Empire Of The Sun: Astral wizards of electro-pop announce Ask That God Australian Tour Oct-Nov
- Australian alt-electro pioneers Empire of the Sun confirm Ask That God Australian Tour
- Playing Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane and Perth this Oct & Nov
- Anthemic smash hits include ‘Walking On A Dream’, ‘Alive’, ‘We Are The People’, ‘High And Low’, ‘Half Mast’ and ‘Standing On The Shore’
- Frontier Member presale kicks off Tuesday 28 May 12noon local time ahead of tickets going on sale Thursday 30 May from 1pm local time
- Tour and ticket information frontiertouring.com/empireofthesun
- New album Ask That God featuring the singles ‘Changes’ and ‘Music On The Radio’ released Fri 26 Jul via EMI Music Australia, pre-order here
Frontier Touring are psyched to announce the multi-platinum astral wizards of electro-pop, Australia’s own, Empire of the Sun ‘Ask That God’ Tour for this October & November.
| “Australia we’re coming home. Empire cannot wait to see you all. Get ready, this is gonna be a wild ride as we embark on a journey unlike any other Empire has been on. New record, new show, new era, let’s go!” – Luke Steele |
The visionary Empire of the Sun return with a kaleidoscopic holistic live show kicking off at the Hordern Pavilion, Sydney on Thursday 24 October, before Sidney Myer Music Bowl, Melbourne on Saturday 26 October then onto Riverstage, Brisbane on Tuesday 29 October before a west coast show at Red Hill Auditorium, Perth on Friday 1 November.
Frontier Member presale kicks off Tuesday 28 May 12noon local time ahead of tickets going on sale Thursday 30 May from 1pm local time. Tour and ticket information frontiertouring.com/empireofthesun
Watch: Empire Of The Sun – Walking On A Dream
| “The melding of music, visual art and dance had us transfixed…. We were enchanted by the magic that is Empire of the Sun. Alongside the packed theatre of people, we became privy to a bit of magic” – FutureMusic Mag |
| “The sound in the grand old Enmore was sublime, the light show as glitzy as you’d hope, and the dizzying array of outfits and dance moves from the dancers kept us on our toes.” – TheMusic |
| “This wasn’t just a display of the band’s musical talent, but a clear exhibition of their creativity and an example of what a very specific vision looks like when it comes to life” – Silver Tiger Media |
| “…can only be described as a musical odyssey.” – Scenestr |
On Friday 26 July, Empire of the Sun – Emperor Steele (Luke Steele of The Sleepy Jackson) and Lord Littlemore (Nick Littlemore of PNAU) – release their fourth studio album and first album in eight years with Ask That God. The new album features the propulsive first single ‘Changes’ and the hypnotic disco laced groove of the addictive second single ‘Music On The Radio’. Ask That God released via EMI Music Australia, pre-order here.
Watch: Empire Of The Sun – Music On The Radio
ABOUT EMPIRE OF THE SUN
Empire of the Sun, the visionary Australian electronic duo comprising Luke Steele and Nick Littlemore, have been making waves across the world with phenomenal live shows and anthemic smash hits for the last decade as one of Australia’s most successful musical exports.
With Steele’s background in The Sleepy Jackson and Littlemore’s founding role in PNAU, the duo embarked on a sonic odyssey that has captivated audiences worldwide. Since their emergence, Empire of the Sun has transcended boundaries, blending alternative electronica with mesmerizing visuals to create an immersive musical experience unlike any other.
Their seminal debut album, Walking On A Dream, which the musicians described as “a spiritual road movie” spawned iconic singles ‘Walking On A Dream’ and ‘We Are The People’. The critically acclaimed second LP, disco-pop Ice On The Dune featured ‘Alive’ and ‘DNA’ and saw the band tour the world. Third LP Two Vines, saw the band welcoming guests like Lindsey Buckingham, members of David Bowie’s band from the Blackstar sessions, and Wendy Melvoin from Prince & the Revolution and featured singles ‘High And Low’ and ‘Way To Go’.
Their chart success extends far beyond their native Australia, with their albums achieving multi-platinum certifications across the globe. In addition to their commercial triumphs, the duo has garnered an impressive array of accolades, including eight ARIA Awards, two APRA Awards, and an APRA Billions Award. With over 5.5 million albums sold globally and a staggering 7.6 billion streams, Empire of the Sun’s impact on the music industry is undeniable, solidifying their status as icons of the electronic music genre.
Watch: Empire Of The Sun – Changes
Don’t miss the electrifying Empire of the Sun this October and November!
EMPIRE OF THE SUN
ASK THAT GOD AUSTRALIAN TOUR
OCTOBER & NOVEMBER 2024
Presented by Frontier Touring
FRONTIER MEMBER PRESALE
via frontiertouring.com/empireofthesun
Runs 24 hours from: Tuesday 28 May (12noon local)
or until presale allocation exhausted
TICKETS ON SALE
Begins: Thursday 30 May (1pm local)
Thursday 24 October
Hordern Pavilion | Sydney, NSW
Lic. All Ages
On sale: Thursday 30 May (1pm local)
ticketek.com.au
Saturday 26 October
Sidney Myer Music Bowl | Melbourne, VIC
Lic. All Ages
On sale: Thursday 30 May (1pm local)
ticketek.com.au
Tuesday 29 October
Riverstage | Brisbane, QLD
Lic. All Ages
On sale: Thursday 30 May (1pm local)
ticketmaster.com.au
Friday 1 November
Red Hill Auditorium | Perth, WA
Licensed 13+*
On sale: Thursday 30 May (1pm local)
moshtix.com.au
*Persons 12 & Under are not permitted. 13-17 year olds are permitted if accompanied by a guardian and must remain with them at all times.
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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