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George Michael by Candlelight
Sep 9 - 7:30 pm - 11:00 pm
| From £15We ‘Knew You Were Waiting’ for this incredible night of George Michael Hits, performed by Rory Phelan, his backing singers and an epic live band at the beautiful Ripon Cathedral by candlelight
Performing over 25 years of smash-hit songs including Faith, Club Tropicana, Fast Love, Amazing, Freedom and Wake Me Up Before You Go; Rory Phelan returns to the UK from his tour of the USA to take you to the ‘Edge of Heaven’ in this incredible sing-along show, guaranteed to have you dancing in the aisles!
Premium Tickets (£40.00*) – the first section of seating in front of the stage
Band A Tickets (£35.00*) – the second block of seating in front of the stage
Band B Tickets (£30.00*) – the third block of seating from the stage
Restricted View (£15.00*) side view seats with some restrictions to your view due to pillars
Access ticket- £35.00 (Includes free companion ticket)** – seated within Band A
Doors open at 6.45pm.
TICKETS ARE NON-REFUNDABLE AND NON-EXCHANGEABLE
*Subject to booking fee
A licensed bar will be open for the duration of the concert.
Tickets: https://www.riponcathedral.org.uk/events/george-michael-by-candlelight/?occurrence=2023-09-08
Min Age: 16
**Access Ticket + Essential Companion – Anyone who needs support because of a disability or health condition can purchase an access ticket. This allows a complimentary ticket for an accompanying registered carer. See below for eligibility criteria.*
*Access Ticket Eligibility Criteria
Proof of eligibility documents we can accept (upon entry) include:
The Access Card from Nimbus Disability
Hynt Card
CEA Card
UK Disabled ID Card / DID Card
National Rail Disabled Persons Railcard
Disabled Person’s Freedom Pass
Local travel pass for disabled customers
Blue Badge (both sides)
Certificate of Visual Impairment or Dual Sensory Impairment
Official confirmation in writing that you are Deaf or use a hearing aid, such as a battery prescription
Assistance Dog ID Book
Evidence of receipt of government benefits for reasons of disability, which could include:
Front page of Disability Living Allowance at any rate
Front page of Personal Independence Payments (PIP) at any rate
War Disablement Pension or War Pensioner’s Mobility Allowance
AFIP (Armed Forces Independence Payment)
Continuing Healthcare Package letter
Employment and Support Allowance or Severe Disablement Allowance letter
Attendance Allowance letter
Direct Payments award for reasons of disability
Social Care Package award for reasons of disability
An official, signed document or letter from a GP, social worker, nurse or other medical professional confirming a disability as defined by the Equality Act (2010)
An equivalent international document or ID card.
Essential Companion Criteria
Please note this is not a buy one get one free scheme but a reasonable adjustment to enable you to attend events you would otherwise not be able to.
The support needed must be due to disability-related needs, significant and in excess of what could be reasonably expected of family or friends already accompanying you.
To book Essential Companion tickets you must provide (upon entry):
Nimbus Disability / CredAbility Access Card with the +1 symbol
Wheelchairs can be accommodated in access seating. Chairs can be provided for those who are ambulant or who are able to transfer