Madchester pioneers Happy Mondays have announced an Australian greatest hits tour later this year. Shaun Ryder and co. will play five six shows in the country in October, bringing favourites like ‘Step On’, ‘Kinky Afro’ and ‘Loose Fit’.
UPDATE 15/05/2023: Happy Mondays have announced at second show at Melbourne’s Forum after the existing date – Saturday, 21st October sold out. Details below.
Happy Mondays – ‘Kinky Afro’
“We’re thrilled to be heading back to Australia,” frontman Shaun Ryder said in a statement. “The fans there have always shown us so much love, and we can’t wait to give them a show they’ll never forget.”
The upcoming tour will mark Happy Mondays’ first Australian visit since 2019, when they performed a string of headline shows around the country in addition to an appearance at that year’s Golden Plains festival.
The October dates will also mark the band’s first Australian tour since the death of founding bassist Paul Ryder, who formed the band with brother Shaun in 1980. Ryder – who rejoined the band for their 2012 reunion and performed with them up until his death last year – died in July 2022 at the age of 58.
Happy Mondays’ current incarnation includes founding members Shaun Ryder, guitarist Mark Day and Gary Whelan. It also includes longtime vocalist Rowetta, dancer and percussionist Mark “Bez” Berry, and keyboardist Dan Broad – the latter of whom has been a member since 2016.
Happy Mondays 2023 Australian Tour
- Thursday, 19th October – The Tivoli, Brisbane
- Friday, 20th October – Enmore Theatre, Sydney
- Saturday, 21st October – Forum, Melbourne – SOLD OUT
- Sunday, 22nd October – Forum, Melbourne – NEW SHOW
- Tuesday, 24th October – The Gov, Adleaide
- Friday, 25th October – Metropolis Fremantle, Perth
Tickets on sale Friday, 21st April
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