In 2016 Roxette performed what was believed to be its last ever concerts. Now, the duo’s frontman, songwriter, and founder Per Gessle picks up the torch and takes this bundle of worldwide hits on the road again.
It’s almost five years since Roxette lost Marie Fredriksson to cancer. A devastating loss that left family, friends, and fans in grief. Their legacy of songs has continued to thrive, being constantly streamed, played, and enjoyed by old and new supporters around the world.
The super Swedes were a hit-making machine in Australia achieving four x Top 3 albums with Look Sharp!, Joyride, Tourism and Crash!Boom!Bang!, hit songs Dressed For Success, Listen To Your Heart, Dangerous, Fading Like A Flower, and number one singles The Look, It Must Have Been Love and Joyride.
2025 will see a live revival of this massive catalogue, all penned by Per Gessle, when he takes the Roxette band back on stage to do what he loves the most; perform his songs live in front of a dedicated audience.
Per and the Roxette band will be joined on stage by Swedish singer and megastar Ms Lena Philipsson.
Per says: “This is all about my Roxette songs, this huge bundle of music and lyrics I’ve been writing for well over three decades. I’m not starting a new duo. Marie will always be irreplaceable. However, I’m really lucky to have found an amazing voice and a brilliant performer in Lena Philipsson.
“I co-wrote Lena’s first major hit back in 1986 and she’s one of the brightest shining stars Sweden has ever known. I’m extremely proud she wants to join me in my trek to keep the Roxette legacy alive.”
Lena says: “I’m both excited and thrilled about embarking on this tour. I really look forward to working with Per – he is a phenomenal songwriter and a never-ending musical force.”
Opening for Roxette will be Aussie pop rock superstars Boom Crash Opera.
Roxette 2025 Tour Dates
- Wed 5 Mar – Kings Park & Botantic Garden (Perth)
- Fri 7 Mar – Margaret Court Arena (Melbourne)
- Sat 8 Mar – ICC Sydney Theatre
- Sun 9 Mar – WIN Entertainment Centre (Wollongong)
- Tue 11 Mar – Adelaide Entertainment Centre
- Thu 13 Mar – Mystate Bank Arena (Hobart)
- Sat 15 Mar – a day on the green @ Bimbadgen (Hunter Valley)
- Sun 16 Mar – a day on the green @ Sirromet Wines (Brisbane)
