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From paulmccartney.com, July 5, 2018:

THE ‘FRESHEN UP’ TOUR 2018
FIRST UK LIVE DATES IN THREE YEARS ANNOUNCED TODAY

December 12th – Liverpool, UK – Echo Arena
December 14th – Glasgow, UK – SSE Hydro
December 16th – London, UK – O2 Arena

“There’s nothing like performing in front of your home crowd, especially when it’s been a while.  I can’t wait to finish the year on such a high by partying in Liverpool, Glasgow and London.  We’ve freshened up the show since our last time round and we are excited to get to play some of our new songs along side some of the favourites.” – Paul

[…] Paul McCartney announced earlier this week that he’d be making his eagerly anticipated return to the road with his new ‘Freshen Up’ tour, starting in Canada this September. Today, Paul announces his first shows in the UK since 2015 – and his first Scottish concert in almost a decade.

From NME, December 16, 2018:

Ringo Starr has caused quite the stir amongst Beatles fans at Paul McCartney‘s London gig tonight, with the legendary musician being spotted by fans in the crowd.

McCartney is currently performing at London’s O2 Arena (December 16) in support of his latest record, ‘Egypt Station‘. The huge show follows recent performances in Liverpool and Glasgow.

Ahead of the Beatles icon taking to the stage, those in attendance reported a big commotion after McCartney’s former bandmate and pal Ringo was seen at the venue. Many were said to be snapping images of stickman Starr as they waited for the show to begin.

Journalist Howell Davies tweeted a photo of the drummer surrounded by excited fans, with the caption: ‏“Mini Beatles reunion at The O2 tonight as Ringo Starr has turned up to watch Paul McCartney. Incredible.”

Proving to be an evening jam-packed with Rock ‘n’ Roll royalty, a follow-up post claimed that The Who‘s Roger Daltrey and The Rolling Stones‘ Ronnie Wood are also present.

McCartney’s fashion designer daughter Stella later took to Instagram to post an image of herself with Macca, Starr, Wood, and actor Emma Thompson. “Kick ass tonight dad,” she captioned the photo.

Reviewing Paul McCartney’s recent homecoming show earlier this week, NME‘s Gary Ryan said that the concert was “another example, surely, of Macca refusing to bow to the march of time”.

“In an interview to promote ‘Egypt Station’, he said he’d once ingested so many drugs, he saw the face of God. Judging by tonight’s transcendent gig, perhaps he just looked in the mirror.” […]

Before the concert, Paul was interviewed by Lindsey Russell who presented him with the prestigious Gold Blue Peter Badge.

O2 Arena

This was the 2nd concert played at O2 Arena.

A total of 2 concerts have been played there • 2011 • Dec 5th • 2018 • Dec 16th

Highlights

• Get Back

  With guest(s)

Setlist for the soundcheck

1. Jam

2. Honey Don't

   Written by Carl Perkins

3. All My Loving

   Written by Lennon - McCartney

4. Coming Up

   Written by Paul McCartney

5. C Moon

   Written by Paul McCartney, Linda McCartney

6. I Don't Know

   Written by Paul McCartney

7. Mrs. Vandebilt

   Written by Paul McCartney, Linda McCartney

8. Every Night

   Written by Paul McCartney

9. Ram On

   Written by Paul McCartney

10. Midnight Special (Prisoner's Song)

    Written by Traditional

11. Lady Madonna

    Written by Lennon - McCartney

Setlist for the concert

1. A Hard Day's Night

   Written by Lennon - McCartney

   Album Available on Freshen Up London 02 Arena 2018

2. Junior's Farm

   Written by Paul McCartney, Linda McCartney

   Album Available on Freshen Up London 02 Arena 2018

3. All My Loving

   Written by Lennon - McCartney

   Album Available on Freshen Up London 02 Arena 2018

4. Letting Go

   Written by Paul McCartney, Linda McCartney

   Album Available on Freshen Up London 02 Arena 2018

5. Who Cares

   Written by Paul McCartney

   Album Available on Freshen Up London 02 Arena 2018

6. Got to Get You Into My Life

   Written by Lennon - McCartney

   Album Available on Freshen Up London 02 Arena 2018

7. Come On to Me

   Written by Paul McCartney

   Album Available on Freshen Up London 02 Arena 2018

8. Medley

1. Let Me Roll It

   Written by Paul McCartney, Linda McCartney

   Album Available on Freshen Up London 02 Arena 2018

2. Foxy Lady

   Written by Jimi Hendrix

9. I've Got a Feeling

   Written by Lennon - McCartney

   Album Available on Freshen Up London 02 Arena 2018

10. Let 'Em In

    Written by Paul McCartney, Linda McCartney

    Album Available on Freshen Up London 02 Arena 2018

11. My Valentine

    Written by Paul McCartney

    Album Available on Freshen Up London 02 Arena 2018

12. Nineteen Hundred and Eighty-Five

    Written by Paul McCartney, Linda McCartney

    Album Available on Freshen Up London 02 Arena 2018

13. Maybe I'm Amazed

    Written by Paul McCartney

    Album Available on Freshen Up London 02 Arena 2018

14. I've Just Seen a Face

    Written by Lennon - McCartney

    Album Available on Freshen Up London 02 Arena 2018

15. In Spite of All the Danger

    Written by Paul McCartney, George Harrison

    Album Available on Freshen Up London 02 Arena 2018

16. From Me to You

    Written by Lennon - McCartney

    Album Available on Freshen Up London 02 Arena 2018

17. Dance Tonight

    Written by Paul McCartney

    Album Available on Freshen Up London 02 Arena 2018

18. Love Me Do

    Written by Lennon - McCartney

    Album Available on Freshen Up London 02 Arena 2018

19. Blackbird

    Written by Lennon - McCartney

    Album Available on Freshen Up London 02 Arena 2018

20. Here Today

    Written by Paul McCartney

    Album Available on Freshen Up London 02 Arena 2018

21. Queenie Eye

    Written by Paul McCartney, Paul Epworth

    Album Available on Freshen Up London 02 Arena 2018

22. Lady Madonna

    Written by Lennon - McCartney

    Album Available on Freshen Up London 02 Arena 2018

23. Eleanor Rigby

    Written by Lennon - McCartney

    Album Available on Freshen Up London 02 Arena 2018

24. Fuh You

    Written by Paul McCartney, Ryan Tedder

    Album Available on Freshen Up London 02 Arena 2018

25. Being for the Benefit of Mr. Kite!

    Written by Lennon - McCartney

    Album Available on Freshen Up London 02 Arena 2018

26. Something

    Written by George Harrison

    Album Available on Freshen Up London 02 Arena 2018

27. Ob-La-Di, Ob-La-Da

    Written by Lennon - McCartney

    Album Available on Freshen Up London 02 Arena 2018

28. Band on the Run

    Written by Paul McCartney, Linda McCartney

    Album Available on Freshen Up London 02 Arena 2018

29. Back in the U.S.S.R.

    Written by Lennon - McCartney

    Album Available on Freshen Up London 02 Arena 2018

30. Let It Be

    Written by Lennon - McCartney

    Album Available on Freshen Up London 02 Arena 2018

31. Live and Let Die

    Written by Paul McCartney, Linda McCartney

    Album Available on Freshen Up London 02 Arena 2018

32. Hey Jude

    Written by Lennon - McCartney

    Album Available on Freshen Up London 02 Arena 2018

33. Encore

1. Birthday

   Written by Lennon - McCartney

   Album Available on Freshen Up London 02 Arena 2018

2. Wonderful Christmastime

   Written by Paul McCartney

   Album Available on Freshen Up London 02 Arena 2018

3. Get Back

   Written by Lennon - McCartney

   Ringo Starr : Drums Ronnie Wood : Guitar

   Album Available on Freshen Up London 02 Arena 2018

4. Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band (Reprise)

   Written by Lennon - McCartney

   Album Available on Freshen Up London 02 Arena 2018

5. Helter Skelter

   Written by Lennon - McCartney

   Album Available on Freshen Up London 02 Arena 2018

6. Golden Slumbers

   Written by Lennon - McCartney

   Album Available on Freshen Up London 02 Arena 2018

7. Carry That Weight

   Written by Lennon - McCartney

   Album Available on Freshen Up London 02 Arena 2018

8. The End

   Written by Lennon - McCartney

   Album Available on Freshen Up London 02 Arena 2018

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