Lionel Richie announces summer gig at Punchestown Racecourse with star-studded support bill

Big gig announcement this morning, as the one and only Lionel Richie has announced an 'All the Hits' summer gig at Punchestown Racecourse.

It's been a while since the racecourse has held an event, although it has played host to the likes of AC/DC and Radiohead in the past.

Joining Richie on the bill on Saturday, July 23rd will be former Westlife man Shane Filan, James Morrison, Corinne Bailey Rae, Sister Sledge and Albert Hammond (not yer man from The Strokes, but his dad). More acts will be announced.

Tickets are €69.50 incl. booking fee, and on sale from usual outlets next Friday, March 11th at 9am.

Lionel Richie

Lionel Brockman Richie Jr. (born June 20, 1949) is an American singer, songwriter, record producer, and television personality. He rose to fame in the 1970s as a songwriter and the co-lead singer of the Motown… more