Caird Hall confirms Dundee due for “major” concert in August…but it’s probably not Sir Rod

By Blair Dingwall

July 27 2017, 11:19am

Picture shows City Square and the Caird Hall with the newly refurbished square.

Staff at Dundee’s Caird Hall have confirmed the venue will host a “major” concert next month.

The act they have secured is said to be a big name in the world of music.

However Dundee City Council said it could not confirm the details until later on today.

Last night the Caird Hall tweeted they were announcing the “major concert”, which will take place on August 22.

Announcing tomorrow major Concert @CairdHallDundee on 22 August , yes in only a few weeks , so much to do !!

— Caird Hall Dundee (@CairdHallDundee) July 26, 2017

It comes after the people of Dundee backed Sir Rod Stewart to headline Slessor Gardens in 2018 following an online poll by The Courier.

After seeing the strength of public opinion in Dundee, a spokeswoman for Liz Hobbs Group – which secured the three waterfront shows this year – did not rule out the singer, 72, taking to the stage in the city.

However Sir Rod is due to play Ceaser’s Palace in Las Vegas on the August 22, so it looks unlikely he will be heading to Dundee so soon.