Herbie Hancock is set to light up stages across Australia and New Zealand in October, in his first visit since 2019.
Herbie Hancock’s career is a masterclass in versatility and innovation, a testament to his relentless pursuit of sonic exploration. With a career spanning seven decades and 14 GRAMMY awards, few artists have had more influence on modern music than Herbie Hancock. The creative force behind timeless classics like ‘Cantaloupe Island,’ ‘Chameleon,’ and ‘Rockit,’ he has transcended limitations and genres while maintaining his unmistakable voice, amazing audiences across the globe.
From his early days with the Miles Davis Quintet, where he helped redefine the boundaries of jazz, to his pioneering work in electronic music, Hancock has consistently pushed the envelope. His 1973 album ‘Head Hunters’ fused jazz with funk and rock, creating a blueprint for jazz-fusion that still resonates today. Hancock’s genius lies not just in his technical prowess but in his ability to adapt and thrive in the ever-evolving musical landscape. He’s collaborated with everyone from Joni Mitchell to Flying Lotus, proving that his influence transcends genre.
HERBIE HANCOCK AUSTRALIA AND NEW ZEALAND 2024
KIRI TE KANAWA THEATRE, AUCKLAND TUESDAY, OCTOBER 8
MICHAEL FOWLER CENTRE, WELLINGTON WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 9
OPERA HOUSE CONCERT HALL, SYDNEY* FRIDAY, OCTOBER 11
OPERA HOUSE CONCERT HALL, SYDNEY* SATURDAY, OCTOBER 12
CANBERRA THEATRE, CANBERRA MONDAY, OCTOBER 14
QPAC CONCERT HALL, BRISBANE THURSDAY, OCTOBER 17
SIDNEY MYER MUSIC BOWL, MELBOURNE** SATURDAY, OCTOBER 19
FESTIVAL THEATRE, ADELAIDE SUNDAY, OCTOBER 20
CONCERT HALL, PERTH TUESDAY, OCTOBER 22
For more information head to livenation.com.au and livenation.co.nz
Live Nation pre-sale: Wednesday, July 10 at 9am – Thursday, July 11 at 8am.
General public tickets on sale: Thursday, July 11 at 9am.
*Opera House pre-sale commences July 9 at 9am, on sale Thursday, July 11 at 9am.
**Sidney Myer Music Bowl (Melbourne International Jazz Festival) on sale commences July 9 from 1pm.
All times local.
