Press Release
For Immediate Release
Elton John Brings His All The Hits Tour
Back to Hong Kong
Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre
Hong Kong – 24 November 2015
[Hong Kong, 22 July 2015] - Music icon, singer, songwriter, pianist and composer Elton John returns to Hong Kong this winter for an intimate evening with his band. Elton John will grace the stage of Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre with his one night only gig Elton John– All The Hits Tour Hong Kong 2015 on 24November2015.
Forty years ago, in April 1972, Elton John released the single Rocket Man (I Think It’s Going To Be A Long Long Time)which went on to great chart success and received critical acclaim worldwide. The single entered the UK charts on April 22, reaching the number 2 position and staying on the chart for 13 weeks. In the USA the single entered the Billboard chart on May 6 and reached the number 6 position, staying in the US chart for 15 weeks. These were the highest positions achieved so far by an Elton John single in the UK and the USA.
Elton John’s monumental career has spanned more than five decades. Elton is one of the top-sellingsolo artists of all time, with 37 gold and 27 multi-platinum albums as well as 58 Billboard Top 40 singles in the United States, and he has sold more than 250 million records worldwide. Elton holds the record for the biggest-selling single ofall time,Candle in the Wind 1997, which sold 33 million copies, as well as formost appearances on Billboard's Adult Contemporary chart, with his 2013 single "Home Again”markinghis 69th entry.He has also written the music for stage and screen successesBilly Elliot: The Musical,Elton John and Tim Rice’s Aida, andThe Lion King, which was recently namedthe highest-grossing stage show or film release in the world.
Among the many awards and honors bestowed upon him are five Grammys, a Grammy Legend award, a Tony and an Oscar, a Best British Male Artist BRIT Award, induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and the Songwriters Hall of Fame, the Kennedy Center Honor, Legend of Live Award, 12 Ivor Novello Awards and a knighthood from HM Queen Elizabeth II for “services to music and charitable services.”Elton has recently been named the first recipient of the BRITs Icon Award, which recognizes the very highest level of British music achievement, presented only to iconic artists whose writing, recording and performances set them apart as having made a lasting impact on the nation’s culture.
Elton John’s one night only live performancein Hong Kong is surely a not-to-be-missed music event of the year. Brought to you by Live Limited, Elton John – All The Hits Tour Hong Kong 2015 takes place on 24 November 2015 at Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre.
American Express Priority Booking for Centurion cardmembersstartat10:00am,23 July 2015 to 11:59pm 26 July 2015. American Express Priority Booking for all other cardmembers start at 10:00am 24 July 2015 to 11:59pm 26 July 2015.
Priority Booking through ticket purchase hotline 31 288 288 and on-line ticketing only.
General salesstart from 10:00am 27 July 2015 through HK Ticketing’s Venue Box Offices, K11 Selectand Tom Lee Outlets. Ticket purchase hotline 31 288 288,
Elton John – All The Hits Tour Hong Kong 2015
Date: Tuesday, 24 November 2015
Time:8pm
Venue:Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre Hall 5BC
Tickets:HK$1,888 / HK$1,688 / HK1,288 / HK$888 / HK$688 / HK$488
VIP Package HK$2,388
Includes:
* Guaranteed seat in VIP section
* Elton John – All The Hits - Souvenir Tour Laminate
* Elton John Million Dollar Piano DVD
* Elton John Tour Programme
American Express Invites is offering all American Express Cardmembers*
exclusive priority booking for tickets to Elton John “All The Hits Tour” in Hong
Kong before ticket sales start for the general public. The priority booking
starts from23 July 2015 10:00am to 26 July 11:59pm. Please refer to the following
*TERMS & CONDITIONS for details of the priority booking.
General salescommences at 10:00am27 July 2015 through HK Ticketing’s Venue
Box Offices, K11 Select and Tom Lee Outlets
Ticketing hotline:31 288 288
On-line ticketing:
Elton Johnofficial website:
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*Terms & Conditions:
1. The priority booking applies to Cardmembers using the following American Express® Cards issued in Hong Kong:
- Centurion® Card
- The Platinum Card®
- American Express Charter Gold Card
- American Express Gold Card
- American Express Charter Card
- American Express Card
- American Express Gold Business Card
- American Express Business Card
- American Express Platinum Credit Card
- American Express Gold Credit Card
- American Express Credit Card
- American Express Cathay Pacific Elite Credit Card
- American Express Cathay Pacific Credit Card
- American Express Peninsula Platinum Card
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- American Express Cheung Kong Card
- CPA Australia American Express Platinum Credit Card
- CPA Australia American Express Gold Credit Card
- Chartered Secretaries American Express Platinum Credit Card
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- Hong Kong Dental Association American Express Platinum Credit Card
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- The Law Society of Hong Kong American Express Platinum Credit Card
- Blue Cash℠ Credit Card from American Express
- Credit cards bearing the American Express name, brand or logo issued by AEON Credit Service (Asia) Co Ltd, Citibank (Hong Kong) Limited, DBS Bank (Hong Kong) Limited or Standard Chartered Bank (Hong Kong) Limited in Hong Kong. (Collectively the “Cardmembers”)
2. The priority booking does not apply to:
- All American Express Cards issued out of Hong Kong
- American Express Corporate Card
- American Express US Dollar Card
3. Priority booking for Centurion members will be from July23, 2015 10:00am to July26, 2015 11:59pm. Priority booking for Cardmembers holding other applicable cards or credit cards set out in Clause 1 of these Terms and Conditions will be from July24, 2015 10:00am to July26, 2015 11:59pm. Priority booking ends at 11:59pm on July26, 2015 or when all available tickets for priority booking are sold out whichever comes first. The general sale commences at 10:00am on July27, 2015.
4. Priority booking is to be made with Hong Kong Ticketing (“HK Ticketing”) on Ticket Purchase Hotline no. (852) 31 288 288, its operating hour is from 10:00am to 8:00pm, or website at
5. Ticket purchase is on a first-come-first-served basis and available while stock lasts.
6. A maximum of 6 tickets are allowed to purchase per transaction.
7. To enjoy the priority booking, payment must be made with the American Express Cards set out in Clause 1 of this Terms and Conditions.
8. All relevant charges, including the total amount for the tickets purchased, HK Ticketing customer service fee at HK$25 per ticket and delivery fee (if applicable) (the “Fees”), will be charged to the Cardmember’s Card account instantly after tickets have been ordered. Only Cardmembers whose credit card accounts are valid and in good standing during the priority booking period and at the time the Fees are debited will be eligible to use the priority booking service. Otherwise, bookings will be cancelled and HK Ticketing will give appropriate notice.
Tickets can be collected by either a) pick-up in person or b) via courier services. Cardmembers who pick up the tickets in person must present the ticket purchase payment Card at HK Ticketing’s retail outlets (venue box office, K11 Select and Tom Lee outlets). The fee for delivering tickets to Hong Kong is HK$25 per transaction if the tickets are collected via courier services. The fee for delivering tickets to Macau is HK$30 per transaction. The fee for delivering tickets to China is HK$200 per transaction. The fee for delivering tickets to overseas districts is HK$250 per transaction. Each delivery is limited to 6 tickets per transaction.
Cardmembers should contact HK Ticketing by calling (852) 31 288 288 (10:00am – 8:00pm) at least 14 working days prior to the show if the tickets are not received, otherwise HK Ticketing will not be responsible for non-receipt of tickets.
9. All tickets booked or issued cannot be cancelled, refunded or exchanged.
10. Each ticket admits one only, with the age limitation of 6 or above.
11. Seats will be arranged by HK Ticketing according to Cardmembers’ booking date and time on a first-come, first-served basis during priority booking. Ticket purchase and delivery is subject to the terms and conditions of sale of HK Ticketing.
12. Ticket purchase and delivery is subject to the terms and conditions of HK Ticketing.
13. In the case of any changes or cancellation of the show, Live Limited reserves the right of final decision that is to refund or reschedule the performance.
14. Live Limited is solely responsible for all products, services, consultations and advice offered to Cardmembers. American Express International, Inc. and its affiliates (collectively“American Express”), and the American Express Licensees are not the provider of any of these products and/or services herein and makes no representation or warranty as to the quality and availability in relation to the same.
15. American Express, American Express Licensees, Live Limited and HK Ticketing will not be responsible for damaged, lost or stolen tickets purchased through the priority booking service and will not re-issue ticket.
16. American Express and Live Limited reserve the right to change the terms and conditions at any time without prior notice.
17. In case of any dispute, American Express and Live Limited reserve the right of final decision.
18. If the English version of this Terms and Conditions does not conform to the Chinese version, the English version shall prevail.