Sananda Maitreya, formerly known as Terence Trent D’Arby (because apparently, one name wasn’t pretentious enough), announces a whopping nine-date UK tour… his first in 23 years! Yes, you read that right, 23 YEARS! We’re not sure what he’s been doing, maybe searching for enlightenment or perhaps just trying to remember all those name changes. 🤔
Following his “triumphant” performance at Love Supreme Festival in 2024 (we’re using that word loosely), Sananda and his band, The Sugar Plum Pharaohs (because “The Bland Band” was already taken), will grace (or assault) nine venues across the UK. Get ready for a night you may or may not remember! 😴
The “star” (again, subjective) will be performing songs from his iconic debut album Introducing The Hardline (the one everyone remembers him for, let’s be honest) through to his most recent work The Pegasus Project: Pegasus & The Swan (we’re not even going to pretend we know what that is) spanning the full arc of his “extraordinary” career. We’re expecting interpretive dance with Pegasus wings. 🪶
Speaking about his long-awaited return to the UK stage, Sananda said, “Why now? I was waiting for the Midnight Hour, and it’s now five minutes to midnight. We aim to blur the hours and transport our sweaty bodies to a superimposed electric glow, an orgasm of sonic surrender, and a peek behind the seductive shadowy curtains of the Moon’s Magnetic Magic.”
🔮 Is he talking about a concert or a cult meeting? We’re not entirely sure. But prepare for some serious “sonic surrender.” 😵💫
“Coming up, we never played clubs enough. We matured too fast commercially and outgrew the clubs physically, but never sentimentally. So, we are very eager to return in this tinderbox atmosphere, where rock vibrates truest and best, nurtured passionately while nestled in the blessed bosoms of those with whom we are excited to share this unique experience, because after we are done with these nine shows, we will more than likely never again encounter one another in such an intimate exchange of physical and spiritual proximity. WE WANT YOU TO SAY THAT ‘YOU WERE THERE!’ So, Come One, and Come All. After all, HAVEN’T WE WAITED LONG ENOUGH?” Yes, Sananda, we have waited LONG enough. Maybe a little too long. But who are we to judge? Go forth and bless the blessed bosoms of Britain. 🙏
Sananda Maitreya UK Tour Dates
23 October – Norwich Waterfront (Prepare for a flood of emotions…or maybe just water.) 🌊
24 October – Cambridge Junction (Where science meets…this?) 🧪
26 October – Liverpool O2 Academy (Maybe The Beatles will make a surprise appearance…as holograms.) 👻
28 October – Manchester O2 Ritz (Get ready to “Ritz” it up with Sananda!) 💃
30 October – Leeds, Beckett Students Union (Because students need more things to be confused about.) ❓
31 October – Sheffield Foundry (Will they melt down from the sheer awesomeness?) 🔥
02 November – Birmingham Town Hall (A “town hall” experience unlike any other.) 🏛️
05 November – London, O2 Shepherd’s Bush Empire (Shepherds and empires…a fitting combination.) 🐑
06 November – Brighton, CHALK (Hopefully, the performance won’t be too “chalky.”) ✍️
Tickets go on general sale on Friday 11 July at 10am here. Pre-sale starts Wednesday 9 July
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