The Halcyon Days Tour was the second tour by English singer and songwriter

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, in support of her second studio album, ''

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'' (2012). The tour visited venues with smaller capacity in North America and Europe. It began on 7 December 2012 in

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, England, and ended on 26 August 2014 in

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, Taiwan.

Background

On 13 September 2012, it was announced that Goulding would embark on a nine-date tour across the United Kingdom. The tour's official name, The Halcyon Days Tour, was unveiled on 22 October 2012, along with North American dates, which will kick off in

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on 16 January 2013. "I'm so excited to start touring my new album ''Halcyon'' properly. I'm incredibly proud of this record and the reaction has been over-whelming. Touring and playing shows is my favorite part of what I do, and I really can't wait to get on the road", Goulding said. Additional European dates followed on 15 November 2012.

Opening acts

Ellie Goulding at Manchester Academy 2012 - Performing

* Yasmin * Sons & Lovers *

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(North America) *

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* Chasing Grace *

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Setlists

Tour dates

Notes

Personnel

Band

* Ellie Goulding – lead vocals, drums, guitar * Christian Ketley – guitar, keyboards, midi fighter, programming * Simon Francis – bass guitar * Maxwell Cooke – keyboards * Joe Clegg – musical director/drums

References

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