One of Australia’s most beloved and enduring rock bands, You Am I, today announce their STRUNG UP tour, a special run of east coast Australian performances celebrating the 30th Anniversary of their seminal 1996 album Hourly Daily. Featuring handpicked orchestral manoeuvres from Hourly Daily and selections from across their entire career, the tour will bring these iconic songs to life in a spectacular new live experience.
Gracing some of the country’s most prestigious stages this October and November, STRUNG UP will see You Am I reimagine selections from Hourly Dailyalongside fan favourites from across their celebrated catalogue, joined by a string quartet for a series of uniquely ambitious performances.
Kicking off with their first ever show at Sydney Opera House (Concert Hall) on October 18, the tour will swing through Brisbane’s Tivoli for two shows and Melbourne’s Recital Centre for two shows, completing the run on November 6.
Tickets go on sale to the general public on Tuesday 30 June at 10am AEST via www.tegdainty.com, with a 24 hour artist and partners presale kicking off from Monday 29 June at 10am AEST.
A landmark record in Australian music history, Hourly Daily debuted at No.1 on the ARIA Albums Chart and remains one of the defining releases of the 1990s. Three decades on, its rich melodies, storytelling and unmistakable character provide the perfect foundation for this one-of-a-kind concert experience.
Frontman Tim Rogers says the opportunity to revisit the band’s music through a new lens is one the group has enthusiastically embraced.
“Our peculiar brand of musical thuggery has oft been blessed by instrumental finery. Working with musicians of less traditional RnR stripe is thrilling and invigorating. Pomp and circumstance with our grubby thumping heart pushing the bunch of us forever onward.”
In celebration of Hourly Daily’s 30th year, You Am I will re-release the classic album on vinyl on Friday October 9, as well as Dailies, Seconds – a collection of 14 B-Sides and demos from that era.
From the sweeping nostalgia of Hourly Daily classics to carefully selected deep cuts and career-spanning highlights, STRUNG UP promises an unforgettable evening showcasing the depth, wit and musicality that have made You Am I one of Australia’s most revered live acts.
Tickets go on sale Tuesday 30 June at 10.00am AEST via www.tegdainty.com.
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YOU AM I – STRUNG UP EAST COAST AUSTRALIAN TOUR
SUN 18 OCT | Sydney Opera House Concert Hall, Sydney
THU 22 OCT | The Tivoli, Brisbane
FRI 23 | The Tivoli, Brisbane
THU 5 NOV | Melbourne Recital Centre, Melbourne
FRI 6 NOV | Melbourne Recital Centre, Melbourne
