LIVE NATION ANNOUNCES NEIL DIAMOND’S HIGHLY ANTICIPATED NORTH AMERICA AND MEXICO CITY TOUR DATES

BROOKLYN (Sept. 30, 2014) – Neil Diamond, iconic Grammy Award®-winning Rock and Pop Singer/Songwriter and Rock and Roll Hall of Fame member, will embark on his highly anticipated NEIL DIAMOND TOUR 2015 with a stop at Barclays Center on March 26, 2015.

The Brooklyn born and raised artist said, “I can't wait to come back to Brooklyn and play Barclays Center in March. It’s going to be so good, so good, so good!”

“Neil Diamond at Barclays Center will be a huge moment and a defining experience for Brooklynites,” said Barclays Center CEO Brett Yormark. “We are truly honored to bring Neil Diamond back to his home borough where it all started for him. We are continuing our goal to bring the best of everything to Barclays Center.”

Produced exclusively by Live Nation in North America, the 2015 tour will include 29 shows throughout the U.S. and Canada plus one stop in Mexico City, which marks Diamond’s first time ever visiting or performing there.“Neil is one of the greatest live performers touring today and we are honored to be working with him on his 2015 world tour,” said Michael Rapino, president and chief executive officer, Live Nation Entertainment.  “The depth and power of the Neil Diamond songbook, from his early hits, right through to his soon to be released Melody Road album, will be a treat for fans everywhere.”

The 2015 tour will feature songs from his newest studio album Melody Road, as well as many classic favorites. Tickets go on sale beginning Oct. 13 at 10 a.m. at www.livenation.com and through the Live Nation mobile app.

Neil Diamond’s new album, Melody Road, will be released on Oct. 21 via Capitol Records. This album marks his first since signing with Capitol Records.