Live Nation & Chinatown Cinema Corp are thrilled to announce that legendary Asian rock band, Mayday 五月天, is returning to Australia with their 25th anniversary tour. Following their electrifying, sold out three show Australian tour in 2023, the band is returning for one historic show at Sydney’s Accor Stadium on Saturday, February 22, 2025, becoming the first Mandarin rock artist to headline the 50,000+ capacity venue.
General public tickets go on sale Wednesday December 18 at 11am.
Mastercard gives you special access to presale tickets. Get yours now for Mayday in Australia, commencing at 11am on Monday December 16 and concluding at 11am on Tuesday December 17, only with your Mastercard. Check priceless.com/music for details.
My Live Nation members can secure tickets during the pre-sale which commences at 12pm on Tuesday December 17 and concluding at 10am on Wednesday December 18. All times are local.
For complete tour and ticket information, visit: livenation.com.au
This year, Mayday celebrated 25 years of music and live performances with an impressive track record of 9 albums, 3 concert films, 2 documentary films, 13 themed concert tours, and a total of 588 large-scale concerts, which coincides with the “5” in Mayday’s band name and “25” that symbolises Mayday’s 25th anniversary, echoing the magical number of the tour name, “5525”. Their journey has taken them around the world, performing at iconic venues and connecting with millions of fans. Their dedication to live music and their strong connection with their fans have solidified their status as one of the most popular and influential bands in Asian music history.
Marking their 25th anniversary, Mayday’s #5525 tour seamlessly blended stage elements and song selections, mirroring their musical journey over the years. The setlist featured iconic tracks from their debut album to their ninth album, each song resonating with the sentiment, “There’s a Mayday song in everyone’s heart.” The innovative stage design is yet another collaboration between B’in Live and Grass Jelly Studio, using cutting-edge visual technology to deliver an impeccable feast of music, sound, and visuals. The main stage will feature a giant LED sphere called the “Time Machine”, complemented by “five floating dancing balls” that extend the visual impact. The entire setup consisted of 13,000 custom-made 360-degree curved surface LED display panels, delivering the highest quality of 16K resolution when combined. The visual system, powered by Disguise media servers, creates a truly unparalleled audio-visual experience. This meticulously crafted stage, aligned with Mayday’s 25-year musical journey, will transform into a deeply moving and memorable performance for fans and critics alike.
MAYDAY 五月天
#5525 WORLD TOUR
AUSTRALIA 2025
ACCOR STADIUM, SYDNEY
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 22
TICKETS ON SALE 11AM WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 18
Mastercard pre-sale: Mon Dec 16, 11am – Tue Dec 17, 11am
My Live Nation pre-sale: Tue Dec 17, 12pm – Wed Dec 18, 10am
All times local
For complete tour, ticket and VIP Experience information,
go to www.livenation.com.au
Mayday, the iconic rock band representing Asia.
With 25 years in the industry, over 10 million albums sold and more than 1,200 live performances, Mayday has left its mark across Asia, the Americas, Europe and Australia. The Washington Post even dubbed Mayday as “The Chinese Beatles.” The band is composed of five talented musicians: lead vocalist Ashin, band leader and guitarist Monster, guitarist Stone, bassist Masa and drummer Ming. To date, they have released nine studio albums and have won more than 150 major music awards both domestically and internationally. They have been honoured with the Golden Melody Award for “Best Band” four times and swept multiple awards for their album “Second Round”, including Song of the Year, Best Mandarin Album, Best Arranger, Best Composer, Best Album Producer, Best Band and Best Music Video, solidifying their status as a champion band.
These five humble and determined individuals have performed countless shows, creating miracles and pushing their limits with every large-scale world tour theme. In 2024, they set an unprecedented record by performing ten perfect shows as part of their 5525 Return to That Day tour at Beijing’s Bird’s Nest Stadium, bringing their total to 30 performances at the venue. It is the unwavering support and companionship of every fan that has helped Mayday become the record-breaking kings of the Mandarin music scene! Mayday’s music delves into themes of life, love and the exploration of existence, offering deep reflections on reality and the pursuit of dreams that resonate deeply with their audience. What Mayday represents is not just their dedication and creativity in music, but more importantly, the belief in never giving up. Everyone can be a Mayday.
