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Icehouse's Epic 40th Anniversary Tour: Man of Colours Live!
14 Sep
Summary
- Icehouse will tour Australia in 2027 for the 40th anniversary of Man of Colours.
- This marks their first indoor headline tour in over two decades.
- The album reached No. 1 in Australia and New Zealand, selling over one million copies.
Icehouse is set to celebrate the 40th anniversary of their seminal album, 'Man of Colours,' with a major Australian tour in June and July 2027. This highly anticipated event will feature the band's first indoor headline shows in over two decades, offering fans a unique opportunity to experience the entire 1987 album live.
The six-date tour kicks off on June 5th in Newcastle and will travel across the country, concluding on July 10th in Perth. Audiences can expect to hear songs from 'Man of Colours' that have never been performed live before, alongside Icehouse's iconic hits.
Released in September 1987, 'Man of Colours' was a commercial powerhouse, topping both the Australian and New Zealand charts for extended periods and achieving multi-platinum sales. The album garnered critical acclaim, winning ARIA Awards for Album of the Year and Highest Selling Album in 1988.
Internationally, 'Man of Colours' achieved significant success, particularly in the U.S., with "Electric Blue" reaching number 7 on the Billboard Hot 100 and "Crazy" charting at number 14. The album itself peaked at number 43 on the Billboard 200, marking Icehouse's highest U.S. chart performance.
