New York, NY (Top40 Charts) Atlantic recording artist
Bruno Mars has unveiled details of his hugely anticipated world tour. The North American leg of "The Moonshine
Jungle World Tour" gets underway on June 22nd at Washington, DC's Verizon Center and then continues through August. The European leg of the tour begins October 2nd in Belfast, Northern Ireland (see attached itinerary). A special promo video for "The Moonshine
Jungle World Tour" is now viewable here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m59LgGC4IIQ. Special guests on select dates of the North American leg include
Ellie Goulding and newly signed Elektra artist Fitz & The Tantrums. Tickets for select North American dates and all European dates and will go on-sale March 1st. For full details and ticket availability, please visit www.brunomars.com.
The announce of "The Moonshine
Jungle World Tour" comes just as "
When I Was Your Man" - the latest single from Mars' just-released sophomore album, "UNORTHODOX JUKEBOX" - has exploded into the top 10 on Billboard's "Hot 100" where it joins the album's blockbuster first single, "Locked Out Of Heaven," which recently spent six consecutive weeks atop the "Hot 100" chart. The immediate success of "
When I Was Your Man" - which additionally earned honors as the week's top "Streaming Gainer" and "Airplay Gainer" - marks the GRAMMY-winner's 10th consecutive single to hit the top 10, continuing his already-established status as the male artist with the longest streak of top 10 hits as a performer since his debut. Furthermore, the single's chart ascension places Mars in the history books as the first male artist to simultaneously place two titles in the top 10 since his own "
Grenade" and "
Just The Way You Are" doubled up on the chart in December 2010/January 2011.
The official companion video for "
When I Was Your Man" -- directed by Mars and his frequent collaborator, Cameron Duddy ("Locked Out Of Heaven," "
The Lazy Song") -- is also looking like an instant smash. The clip, which premiered earlier this month, has already drawn close to 5 million individual views at Bruno's official YouTube channel, located at https://youtu.be/ekzHIouo8Q4. "
When I Was Your Man" first shot to the top 10 on the iTunes "Top Singles" chart within 48 hours of its official release last year.
Mars recently led a breathtaking performance on the 55th Annual Grammy Awards fronting an all-star tribute to
Bob Marley alongside the likes of
Sting and Rihanna, which marked the Grammy-winner's third consecutive year to perform on the acclaimed show.
As its title suggests, "UNORTHODOX JUKEBOX" once again sees Mars melding a multitude of musical approaches to create his own distinctive sound. Executive produced by The Smeezingtons, the hit-making production team comprised of Mars, Philip Lawrence, and Ari Levine, the collection also features contributions from such top producers as Jeff Bhasker (fun., Kanye West, Jay-Z),
Mark Ronson (Amy Winehouse, Lil Wayne,
Black Lips) and Diplo (M.I.A, Usher).
"UNORTHODOX JUKEBOX" made a stunning SoundScan/Billboard 200 debut upon its release last year, entering the chart at #2 with sales in excess of 192,000 - the singer/songwriter/producer/musician's highest first week sales debut thus far. In addition, the album exploded to the top spot on the British album charts, making history as the United Kingdom's fastest selling solo album of 2012. The phenomenal success of "UNORTHODOX JUKEBOX" follows the equivalent popularity of Mars' now classic 2010 debut, "DOO-WOPS & HOOLIGANS," which proved the U.K.'s third best-selling album of 2011 and also entered the charts at #1.
Bruno Mars is undoubtedly among contemporary pop's most gifted and compelling artists. And with global sales currently certified at 40x-platinum and over 50 million singles sold worldwide, the 14-time Grammy Award nominee has fully proven himself as a true superstar.
Released in October 2010, "DOO-WOPS & HOOLIGANS" was greeted with both popular success and critical acclaim from all corners of the globe. "The year's finest pop debut," raved Rolling Stone. "Near-flawless...(the album) delivers pleasure without pretension." Fueled by a remarkable string of hit singles, including the multi-platinum #1 smashes, "
Just The Way You Are" and "Grenade," the album instantly confirmed Mars as a major force in modern pop music.
Mars soon racked up a remarkable record of prestigious international awards and nominations, with victories including a "Best Male Pop Vocal Performance" Grammy Award (for "
Just The Way You Are"), an American
Music Award for "Pop or Rock Music/Favorite Male Artist," a 2012 Brit Award (for "International Male Solo Artist"), two Teen Choice Awards, a 2012 People's Choice Award (for "Favorite Male Artist"), a Soul
Train Music Award, two MTV
Europe Music Awards, two MTV
Music Awards Japan, a BT
Digital Music Award, an ECHO Award, and multiple 2011 Billboard Awards including "Top Male Hot 100 Artist of the Year."
As if that weren't enough, Mars received a truly stunning assortment of 2011 and 2012 honors from ASCAP, including the ASCAP Pop Award for "Song of the Year" (for "
Just The Way You Are"). In 2011, he was named to the prestigious Time 100, confirming the superstar as one of the most influential people in the world.
For up-to-the-minute news and information, please visit: www.brunomars.com, www.facebook.com/thatbrunomars, www.youtube.com/brunomars, and twitter.com/BRUNOMARS.
BRUNO MARS - THE MOONSHINE JUNGLE WORLD TOUR
*on sale March 1st
NORTH AMERICA
Saturday, June 22, 2013* - Washington D.C. - Verizon Center - Fitz & the Tantrums
Monday, June 24, 2013* - Philadelphia, PA - Wells Fargo Center - Fitz & the Tantrums
Wednesday, June 26, 2013* - Boston, MA - TD Garden - Fitz & the Tantrums
Thursday, June 27, 2013 - Uncasville, CT - Mohegan Sun
Arena - Fitz & the Tantrums
Saturday, June 29, 2013* - New York, NY - Barclays Center - Fitz & the Tantrums
Monday, July 01, 2013* - Newark - Prudential Center - Ellie Goulding
Tuesday, July 02, 2013 - Pittsburgh, PA - Consol
Energy Center - Ellie Goulding
Wednesday, July 03, 2013* - Toronto - Molson Amphitheatre - Ellie Goulding
Friday, July 05, 2013 - Montreal - Bell Centre - Ellie Goulding
Wednesday, July 10, 2013 - Columbus - Value City
Arena - Ellie Goulding
Thursday, July 11, 2013 - Detroit, MI - The Palace of Auburn Hills - Ellie Goulding
Saturday, July 13, 2013* - Chicago, IL - United Center - Ellie Goulding
Sunday, July 14, 2013 - Minneapolis, MN - Xcel
Energy - Ellie Goulding
Wednesday, July 17, 2013 - Calgary, AB - Scotiabank Saddledome - Ellie Goulding
Thursday, July 18, 2013 - Edmonton, AB - Rexall Place - Ellie Goulding
Saturday, July 20, 2013 - Vancouver, BC - Rogers
Arena - Ellie Goulding
Sunday, July 21, 2013 - Seattle, WA - Key
Arena - Ellie Goulding
Monday, July 22, 2013 - Portland, OR - Rose Garden
Arena - Ellie Goulding
Wednesday, July 24, 2013* - Sacramento, CA - Sleep
Train Arena - Ellie Goulding
Thursday, July 25, 2013* - San Jose, CA - HP Pavilion - Ellie Goulding
Saturday, July 27, 2013* - Los Angeles, CA - Staples Center - Ellie Goulding
Tuesday, July 30, 2013 - San Diego, CA - Valley View Casino Center - Ellie Goulding
Wednesday, July 31, 2013 - Phoenix, AZ - US Airways Center - Ellie Goulding
Friday, August 02, 2013 - Salt Lake City, UT - Maverik Center - Fitz & the Tantrums
Saturday, August 03, 2013 - Las Vegas, NV - MGM Grand - Fitz & the Tantrums
Monday, August 05, 2013* - Denver, CO - Red Rocks Amphitheater - Ellie Goulding
Thursday, August 08, 2013 - St. Louis, MO - Scottrade Center - Ellie Goulding
Friday, August 09, 2013 - Kansas City, MO - Sprint Center - Ellie Goulding
Saturday, August 10, 2013* - Oklahoma City, OK - Chesapeake
Energy Arena - Ellie Goulding
Monday, August 12, 2013 - Dallas, TX - American Airlines Center - Ellie Goulding
Wednesday, August 14, 2013 - Austin, TX - Frank Erwin Center - Ellie Goulding
Thursday, August 15, 2013 - Houston, TX - Toyota Center - Ellie Goulding
Saturday, August 17, 2013 - Nashville, TN - Bridgestone
Arena - Fitz & the Tantrums
Sunday, August 18, 2013 - Louisville, KY - KFC Yum! Center - Fitz & the Tantrums
Monday, August 19, 2013 - Indianapolis, IN - Bankers Life Fieldhouse - Fitz & the Tantrums
Wednesday, August 21, 2013 - Charlotte, NC - Time Warner Cable
Arena - Fitz & the Tantrums
Thursday, August 22, 2013 - Atlanta, GA - Philips
Arena - Fitz & the Tantrums
Wednesday, August 28, 2013 - Tampa, FL - St. Pete Times Forum - Fitz & the Tantrums
Friday, August 30, 2013 - Miami, FL - American Airlines
Arena - Fitz & the Tantrums
Sunday,
September 1, 2013 - San Juan, PR - Coliseo de Puerto Rico - TBA
EUROPE
Wednesday, October 2, 2013* - Belfast - NI - The Odyssey Arena
Thursday, October 3, 2013* - Dublin - EIRE - The O2
Saturday, October 5, 2013* - Manchester - UK - Manchester Arena
Sunday, October 6, 2013* - Glasgow - UK - Hydro
Tuesday, October 8, 2013* - London - UK - O2 Arena
Friday, October 11, 2013* - Birmingham - UK - NIA Arena
Saturday, October 12, 2013* - Sheffield - UK - Motorpoint Arena
Monday, October 14, 2013* - Paris - France - Palais Omnisports de Paris-Bercy
Tuesday, October 15, 2013* - Amsterdam - Netherlands - Ziggo Dome
Thursday, October 17, 2013* - Antwerp - Belgium - Sportpaleis
Friday, October 18, 2013* - Luxembourg - Luxembourg - Rockhal
Sunday, October 20, 2013* - Mannheim - Germany - SAP Arena
Monday, October 21, 2013* - Stuttgart - Germany - Hanns-Martin-Schleyer-Halle
Wednesday, October 23, 2013* - Zurich - Switzerland - Hallenstadion
Thursday, October 24, 2013* - Vienna - Austria - Stadthalle
Saturday, October 26, 2013* - Milan - Italy - Mediolanum Forum
Monday, October 28, 2013* - Berlin - Germany - O2 World
Tuesday, October 29, 2013* - Hamburg - Germany - O2 World
Thursday, October 31, 2013* - Copenhagen - Denmark - Forum
Saturday, November 2, 2013* - Oslo - Norway - Spektrum
Sunday, November 3, 2013* - Stockholm - Sweden - Ericsson Globe
Wednesday, November 6, 2013* - Prague - Czech Republic - O2 Arena
Thursday, November 7, 2013* - Budapest - Hungary - Papp Laszlo Budapest Sport Arena
Saturday, November 9, 2013* - Dusseldorf - Germany - ISS Dome
Tuesday, November 12, 2013* - Munich - Germany - Olympiahalle
Wednesday, November 13, 2013* - Marseilles - France - Le Dome
Friday, November 15, 2013* - Madrid - Spain - Palacio Vistalegre.
