Alongside Led Zeppelin and Black Sabbath, the Purple were pioneers of heavy metal and modern hard rock. They also incorporated classical music, blues-rock, pop and progressive rock elements in their epic recordings and stage shows. They were once listed by the Guinness Book of World Records as the world's loudest band, and have sold over 100 million albums worldwide.

Deep Purple were also ranked #22 on VH1's Greatest Artists of Hard Rock programme. The current line up includes original members Ian Gillan, Roger Glover and Ian Paice. Full supporting bill to be announced in due course.

Gates: 6pm
Tickets are on sale now priced £38, inc booking fee, from [link]www.cdcleisure.com[/link] and 0844 277 44 55, or from Ticketmaster outlets in Northern Ireland (including Easons) / Katy Daly’s Bar / Auntie Annies Attic

24hr hotlines: Tel: (NI) 0844 277 44 55 (ROI) 0818 719 300

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