{"id":496337,"date":"2025-10-13T14:26:29","date_gmt":"2025-10-13T14:26:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/496337\/"},"modified":"2025-10-13T14:26:29","modified_gmt":"2025-10-13T14:26:29","slug":"former-manchester-united-footballer-announces-unlikely-new-career-move-with-manchester-show","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/496337\/","title":{"rendered":"Former Manchester United footballer announces unlikely new career move with Manchester show"},"content":{"rendered":"

It’s set to be a special one-off showThis article contains affiliate links, we will receive a commission on any sales we generate from it. Learn more<\/a>\"DionDion Dublin is bringing a very special show to Manchester’s Albert Hall(Image: Manchester Evening News)<\/p>\n

Former Manchester United<\/a> footballer Dion Dublin has announced an unlikely new career move in the form of an upcoming show.<\/p>\n

Dion, 56, played for United between 1992 and 1994. He also spent a large part of his career playing for Coventry City and Aston Villa, and he was part of England\u2019s World Cup squad in 1998.<\/p>\n

Having retired from professional football in 2008, Dion has continued to be a part of the sport as a regular TV<\/a> pundit. He has also served on the board of Cambridge United since 2021.<\/p>\n

Dion, who is also a TV presenter of Homes Under The Hammer, has now announced that he will be fronting up a special show in Manchester next year that will showcase the best of funk, soul and Motown.<\/p>\n

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\"DionDion Dublin will host an evening of funk, soul and Motown at Albert Hall on February 19(Image: PA)<\/p>\n

Held in aid of The Dianne Oxberry Trust, which provides vital support to families affected by cancer across the North West, the show will take place at Albert Hall<\/a> on February 19, 2026.<\/p>\n

Dion will host proceedings on the night, with music coming from eleven-piece band Fillet-o-Soul, made up of musicians who regularly form part of Jools Holland\u2019s Rhythm & Blues Orchestra and the Strictly Come Dancing<\/a> band.<\/p>\n

During the show, for which tickets go on sale Friday (October 17) via the likes of See Tickets<\/a>, the band will play a range of \u2018timeless grooves, irresistible beats and the joyful spirit of Motown classics\u2019.<\/p>\n

Dion, who is originally from Leicester, was brought up surrounded by music as both of his parents were musicians. As well as being a talented percussionist and songwriter, Dion is also the inventor of The Dube – a percussion instrument that has now been used by the likes of Ed Sheeran and Sting.<\/p>\n

\"DionDion posing with Alex Ferguson in 1992 after signing to Manchester United(Image: PA)<\/p>\n

Over the years, Dion has also taken to the stage at a host of music festivals and events. In 2011, he famously appeared on-stage alongside Ocean Colour Scene during a gig in Norwich.<\/p>\n

Whilst Dion not be performing during the Manchester show, he has proceeded over details to ensure it will be a night of music not to be missed and will be presenting on stage throughout the gig.<\/p>\n

Dion Dublin Presents an Evening of Funk, Soul & Motown, held in support of The Dianne Oxberry Trust, will take place at Albert Hall on February 19. Show information here<\/a>. Tickets will go on sale on Friday (October 17) from 10am via See Tickets.<\/a> Tickets will be priced from \u00a330, before booking fees.<\/p>\n

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