An in-depth look at the 2020 tour
Comments and Observations
This tour was first announced on January 24, 2020. It was only a tour of Europe from September 19 to October 21, 2020 and hitting 14 cities. Sadly, on May 15, 2020 on Jeff Lynne's official Facebook page, it was announced that the tour was cancelled. More dates in the North America were probably planned as well for late 2020 or early 2021, but the tour was cancelled before they could even be announced.
The cause of the cancellation was reported to be due to the "ongoing coronavirus pandemic". Although the start of the tour was about four months away, it was likely decided that the closing of venues may still occur at that time and it was a waste to hire crew and staff, as well as design and produce tour specific products when chances were good they would not be needed. There was a double sided tour t-shirt and a tour poster produced and sold on the Jeff Lynne's ELO UK shop at about the time the tour was announced, so these are products for a tour that would never happen.
It was announced that Dhani Harrison was expected to open all shows on the tour, much as he had done for the Live 2019 tour shows. And, of course, this gives a good indication that he would likely have come on stage to sing the Traveling Wilburys' Handle With Care with the band again as he did for the Live 2019 shows.
Although the actual tour didn't happen, there was a promotional appearance on the BBC's In Concert program, broadcast on both BBC Radio and TV, on November 7, 2019 and recorded at BBC Radio Theatre. This concert was a shortened version of the expected concert and including three songs from the new From Out Of Nowhere album, including From Out Of Nowhere, All My Love and Time Of Our Life. This is the only surviving performance of what might have been for the cancelled 2020 tour.
Band and crew members
The band and crew on this tour might have been as shown below as all appeared at the November 2019 BBC performance.
The Band Jeff Lynne: vocals, guitar
Mike Stevens: musical director, guitar, backing vocals, harmonica
Lee Pomeroy: bass, backing vocals
Milton McDonald: guitar, backing vocals
Marcus Byrne: piano, keyboards, vocoder
Jo Webb: keyboards, guitar, backing vocals
Steve Turner: keyboards
Donavan Hepburn: drums
Melanie Lewis-McDonald: backing vocals
Iain Hornal: backing vocals, co-lead vocals, guitar, fire extinguisher
Jessie Murphy: violin
Amy Langley: cello
Jess Cox: cello
Tour Dates
Performance Date City, Country Venue Opening Act(s) Images Comments Promotional Appearances November 7, 2019 London, UK BBC Radio Theatre N/A European Tour September 19, 2020 Oslo, Norway Telenor Arena Dhani Harrison September 21, 2020 Stockholm, Sweden Ericsson Globe Arena Dhani Harrison September 23, 2020 Herning, Denmark Jyske Bank Boxen Dhani Harrison September 26, 2020 Hamburg, Germany Barclaycard Arena Dhani Harrison September 27, 2020 Berlin, Germany Mercedes-Benz Arena Dhani Harrison
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Ticket for the September 27, 2020 showTickets September 29, 2020 Cologne, Germany Lanxess Arena Dhani Harrison
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Ticket for the September 29, 2020 show
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Poster for the September 29, 2020 showTickets Announcements September 30, 2020 Munich, Germany Olympiahalle Dhani Harrison
Ticket for the September 30, 2020 show
Ticket for the September 30, 2020 show
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Poster for the September 30, 2020 showTickets Announcements October 2, 2020 Amsterdam, Netherlands Ziggo Dome Dhani Harrison October 5, 2020 London, UK O2 Arena Dhani Harrison October 6, 2020 London, UK O2 Arena Dhani Harrison October 11, 2020 Birmingham, UK Arena Birmingham Dhani Harrison October 13, 2020 Birmingham, UK Arena Birmingham Dhani Harrison
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Shropshire Star announcement for the October 13, 2020 show
Jeff Lynne's ELO adds second Birmingham date to tour
Stereoboard announcement for the October 13, 2020 show
Jeff Lynne's ELO Add Extra Birmingham Date To From Out Of Nowhere TourAnnouncements October 16, 2020 Manchester, UK Manchester Arena Dhani Harrison October 18, 2020 Belfast, UK SSE Arena Dhani Harrison October 19, 2020 Dublin, Ireland 3Arena Dhani Harrison October 21, 2020 Glasgow, UK SSE Hydro Arena Dhani Harrison
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SSE Hydro announcement for the October 21, 2020 show
CANCELLED - JEFF LYNNE'S ELOAnnouncements
Setlist
As the tour was cancelled, there is no real setlist. However, one could probably glean an idea of the setlist based upon the late 2019 In Concert BBC performance. For this show, three new From Out Of Nowhere songs were performed. For the remaining songs, although in a slightly different order compared to the previous years of Jeff Lynne's ELO shows, all arrangements matched those versions. Surely Roll Over Beethoven would have once again closed the show as an encore, but this was not performed for the shortened In Concert show.
Song Title Arrangement Song comments Evil Woman This is the same as the Face The Music album arrangement, but without the orchestral intro and a non-fading ending. All Over The World This is the same as the Xanadu album arrangement. Do Ya This is the same as the A New World Record album arrangement. Handle With Care This is the same as the Volume One album arrangement with a non-fading ending. Jeff sings the George Harrison lead vocal parts and Iain Hornal sings the Roy Orbison lead vocal parts. Also, the string players play as well, which was not on the original song at all. Livin' Thing This is the same as the A New World Record album arrangement, but with a non-fading ending. From Out Of Nowhere This is the same as the From Out Of Nowhere album arrangement, but with a non-fading ending. Don't Bring Me Down This is the same as the Discovery album arrangement, but with a slightly bigger drum ending. All My Love This is the same as the From Out Of Nowhere album arrangement, but with a non-fading ending. Eldorado Overture/Can't Get It Out Of My Head This is the same as the Eldorado album arrangement, but the Eldorado Overture is slightly shortened and Can't Get It Out Of My Head has a non-fading end. Time Of Our Life This is the same as the From Out Of Nowhere album arrangement. Rockaria! This is the same as the A New World Record album arrangement, but Jeff and backing vocalist Iain Hornal take turns on each verse and they sing alternate lines on the closing lines (starting with "Well we were reelin' and a rockin' all through the night"). Backing vocalist Melanie Lewis-McDonald supplies the opera singer bits. Turn To Stone This is the same as the Out Of The Blue album arrangement, but with a non-fading ending. Mr. Blue Sky This is the same as the Out Of The Blue album arrangement, complete with the "Concerto For A Rainy Day" coda, and a big drum finish.
Releases
There were no releases from this tour as it generally did not happen. The only exception was the one late 2019 In Concert BBC performance. This performance has been bootlegged as...
Date Location Source Quality Boot Artwork Comments November 7, 2019 London, UK Broadcast Excellent
Bootleg cover for November 7, 2019 show
Bootleg cover for November 7, 2019 show
Bootleg cover for November 7, 2019 show
Bootleg cover for November 7, 2019 show
Opening Acts
Dhani Harrison was reported to be the opener, as he was for the Live 2019 shows.
Promotions
At least one online/TV ad was produced to promote the initial sale of tickets in late 2020. It remains uncertain if there were more than the one described below.
Video Running Time Source Date Description Jeff Lynne's ELO at Ericsson Globe Arena 
0:25 YouTube - Live Nation Sweden February 6, 2020 The ELO spaceship is shown flying through space, while "JEFF LYNNE'S ELO" is displayed on the screen. After the spaceship flies off various shots from Wembley Or Bust are shown, while various text advertising the Stockholm show are flashed across the screen. A final scene returns to the ELO spaceship flying off again is shown. Heard throughout is a short edit of Don't Bring Me Down from Wembley Or Bust.
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Tour Song Comments
Evil Woman (BBC Radio Theatre - November 7, 2019)
- Running Time: 4:44
- Record Date: November 7, 2019
- Record Location: BBC Radio Theatre
- Written By: Jeff Lynne
- Performed By: Jeff Lynne (vocals, guitar), Lee Pomeroy (bass, backing vocals), Milton McDonald (guitar, backing vocals), Mike Stevens (guitar, backing vocals), Steve Turner (keyboards), Marcus Byrne (keyboards, vocoder), Donavan Hepburn (drums), Melanie Lewis-McDonald (backing vocals), Jo Webb (keyboards), Iain Hornal (backing vocals, shaker), Amy Langley (cello), Jess Cox (cello), Jessie Murphey (violin)
- Released On: Unreleased (bootlegged)
All Over The World (BBC Radio Theatre - November 7, 2019)
- Running Time: 4:15
- Record Date: November 7, 2019
- Record Location: BBC Radio Theatre
- Written By: Jeff Lynne
- Performed By: Jeff Lynne (vocals, guitar), Lee Pomeroy (bass, backing vocals), Milton McDonald (guitar, backing vocals), Mike Stevens (guitar, backing vocals), Steve Turner (keyboards), Marcus Byrne (keyboards, vocoder), Donavan Hepburn (drums), Melanie Lewis-McDonald (backing vocals), Jo Webb (keyboards), Iain Hornal (backing vocals, shaker), Amy Langley (cello), Jess Cox (cello), Jessie Murphey (violin)
- Released On: Unreleased (bootlegged)
Do Ya (BBC Radio Theatre - November 7, 2019)
- Running Time: 4:30
- Record Date: November 7, 2019
- Record Location: BBC Radio Theatre
- Written By: Jeff Lynne
- Performed By: Jeff Lynne (vocals, guitar), Lee Pomeroy (bass, backing vocals), Milton McDonald (guitar, backing vocals), Mike Stevens (guitar, backing vocals), Steve Turner (keyboards), Marcus Byrne (keyboards, vocoder), Donavan Hepburn (drums), Melanie Lewis-McDonald (backing vocals), Jo Webb (keyboards), Iain Hornal (backing vocals, shaker), Amy Langley (cello), Jess Cox (cello), Jessie Murphey (violin)
- Released On: Unreleased (bootlegged)
Handle With Care (BBC Radio Theatre - November 7, 2019)
- Running Time: 3:50
- Record Date: November 7, 2019
- Record Location: BBC Radio Theatre
- Written By: Jeff Lynne
- Performed By: Jeff Lynne (vocals, guitar), Lee Pomeroy (bass, backing vocals), Milton McDonald (guitar, backing vocals), Mike Stevens (guitar, backing vocals), Steve Turner (keyboards), Marcus Byrne (keyboards, vocoder), Donavan Hepburn (drums), Melanie Lewis-McDonald (backing vocals), Jo Webb (keyboards), Iain Hornal (backing vocals, shaker), Amy Langley (cello), Jess Cox (cello), Jessie Murphey (violin)
- Released On: Unreleased (bootlegged)
Livin' Thing (BBC Radio Theatre - November 7, 2019)
- Running Time: 4:33
- Record Date: November 7, 2019
- Record Location: BBC Radio Theatre
- Written By: Jeff Lynne
- Performed By: Jeff Lynne (vocals, guitar), Lee Pomeroy (bass, backing vocals), Milton McDonald (guitar, backing vocals), Mike Stevens (guitar, backing vocals), Steve Turner (keyboards), Marcus Byrne (keyboards, vocoder), Donavan Hepburn (drums), Melanie Lewis-McDonald (backing vocals), Jo Webb (keyboards), Iain Hornal (backing vocals, shaker), Amy Langley (cello), Jess Cox (cello), Jessie Murphey (violin)
- Released On: Unreleased (bootlegged)
From Out Of Nowhere (BBC Radio Theatre - November 7, 2019)
- Running Time: 3:15
- Record Date: November 7, 2019
- Record Location: BBC Radio Theatre
- Written By: Jeff Lynne
- Performed By: Jeff Lynne (vocals, guitar), Lee Pomeroy (bass, backing vocals), Milton McDonald (guitar, backing vocals), Mike Stevens (guitar, backing vocals), Steve Turner (keyboards), Marcus Byrne (keyboards, vocoder), Donavan Hepburn (drums), Melanie Lewis-McDonald (backing vocals), Jo Webb (keyboards), Iain Hornal (backing vocals, shaker), Amy Langley (cello), Jess Cox (cello), Jessie Murphey (violin)
- Released On: Unreleased (bootlegged)
Don't Bring Me Down (BBC Radio Theatre - November 7, 2019)
- Running Time: 4:23
- Record Date: November 7, 2019
- Record Location: BBC Radio Theatre
- Written By: Jeff Lynne
- Performed By: Jeff Lynne (vocals, guitar), Lee Pomeroy (bass, backing vocals), Milton McDonald (guitar, backing vocals), Mike Stevens (guitar, backing vocals), Steve Turner (keyboards), Marcus Byrne (keyboards, vocoder), Donavan Hepburn (drums), Melanie Lewis-McDonald (backing vocals), Jo Webb (keyboards), Iain Hornal (backing vocals, shaker), Amy Langley (cello), Jess Cox (cello), Jessie Murphey (violin)
- Released On: Unreleased (bootlegged)
All My Love (BBC Radio Theatre - November 7, 2019)
"And actually so did All My Love, went down really well [at the November 7, 2019 BBC show]. "
Jeff Lynne (December 1, 2019 - Forbes)
- Running Time: 3:05
- Record Date: November 7, 2019
- Record Location: BBC Radio Theatre
- Written By: Jeff Lynne
- Performed By: Jeff Lynne (vocals, guitar), Lee Pomeroy (bass, backing vocals), Milton McDonald (guitar, backing vocals), Mike Stevens (guitar, backing vocals), Steve Turner (keyboards), Marcus Byrne (keyboards, vocoder), Donavan Hepburn (drums), Melanie Lewis-McDonald (backing vocals), Jo Webb (keyboards), Iain Hornal (backing vocals, shaker), Amy Langley (cello), Jess Cox (cello), Jessie Murphey (violin)
- Released On: Unreleased (bootlegged)
Eldorado Overture/Can't Get It Out Of My Head (BBC Radio Theatre - November 7, 2019)
- Running Time: 5:48
- Record Date: November 7, 2019
- Record Location: BBC Radio Theatre
- Written By: Jeff Lynne
- Performed By: Jeff Lynne (vocals, guitar), Lee Pomeroy (bass, backing vocals), Milton McDonald (guitar, backing vocals), Mike Stevens (guitar, backing vocals), Steve Turner (keyboards), Marcus Byrne (keyboards, vocoder), Donavan Hepburn (drums), Melanie Lewis-McDonald (backing vocals), Jo Webb (keyboards), Iain Hornal (backing vocals, shaker), Amy Langley (cello), Jess Cox (cello), Jessie Murphey (violin)
- Released On: Unreleased (bootlegged)
Time Of Our Life (BBC Radio Theatre - November 7, 2019)
"I'll tell you, one about Wembley, Time Of Our Life, that went down really, really well for their first time hearing it live [at the November 7, 2019 BBC show]."
Jeff Lynne (December 1, 2019 - Forbes)
- Running Time: 3:23
- Record Date: November 7, 2019
- Record Location: BBC Radio Theatre
- Written By: Jeff Lynne
- Performed By: Jeff Lynne (vocals, guitar), Lee Pomeroy (bass, backing vocals), Milton McDonald (guitar, backing vocals), Mike Stevens (guitar, backing vocals), Steve Turner (keyboards), Marcus Byrne (keyboards, vocoder), Donavan Hepburn (drums), Melanie Lewis-McDonald (backing vocals), Jo Webb (keyboards), Iain Hornal (backing vocals, shaker), Amy Langley (cello), Jess Cox (cello), Jessie Murphey (violin)
- Released On: Unreleased (bootlegged)
Rockaria! (BBC Radio Theatre - November 7, 2019)
- Running Time: 3:40
- Record Date: November 7, 2019
- Record Location: BBC Radio Theatre
- Written By: Jeff Lynne
- Performed By: Jeff Lynne (vocals, guitar), Lee Pomeroy (bass, backing vocals), Milton McDonald (guitar, backing vocals), Mike Stevens (guitar, backing vocals), Steve Turner (keyboards), Marcus Byrne (keyboards, vocoder), Donavan Hepburn (drums), Melanie Lewis-McDonald (backing vocals), Jo Webb (keyboards), Iain Hornal (backing vocals, shaker), Amy Langley (cello), Jess Cox (cello), Jessie Murphey (violin)
- Released On: Unreleased (bootlegged)
Turn To Stone (BBC Radio Theatre - November 7, 2019)
- Running Time: 4:15
- Record Date: November 7, 2019
- Record Location: BBC Radio Theatre
- Written By: Jeff Lynne
- Performed By: Jeff Lynne (vocals, guitar), Lee Pomeroy (bass, backing vocals), Milton McDonald (guitar, backing vocals), Mike Stevens (guitar, backing vocals), Steve Turner (keyboards), Marcus Byrne (keyboards, vocoder), Donavan Hepburn (drums), Melanie Lewis-McDonald (backing vocals), Jo Webb (keyboards), Iain Hornal (backing vocals, shaker), Amy Langley (cello), Jess Cox (cello), Jessie Murphey (violin)
- Released On: Unreleased (bootlegged)
Mr. Blue Sky (BBC Radio Theatre - November 7, 2019)
- Running Time: 5:46
- Record Date: November 7, 2019
- Record Location: BBC Radio Theatre
- Written By: Jeff Lynne
- Performed By: Jeff Lynne (vocals, guitar), Lee Pomeroy (bass, backing vocals), Milton McDonald (guitar, backing vocals), Mike Stevens (guitar, backing vocals), Steve Turner (keyboards), Marcus Byrne (keyboards, vocoder), Donavan Hepburn (drums), Melanie Lewis-McDonald (backing vocals), Jo Webb (keyboards), Iain Hornal (backing vocals, shaker), Amy Langley (cello), Jess Cox (cello), Jessie Murphey (violin)
- Released On: Unreleased (bootlegged)
This page is intended to be a complete record of information on the Jeff Lynne's ELO's From Out Of Nowhere tour. If you notice any errors or omissions (which there are many), please contact me at jefflynnesongs@gmail.com and let me know. I strive for accuracy.
Robert Porter
August 2023