Jeff Wayne Creates First Ever Radio Version of Iconic Track Ahead of UK Tour
The Eve of The War has been given its first ever radio edit and has been remastered to celebrate the upcoming 19-show arena tour of ‘The War of The Worlds: The Spirit of Man Tour 2025’.
Composed by Jeff Wayne in 1978, ‘The Eve of The War’ (TEOTW) is one of the world’s most iconic and instantly recognisable pieces of modern day music, and the jewel in the crown of Jeff’s Musical Version of The War of The Worlds which has sold over 16 million records to date. ‘The Eve of The War’ has taken on many forms since its release, including popular remixes like the Ben Liebrand version, which soared to the top of the charts 35 years ago, plus, most recently, the track features in the EE Mobile TV advert. But this is the first time in over 48 years that this epic masterpiece has been specially adapted for radio, ahead of The War of The World’s ‘The Spirit of Man Tour’ invading the UK in Spring 2025.
“The Eve of The War’ has become the theme tune to many people’s lives,” comments Jeff Wayne, “Everyone knows someone who remembers growing up to this track. But never before have I created this piece of music specially for radio. Now is the time to do that, as we prepare to bring my 19-show tour to cities across the UK in spring 2025. The Martian invasion is coming; radio needs to prepare the UK for the thrilling The Eve of the War.”
The celebrations don’t stop there for Jeff Wayne, who has just been announced as a National Album Day Champion for 2024, as he releases ‘ULLAdubULLA: The Remix Album’ for the first time on double vinyl and in yellow and orange. Jeff has also confirmed a personal signing event at HMV Oxford Street on 19 October (National Album Day). Plus, for those fascinated to experience a true Martian invasion, Jeff Wayne’s The War of The Worlds ‘The Spirit of Man Tour’ will be touring again with its 3-tonne, 35-foot Fighting Machine, which fires real flames over the audience. The tour will be visiting cities across the UK with Jeff conducting an all-star cast, a string orchestra and live band through his musical version of HG Well’s classic story.
Jeff Wayne’s Musical Version of The War of The Worlds –a musical experience not to be missed.
Feature Image Photo Credit: Supplied By Killimanjaro Live
The War of The Worlds: The Spirit of Man Tour 2025 will visit the following venues in the UK and Ireland:
Fri 28 March Hull Connexin Live
Sun 30 March 3Arena Dublin, Ireland
Tue 1 April Aberdeen P&J Live
Wed 02 April Glasgow OVO Hydro
Thu 03 April Leeds First Direct Arena
Sat 05 April Newcastle Utilita Arena
Sun 06 April Manchester Co-op Live
Tue 08 April Sheffield Utilita Arena
Wed 09 April Liverpool M&S Bank Arena
Thu 10 April Nottingham Motorpoint Arena
Sat 12 April Brighton Centre – matinee & evening
Sun 13 April Bournemouth Int Centre
Mon 14 April Bournemouth Int Centre
Wed 16 April Cardiff Utilitia Arena
Thu 17 April Cardiff Utilita Arena
Fri 18 April Birmingham Resorts World Arena
Sun 20 April London The O2 – matinee & evening
Tickets are onsale now here: https://myticket.co.uk/artists/jeff-wayne-s-the-war-of-the-worlds
For more information visit the official website: https://thewaroftheworlds.com/#signup
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