Singer made announcement several minutes into show, which he dedicated to the 'spirit and talent' of Chinese artistSir Elton John has publicly dedicated his only concert in Beijing to Chinese artist and political critic Ai Weiwei, sending a murmur of shock through an audience accustomed to tight censorship of entertainment.Minutes into a more than two-hour show on Sunday night, John told the audience that the performance was dedicated "to the spirit and talent of Ai Weiwei", according to several...
ContactMusic — Sir Elton John has risked angering the Chinese Government by dedicating his first concert in Beijing to dissident artist Ai Weiwei during a... more info
Guardian Music — Singer made announcement several minutes into show, which he dedicated to the 'spirit and talent' of Chinese artistSir Elton John has publicly dedicated his only concert ... more info
The Independent — Pop icon Elton John publicly dedicated his only concert in Beijing to Chinese artist and political critic Ai Weiwei, sending a murmur of shock through an audience accust... more info
Topix — Pop icon Elton John publicly dedicated his only concert in Beijing to Chinese artist and political critic Ai Weiwei, sending a murmur of shock through an audience accusto... more info
ContactMusic — Sir Elton John stirred up controversy in Beijing on Sunday (November 25, 2012) by dedicating his show to the Chinese artist and dissident Ai Weiwei.... more info