The 24 Hrs Tour (advertised as Spring Tour 2017 and Summer Tour 2017) was the fifth concert tour by English recording artist, Olly Murs. The tour supports his fifth studio album, 24 Hrs (2016). Beginning March 2017, the tour played over 50 concerts in Europe and Asia.
Background The tour was announced September 2016 on Murs various social media platforms. The first left of dates sold well, prompting a second leg of outdoor shows revealed in November 2016. Rehearsals began February 2017 in Brighton. Discussing his open air dates, Murs stated: "A summer tour is not something I've done in a long time and there's places on it that I haven't been to in a while, so it'll be good to get out and see those people. The outdoor shows are always that little bit crazier. When you're in an arena, you can create more of a story on the stage, but for a festival or a park, it's all just about the live performance."
Critical reception Shows in the UK were high praised amongst local critics. Lorna Hughes (Liverpool Echo) gave Murs performance in Liverpool five out of five stars. She wrote: "Olly is the consummate entertainer, and at times seems to be having even more fun than the audience. Between songs he shares how much he loves Liverpool and how a very honest Scouse lady in catering pointed out the giant spot on his face."
In Birmingham, Justine Halifax (Birmingham Mail) gave the concert four out of five stars. "He then delivered the party atmosphere that he had promised when he took to the stage. Accompanied by an amazing nine-piece band and four backing singers, the former X-Factor runner up, who announced that he was 'feeling a little bit frisky', then romped through hits from his five albums."
Matilda Egere-Cooper (London Evening Standard) gave the shows in London three out of five stars. She states: "With nods to Robbie Williams and Justin Timberlake, his gig was 90 minutes of fun-filled showmanship from a singer who's learned he's better off sticking to his strengths. Strokes of laddish humour, dad-dancing and chart-toppers such as Heart Skips a Beat and Dance With Me Tonight all appeared among the fancy visuals and pyrotechnics."
Opening acts
Louisa Johnson - Bodg & Matt James Cusack Simon Morykin Simon Pinkham Dave Kelly Mike Toolan Rob Ellis Matt Lissack Dan Kelly Rob & Katy Steve Power Mark Wright (TV personality) Scott Mills Pete Snodden Eoghan McDermott
Setlist The following setlist was obtained from the concert, held on 17 March 2017, at the Manchester Arena in Manchester, England. It does not represent all concerts during the tour. "You Don't Know Love" "Wrapped Up" "Unpredictable" "Grow Up" "Flaws" "Up" "Back Around" "I Need You Now" "Heart Skips a Beat" "24 Hrs" "Deeper" "Dear Darlin'" "That's the Way (I Like It)" / "Never Too Much" / "She's Got That Vibe" / "Jump Around" / "U Can't Touch This" / "Can't Stop the Feeling!" "Troublemaker" "Dance with Me Tonight" Encore "Kiss Me" "Years & Years"
Tour dates DateCityCountryVenueEurope3 March 2017GlasgowScotlandSSE Hydro4 March 20176 March 2017NewcastleEnglandMetro Radio Arena 7 March 20179 March 2017LeedsFirst Direct Arena10 March 2017SheffieldSheffield Arena11 March 201713 March 2017NottinghamMotorpoint Arena14 March 201716 March 2017LiverpoolEcho Arena17 March 2017ManchesterManchester Arena18 March 201720 March 2017CardiffWalesMotorpoint Arena21 March 201723 March 2017BirminghamEnglandGenting Arena24 March 201725 March 201727 March 2017LondonRoyal Albert Hall28 March 2017BournemouthWindsor Hall30 March 2017LondonThe O2 Arena31 March 20171 April 20173 April 2017DublinIreland3Arena4 April 2017BelfastNorthern IrelandSSE Arena5 April 2017Asia28 April 2017Abu DhabiUnited Arab Emiratesdu ForumEuropeSources for tour dates in Europe, 2nd leg:2 June 2017Market RasenEnglandMarket Rasen Racecourse3 June 2017CarlisleBrunton Park10 June 2017ColchesterWeston Homes Community Stadium16 June 2017TetburyWestonbirt Arboretum23 June 2017EdwinstoweSherwood Forest24 June 2017WrexhamWalesRacecourse Ground25 June 2017WorcesterEnglandNew Road30 June 2017BrandonThetford Forest1 July 2017YorkYork Racecourse7 July 2017CanterburySpitfire Ground8 July 2017DublinIrelandIveagh Gardens9 July 2017ScarboroughEnglandScarborough Open Air Theatre14 July 2017NorthamptonCounty Ground15 July 2017Saint HelierJerseyHoward Davis Park16 July 2017HoveEngland1st Central County Ground18 July 2017EdinburghScotlandEdinburgh Castle Esplanade20 July 2017DundeeSlessor Gardens21 July 2017AberdeenOutdoor at the AECC22 July 2017InvernessBught Park29 July 2017ExminsterEnglandPowderham Castle2 August 2017LythamProms Arena5 August 2017BournemouthKings Park10 August 2017EsherSandown Park Racecourse11 August 2017MerseysideHaydock Park Racecourse12 August 2017SwanseaWalesSingleton Park18 August 2017NewmarketEnglandNewmarket Racecourse19 August 2017NewburyNewbury Racecourse25 August 2017OvertonLaverstoke Park Farm26 August 2017KinghamAlex James' Farm27 August 2017PortsmouthVictorious Festival
Festivals and other miscellaneous performances
Teenage Cancer Trust Concert Ladies DaySources for Ladies Day festival: Forestry Commission Live MusicSources for "Forest Live": Summer Music Saturday Sure Big Gig in the Park Concerts at the Castle Live in the City Lytham Festival Kings Park Summer Concerts An Evening at the RacesSources for "An Evening at the Races": Newmarket Nights Carfest South Big Feastival Victorious Festival
Box office score data
Venue City Tickets sold / available Gross revenueSSE HydroGlasgow20,834 / 20,834 (100%)$1,272,650 Metro Radio ArenaNewcastle15,397 / 15,397 (100%)$895,611First Direct ArenaLeeds10,917 / 10,917 (100%)$637,312Sheffield ArenaSheffield23,362 / 23,362 (100%)$1,337,880Motorpoint ArenaNottingham13,447 / 13,447 (100%)$800,572Echo ArenaLiverpool9,397 / 9,397 (100%)$572,906Manchester ArenaManchester26,362 / 26,362 (100%)$1,587,440Motorpoint ArenaCardiff12,837 / 12,837 (100%)$687,358Genting ArenaBirmingham33,849 / 33,849 (100%)$2,045,570Windsor HallBournemouth5,698 / 5,698 (100%)$344,032The O2 ArenaLondon42,833 / 42,833 (100%)$2,679,5703ArenaDublin8,527 / 8,527 (100%)$525,470SSE ArenaBelfast14,123 / 14,123 (100%)$816,321TOTAL237,583 / 237,583 (100%)$14,202,692
Accolades Ranked #1 on Billboard's "Hot Tours" for the week ending on 18 April 2017.
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