Iconic multi-platinum selling rock band Crowded House have announced their 2024 Australia and New Zealand Gravity Stairs Tour, in support of their new album which will be released Friday, May 31 globally.
The highly anticipated Gravity Stairs Tour kicks off Saturday, November 9 in Wellington and wraps December 14, 2024 in Brisbane.
Produced by the band with Steven Schram (Paul Kelly, San Cisco), Gravity Stairs shows Crowded House’s current incarnation featuring Neil Finn, Nick Seymour, Mitchell Froom, Elroy Finn and Liam Finn.
“So looking forward to getting amongst our people having practiced in the northern hemisphere for a few months,” said Neil Finn.
“The band will be running hot and we can’t wait to sing with you and elevate our collective spirits,” he said.
Speaking about the album title Gravity Stairs, Neil says the name was inspired by an unnaturally heavy stone staircase near where Finn vacations.
“The Gravity Stairs are symbolic of the struggle to ascend, acknowledging the opposing forces of weight on the mechanics of living. It’s an act of will every day.”
Crowded House have sold more15 million records worldwide as well as earning a Brit Award, 13 Australian ARIA Awards, 3 Aotearoa Music Awards and an MTV VMA,. The band have also generated billions of streams, consistently sold-out tours on multiple continents and have been captivating audiences for nearly four decades.
Originally founded by Neil Finn, Nick Seymour, and the late Paul Hester, the group’s self-titled debut in 1986 went platinum, uplifted by worldwide smashes “Something So Strong” and “Don’t Dream It’s Over” which has been covered by everyone from Miley Cyrus and Ariana Grande to U2, among others.
In 1996, the group delivered a legendary performance to an audience of over 150,000 on the steps of the Sydney Opera House, beginning a hiatus that finished in the wake of Paul’s passing in 2005.
Gravity Stairs Tour Australian and New Zealand Dates:
Sat 09 Nov – WELLINGTON – TSB ARENA
Tue 12 Nov – DUNEDIN – TOWN HALL
Wed 13 Nov – CHRISTCHURCH – WOLFBROOK ARENA
Tue 19 Nov – PALMERSTON NORTH – REGENT ON BROADWAY
Wed 20 Nov – TAURANGA – MERCURY BAYPARK ARENA
Fri 22 Nov – HAMILTON – GLOBOX ARENA, CLAUDELANDS
Sat 23 Nov – AUCKLAND – SPARK ARENA
Fri 29 Nov – PERTH – KINGS PARK & BOTANIC GARDEN
Wed 04 Dec – SYDNEY – OPERA HOUSE FORECOURT
Thu 05 Dec – SYDNEY – OPERA HOUSE FORECOURT
Tue 10 Dec – MELBOURNE – ROD LAVER ARENA
Fri 13 Dec – NEWCASTLE – ENTERTAINMENT CENTRE
Sat 14 Dec – BRISBANE – ENTERTAINMENT CENTRE
One New Zealand Pre-sale: Monday, May 27 11am until Wednesday, May 29 11am
Vodafone Australia Pre-sale: Monday, May 27 11am until Wednesday, May 29 11am
Mastercard Pre-sale: Monday, May 27 11am until Wednesday, May 29 11am
Live Nation Pre-Sale: Wednesday, May 29 12pm until Thursday, May 30 11am
General Public On-sale: Thursday, May 30 12pm
For more information head to livenation.com.au & livenation.co.nz
