Mark Knopfler

Tickets priced £35.00 plus booking and transaction fee go on general sale at 9am on Monday 24 September 2007. World-famous legendary guitarist Mark Knopfler returns to the UK next year for a concert at Birmingham’s NEC Arena on Friday 16 May 2008. A multi GRAMMY award winner as the lead singer/songwriter for Dire Straits , Mark Knopfler combined his wry lyrics with his guitar prowess to create such major hits as Money For Nothing, Sultans of Swing, Romeo and Juliet and Walk of Life . He has produced records for Bob Dylan and Randy Newman as well as scoring several films including Local Hero and Princess Bride . Kill To Get Crimson is Knopfler’s fifth solo, non-soundtrack release and arrives on the heels of his delightful collaboration with Emmylou Harris, All The Roadrunning . Make it a night to remember by booking The Lounge. Enjoy a private entrance, exclusive pre-show access to The Lounge, three complimentary drinks from the bar, hot food and great seats positioned in Block 16 to enjoy the concert.