Jamiroquai have announced a 14-date UK and European arena tour for 2025.
Kicking off in November, the shows will mark the band’s return to the stage after a six-year hiatus.
The news was first teased yesterday evening (November 17) with an ambiguous post of the group’s signature buffalo man symbol, prompting fans to speculate over whether they would be releasing new material or going on tour.
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But that was put to an end this morning (November 18) when the band announced ‘The Heels of Steel Tour’ saying: It’s been a while since we last toured and we can’t wait to do it again next year. See you on the road!”
The tour will start in Barcelona and travel to Lyon, Zurich, Milan, Vienna, Berlin, Cologne, Amsterdam, Paris and Brussels throughout November.
Then the British band will come to the UK in December to perform shows at Glasgow’s OVO Hydro, Manchester’s Co-op Live, London’s The O2 and Birmingham’s Utilita Arena.
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Having formed in 1992, Jamiroquai were at the forefront of London’s acid jazz and funk scene in the 90s, winning a GRAMMY award in 1998 for their song ‘Virtual Insanity’, and selling more than 26 million albums worldwide.
Frontman Jay Kay has said of the tour: “One Man’s mission, for 30 years and counting, to put groove music into YOUR LIFE. Will you join us in the fight to Let The Disco Stay The Same – to conquer all your inner fears and boogie like NEVER before? DO YOU HAVE WHAT IT TAKES to heal the world through MUSIC? DO YOU HAVE…. THE HEELS OF STEEL!”
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Pre-sale tickets for ‘The Heels of Steel Tour’ will go on sale Wednesday November 20 at 9:AM. Register here to sign up for access.
General sale tickets will go on sale Friday (November 22) at 9:AM.
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