The promoters, Capital Concerts have announced
that they plan to hold a series of concerts, perhaps four or five, at the
Castle Esplanade in summer 2004.
This is an 8,500 seat venue (in the summer when
the seats have been erected for the Edinburgh Military Tattoo, held during
the Edinburgh Festival each year).
Cliff Richard and
'Westlife'
It has been confirmed that the concert on 17 July
will feature Sir Cliff Richard. Tickets (priced from £30 to £44) are
to go on sale from Sunday 15 February. The ticket line number is 0870
903 3444.
'Westlife', as part of their UK Tour, will be
performing at Edinburgh Castle on 24 July 2004.
[Edinburgh Evening News; 11 February
2004, P.3 and subsequent reports]