Classical-pop crossover group, Il Divo return to Australia in 2023.
Currently recording material for a new studio album, Il Divo will headline concerts on Sydney, Brisbane, Melbourne and Adelaide from late October. These will be the group's first shows down under since the death of Carlos Marín in 2021 from COVID.After deciding 'the show must go on' in tribute to Marín, the remaining members of Il Divo – Swiss tenor Urs Bühler, French pop artist Sébastien Izambard and American tenor David Miller – revealed in January 2022 that guest vocalist, Steven LaBrie, would join the group – and the Mexican-American baritone has toured with them ever since.
"We haven't been to Australia in some time and are excited to come back to perform for our Aussie fans.
"Australia has always been a big supporter of Il Divo, and after all the tragedy of the last three years, we are beyond elated to return."
Fans can expect all of Il Divo's hits – 'Regresa a Mi' (Unbreak My Heart), the official song of the 2006 FIFA World Cup 'The Time Of Our Lives', 'I Believe In You' (Je crois en toi) and 'Hola' (their version of Adele's 'Hello') – as well as other material from their back catalogue that range from Schubert to show tunes, ABBA to Aznavour, Leonard Bernstein to Leonard Cohen.
As an extra special treat, Il Divo have invited world-renowned Neapolitan crooner, Patrizio Buanne, to join the tour.
"Il Divo, the most commercially successful, classical crossover group in international music history, are all set to entertain Australian audiences at the end of this year," Paul Dainty AO, President and CEO of TEG Dainty, says.
"Carlos Marín's talent was immense and the whole world mourned his passing, but Il Divo made a commitment to keep his memory alive by continuing to share the gift of their combined vocal ability with the world.
"And let's not forget they're also bringing The Ambassador of Dolce Vita, Patrizio Buanne, along. This is one for the whole family."
Tickets on sale from 10am (local time) on 17 July.
Il Divo 2023 Tour Dates
Tue 31 Oct - Aware Super Theatre (Sydney)Thu 2 Nov - Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre
Sat 4 Nov - Plenary (Melbourne)
Mon 6 Nov - Adelaide Entertainment Centre
