The Cat Empire & Xavier Rudd will join forces in January and February 2017 for a series of open-air concerts in Hobart, Ballarat, Byron Bay, Bribie Island and Adelaide.
Celebrated for their individual genre-crossing sounds as well as enduring careers at a global level, both acts have accrued massive followings with legendary live performances. Their incredible musicianship has resulted in successful sold-out tours year in, year out.
The Cat Empire’s ‘ultimate party band’ tag is well-earned as they enthuse fans with their uplifting mash up of distinctive horns and rhythms. Before heading home for their Australian summer dates they’ll complete the last leg of an international tour which has seen them play over 100 shows throughout UK, Australia, Canada and Europe, the biggest global tour of their career in terms of ticket sales.
"Looking forward to these summer shows," The Cat Empire’s Felix Riebl said, “We've been crossing paths with Xavier Rudd at festivals in Australia and internationally for many years, and we've always had a great time together. Add Sahara Beck and Harts to the mix, it should be an amazing summer. We're very excited about this one, it'll be a full and colourful stage.“
Xavier Rudd enthrals audiences as he paints breathtaking pictures with vivid unmistakeable tones giving way to gritty guitar blues and hypnotic ceremonial rhythms easing effortlessly into tender folk songs. On the collaboration, Xavier admitted, “I’ve always had a tonne of respect for The Cat Empire guys since the start. Deadly musicians and lovely people. Over the last 15 or so years touring around the world and seeing their posters in so many different towns and countries has always brought me a smile. I guess it's about time that we teamed up to do some shows together & I'm stoked to share a stage with these legends back on home soil early in 2017!”
Currently making waves around the world, singer songwriter, multi-instrumentalist and producer Darren Harts a.k.a HARTS will mesmerise audiences with his individual brand of alternative rock, funk and soul. Sydney six-piece Ocean Alley will be bring their unique and refreshing brand of psychedelic reggae fusion, while coming of the back of touring with Ball Park Music, young indie-pop rocker Sahara Beck will kick off proceedings for what is sure to be an atmospheric evening.
The Cat Empire and Xavier Rudd Open-Air Concert Tickets
Thursday 26 January 2017 - St David’s Park Hobart, TAS * Sahara Beck not performing in Hobart, www.oztix.com.auSunday 29 January2017 - North Gardens Ballarat, VIC, www.ticketmaster.com.au
Saturday 4 February 2017 - Red Devil Park, Byron Bay, NSW (Subject to DA approval), www.ticketmaster.com.au
Sunday 5 February 2017 - Sandstone Point, Bribie Island, QLD, www.ticketmaster.com.au
Saturday 11 February 2017 - Glenelg Beach, Adelaide, SA, www.ticketmaster.com.au
