Leslie Massey
After almost three decades, British synth-pop legends Depeche Mode are finally hinting at a return to Australia. The band, which consists of vocalist Dave Gahan and songwriter Martin Gore, has not performed in Australia since 1994, when they toured in support of their album 'Songs of Faith and Devotion'. In March 2023, Gahan indicated in an interview that the band is planning an Australian tour sometime between then and spring 2024. This tour would coincide with the release of their fifteenth studio album, 'Memento Mori'.
| Characteristics | Values |
|---|---|
| Upcoming tour | Asia and Australia |
| Tour dates | Spring 2024 |
| Previous tour in Australia | 1994 |
| New album | Memento Mori |
| Album release date | 24 March 2023 |
| Petition for Australia tour | 24 signatures |
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Depeche Mode's 2024 Australian tour
Depeche Mode have hinted at an Australian tour in 2024, which will be their first in 30 years. The British synth-pop band are due to release their fifteenth studio album, 'Memento Mori', on 24 March 2023. In an interview with Italian blog Pierluigi Piccini, frontman Dave Gahan indicated that the band are planning an Australian tour sometime between the end of 2023 and spring 2024.
Gahan said, "For now I know we have this massive record ahead of us and an ongoing tour, including a series of as-yet-unannounced dates in Asia and Australia, through spring 2024". It is currently unclear when these dates will be announced or which cities and countries will be involved in the tour. Depeche Mode are set to kick off their extensive 'Memento Mori' tour on 23 March 2023 in Sacramento, California, and have tour dates scheduled until the end of 2023.
The band's last Australian tour was in 1994, in support of their 1993 album 'Songs of Faith and Devotion'. They played shows at Adelaide's Thebarton Theatre and Melbourne's National Tennis Centre (now Rod Laver Arena), as well as the now-defunct Perth Entertainment Centre, Sydney Entertainment Centre, and Brisbane Festival Hall.
A petition has been started by Depeche Mode fan Lierre Beutel to bring the band back to Australia. At the time of writing, it has been signed by 24 fans.
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Memento Mori album promotion
Depeche Mode are currently on tour in support of their new album, 'Memento Mori', but Australia has been left out of the tour schedule. The band has not performed in Australia since 1994, and a petition has been started to bring them back to the country. While there is no confirmation of a tour of Asia and Australia, frontman Dave Gahan has hinted at the possibility in an interview with Italian blog Pierluigi Piccini. Gahan stated that the band has "a series of as-yet-unannounced dates in Asia and Australia, through spring 2024".
The 'Memento Mori' tour kicked off in Sacramento, California, on March 23, 2023, coinciding with the release of the album. The album is the band's fifteenth studio album and was released on March 24, 2023. It includes the singles 'Ghosts Again' and 'My Cosmos Is Mine'.
Depeche Mode's upcoming tour will be their 19th and first in over five years. The band has experienced some changes in its lineup, with the passing of co-founding member and longtime keyboardist, Andy "Fletch" Fletcher, in May 2022. Despite this, the band continues to perform, with vocalist Dave Gahan and songwriter Martin Gore at the helm.
The potential Australian tour dates in 2024 would mark the band's first return to the country in 30 years. While there is excitement among fans, there is also some skepticism, as the band has not officially announced any Australian tour dates. It is unclear when these dates will be announced or which cities and countries will be included in the tour. However, the band's hints at a potential Australian tour have generated buzz and anticipation among their Australian fan base.
To promote the 'Memento Mori' album, Depeche Mode could utilize various strategies to reach a wider audience and build excitement for their upcoming tour. Here are some suggestions:
- Social media campaigns: Depeche Mode can leverage their social media presence to tease and promote the album release and upcoming tour. They can release behind-the-scenes content, exclusive interviews, and sneak peeks of the album artwork and tracklist to generate buzz.
- Collaboration with influencers: Collaborating with local Australian influencers or musicians who have a strong following in the country can help spread the word about the album and tour. This could be in the form of interviews, collaborative performances, or social media takeovers.
- Local media appearances: Scheduling interviews, performances, and appearances on Australian radio stations, podcasts, and television shows can help reach a wider audience. This could include both popular mainstream media outlets and niche music-focused platforms.
- Interactive fan experiences: Creating interactive experiences for fans, such as album listening parties, exclusive album launch events, or virtual reality concerts, can engage and excite fans about the new album and the prospect of a future tour.
- Local partnerships: Partnering with local Australian businesses or venues can help promote the album and generate excitement. For example, collaborating with local bars or cafes to host album listening events or offering exclusive album-themed promotions or giveaways can engage the community.
- Cross-promotion with other artists: Collaborating with or cross-promoting other artists on their social media channels can help expose Depeche Mode's music to a wider audience. This could be in the form of joint interviews, collaborative performances, or social media campaigns.
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Depeche Mode's last Australian tour in 1994
Depeche Mode has not performed in Australia since 1994. The 1994 tour was in support of their 1993 album 'Songs of Faith and Devotion'. The 1994 Exotic Tour/Summer Tour '94 was the final Depeche Mode tour to feature Alan Wilder as a member of the group. The tour commenced in Johannesburg, South Africa, in early February and reached territories the band had never performed in before. The tour marked a tumultuous time for the group, with keyboardist Andrew Fletcher taking leave from touring duties after two months due to "mental instability". On-stage decorations were simplified compared to the Devotional Tour, removing the pedestal with projection screens and leaving an open stage with just one big screen at the back. The setlist also became rockier and shorter.
Depeche Mode is teasing an Asia and Australia tour in support of their upcoming album 'Memento Mori', which is due out on 24 March 2023. The band has not yet confirmed the tour, but frontman Dave Gahan said in an interview that the band is eyeing "a series of as-yet-unannounced dates in Asia and Australia". A petition has been started to bring Depeche Mode back to Australia as the country was left out of the band's upcoming tour.
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Petition for Depeche Mode to tour Australia
Depeche Mode have not performed in Australia since 1994, when they toured in support of their album *Songs of Faith and Devotion*. In 2022, a petition was started by Lierre Beutel on Change.org, demanding that the band add Australia to their upcoming world tour. The petition states:
> "Depeche Mode have recently announced their first tour in 5 years, coinciding with the release of their new album, *Memento Mori*. Sadly, an Australian stop hasn’t made the list. Let’s show them some love, and just how many Aussie fans they have that would love to see them perform live Down Under."
Beutel's petition also notes the rising cost of living and housing prices, which means that many Australians cannot afford to travel to see the band perform overseas. Depeche Mode's 2023 tour in support of *Memento Mori* includes dates in the US, but no dates in Australia have been announced.
However, in an interview with Italian blog Pierluigi Piccini, frontman Dave Gahan indicated that the band are planning an Australian tour sometime between the end of 2023 and "spring 2024". Gahan stated:
> "For now I know we have this massive record ahead of us and an ongoing tour, including a series of as-yet-unannounced dates in Asia and Australia, through spring 2024."
This has led to speculation that Depeche Mode will tour Australia in 2024, which would be their first tour in the country in 30 years. Although no official announcement has been made, the band's hints at a potential Australian tour have excited fans, with one Reddit user expressing their hope that the band will "play more shows including Australian dates".
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Cities and countries in the tour
Depeche Mode has not performed in Australia since 1994, but the band has hinted at a 2024 tour in the country. In an interview with Italian blog Pierluigi Piccini, frontman Dave Gahan indicated that the band is planning an Australian tour sometime between the release of their album in March 2023 and "spring 2024". Gahan stated:
> For now, I know we have this massive record ahead of us and an ongoing tour, including a series of as-yet-unannounced dates in Asia and Australia, through spring 2024.
The cities and countries that will be included in the tour are yet to be confirmed. However, it has been speculated that Singapore will be one of the destinations. During their last tour in Australia in 1994, Depeche Mode played shows at Adelaide's Thebarton Theatre, Melbourne's National Tennis Centre (now Rod Laver Arena), the now-defunct Perth Entertainment Centre, Sydney Entertainment Centre, and Brisbane Festival Hall.
A petition has been started by Depeche Mode fan Lierre Beutel to bring the band to Australia. The petition, which has been signed by 24 fans at the time of writing, states:
> Depeche Mode have recently announced their first tour in 5 years, coinciding with the release of their new album, Memento Mori. Sadly, an Australian stop hasn’t made the list. Let’s show them some love, and just how many Aussie fans they have that would love to see them perform live Down Under.
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Frequently asked questions
Depeche Mode has hinted at an Australian tour in 2024, but it has not been confirmed.
Depeche Mode last toured Australia in 1994 to support their 1993 album 'Songs of Faith and Devotion'.
It is unclear why Depeche Mode has not toured Australia for almost 30 years. However, one fan has started a petition to bring the band to Australia, citing the rising cost of living as a reason why many Aussies cannot afford to travel to see them.
In 1994, Depeche Mode played at Adelaide's Thebarton Theatre and Melbourne's National Tennis Centre (now Rod Laver Arena). They also played at the now-defunct Perth Entertainment Centre, the Sydney Entertainment Centre, and Brisbane Festival Hall.
Depeche Mode's upcoming tour is in support of their fifteenth studio album, 'Memento Mori', released on 24 March 2023.
