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LOS ANGELES, June 20, 2024 – The Los Angeles Philharmonic Association announced today that singer Seal will perform at the Hollywood Bowl on Friday, August 9 at 8 p.m. The performance coincides with the 30-year anniversary of his self-titled second album, which features the Grammy Award-winning single “Kiss from a Rose.” The performance was added to the 2024 Hollywood Bowl season in place of the originally scheduled concert by India.Arie.

Seal, known for his unmistakable voice, has significantly impacted pop, R&B, soul and dance music. With over 30 million albums sold and more than a billion streams, he boasts four Grammy Awards, three BritAwards, two Ivor Novello Awards, and one MTV VMA. His timeless hits like “Killer,” “Crazy” and “Kiss From A Rose” have topped charts and earned critical acclaim. His music, celebrated by artists such as Alanis Morissette and George Michael and featured in films by directors like Spike Lee and Joel Schumacher, speaks to his lasting influence. Seal has also appeared in popular shows like America's Got Talent and The Masked Singer and received a Grammy nomination for Best Traditional Pop Vocal Album in 2019. Collaborating with legends like Jeff Beck and Joni Mitchell, Seal has a voice that continues to resonate, with new music expected in 2024 and beyond. Seal begins a European tour this fall.

Opening the evening is singer Emily King, a Grammy-nominated artist known for her powerful vocals and work in contemporary R&B.

Who:  

Seal

Emily King

When: 

Friday, August 9, at 8PM

Where:  

Hollywood Bowl  

2301 Highland Avenue  

Los Angeles, CA 90068  

For more information, please visit: https://www.hollywoodbowl.com/events/performances/2954/2024-08-09/seal

Programs, artists, prices and dates subject to change. Ticket limits may apply.

Tickets are on sale at https://www.hollywoodbowl.com/ or by phone to Audience Services at (323) 850-2025. 

ABOUT THE HOLLYWOOD BOWL  

One of the largest natural amphitheaters in the world, with a seating capacity of nearly 18,000, the Hollywood Bowl has been the summer home of the Los Angeles Philharmonic since its official opening in 1922 and plays host to the finest artists from all genres of music, offering something for everyone. It remains one of the best deals anywhere in Los Angeles; to this day, $1 buys a seat at the top of the Bowl for many classical and jazz performances. In June 2021, the Hollywood Bowl was awarded Amphitheater of the Decade at the 32nd Annual Pollstar Awards. It was also awarded the Outdoor Concert Venue of the Year award at the 31st Annual Pollstar Awards, an honor bestowed 14 previous times, as well as Top Amphitheater prize at the 2017 and 2018 Billboard Touring Awards. For millions of music lovers across Southern California, the Hollywood Bowl is synonymous with summer. hollywoodbowl.com

ABOUT THE LA PHIL 

Under the leadership of Music & Artistic Director Gustavo Dudamel, the LA Phil offers live performances, media initiatives and learning programs that inspire and strengthen communities in Los Angeles and beyond. The Los Angeles Philharmonic orchestra is the foundation of the LA Phil’s offerings, which also include a multi-genre, multidisciplinary presenting program and such youth development programs as YOLA (Youth Orchestra Los Angeles). Performances are offered on three historic stages—Walt Disney Concert Hall, the Hollywood Bowl and The Ford—as well as through a variety of media platforms. In all its endeavors, the LA Phil seeks to enrich the lives of individuals and communities through musical, artistic and learning experiences that resonate in our world today.