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17 Aug 2015

British pop group Smokie will be touring South Africa from 9 to 11 October as part of their Anthology World Tour, which celebrates their 40 successful years in the entertainment business.

The group has chart-topping hits like Living Next Door To Alice, Lay Back In The Arms Of Someone, Mexican Girl, For A Few Dollars, Needles And Pins, and If You Think You Know How To Love Me.

Smokie to play in SA in October

SA dates are:

• Friday, 9 October at 8pm: LiquiFruit Amphiteatre (Paarl)
• Saturday, 10 October at 8pm: Carnival City's Big Top Arena
• Sunday, 11 October 2015 at 6pm: Carnival City's Big Top Arena

Bookings can be made at Computicket 0861 915 8000 or www.computicket.com. Groups and hospitality packages at reduced prices: Monica Booysen +27 (0)11 815 3000 or email to info@lefra.com

More info available at www.smokie.co.za

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