It appears Radiohead are happy with the selection of Mario Monti as Italy’s new prime minister after the resignation of Silvio Berlusconi earlier this week. Just days after the third-largest economy in Europe announced the shift in power away from the long-time politician amid fears of a Greece-like collapse, Radiohead have announced four live dates (following last week’s US dates announcement) for the summer of 2012 in the boot-shaped (and -strapped) nation.
Along with the Italian dates, Radiohead will also play a show in Berlin. This is clearly a sign of Radiohead’s commitment to keeping the flailing Euro zone strong through the power of live music, a valiant statement from a British group. Should the Euro still be in existence come June 2012, tickets will cost 50 of them and are on sale now.
Tourdates:
06.20.12 - Rome, Italy - Hyppodrome Capanelle
07.01.12 - Florence, Italy - Parco Delle Cascine
07.03.12 - Bologna, Italy - Piazza Maggiore
07.04.12 - Codroipo, Italy - Villa Manin
07.06.12 - Berlin, Germany - Wuhlheide
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