{"id":43880,"date":"2025-08-27T12:15:00","date_gmt":"2025-08-27T16:15:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cultureaddicts.com\/?p=43880"},"modified":"2025-08-17T10:23:47","modified_gmt":"2025-08-17T14:23:47","slug":"nena-announces-first-uk-shows-in-15-years","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/cultureaddicts.com\/?p=43880","title":{"rendered":"NENA announces first UK shows in 15 years"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>German pop legend&nbsp;<strong>NENA<\/strong>&nbsp;is making her long-awaited return to the UK this October with two exclusive live shows\u2014her first on British soil in 15 years. Fans can catch her at London\u2019s&nbsp;<strong>O2 Shepherd\u2019s Bush Empire (October 11)<\/strong>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<strong>Manchester\u2019s O2 Ritz (October 12)<\/strong>&nbsp;for what promises to be unforgettable nights of music and connection.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>NENA first skyrocketed onto the global stage in 1983 with the iconic hit\u00a0<em>99 Luftballons<\/em> (and its English version\u00a0<em>99 Red Balloons<\/em>), a song that became one of the defining anthems of the decade. Since then, she\u2019s carved out a remarkable solo career spanning four decades, selling over 25 million records and securing her status as the most successful German pop singer in chart history.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-4-3 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<span class=\"embed-youtube\" style=\"text-align:center; display: block;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"youtube-player\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/Fpu5a0Bl8eY?version=3&#038;rel=1&#038;showsearch=0&#038;showinfo=1&#038;iv_load_policy=1&#038;fs=1&#038;hl=en-CA&#038;autohide=2&#038;wmode=transparent\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" style=\"border:0;\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts allow-same-origin allow-popups allow-presentation allow-popups-to-escape-sandbox\"><\/iframe><\/span>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><br>But a NENA concert is more than just a greatest-hits set. Known for her electric stage presence and unmistakable voice, she brings her expansive catalogue to life alongside her powerhouse 10-piece band. Expect big energy, deep emotion, and plenty of moments to sing, dance, and celebrate together.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The tour\u2019s title,\u00a0<strong>WIR GEH\u00d6REN ZUSAMMEN (We Belong Together),<\/strong>\u00a0sums it all up. As NENA herself explains: \u201c<em>It\u2019s a wave of love that builds and grows stronger. I feel this with a new powerful intensity\u2026 We sing, dance, laugh, and celebrate life. \u2018We belong together\u2019 is a simple message that we carry out into the world together.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Her most recent album,\u00a0\u2018Licht,\u2019 captures that same spirit\u2014an energetic pop record that radiates optimism and heart. Blending acoustic warmth with shimmering synths, the album is a soundtrack for fresh starts, resilience, and joy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For longtime fans and new listeners alike, these shows are a rare chance to experience one of pop\u2019s true icons in an intimate UK setting. Don\u2019t miss it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>NENA Live in the UK<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>October 11 \u2013 O2 Shepherd\u2019s Bush Empire, London<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>October 12 \u2013 O2 Ritz, Manchester<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Tickets are available now via\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/ticketmaster.co.uk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">ticketmaster.co.uk<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<div class=\"mh-excerpt\"><p>German pop legend&nbsp;NENA&nbsp;is making her long-awaited return to the UK this October with two exclusive live shows\u2014her first on British soil in 15 years. 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