Joe Jackson And Band

About this show

The Grammy-winning music icon returns to New Zealand for the first time since 2003, bringing five decades of hits alongside songs from his new albumHOPE AND FURY. Joe Jackson, the singular singer-songwriter and pianist behind some of pop’s most enduring hits, is heading to New Zealand for the first time in over two decades. The tour announce coincides with the recent release of his engaging new album Hope and Fury – out now!Tickets for early bird presale from 10am local time, Thursday 9 July.General on sale from 10am local time, Monday 13 July via destroyalllines.com“Hello cruel world / I’m not going away / So I might as well have my say,” sings Joe Jackson on his new album “Hope and Fury”. And there’s no doubt that at a moment when many of his contemporaries have lost their passion, their talent, their voices or even their lives, Jackson continues to go from strength to strength. “Hope and Fury” continues his rich musical tapestry, delivering a masterful blend of provoking reinvention alongside a haven of familiarity, resulting in one of his strongest albums yet.Since bursting onto the scene at the turn of the 1980s, Jackson has built one of the most distinctive catalogues in popular music, scoring chart success with many classics such as “Is She Really Going Out with Him?”, “Steppin’ Out”, “Real Men”, among a comprehensive collection of acclaimed albums that have surprised and delighted throughout his career.…

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