'This is one big party! - Boy George
OVERWHELMING excitement
and outstanding reviews caused by Boy George and Culture Club's performances
from last year's brief mini-tour of the U.S.
has driven the group to announce their first full tour in over
twelve years spanning forty cities across the U.S., Canada, Mexico, Australia
and Asia.
Known for dominating
the charts worldwide with their classic hits including "Karma Chameleon," "Do You Really Want To Hurt Me,"
and "Miss Me Blind,"
the iconic band will kick off their reunion tour in
Australia and will be in Manila on June 17 and 18 at the Araneta Coliseum.
This is the first
time that Boy George and Culture Club (with members Mikey Craig on bass guitar,
Roy Hay on guitar and keyboards, and Jon Moss on drums and percussion) will be
performing in the Philippines. Those who grew up in the eighties as well as
music lovers are excited for this news and can’t wait to see them perform their
greatest hits. "This is one big party," says George when asked about
the concert.
Though it’s a given
that a lot from the LGBT community will flock to the Big Dome to see this show,
many believes that Boy George and Culture Club’s music appeals to everyone because
of its poetic lines and universal message. Over time, George acknowledged that
the audience has evolved. "When people would ask 'Who’s your audience?’
I’m like 'Everyone.’ It literally can be young kids, to very old ladies, you
know moms," he said. "It used
to be a lot of girls back in the days, and now we seem to get a lot more guys."
As the first
multi-racial band with an openly gay front man, Culture Club has set many
records, including being the first band since The Beatles to have three Top Ten
hits in America from a debut album. In the eighties, the band dominated
the charts in over a dozen countries, with multi-platinum albums and more than
50 million albums sold worldwide to date. In 2014, Culture Club reunited to
create new music and has been in the studio putting the finishing touches on
their new album Tribes, available now for pre-order, set
to release later this year. The band recently headlined iHeart Radio’s 2016 "iHeart
80s Party" at The Forum in L.A. to a packed crowd.
If there is one
concert you shouldn't miss, this is it. Get ready to dance and be in your best
party get up. It would be more exciting if you come in full-on Boy George
attire. You might just be the lucky person to dance with the pop icon on stage.
Culture Club Featuring Boy George Live In Manila is a
production of Royale Chimes Concerts & Events Inc. Tickets are now on sale
at Ticketnet (911-5555) or log on to www.ticketnet.com.ph. You can also use
your BDO credit and debit card to purchase tickets and enjoy a 15% discount. For
more info, call 0918)
497-2121 and (0906) 418-0786.
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