Macy Gray has announced a celebration tour of Australia in July to mark the 25th anniversary of the release of her critically acclaimed debut album, On How Life Is.
Starting on Wednesday, July 3, in Hobart at the Odeon Theatre as part of the city's Festival of Voices before heading to Adelaide, Brisbane, Melbourne, Gold Coast, Wyong, Canberra, Wollongong and finishing up in Sydney, these concerts are a world-first and will start with the whole On How Life Is album (in sequential order) followed by her catalogue of hits.
"I'm over the moon to be celebrating the 25th anniversary of my debut album On How Life Is," Macy said.
"First stop: Down Under! Me and the band will be live in Hobart, Gold Coast, Melbourne, Sydney, Adelaide, Brisbane, Wyong, Canberra and Thirroul in July. Please join me for a big night to remember."
The musical bodies of work Gray has produced throughout her career are a testament to her exquisite vision and unyielding devotion to her craft.
Her sleek, sultry and mature take on R&B draws from decades' worth of history, yet her ability to still sound forward-thinking and fresh is what reaffirms and reasserts her as a signature rarity in music who millions continue to treasure.
These concerts will be a celebration of the 25th Anniversary since Gray broke into the music scene in 1999 with the release of her debut, triple-platinum album, On How Life Is - the album that spoke to a generation.
It turned Macy Gray into a household name, and Gray into a powerhouse of R&B and Soul. Over the past 25 years, Macy has amassed a devoted global fan base and sold over 25 million total albums around the world.
A five-time GRAMMY Nominee, Gray received the GRAMMY Award for Best Pop Vocal Performance in 2000 for her iconic song, I Try, and has received two BRIT Awards.
Promoter David M. Hawkins said: "Last July I was in Los Angeles and dropped into see Macy while she was rehearsing for her European tour. I couldn't wait to put an idea to her and see if she was into it.
"I suggested we make our third Australian tour together a celebration of her multi-platinum album On How Life Is for its upcoming 25th Anniversary, and do the entire album, live in a new show. She immediately jumped at the idea and our creative jam started.
"That album is now a classic and held many hit singles for a generation, including the massive worldwide number one I Try.
"We will celebrate her incredible breakthrough album whilst also featuring hits from the many follow up albums. I believe Macy is one of the greatest artists of our generation, she is so prolific with her writing and recording. This show is not to be missed, by anyone who knows the album and its star."
TOUR DATES
Wednesday, 3 July 2024 Festival of Voices Odeon Theatre, Hobart (Final tickets on sale now)
Thursday, 5 July 2024 Hindley Street Music Hall, Adelaide
Saturday, 6 July 2024 The Fortitude Music Hall, Brisbane
Sunday, 7 July 2024 Hamer Hall, Melbourne Art Centre, Melbourne
Tuesday, 9 July 2024 The Star Theatre, Gold Coast
Wednesday, 10 July 2024 The Arthouse, Wyong
Thursday, 11 July 2024 The Playhouse, Canberra Theatre Centre, Canberra
Friday, 12 July 2024 Anita's Theatre, Thirroul
Saturday, 13 July 2024 Enmore Theatre, Sydney
Tickets to all shows (ex-Hobart) are on sale at 9am local times on Friday, April 19, from macygraytour.com.
Therese Murray
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