Regal Purple One, Prince, will be blessing Australia and New Zealand with a tour this month, with the shock announcement coming through this week from reputable promoters Dainty Group. It will be part of his solo “Piano and Microphone” tour concept, which when hitting Paisley Park in Minneapolis earlier this year was described as “the most revealing, intimate, and personal show he’s ever given” by the local Star Tribune.
The stripped back and revealing show is said to have a unique set-list each show which will be determined as the show goes on, drawing on songs from Prince’s entire catalogue (that’s 39 albums, mind you). This gives fans the opportunity to witness this incredible artist re-interpret hits, perform rare b-sides, and even dish out never-before-heard material.
The most recent set list from a “Piano & Microphone” show can be seen below. Get excited, Prince fans, this is a rare opportunity to witness one of Prince’s most intimate and innovative performances to date.
PRINCE AUSTRALIAN & NZ TOUR DATES
February 16 & 17 | State Theatre, MELBOURNE (4 shows) | Tickets
February 20 | SYDNEY OPERA HOUSE (2 shows) | Tickets
February 21 | State Theatre, SYDNEY (2 shows) | Tickets
February 24 | ASB Theatre, AUCKLAND | Tickets
Tickets for all Australian shows at 12 noon AEDT on Tuesday February 9th, while the Auckland show goes on sale at 12 noon NZDT on Thursday February 11th.
Recent Set List:
Wow
The Love we Make
Look at Me, Look at U
The Questions of U
1000 X’s and O’s
U’re Gonna See Me
Call My Name
Purple Rain
The Dance
Te Amo Corazon
A Million Days
Nothing Compares 2 U
How Come You Don’t Call Me Anymore?
The Ladder
I Wanna Be Your Lover
Raspberry Beret
Starfish and Coffee
Venus De Milo
Sometimes it Snows in April
Dear Mr. Man
A Case of You
Kiss
Black Sweat
Free Urself
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