Belinda Carlisle live at Academy, Manchester

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Belinda Carlisle
Live at Manchester Academy
05/10/19
Under 14s to be accompanied by an adult

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Rock
stars come and rock stars go. In an everchanging landscape of shifting
musical trends, few artists stand the test of time. Belinda Carlisle is
one of those rare talents who continues to remain relevant after nearly
four decades in the business. Amidst changing tastes, the gifted and
glamorous singer-songwriter has indelibly touched the hearts of pop fans
around the world with her unique blend of gutsy vocals, emotively
charged melodies and picturesque lyrics.

With a
multi-dimensional, internationally acclaimed recording catalog and
countless tours showcasing her chameleonic musical prowess, the woman
who began her career as co-founder and lead vocalist of groundbreaking
all-female new wave/rock band The Go-Go’s has amassed worldwide sales in
excess of 15 million albums and singles. The Go-Go’s played a pivotal
role in setting the tone of 1980s pop with their self-penned,
multi-platinum debut album, Beauty and the Beat. Buoyed by Carlisle’s
unmistakably emotive and edgy phrasing, the international top-10 singles
“Our Lips Are Sealed” and “We Got the Beat” became enduring anthems for
independent women from ages eight to 80 while redefining traditionally
restrictive notions of so-called “girl groups.”

When the
Go-Go’s went their separate ways in 1985 after three game-changing LP’s
(boasting further timeless anthems like “Vacation” and “Head Over
Heels”), Belinda wasted no time in greasing the wheels for a solo career
based on musical individuality and authenticity. Teaming with prolific
film, TV, and record producer Michael Lloyd, she quickly released
Belinda in 1986 and scored an out-of-the-box, gold-certified smash via
the romantic slice of classic pop that is “Mad About You.” The
unforgettable tune rocketed to #3 on the US pop charts, and its
accompanying music video became a staple on MTV. A home video release
filmed at The Roxy Theatre in Los Angeles previewed the energetic stage
presence that legions of fans would come to associate with Belinda.

Heaven on Earth, Carlisle’s 1987 sophomore solo album, was undoubtedly the
catalyst in transforming her from a successful artist with a loyal
following to a household name in demand in arenas across the globe. The
album’s lead-off single, “Heaven Is a Place on Earth,” climbed the top
ten in no less than twelve countries while achieving multiple gold and
silver certifications. Bolstered by an iconic video directed by Academy
Awardwinning actress Diane Keaton, the anthemic, driving pop gem marked
the first of more than twenty top-charting global singles from five
Carlisle albums reaching gold, platinum and multi-platinum sales marks.

With Carlisle’s string of ‘80s and ‘90s hits recently coming to the
attention of a new generation via Edsel’s much-lauded 18-track
audio/video set The Collection, she is poised to retain her position as a
prime purveyor of timeless pop. Her commitment to her craft and her
well-rounded approach to life have kept her going strong throughout her
career, and she shows no signs of slowing down