Empire of the Sun brought their “Ask That God Tour” to the Northwell at Jones Beach Theater in Wantagh, New York, on Sunday night. Led by frontman Luke Steele, the Australian electropop act played a 19-song career-spanning set, including six tunes from their most recent album, 2024’s Ask That God.
The setlist included favorites like “Changes,” “Half Mast,” and “We Are the People,” before closing out the main set with the hit “Walking on a Dream.” Set against a video backdrop of visually stunning imagery, Steele captivated the outdoor theater’s audience.
Tour Continues
Steele and the band then came out for an encore that included “Tiger by My Side” and the show-closing sing-along anthem “Alive.” Other than a light rain that came down for about 30 minutes of Empire of the Sun’s set, it was a beautiful night at the venue’s oceanside setting.
Polo & Pan warmed up the crowd for the headliner with a 50-minute DJ set, while Mexican electro-funk band Midnight Generation opened the evening with a fun half-hour performance. Empire of the Sun’s tour continues through an October 9th show in Las Vegas, with tickets available via Ticketmaster or Vivid Seats (use code CONSEQUENCE20 to get $20 off your first purchase of $200 or more).
Setlist and Photos
See our photos from the Jones Beach concert, as well as the setlist, below. The setlist included:
Setlist:
Desire
Changes
Half Mast
Old Flavours (Interlude after)
Cherry Blossom (Interlude after)
We Are the People
Television
Awakening (“Awakening x George”)
High and Low
Music on the Radio
Revolve
Swordfish Hotkiss Night
Two Vines
Celebrate
Ask That God
I’ll Be Around
Walking on a Dream
Encore:
Tiger by My Side
Alive
In conclusion, Empire of the Sun’s performance at Northwell at Jones Beach Theater was a memorable one, with the band delivering a high-energy set that showcased their signature sound and style. With their tour continuing through October, fans of the band won’t want to miss the opportunity to see them live. Be sure to check out the remaining tour dates and get your tickets now through Ticketmaster or Vivid Seats.
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