Fred Again did it again, surprising the Aussies and selling out soon after.
The British producer, singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist used the Sydney Harbor Bridge as a prop for a social post on Tuesday morning (February 27), which doubled as the big reveal for his pop-up show later that night at the Opera House Sydney House.
The show at the 2,679-capacity Concert Hall “sold out immediately,” according to Warner Music. Due to “anticipated high demand”, ticket hunters queued up to buy tickets, according to the repetitions from the flagship venue, with over 125,000 people queuing after the announcement.
The intimate show is said to be a special, one-off stripped-down version of his live show, with Fred teasing “no lights, a small screen, me, Tony and probably the most beautiful venue in the world”.
It's peak summer around these parts and live music fans are in for an embarrassment of riches, with Taylor Swift, Pink, Chemical Brothers, Matchbox Twenty, Goo Goo Dolls and now Fred Again among the major international acts currently filling arenas and stadiums throughout the country.
Fred Again (real name: Fred Gibson) has a special connection with the Australian public. He made his live debut here in January 2023, playing sets at Laneway festival, selling out headline shows and running DJ pop-ups that reportedly sold out in less than 5 seconds, including a set at Sydney's 5,500-capacity Hordern Pavilion.
The Brit's career has taken off like a rocket. Along the way, Fred became the Youngest Producer of the Year at the Brit Awards and won two Grammy Awards earlier this month for Best Dance/Electronic album (for Actual Life 3 (January 1 – September 23, 2022)) and Best Dance/Electronic Recording for his work on “Rumble” with Skrillex and Flowdan.
Starting out as a producer, Fred has collaborated with Ed Sheeran and Stormzy, working his magic on the UK No.1 single 'Take Me Back To London' and cutting tracks with Swedish House Mafia and Headie One. His talent was rewarded last year when he signed an exclusive, worldwide publishing deal with Universal Music Publishing Group.
US audiences will get a piece of the action when Fred Again headlines Bonnaroo 2024 this June.
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