Children on the ’90s rejoice as Spiderbait have just announced they are hitting the road once more in February to celebrate their 25th anniversary together as a band, visiting Fremantle, Adelaide, Brisbane, Melbourne and Sydney.
But that’s not all, as Universal Music Australia has also gotten in on the good times by re-releasing the band’s Greatest Hits in a very special double disc vinyl edition with luscious gatefold cover (pre-order here).
Following on from their sold out 2014 tour, the 2016 tour marks a quarter century since the band came together in the rural NSW town of Finley. Rising to the top of the Australian music industry, with singles topping the ARIA Chart, the triple j Hottest 100 and multiple Gold selling albums, the band left an indelible mark on the Australian music scene over their career, selling over half a million records.
Describing their very first session together drummer Kram recalls:
“It was a very weird but awesome rehearsal we had on Janet’s rice farm surrounded by giant tractors…we jammed Cosmic Psychos and Dinosaur Jr covers. We definitely had no idea then that we would become the band we have. We were kinda cool but kinda crap too, but didn’t care. It was such fun to play together. Still is!”
Over the years, Janet, Whitt and Kram have played every gig under the sun, from Splendour in the Grass to the relics of the ’90s and ’00s like Livid and Homebake, their onstage chemistry and musical rapport driving a great live show.
Still, for a band who never thought they’d get too far beyond the paddocks of Finley, the tour is not only a chance for fans to experience the onslaught of humour and rock and roll, but all for the band to get out on stage and enjoy themselves again.
With tickets going on sale on 11am Thursday the 26th of November, check below for more details.
UPDATE 16/12/15: Spiderbait have expanded their 25th Anniversary Tour, adding extra shows in Brisbane, Melbourne and Adelaide after previously announced shows sold out. Catch updated tour details, below.
Watch: Spiderbait – Buy Me A Pony
Spiderbait 25th Anniversary Tour
with support from Tired Lion
Tickets on sale on 11am Thursday the 26th of November
Friday 12th February
Metropolis, Fremantle
Tickets: Secret Sounds
Saturday 13th February — SOLD OUT
The Gov, Adelaide
Tickets: Secret Sounds
Thursday 18th February — NEW SHOW
The Triffid, Brisbane
Tickets: Secret Sounds
Friday 19th February — SOLD OUT
The Triffid, Brisbane
Tickets: Secret Sounds
Friday 26th February — SOLD OUT
170 Russell, Melbourne
Tickets: Secret Sounds
Saturday 27th February
Metro Theatre, Sydney
Tickets: Secret Sounds
Sunday 28th February — NEW SHOW
170 Russell, Melbourne
Tickets: Secret Sounds
Thursday 3rd March — NEW SHOW
The Gov, Adelaide
Tickets: Secret Sounds
