Elton & David's Clothes on Sale in London

FROM FRIDAY 11TH DECEMBER 2009

Sir Elton John & David Furnish clear out their closets at a special pop-up shop in central London with 100% of sales to benefit EJAF.

Specific details will be released shortly.

Elton's Winter Ball

For the first time, the Elton John AIDS Foundation is holding a Winter Ball, to take place on Sunday, December 13 at the Grosvenor House Hotel in London. Elton and David Furnish will host the ball, along with sponsors Grey Goose Vodka. Elton and David say the following in their ticket invitation:

"Over the years, we have been asked many times by guests at our White Tie & Tiara Ball whether it would be possible to do a similar event for the Christmas season. So it is with great pleasure we invite you to join us this December for the inaugural Character & Cocktails: Winter Ball sponsored by our friends Grey Goose. The event transforms Grosvenor House's Great Room, taking us into the world of Grand Palais for an evening of exquisite Grey Goose cocktails, dinner and an auction of fabulous cocktail bars, each one designed by a very special supporter of the Foundation - Roland Mouret, Lily Allen and Lily Cole.

"We are particularly thrilled that a special surprise guest artist will treat us to an exclusive performance on the night.

"The Foundation prides itself not only on producing beautiful events, but on ensuring that every penny they raise goes directly to our charitable work. This event is no exception, thanks to the generosity of Grey Goose. The Foundation is now one of the largest HIV/AIDS charities in the world, yet our overheads are amongst the smallest - currently 4.3%.

"Over the past year, we have committed to initiatives that change not only the way services are received in local projects but at a national or international level. These include working with the Clinton Foundation to expand and refine treatment services for over 20,000 children in Malawi, Lesotho, Tanzania, Zambia and Kenya, and with Mothers 2 Mothers in the same countries to stop HIV-positive pregnant women transferring the virus to their babies. In Ukraine, a national programme for children will change the way HIV-positive children are told about their illness and how they are treated in school and in society.

"These programmes do not mean we have forgotten the small groups, the individual carers, the long term survivors. Our work reaches thousands of infected and affected individuals across 17 countries, including right here in the United Kingdom.

"The Winter Ball is a fantastic occasion to celebrate this work, to ensure that we can continue in the fight against HIV/AIDS and to celebrate Christmas. We really hope that the range of ticket options gives all our donors an opportunity to support this Ball.

"We look forward to seeing you there."

Here are the details:

GREY GOOSE CHARACTER & COCKTAILS: THE ELTON JOHN AIDS FOUNDATION WINTER BALL
Bespoke cocktails, supper, auction and extraordinary entertainment await your arrival.
"GREY GOOSE HOTEL DU PALAIS"
At the Grosvenor, Mayfair, London W1
SUNDAY 13th December 2009
Dress: Black Tie
Arrivals: 6:30PM
Carriages: 12:00PM

Ticket Options:

VERSAILLES TABLE: Table of 10 - £20,000
| Premium table positioning, private pre-event cocktail reception / Grey Goose mixologist at your table / listing in event programme / full page personal message of support in the event brochure (conditional in meeting print deadlines)

PALAIS ROYALE TABLE: Table of 12 - £9,000 / Table of 10 - £7,500 / or Individual Ticket - £1,000 each
Offering superior position and an option of a 10 or 12 sized table

PALAIS TABLE: Table of 10 - £2500 / or Individual Tickets - £350 each

TO BOOK TICKETS
CALL: +44 (0)20 7603 9996
EMAIL: fundraising@ejaf.com for your ticket request and advertising form

No More Tour Dates for 2009

The Elton John and Billy Joel Face 2 Face concert, originally scheduled for December 7 at the Times Union Center, Albany, NY, has been rescheduled for Thursday, March 11, 2010 at 7:30pm.

All tickets currently being held for the December 7 Face 2 Face concert will be valid for the rescheduled March 11 concert, and tickets are still available at www.timesunion.com, 1-800-30-EVENT, the Times Union Center box office, and select Price Chopper Outlets. If necessary, refunds are available at point of purchase.

The Elton John and Billy Joel Face 2 Face concert, originally scheduled for December 4 at HSBC Arena, has been rescheduled for Tuesday, March 9, 2010 at 7:30pm.

All tickets currently being held for the December 4 Face 2 Face concert will be valid for the rescheduled March 9 concert, and tickets are still available at Tickets.com, HSBC Arena Box Office, all Tickets.com Outlets, or Charge By Phone at 888-223-6000. If necessary, refunds are available at point of purchase.

Face 2 Face promoters Live Nation and Another Planet Entertainment, as well as Oracle Arena, Oakland and HP Pavilion, San Jose, announce that the Billy Joel and Elton John concerts in the Bay Area have been rescheduled.

Elton and Billy will appear at the Oracle Arena, Oakland on Saturday, February 13, 2010, and at the HP Pavilion, San Jose, on Tuesday, February 16. The showtime for both concerts is 7:30pm.

All tickets from the original November dates will be honored, and tickets are still for both concerts are still available at www.ticketmaster.com, 1-800-745-3000, the venue box offices, and select Ticketmaster Outlets. If necessary, refunds are available at point of purchase.

Promoter Live Nation and KeyArena are pleased to announce that the Elton John and Billy Joel Face 2 Face concerts, originally scheduled for November 4 and 7, 2009, have been rescheduled for Wednesday, February 3 and Saturday, February 6, 2010.

All tickets currently being held for the Wednesday, November 4 concert will be valid for the rescheduled Wednesday, February 3 concert. All tickets currently being held for the Saturday, November 7 concert will be valid for the rescheduled Saturday, February 6 concert.

Tickets for both concerts are still available at Ticketmaster.com, all Ticketmaster outlets, or charge by phone at 1-800-745-3000. If necessary, refunds are available at point of purchase. Both Live Nation and KeyArena appreciate the cooperation of the fans and community while new concert dates were worked out with the Artists' representatives.

- ej.com

There are now no scheduled Elton John concerts until January 2010.

Oklahoma Rescheduled, Little Rock Cancelled

The Elton John and Billy Joel Face 2 Face concert scheduled for November 28 at Verizon Arena, Little Rock, Arkansas has been cancelled.

Promoter Live Nation and Verizon Arena were informed today that Billy Joel is currently unable to tour due to medical reasons, and scheduling conflicts will preclude the concert from being rescheduled.

Refunds are available at point of purchase.

The Billy Joel and Elton John Face 2 Face concert, originally scheduled for November 25 at the Ford Center, Oklahoma City has been rescheduled for Thursday, February 25, 2010 at 7:30pm.

All tickets currently being held for the originally scheduled Face 2 Face concert on November 25 at the Ford Center will be valid for the rescheduled February 25 concert. If necessary, refunds are available at point of purchase.

Spectacle Season 2 Airs Dec 9 & Elton in the Studio

Sundance Channel will air the first episode of season 2 of Spectacle: Elvis Costello with... on December 9 (10pm EST).

U2's Bono will feature on episode 1.

Bruce Spingsteen and Sheryl Crow will feature in later episodes.

And, in other news, Sir Elton is making the most of his forced tour break by working on his new album.
"He is also working on new material for his new studio album which he is set to record in California." - ej.com

Kansas City Postponed

The Elton John & Billy Joel Face 2 Face concert scheduled for December 1 at Sprint Center, Kansas City has been rescheduled for Saturday, February 27, 2010 at 7:30pm.

All tickets currently being held for the originally scheduled Face 2 Face concert on December 1 at the Sprint Center will be valid for the rescheduled Saturday, February 27 concert. If necessary, refunds are available at point of purchase.

Salt Lake, Denver & Portland Rescheduled

The EnergySolutions Arena announced today that the Billy Joel & Elton John Face 2 Face concert previously scheduled for Friday, November 20 has been rescheduled for Friday, February 19, 2010 at EnergySolutions Arena.

All tickets currently being held for the originally scheduled Face 2 Face concert on November 20 at EnergySolutions Arena will be valid for the rescheduled February 19 concert. If necessary, refunds are available at point of purchase.

The Billy Joel and Elton John Face 2 Face concert scheduled for November 22 at the Pepsi Center has been rescheduled for February 22, 2010 at 7:30pm.

The Billy Joel and Elton John Face 2 Face concert which was scheduled for November 10 at Rose Garden Arena, Portland, has been rescheduled for February 10, 2010 at 7:30pm.

Salt Lake City Also Postponed

The Elton John - Billy Joel concert scheduled for Friday in Salt Lake City has been postponed.

The reason may be that Elton John is still not fully recovered from the swine flu and an e-coli infection, but now, Billy Joel also has a mystery illness.

Elton John and Billy Joel were scheduled to play at Energy Solutions arena Friday night, but it has been postponed. The new concert date has not been set.

ABC 4 talked with Energy Solutions, and an official said people should hold on to their tickets and they will be good for the show when it's rescheduled, probably early next year.

- ABC 4 News

Elton Doesn't Know Whats Wrong with Billy

Elton John is back in good health and "raring to go".

The 62-year-old singer was hospitalised last month with a serious e-coli infection, forcing him to cancel a string of US concerts. After nine days of intravenous antibiotics treatment and close monitoring by doctors, he is "out and about" and feeling good. But Elton is still unsure about what triggered the illness.

"It was something that I've never had before - a serious e-coli infection which I got from something I ate," he said. "It was horrible, but now I'm back and raring to go. I'm out and about and I'm good."

Intravenous antibiotics were used to treat the icon.

But the star is certain it wasn't something baked by his long-term partner David Furnish.

He laughed: "No, no, David doesn't cook!"

Elton's postponed Face 2 Face concert tour looks unlikely to continue. Just as Elton is feeling better, his touring partner Billy Joel has been struck down by a mystery illness.

Elton said: "I don't know what's wrong with him. I heard he's sick. I have no idea what's going on with him."

- The Skinny

UK Red Piano Dates Will Not be Rescheduled

Sir Elton John has offered refunds to fans for his cancelled shows after they proved impossible to reschedule.

The star was forced to postpone four UK concerts because of ill health - as well as having flu, the musician was also admitted to hospital following an E.coli bacterial infection.

But promoters of the Red Piano tour shows said today that the gigs in Sheffield, Newcastle, London and Liverpool will not now be rearranged.

- UKPA

UPDATE 20/11: The Dublin IR 02 Concert will also not take place. This cannot be rescheduled and refunds are available now for all shows at your point of purchase.