GANG OF YOUTHS Announce 2017 National Tour Supported by triple j
FRIDAY MAY 12, 2017 – Hot on the heels of a string of sold out UK and US shows, GANG OF YOUTHS will be returning for a national tour kicking off this August.
Celebrating the upcoming release of their second studio album, Go Farther In Lightness, the band will be playingtheir biggest shows to date. The tour kicks off in Brisbane on August 31, followed by all ages shows in Melbourne, Sydney, Hobart and Adelaide, the band will wrap the tour in Perth on September 16.
Tickets for all shows go on sale at 9am Thursday, May 18.
My Live Nation members can be amongst the first to secure tickets during the Live Nation pre-sale beginning at 9am Wednesday, May 17.
For complete tour and ticketing details, visit: livenation.com.au.
Since the 2015 release of their critically acclaimed debut album, The Positions, Gang of Youths have quickly become one of Australia’s most acclaimed and hardworking touring bands. Earning countless glowing reviews for both their live shows and recordings, the band are ready to unleash their highly anticipated sophomore album, GoFarther In Lightness on August 18 on Mosy Recordings/Verge via Sony Music.
This new record continues the work that has already so indelibly imprinted on fans across the world. Go Farther In Lightness bears the scars of the band’s painful history, flashing their wounds with the same candour as The Positions, but seeking to draw new lessons from their struggle to endure.
Gang of Youths frontman Dave Le'aupepe explains the album in his own words, “Go Farther In Lightness is my healing record”.
“Gang of Youths are one of Australia's most beloved live acts at this point, and they're only on the way up” - HUFFINGTON POST
After relocating to London earlier last year, join Gang of Youths on their triumphant return to Australian stages.
THE TIVOLI, BRISBANE THURSDAY AUGUST 31
THE TIVOLI, BRISBANRIDAY SEPTEMBER 1
FESTIVAL HALL, MELBOURNE EDNESDAY SEPTEMBER 6
HORDERN PAVILION, SYDNEY RIDAY SEPTEMBER 8
ODEON THEATRE, HOBART EDNESDAY SEPTEMBER 13
THEBARTON THEATRE, ADELAIDE RIDAY SEPTEMBER 15
METROPOLIS, FREMANTLE ATURDAY SEPTEMBER 16
TICKETS ON SALE 9am THURSDAY MAY 18
My Live Nation Member pre-sale: 9am Wednesday May 17 until 10pm Wednesday May 17
For complete tour and ticket information, visit: gangofyouths.com & www.livenation.com.auive Nation Entertainment (NYSE: LYV) is the world’s leading live entertainment company comprised of global market leaders: Ticketmaster, Live Nation Concerts, Live Nation Advertising & Sponsorship and Artist Nation Management. For additional information, visit www.livenationentertainment.com.
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For all tour-related enquiries, contact: or all album-related enquiries, contact:
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