DEEP PURPLE singer Ian Gillan will embark on a unique live speaking tour, "Talking Gib'rish", across the United Kingdom in April and May of 2027.
This rare opportunity allows audiences to hear personal stories from Ian's remarkable life and career in music.
Gillan's storied career spans over six decades, with his distinctive voice remaining one of the most celebrated on the global stage.
He joined his first band, THE JAVELINS, in 1962, before touring with Dusty Springfield and performing across Europe and the Middle East helped shape his musicianship and vocal style.
In 1969, Ian Gillan joined DEEP PURPLE, which became one of the pivotal moments in rock history.
The band's iconic album "Machine Head" includes the legendary track "Smoke On The Water", cementing their legacy as one of the most influential bands of all time.
The tour will cover a range of topics from Gillan's childhood in Hounslow to his experiences on the road with DEEP PURPLE.
Ian shared, "I am quivering with anticipation at the prospect of embarking on my first ever public speaking engagements...
The 'Talking Gib'rish' tour will offer fans a rare opportunity to hear behind-the-scenes stories from Ian in his own words.
The U.K.
tour schedule includes: April 28 - Bournemouth Pavilion April 29 - Ipswich Corn Exchange April 30 - London Union Chapel May 1 - Cardiff New Theatre May 2 - Tunbridge Wells Assembly Hall theatre May 5 - Glasgow Pavilion May 6 - York Barbican May 7 - Newcastle Tyne & Opera May 8 - Edinburgh Queens Hall May 9 - Manchester Rncm Theatre May 12 - Leicester De Montfort Hall May 13 - Coventry Warwick Arts Centre Theatre May 14 - Birmingham Town Hall May 15 - Nottingham Albert Hall May 16 - Hayes Beck Theatre May 19 - Basingstoke The Anvil May 20 - Bath The Forum May 21 - Guildford G Live May 22 - Folkestone Leas Cliff Halls May 23 - Aylesbury Waterside Theatre May 24 - Bristol St George's May 27 - Sheffield City Hall, Memorial Hall May 28 - Liverpool Philharmonic Hall May 29 - London Cadogan Hall Tickets go on sale on Friday, June 26 at 10 a.m., available from BookingsDirect.com and the venues.