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Pulp Kick Off 'More' UK Arena Tour With String-Augmented Glasgow Show

The band celebrated their first album in 24 years by pairing elaborate live arrangements with fan-chosen deep cuts.

Jarvis Cocker at the Ovo Hydro arena in Glasgow
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Overview

  • The June 7 opening night at Glasgow’s OVO Hydro featured a 2.5-hour set with a 15-minute interval.
  • A ten-piece string ensemble backed extended renditions of tracks from More alongside the band’s classic Britpop anthems.
  • The runlist included live debuts of “Grown Ups” and “Slow Jam” as well as first performances of “Help the Aged” and “The Fear” since 2012.
  • Fans were invited to vote on a deep cut, choosing “Seconds” over “Dishes” for its first live outing since 1994.
  • The More tour moves on to Dublin, London, Birmingham and Manchester through June 21.