monday, and sold out in less than two hours.
Disappointed fans who could not get tickets for the first show posted angry messages on Flash Entertainment's Facebook page on Monday.
Tickets for the second concert, which will go on sale on March 5, will be priced the same as the first one. A limited quantity of General Admission tickets will go on sale initially for Dh250 with the rest priced at Dh495. Grandstand tickets will cost Dh695 and Golden Circle tickets, right next to the stage, will be Dh1,095. VIP hospitality packages will also be available at Dh2,295.
Virgin Megastore outlets in Dubai and Abu Dhabi and thinkflash.ae will sell the tickets.
A Flash spokesperson yesterday said ticket details of John's concert will be revealed today.
