British rockers Bastille return to South Africa to play three shows in three different cities. Now with the launch of their second album, Wild World, they’re totally amped for their Wild, Wild World Tour.
Bastille’s first gig is in Cape Town on 4 October at GrandWest Casino. Next up is Durban on 6 October at the Durban Botanic Gardens, with the closing act rounding off the tour in Johannesburg the next day.
Support act info
Support acts in Cape Town to be onstage by 6.30pm are Opposite the Other and Matthew Mole. Durban’s first support act on stage by 6pm: Tresor and Matthew Mole. Joburg: First support act on stage by 11am – Opposite the Other, Monark, Tresor and Matthew Mole.
‘Pompeii’ has notched up 400 million YouTube views
Bastille shot to fame in 2013 with their hit single Pompeii. This crowd-pleaser has since amassed over 400 million views on YouTube. One year later, their breakout success was rewarded when they received the Brit Award for the British Breakthrough Act. Their most recent achievement was the NME Award for Best Album – Wild World.
The inclusion of Durban this time round will make for a special visit for the indie pop sensations – with frontman Dan Smith having a close affiliation with the coastal city. Smith’s parents met and found love in Durban shortly before crossing the Atlantic to settle in London, England.
‘Durban Skies’ tribute
In 2013, the band released a single penned by Smith, Durban Skies, as a tribute to the city and love story of his parents. “We’re really excited about heading back to South Africa for these shows,” says frontman Dan Smith. “We had such an incredible time playing in Cape Town and Johannesburg a few years ago, so we can’t wait to head back again with some new music and a date in Durban as well.”
The DNA of Bastille’s music is pulled expertly from the nostalgic synth-pop beats of the 80s to harder notes of rock. Their latest album is a fusion of all these styles to create a mashup that shakes the senses. Fans will be able to enjoy all this in just a few months’ time.
Who: Bastille – Live in South Africa – Wild, Wild World Tour
Cape Town: Wed, 4 October, 2017 Grand Arena, GrandWest, Doors 6.30pm, Standing R495, Seated R350 – R425
Durban: Fri, 6 Oct, Botanic Gardens Durban, Gates 5pm, R495
Johannesburg: Sat, 7 Oct, Emmarentia, Gates 11.30am, R495
Book: www.webtickets.co.za
Social media: #BastilleSA
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