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UK synth-pop band SOFT CELL announce first ever tour of Australia – April 2025

SOFT CELL TO PERFORM IN AUSTRALIA FOR THE VERY FIRST TIME – APRIL 2025

Performing their seminal album Non Stop Erotic Cabaret + Greatest hits

Plus an additional performance by Marc Almond performing all his solo hits and more

Sometimes you feel you’ve got to… run away. And that’s what 80s iconic synth-pop band SOFT CELL will be doing in April 2025 with their first-ever tour of Australia.

With an announcement that will have all fans of the decade donning their fluro and leathers, Brit synth-pop band Soft Cell will be touring Australia for the very first time in April 2025, performing their classic album ‘Non-Stop Erotic Cabaret’ in its entirety, including hits like the iconic ‘Tainted Love’, the fan favourite ‘Where Did Our Love Go’, and more!

In addition to the band’s hits, Marc Almond will perform his solo hits from a career that spans over 40 years.

Thursday 10th April – Riverside Theatre, Perth
Sunday 13th April – Enmore Theatre, Sydney
Tuesday 15th April – Fortitude Music Hall, Brisbane
Thursday 17th April – Palais, Melbourne

TICKETS ON PRESALE FROM 9AM LOCAL TIME – TUESDAY 17 SEPTEMBER
Sign up to early bird presale tickets via https://www.destroyalllines.com/tours/soft-cell

GENERAL ON SALE FROM 9AM LOCAL TIME – THURSDAY 19 SEPTEMBER

The duo will be finger-clicking their way across both coasts of Australia in April, making sure fans in Perth don’t miss out on this much-anticipated series of gigs.

“I have always wanted to go to Australia. Over my 45 year career (yes that long) fans have always asked me when it might happen, so overjoyed to say that it is happening. And to perform both as Marc Almond with my solo hits, and then transform into Soft Cell on the same night will be another first. Everyone tells me Australians love to party and it promises to be something very special”Marc Almond

Four decades deep into their career, Australian fans will finally be able to hear and experience the music of Soft Cell live.

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SOFT CELL

Performing their seminal album Non Stop Erotic Cabaret + Greatest hits
Plus an additional performance by
Marc Almond performing all his solo hits and more

Early bird presale begins Tuesday 17 September 9am
via https://www.destroyalllines.com/tours/soft-cell

GENERAL ON SALE FROM 9AM LOCAL TIME – THURSDAY 19 SEPTEMBER

Thursday 10th April Riverside Theatre, Perth
Sunday 13th April Enmore Theatre, Sydney
Tuesday 15th April Fortitude Music Hall, Brisbane
Thursday 17th April Palais, Melbourne

ABOUT SOFT CELL
Soft Cell, the English synth-pop duo consisting of Marc Almond and David Ball, achieved significant success in the 1980s. They are best known for their 1981 hit “Tainted Love,” which topped the charts in 17 countries and became one of the best-selling singles of the year, including Australia where it reached the Top 10 singles chart. Their debut album, Non-Stop Erotic Cabaret, also went platinum and included other hits like “Bedsitter” and “Say Hello, Wave Goodbye”.

In the UK, Soft Cell had twelve top 40 hits, including “Torch” (number 2), “What” (number 3), and “Bedsitter” (number 4)1. They released four top 20 albums between 1981 and 1984.

After Soft Cell initially split in 1984 Marc Almond pursued a successful solo career. He released several albums that showcased his versatility, including Marc and the Mambas, which delved into more experimental and cabaret-style music1. His collaborations with artists like Gene Pitney on the hit “Something’s Gotten Hold of My Heart” further cemented his status in the music industry.

Almond’s influence extends beyond music. His bold, androgynous image and open discussion of his sexuality have made him a significant figure in LGBTQ+ culture. His work has inspired a generation of musicians and artists who admire his fearless approach to both his music and personal expression.

Over the decades, Soft Cell have come to be known as one of the true pioneers of Brit synch-pop music. With 25 million sales, six UK top 10 singles and a BRIT Award to their name, they’ve cast a huge influence over music culture ever since the 80s, setting the synth-pop standard for Pulp, Erasure and the Pet Shop Boys to follow and inspiring the industrial scene before it exploded in the ‘90s. They have since gone on to be sampled on Rihanna’s smash ‘S.O.S.’ and laying the groundwork for the current alt-pop music scene.

 

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The Iconic Herbie Hancock to tour Australia & New Zealand this October, with his stellar band

“Herbie Hancock is jazz’s enduring rock star” Star Tribune

“… completely engrossing” The Guardian

Living legend Herbie Hancock is set to light up stages across Australia and New Zealand in October, in his first visit since 2019, promising an electrifying evening from one of music’s most revered names.

The tour will commence at Auckland’s Kiri Te Kanawa Theatre on October 8, followed by Michael Fowler Centre in Wellington on October 9. It heads to Sydney for 2 shows at the Opera House Concert Hall on October 11 and 12, followed by Canberra Theatre on October 14, QPAC Concert Hall in Brisbane on October 17, and a starring role at the Melbourne International Jazz Festival – Sidney Myer Music Bowl on October 19. Next stop is Adelaide’s Festival Theatre on October 20, concluding at Perth Concert Hall on October 22.

A Live Nation pre-sale commences Wednesday, July 10 at 9am, running until Thursday, July 11 at 8am.

General public tickets go on sale on Thursday, July 11 at 9am. All times local.

NB: Opera House pre-sales commence July 9 at 9am, and Sidney Myer Music Bowl general on sale commences July 9 from 1pm (local).

With a career spanning seven decades and a staggering 14 GRAMMY awards, few artists have had more influence on modern music than Herbie Hancock. The creative force behind timeless classics like Cantaloupe Island, Chameleon, and Rockit, Hancock’s genre-transcending appeal and unmistakable style have cemented his status as “today’s greatest living artist,” as extolled by The Washington Post. As the immortal Miles Davis said in his autobiography, “Herbie was the step after Bud Powell and Thelonious Monk, and I haven’t heard anybody yet who has come after him.” He has transcended limitations and genres while maintaining his unmistakable voice, amazing audiences across the globe.

This is an opportunity not to be missed – join this icon of modern music as he takes to the stage across Australia this October.

HERBIE HANCOCK
AUSTRALIA AND NEW ZEALAND 2024

KIRI TE KANAWA THEATRE, AUCKLAND
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 8

MICHAEL FOWLER CENTRE, WELLINGTON
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 9

OPERA HOUSE CONCERT HALL, SYDNEY*
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 11

OPERA HOUSE CONCERT HALL, SYDNEY*
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 12

CANBERRA THEATRE, CANBERRA
MONDAY, OCTOBER 14

QPAC CONCERT HALL, BRISBANE
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 17

SIDNEY MYER MUSIC BOWL, MELBOURNE**
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 19

FESTIVAL THEATRE, ADELAIDE
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 20

CONCERT HALL, PERTH
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 22

FOLLOW HERBIE HANCOCK
Website // Facebook // Instagram

Live Nation pre-sale: Wednesday, July 10 at 9am – Thursday, July 11 at 8am.

General public tickets on sale: Thursday, July 11 at 9am.

*Opera House pre-sale commences July 9 at 9am, on sale Thursday, July 11 at 9am.

**Sidney Myer Music Bowl (Melbourne International Jazz Festival) on sale commences July 9 from 1pm.

All times local. For more information head to livenation.com.au and livenation.co.nz

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Lime Cordiale announce Enough Of The Sweet Talk Australia & New Zealand Tour this October

LIME CORDIALE ANNOUNCE ENOUGH OF THE SWEET TALK AUSTRALIA & NEW ZEALAND TOUR THIS OCTOBER

With special guests Ball Park Music on all Aus dates

After much speculation and anticipation, local legends Lime Cordiale today reveal they will hit the road in October for a run of headline shows across Australia and New Zealand.

Playing their biggest rooms to date, Lime Cordiale’s Enough Of The Sweet Talk Tour will kick off at Perth’s HBF Stadium on Thursday 3 October before heading through arenas in Adelaide, Melbourne and Sydney, wrapping up at Brisbane’s iconic Riverstage on Sunday 13 October. The band then heads over to New Zealand for shows in Dunedin, Christchurch, Wellington and Auckland in late-October.

In a massive coup, Ball Park Music will join the Enough Of The Sweet Talk party on all Australian dates, bringing big energy and good times for all!

“We’ve been spending so much time overseas, it’s so exciting to come home for our biggest shows yet. We’re putting a lot into making the production and stage set super exciting but as always, we want to make this feel like an intimate 100 capacity party.
Ball Park Music are debatably the best band in the country. They’ve been an inspiration to us since we first met 10 years ago. We can’t believe it’s taken this long to tour together”,
said Lime Cordiale.

“We’ve wanted to go on tour with the Lime legends for years but it’s always been a pipe dream… until now! Can’t wait to share the stage and put on incredible concerts together”, said Ball Park Music.

Frontier members can access presale tickets from 1pm (local time) on Tuesday 4 June, before general public tickets go on sale at 1pm (local time) on Thursday 6 June.

More information at frontiertouring.com/limecordiale

Lime Cordiale are taking the world by storm, delivering their infectious live performance to wildly enthusiastic crowds across the globe. Their genuine, generous interactions with their fans have made them one of Australia’s most in-demand acts, selling out shows from Vancouver to Vienna and everywhere in between.

“Their energy was immediately electric…”Backseat Mafia

“Lime Cordiale are a seriously impressive unit. A wholly captivating band that sit just as nicely on stage as they do on your car sound system on a long sunny drive”No Taste

In 2023 alone, the duo branched out with the release of their own carbon neutral beer Largo, landed four spots in the triple j Hottest 100, completed a regional Australian tour, and were awarded a Rolling Stone Readers Choice Award. Over the course of their career the band have been nominated for multiple ARIA Awards and have released two albums, 14 Steps To A Better You and Permanent Vacation, along with Cordi Elba, their acclaimed collaboration with actor/musician/DJ and record label boss Idris Elba.

Brisbane’s melancholic pop masters, Ball Park Music, are one of Australia’s most beloved contemporary bands and a staple on the touring circuit, frequently playing Splendour in the Grass, Falls Festival, Groovin’ The Moo and selling out their own headline dates.

The indie heroes create music that is “emotionally stirring and witty, filled with melodies and hooks that’ll be rattling around your head after only a few spins” (triple j), with a live show praised as “indie rock uplift” (NME). They’ll bring songs from their latest album Weirder & Weirder along with favourites from their extensive catalogue, when they hit the road around Australia later this year.

If you’re into big charisma, top notch on-stage energy and epic tunes, spend a night with Lime Cordiale and Ball Park Music this spring… you won’t regret it!

In partnership with FEAT. Live, $1 from every ticket sold across the Enough Of The Sweet Talk Tour will go towards a solar slice initiative. More information at feat.ltd

Stay tuned for new music from Lime Cordiale coming soon…!

LIME CORDIALE
ENOUGH OF THE SWEET TALK AUSTRALIA & NEW ZEALAND TOUR
OCTOBER 2024
WITH SPECIAL GUESTS BALL PARK MUSIC*
Presented by Chugg Entertainment & Frontier Touring

FRONTIER MEMBER PRESALE

via frontiertouring.com/limecordiale

Runs 24 hours from: Tuesday 4 June (1pm local time)
or until presale allocation exhausted

TICKETS ON SALE
Begins: Thursday 6 June (1pm local time)

ALL SHOWS LICENSED ALL AGES

THURSDAY 3 OCTOBER
HBF Stadium | Perth, WA
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SATURDAY 5 OCTOBER
Adelaide Entertainment Centre | Adelaide, SA
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TUESDAY 8 OCTOBER
John Cain Arena | Melbourne, VIC
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FRIDAY 11 OCTOBER
ICC Sydney Theatre | Sydney, NSW
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SUNDAY 13 OCTOBER
Riverstage | Brisbane, QLD
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WEDNESDAY 16 OCTOBER
Dunedin Town Hall | Dunedin, NZ
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THURSDAY 17 OCTOBER
Christchurch Town Hall | Christchurch, NZ
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SATURDAY 19 OCTOBER
Michael Fowler Centre | Wellington, NZ
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SUNDAY 20 OCTOBER
Great Hall, Auckland Town Hall | Auckland, NZ
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*Ball Park Music playing on Australian dates only

Patrons are advised to purchase tickets only through authorised ticket sellers.

We cannot guarantee any ticket purchase made through any means other than the official ticketing agents listed on the Frontier website.

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Hilltop Hoods are touring THE SHOW BUSINESS TOUR 2022 in a few months and STM interviewer Renee had a killer chat with Suffa recently to find out what they have in store.

HILLTOP HOODS have today announced dates for the ‘THE SHOW BUSINESS TOUR’ 2022 which sees the band playing headline shows across Australia this coming August & September.  Proudly presented by triple j, TEG Live & Blue Max Music tickets will go on sale to the general public at 10.00 am Wednesday 11 May.  
 
Joining HILLTOP HOODS for the national tour are A.B. ORIGINAL, who will be performing a taste of new music among classic tracks from their iconic debut album ‘Reclaim Australia’. Additional supports will be exciting Kenyan-born Australian singer-songwriter ELSY WAMEYO, and world-renowned turntablist DJ TOTAL ECLIPSE.
 
This is the band’s first headline tour since the ‘THE GREAT EXPANSE WORLD TOUR’ in 2019 which saw them playing sold-out Arenas to over 100,000 fans in 14 different countries.  This was HILLTOP HOODS biggest and most successful headline tour to date, where they also created history with the largest tour of any Australian act in 2019. 

The tour announcement follows the release of Hilltop Hoods brand-new single ‘Show Business’ which features US soul singer Eamon. The song is the Adelaide Trio’s first offering from a new album since 2018.

Join the multi-platinum selling and award-winning HILLTOP HOODS as they return for their first headline shows in 3 years.  Look forward to hearing classic hits such as ‘Leave Me Lonely’, and ‘Exit Sign’ Feat. Illy & Ecca Vandal, ‘1955’ Feat. Montaigne & Tom Thum, The Nosebleed Section, ‘Cosby Sweater’ and ‘Chase That Feeling’ alongside their latest hit single ‘Show Business’ Feat. Eamon.
 
The legacy of HILLTOP HOODS is undeniable. Their unparalleled career speaks for itself with Ten ARIA awards; six #1 Albums; #1 most streamed Australian artist on Spotify 2 years running; sold-out arena tours and over 60 x Platinum accreditations and counting.   
 
Get your tickets to see one of Australia’s most-loved live acts HILLTOP HOODS in the Telstra Plus member Pre-sale from 11 am (local time) on Thursday 5 May 2022 before the general public on sale at 10 am (local time) on Wednesday 11 May.

Stay up-to-date on HILLTOP HOODS by visiting their website https://hilltophoods.com

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