Influential English post-punk group The Fall is returning to Australia this October to perform shows in Brisbane, Sydney and Melbourne.
The Fall and its leader Mark E. Smith have a place as one of the most pre-eminent groups in any discerning musical history across the last four decades. The Fall, more than any other group, are definitive and transcendent of a whole musical world and pop culture: post-punk.
The Fall are famously “the favourite ever group” of legendary UK DJ John Peel, and they recorded easily the most of his prized and much coveted BBC radio sessions. Their 24 Peel Sessions between 1978 and 2004 are testament to the brilliance and originality of Mark E. Smith.
Peel’s perfect characterisation of The Fall “always different, always the same” has fallen into common musical folklore and parlance. If you’re a fan of The Fall they will never let you down. Always evolving, always relevant, always vital, always uncompromising, always The Fall.
Released in May, "Sub-Lingual Tablet" is The Fall’s 31st studio album in a 39 year history. In addition to the studio albums they have released more than triple that, counting live albums and other compilations; The Fall is noted for its prolific output.
Essentially built around its founder and only constant member, Mark E. Smith, The Fall formed in Manchester in 1976 and has existed ever since. Smith has shuffled and rebooted the line-up countless times over the years and as a result the group always remain fresh, vital, energised and unlike any other band.
The current line-up is Peter Greenway (lead guitar), Keiron Melling (drums), Elena Poulou (keyboards,vocals), Mark E. Smith (vocals) and David Spurr (bass). The last time The Fall played in Australia was in 2010 when they played a blinding set to enraptured audiences.
The Fall Australia 2015 Tour
Presented by Handsome Tours and 2SER 107.3
Tuesday October 20 - Brisbane - The Zoo
Wednesday October 21 - Sydney – The Metro Theatre
Tickets on sale now from www.handsometours.com
Also appearing at Melbourne Festival
Friday 23, Saturday 24 & Sunday 25 October
Foxtel Festival Hub www.festival.melbourne
