Oakenfold ”really looking forward to the challenge”

Here are the first comments about Paul Oakenfold touring Europe with Madonna – from the dee-jay himself.

Paul Oakenfold, who is currently on the road in support of his new album, “A Lively Mind” will join Madonna’s “Confessions Tour” in Cardiff, Wales, July 30.

He will also open shows in Rome, Italy; Duesseldorf and Hannover, Germany; Horsens, Denmark; and Amsterdam in the Netherlands.

“This is a fantastic opportunity,” Oakenfold said. “I’m really looking forward to the challenge – I’ve got a lot of respect for Madonna as an artist, and have enjoyed a great working relationship in the past-which I hope to continue.”

The following are Paul Oakenfold’s supporting dates on Madonna’s “Confessions Tour”:

• July 30 – Cardiff, Wales (Millennium Stadium)
• August 6 – Rome, Italy (Olympic Stadium)
• August 20 – Duesseldorf, Germany (LTU Arena)
• August 22 – Hannover, Germany (AWD Arena)
• August 24 – Horsens, Denmark (Forum Horsens Outdoor)
• September 3 and 4 – Amsterdam, The Netherlands (Amsterdam Arena)

From groovevolt.com.