The countdown to MIDGE URE’s Australian return is officially on, with the acclaimed musician and songwriter set to kick things off on the West Coast this October.
Bringing an extensive catalogue of hits from across one of music’s very accomplished careers to Australian fans, MIDGE URE’s upcoming shows are selling fast. The first show of the Australian run, at Perth’s Astor Theatre, has completely sold out, and as final tickets for his East Coast run continue to fly, fans are urged to snap theirs up quickly.
Touring Australia for the first time since 2020, MIDGE URE’s return is an overdue one for longtime fans; as part of these shows, he will be performing cuts from his lauded solo career as well as hits from his time in groups including ULTRAVOX, THE RICH KIDS, THIN LIZZY and VISAGE.
Over the years he has contributed to countless number 1 hit singles and records in the UK and beyond; including Silk’s ‘Forever & Ever’; seven consecutive top 10 UK albums over 6 years for Ultravox; Visage’s ‘Fade To Grey’ which hit number 8 in the UK and number 1 in Germany; his own solo number 1 hit ‘If I Was’ and UK Number 2 album ‘The Gift’ in 1984; and of course the legendary 1984 Band Aid single “Do They Know It’s Christmas?” which has sold over 12 million copies since its release in 1984.
Also announced today is the news that noted musician COLE STACEY will be joining MIDGE URE at all shows on the Australian tour. Stacey himself is an acclaimed artist, whose work has taken him around the world, blending genres from folk through to synth-pop and more.
His latest record, a spectacular live recording in Live At St Nicholas Priory, was released in March – a perfect entry point to a talented artist and body of work.
MIDGE URE AUSTRALIAN TOUR DATES
Tickets and info via Destroy All Lines
Thursday 8 October Astor Theatre Perth SOLD OUT
Saturday 10 October The Gov Adelaide
Sunday 11 October The Tivoli Brisbane
Tuesday 13 October Odeon Theatre Hobart
Thursday 15 October Enmore Theatre Sydney
Friday 16 October Palais Theatre Melbourne
Check out our pre-tour interview here:
PRAISE
“James Ure may be 71 years old but tonight he defies his years as he walks us through his biggest hits of the past whether that be with Thin Lizzy, Rich Kids, Ultravox, Visage or his own solo material, we were taken on a magical journey back in time for the appropriately named Catalogue: The Hits Tour.” BRING THE NOISE UK
“This tour celebrates five decades in the game; at 71, sharply suited in black with pate glistening beneath the retro-pomp new wave lights, the former Ultravox frontman has slipped into the keen role of elder statesman with seeming ease and comfort.” THE YORKSHIRE POST
“…if anyone doubts that Midge touching 70 has still got what it takes then think again. Tonight’s show was superb both vocally and musically, with a set full of hits from Visage and Ultravox and some lesser known but equally as strong material.” BACKSEAT MAFIA
“…his passion for pop music, particularly pop music with a message, is a wonder to behold, and you will feel the spirit move through you. Majestic.” THE BROKEN SPINE
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