The Cyprus Maritime Conference is a bi-annual event hosted by the Cyprus Shipping Council (CSC) under the patronage of the Presidency of the Republic, Mr Nicos Anastasiades. On September 15th, as a very special guest of the president and shipping software giant SPECTEC, Glenn Hughes performed at the event.

"It was a beautiful evening, and a great way for Glenn to kick off his sold out 2015 European tour."

Glenn Hughes has announced his first ever live show in Singapore on Friday, December 11th at TAB, which will also round out his 2015 Solo Tour.

Earlybird Tickets are available as of today (Saturday, October 17th) from ticketing website Gig-Merch.com. Standard Priced Tickets will go on sale Sunday, November 1st from ticketing website Sistic.com.sg. Tickets sold at the Door on show day will be S$138.

Commenting on his live debut in Singapore, Hughes says: "I'm super excited to announce I shall be playing a show in Singapore on December 11th, 2015. My band; Doug Aldrich, Pontus Engborg and myself are looking forward to bringing the ROCK to YOU! See YOU down the front!!"

A Limited Number of VIP Upgrade Packages will also be available from Saturday, October 17th at 9 PM, SGT here.

With recent sold out live shows in South America and Europe, Glenn Hughes is extending his Solo Tour throughout 2016, beginning with new spring shows in the US.

Joining Hughes for his US shows, will be Doug Aldrich (Revolution Saints, ex-Whitesnake, Dio) on guitar, and powerhouse Swedish drummer and longtime solo band member, Pontus Engborg rounding out the trio. The set will showcase highlights from Glenn's colourful career: Trapeze, Deep Purple, Hughes/Thrall, Black Country Communion along with his solo material.

Dates include:

March
2 - San Jose, CA - Rockbar
4 - Los Angeles, CA - The Whisky
5 - Las Vegas, NV - Counts Vampd
8 - Baltimore, MD - Rams Head On Stage
9 - New York City, NY - BB King's
11 - Shirley, MA - Bull Run
12 - Portland, ME - Asylum
14 - Buffalo, NY - Ironworks
15 - Syracuse, NY - Revolutions
17 - Sellersville, PA - Sellersville Theater
18 - Jeanette, PA - Gators
20 - Detroit, MI - Token Lounge
21 - Battle Creek, MI - Music Factory
23 - Indianapolis, IN - Latitude 360
24 - Chicago, IL - Reggies
26 - Spring Lake Park, MN - POVs

Support for the tour are Joanne Shaw Taylor, plus Jared James Nichols.

On the announcement of his new shows in the US, Glenn comments: “I am thrilled to announce that I will be on tour in the USA. My first leg will start on March 2nd thru March 26th. On the agenda for the whole of 2016 is all about live shows, I have not done an extensive tour in quite some time and I feel now is the appropriate time, as my fan base is growing. We have completed a sold out South American tour, and now playing across Europe.

Happy to announce that Doug Aldrich, Ex Whitesnake and Dio guitarist will be by my side. On drums will be my drummer of 8 years, Pontus Engborg, a powerhouse. This is a rock show, my Power Trio, my career started in a trio, that band was Trapeze, who had success in the USA prior to my joining Deep Purple. Here we go... see you down the front.”

Hughes has the following UK dates lined up for October/November:

October
17 - Southampton, England - Engine Rooms
19 - Norwich, England - Waterfront   
20 - Newcastle, England - Tyne Theatre  
22 - Belfast, Northern Ireland - Limelight
23 - Glasgow, Scotland - The Garage    
25 - Holmfirth, England - Picturedrome  
26 - Bilston, England - Robin 2       
28 - York, England - Fibbers       
29 - Manchester, England - Club Academy

November
1 - London, England - Electric Ballroom