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Niche presents Fat Freddy's Drop 'Blackbird' Tour

29th August – Enmore Theatre - Sydney
30th August – Tivoli - Brisbane
31st August - The Forum - Melbourne
5th Sept - Astor Theatre - Perth

Following on from their breathtaking audio-visual album preview at Sydney Opera House for Graphic 2012 (shortlisted by Sydney Morning Herald as one of the best live shows of the year), Fat Freddy’s Drop return to Australia with the full Blackbird album in tow. And it is certainly worth the wait.

Released Friday June 21st via Remote Control, Blackbird is an exceptional release in its own right. As a document of the band’s progression, it is something of a watershed record that perfectly encapsulates all influences of The Drop; with moments of Ethio-Jazz, Detroit Techno, Blues, Soul and much much more in the mix. Flanked by the early teaser Silver and Gold (which immediately went hi-ro on triple j) and the official single Clean The House, fans are only now getting a taste of what’s in store on Blackbird; some familiar vibes spiced with a whole new kettle of fish.


Watch the classic grindhouse meets Jim Henson video for Clean The House here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=T2INd9Cjf1U

The perennial soul providers will perform four Australian shows in August-September as part of a worldwide celebration for the release of Blackbird.

With international demand for the band at an all time high around their third studio album release, Freddys are set to embark on a second run of shows in Europe for 2013. The October European tour features 21 headline shows across UK, France, Germany, Denmark, Belgium, Switzerland, Austria, Italy and Portugal.

Fat Freddy’s fans can purchase album bundles along with their exclusive presale tickets from Fat Freddy's Drop from 28th May including a super deluxe vinyl boxset. Those lucky enough to secure tickets to Splendour In The Grass will be amongst the first in the world to hear Blackbird live - setting the scene for this immensely anticipated tour.

Niche presents Fat Freddy’s Drop Blackbird Tour
29th August – Enmore Theatre - Sydney
Tickets: www.enmoretheatre.com.au

30th August – Tivoli - Brisbane
Tickets: www.ticketek.com.au

31st August - The Forum - Melbourne
Tickets: www.ticketmaster.com.au

5th Sept - Astor Theatre – Perth
Tickets: www.showticketing.com.au

On-Line Pre-Sale Tuesday 28th May from www.fatfreddysdrop.com
General Public On Sale 9am Thursday 30 May