The Cult Announce 40th Anniversary Australian & New Zealand Tour 2024
The iconic UK post-punk rockers are headed our way this November.
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Seminal post-punk rockers The Cult are making their long-awaited return to Australia and New Zealand this November in celebration of their 40th anniversary as a band.
The ‘8424’ global tour sees The Cult performing songs from their 11 album discography, including early hits ‘Sonic Temple’, ‘Electric’ and ‘Love’ and tunes from their most recent releases, 2022’s Under the Midnight Sun.
The tour commences in New Zealand, with The Cult playing shows at Isacc Theatre Royal in Christchurch on Wednesday, November 20 and Bruce Manson Centre in Auckland on Thursday, November 21.
The five-piece then makes their way to Australia for five shows, kicking things off in Melbourne at The Forum on Saturday, November 23. It’s then on to Brisbane for a performance at Fortitude Music Hall on Monday, November 25 followed by what’s sure to be a magical experience when they perform at the Sydney Opera House in Sydney on Tuesday, November 26.
The final two dates of the tour take place in Adelaide at Hindley St Music Hall on Thursday, November 28 and in Perth at Metro City on Saturday, November 30.
An Australian-only Telstra pre-sale commences on Tuesday, July 2 at 9:30am local time. This is followed by TEG [Live] pre-sale on Thursday, July 4 at 9:30am local time. General on sale occurs on Monday, July 8 at 9:30am. For full ticketing details visit TEG [Live].
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The Cult are often referred to as pioneers of the post-punk scene, responsible for not only making the genre popular but influencing many of the bands that came after them.
Forming in 1983 under the name Death Cult, the band became The Cult a year later and became an underground sensation in the UK, with their 1986 single ‘She Sells Sanctuary’ a minor hit. They continued to have success in their homeland before breaking through in the States during the late 80s, with their 1989 single ‘Fire Woman’ peaking at #4 on the Billboard Mainstream Rock chart.
The Cult has gone on to release 11 albums across their 40-year career which also includes several hiatuses and break-ups. The current lineup includes original members Ian Astbury (lead vocals, percussion) and Billy Duffy (guitar) alongside John Tempesta (drums), Charlie Jones (bass, backing vocals) and Mike Mangan (keyboards, backing vocals).
See The Cult perform at Hindley St Music Hall in Adelaide on Thursday, November 28. Full ticketing information is available via TEG[Live].
The Cult 40th Anniversary ‘8424’ Australian & New Zealand Tour 2024
Wednesday, November 20 – Isaac Theatre Royal, Christchurch
Thursday, November 21 – Bruce Mason Centre, Auckland
Saturday, November 23 – The Forum, Melbourne
Monday, November 25 – Fortitude Music Hall, Brisbane
Tuesday, November 26 – Sydney Opera House, Sydney
Thursday, November 28 – Hindley Street Music Hall, Adelaide
Saturday, November 30 – Metro City, Perth
