One of the most influential bands of their generation and beyond, The Jesus and Mary Chain mark their 40th anniversary in 2024 with a return tour to Australia and New Zealand this July/August!
JAMC have selected two incredible artists to open the shows for them.
Merryn Jeann
Elliot & VincentFor all Australian dates, Mullumbimby based singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Merryn Jeann will open the show each night. Her unique brand of art-pop with elements of jazz and folk paired with her rich vocals and clever lyricism is positively spellbinding says Seattle radio station KEXP. Merryn thrives in exploring both visual and sonic arts and the result is a sound that embodies a world of creativity, capable of transporting listeners into her one of a kind universe.
In Auckland, the captivating duo of Elliot & Vincent will open the show at Powerstation. Vocalist and drummer, Elliott Finn and guitarist Vincent Cherry developed a sound defined by driving rhythms and distorted strain, drawing comparisons to artists such as PJ Harvey and Yeah Yeah Yeahs. ““If you’re into music that throws you into a dark, dripping cavern but somehow you’re still dancing, then absolutely watch their set” fellow NZ artist, László Reynolds.
Don’t miss your chance to experience The Jesus and Mary Chain as they roll though your town!
‘40 YEARS’
AUSTRALIA & NEW ZEALAND TOUR 2024
Presented by SBM
Tue 30 July: Powerstation, Auckland LOW TICKETS
Thu 1 Aug: Enmore Theatre, Sydney LOW TICKETS
Sat 3 Aug: The Tivoli, Brisbane
Sun 4 Aug: Forum, Melbourne LOW TICKETS
Tue 6 Aug: Hindley Street Music Hall, Adelaide
Thu 8 Aug: Astor Theatre, Perth LOW TICKETS
Tickets on sale now
sbmpresents.com/tour/the-jesus-and-mary-chain
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From the moment the Reid brothers (Jim and William) first pressed the record button on their Portastudio in the early 1980’s, the intense, sometimes brutal, often darkly romantic music they made has always felt like past, present and future smashed together, alchemising into something startling.
Consistently defying musical boundaries, blending intense melodies with raw emotion to create a mesmerising sonic experience, JAMC anthems such as Just Like Honey, April Skies and Happy When It Rains are timeless statements of artistic excellence. Shaping the post-punk landscape with a legacy that continues to inspire awe and reverence.
From their origins on the outskirts of Glasgow, The Jesus and Mary Chain have gone on to influence many of music’s greatest minds, and are consistently referenced as a chief source of inspiration for the likes of My Bloody Valentine and Nirvana. 1985’s Psychocandy is widely considered to be one of the most influential post punk records ever released.
With new album, Glasgow Eyes in hand, the duo continue to seamlessly fuse electronica and rock with as much innovation as they’ve always had. Embracing their punk roots, while maintaining their anarchic spirit.
As outsiders who shaped the very fabric of British music history, The Jesus and Mary Chain stand apart yet are one of the most influential acts of the modern era.
Jim Reid states that, “We’ve never fit in anywhere, and that’s just fine with us. We are the party, and that’s all that matters.”
