Touching down in Australia next month for his anticipated headline shows, globally recognised musician, activist and award-winning filmmaker, Michael Franti, today reveals openers for his Togetherness Tour headline dates in Brisbane and Sydney.
Local three-piece Tjaka will join Michael Franti & Spearhead as special guests at the band’s sold out Brisbane show on Saturday 16 November, while Gold Fang will warm audiences at Sydney’s Enmore Theatre on Wednesday 20 November.
SATURDAY 16 NOVEMBER | The Tivoli | Brisbane, QLD [SOLD OUT]
WEDNESDAY 20 NOVEMBER | Enmore Theatre | Sydney, NSW
Known for their trailblazing approach to music, Tjaka produce a fusion of electronic and hip-hop, blended with Aboriginal ancestral influences to create a unique and original sound. The trio’s vision is to create music that mixes traditional Indigenous storytelling and sounds with contemporary production, showcasing the connection between old and new.
Fusing electronic beats and lava-hot rap flow, which melt audiences in a crucible of funk, reggae, and dance, Tjaka’s high-energy bangers introduce the use of Didjeribone (a slide didgeridoo, similar to a trombone), ripping guitar solos, and the deep sounds of the FaceBass to create a contemporary Indigenous experience like no other.
The band has taken the stage at iconic local festivals like Splendour in the Grass and Dark Mofo, and opened for the likes of Peking Duk and Katchafire, proving themselves a must-see live act.
Moving effortlessly between reggae, dancehall and hip-hop, Gold Fang is versatile yet unmistakable. The Trinidad & Tobago raised, Sydney-based artist, can seamlessly imbue any genre he touches with a sonic fingerprint that is as distinctive as it is powerful. It is his undeniable presence and charisma that has seen Gold Fang earmarked as one-to-watch, a ‘rising star ready to take the world by storm’ (triple j).
Gold Fang’s reputation as a live performer has steadily grown, as his unrivalled ability to command an audience has become apparent. A rising star, he has travelled Australia on nationwide tours with Sticky Fingers and The Terrys, along with international support slots with US superstar Lil Nas X, UK Grime legend Novelist and Jamaican dancehall icon Sister Nancy.
One of the most exciting prospects in the local music scene, Gold Fang’s versatility, personality and unmistakable vocals are undeniable as he fuses the sonic landscape and lived experience of his time in Trinidad with contemporary sounds reflective of his new life in Australia.
Last down under for 2023’s sold out headline tour, Michael Franti & Spearhead will bring their high-energy live show and inspiring music to Australia next month.
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28 May 2024
Globally recognised musician, activist and award-winning filmmaker, Michael Franti, has announced he will return to Australia this November with his band Spearhead. Last down under for 2023’s sold out headline tour, Michael Franti & Spearhead will bring their Togetherness Tour to Brisbane’s The Tivoli on Saturday 16 November and Sydney’s Enmore Theatre on Wednesday 20 November.
SATURDAY 16 NOVEMBER | The Tivoli | Brisbane, QLD
WEDNESDAY 20 NOVEMBER | Enmore Theatre | Sydney, NSW
Revered for his high-energy live show, inspiring music and worldwide philanthropic efforts, Michael Franti spreads joy and unison. Live in performance, Franti & Spearhead are a dynamic and invigorating experience, frequently interacting with the crowd and leaving concertgoers uplifted and inspired.
Throughout his multi-decade career, Franti has earned three Billboard No.1 singles, with ‘Sound of Sunshine’, ‘Say Hey (I Love You)’ and ‘I Got You’, as well as six US Top 30 Hot AC singles, 10 US Top 25 AAA Singles and three Billboard Top 5 Rock Albums. Franti & Spearhead’s Follow Your Heart album was released in June 2022 and debuted at No.2 on the iTunes Pop Chart behind Harry Styles.
Released last year, Big Big Love is the thirteenth studio album from Michael Franti & Spearhead, and garnered praise from fans and critics alike, with American Songwriter describing it as “an energizing batch of songs that spotlight the common threads that connect us”. Featuring 17 tracks co-written by Franti, the record reflects the artist’s tenacity, inclusiveness and eternal optimism.
Michael Franti & Spearhead will land in Australia following an extensive run of North American and UK dates, including a stop at Colorado’s iconic Red Rocks Amphitheatre. Don’t miss what promises to be two very special headline dates in Brisbane and Sydney this November.