YOU AM I - STRUNG UP (Early show!)
One of Australia's most beloved and enduring rock bands, You Am I, today announce STRUNG UP, a special run of east coast Australian performances celebrating the 30th anniversary of their seminal 1996 album Hourly Daily. Featuring handpicked orchestral manoeuvres from Hourly Daily and selections from across their entire career, the tour will bring these iconic songs to life in a spectacular new live experience.
Taking in some of the country's most prestigious stages this October and November, STRUNG UP will see You Am I reimagine selections from Hourly Daily alongside fan favourites from across their celebrated catalogue, joined by a string quartet for a series of uniquely ambitious performances.
Kicking off with their first ever show at Sydney Opera House (Concert Hall) on October 18, the tour will swing through Brisbane’s Tivoli for two shows and Melbourne’s Recital Centre for two shows, completing the run on November 6.
But for one special limited capacity showcase of the show before the Sydney Opera House... Theatre Royal Castlemaine Oct 10th.
A landmark record in Australian music history, Hourly Daily debuted at No.1 on the ARIA Albums Chart and remains one of the defining releases of the 1990s. Three decades on, its rich melodies, storytelling and unmistakable character provide the perfect foundation for this one-of-a-kind concert experience.
Frontman Tim Rogers says the opportunity to revisit the band's music through a new lens is one the group has enthusiastically embraced.
"Our peculiar brand of musical thuggery has oft been blessed by instrumental finery. Working with musicians of less traditional RnR stripe is thrilling and invigorating. Pomp and circumstance with our grubby thumping heart pushing the bunch of us forever onward."
From the sweeping nostalgia of Hourly Daily classics to carefully selected deep cuts and career-spanning highlights, STRUNG UP promises an unforgettable evening showcasing the depth, wit and musicality that have made You Am I one of Australia's most revered live acts.