Enrique Iglesias in Egypt

[Bombay]

When Enrique Iglesias announced on Twitter his upcoming concert in Egypt, scheduled on 9 August, the news spread like wildfire.

"Egypt! Coming to Golf Porto Marina in El Alamein August 9th! Tickets on sale NOW! Don’t miss it!," the star tweeted. A few days later Ticketsmarche, Egypt's online ticketing platform, opened ticket sales.

Ticketsmarche announced four categories of pricing, ranging from LE300 ($85) to LE1,000 ($143).

Meanwhile, fans started expressing their excitement about their idol's arrival to Egypt, with Iglesias replying to a few of them. When asked by @biexbersmile if he is excited to come to Egypt, Iglesias tweeted in reply: "Very much! will I see you there?"

Son of well-known singer Julio Iglesias, Enrique has over 7.6 million followers on Twitter and not only uses the platform to announce his concerts but also communicates with many of his fans. The star is also known for organising scheduled Twitter chats with his followers.

Hosted by Amer Malls, Golf Porto Marina, Iglesias's concert in Egypt part of his international 'Sex and Love' tour, from the title of his tenth and most recent studio album, released in March 2014. The concert will feature DJ David Vendetta as the opening act.

A few seconds-long promo, in which Iglesias announces his concert on 9 August in Egypt, has been released on Golf Porto Marina's Facebook page.

It is the star's second visit to Egypt. In 2004, he performed in Media Production City in 6th of October City to a crowd of 25,000 fans. At the time, it was considered Iglesias's biggest international tour, following release of his fourth Spanish-language studio album Quizás (Perhaps).

Programme:
Saturday, 9 August
Golf Porto Marina, Km 110 Alexandria / Mars Matrouh Road Al-Alamein, North Coast
Doors open at 6pm
David Vendetta performs at 9pm
Enrique Iglesias performs at 10pm

Tickets can be purchased at Ticketsmarche. For reservations, call Mobinil at 8000.
Ticketsmarche enumerates regulations: "Kids less than two years are not allowed; over two years require a full ticket. No cameras allowed, no pets, no alcohol and no fireworks. No refunds or exchange of tickets after purchase."

http://english.ahram.org.eg/News/106939.aspx

[Dusak]

That's at least twenty million pairs of wet knickers then. Just wish that I had an E-bay account.

[Who2]

El Alamein ? and I thought the place was still full of WW2 mines...
doesn't mention them in the disclosures. No cameras allowed, no pets, no alcohol and no fireworks.
nice: No refunds or exchange of tickets after purchase." and No Insurance...
what ever did happen to Hulio ?

[Brian Yare]

Ticketsmarche announced four categories of pricing, ranging from LE300 ($85) to LE1,000 ($143).

Someone has their conversion rates screwed there, but only by about 100%!

I'm shooting the message here, not the messenger.

[Zooropa]

Dam, il be a day late!

[Chocolate Eclair]

That will bring much needed cash in to cash strapped Luxor then!!

[Bombay]

That will bring much needed cash in to cash strapped Luxor then!!

Some do like to travel out of the town there are trains and planes, not everything in life is about money and Luxor. Fortunately.

[BENNU]

That will bring much needed cash in to cash strapped Luxor then!!

How?