Like all truly great artists, Chris Rea has followed his own unique artistic vision and a path that is his and his alone. And although his exemplary musical output to date is deeply embedded into the framework of the world’s rock n roll DNA, it is also safe to say that his presence has been something of a glittering thorn in the side of an industry that has always had him down as a perennial outsider.

Artist and painter, blues aficionado and self-confessed motoring nut, filmmaker and Italian-influenced classical music composer, Chris Rea has sold more than 30 million albums worldwide for just being himself. In 2017 Rea returns to what he’s best known for: an album of gorgeous rock ballads which showcases Rea’s unique voice and a songwriting skill at the top of his game.

Chris Rea will play The Olympia Theatre on December 6 2017. Tickets from €44.05 including booking fee and restoration levy will go on sale this Friday, April 28 at 9am via Ticketmaster.ie