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 gave Murs performance in Liverool 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 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-Factorrunner up, who announced that he was 'feeling a little bit frisky', then romped through hits from his five albums." Matilda Egere-Cooper 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
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.
