2012’s biggest breakthrough artist, Grammy winner Frank Ocean has announce a fourth and strictly final Splendour sideshow for Sydney on Tuesday 30th July.
The final show has been added to meet intense demand after the neo-RnB singer’s first Australian headline shows in Australia, following the announcement of his headline appearance at Splendour In The Grass, tickets to Sydney and Melbourne sideshows for Frank Ocean sold out in mere minutes.
Anticipation for 25-year-old Odd Future associate’s arrival to Australia has been at fever pitch ever since the singer cancelled his appearance for Future Music Festival last year so that he could focus on promoting his major-label debut, Channel Orange. The album eventually landed Ocean two major gongs at the 55th Annual Grammy Awards, for Best Urban Contemporary Album and Best Rap/Sung Collaboration.
Frank Ocean also revealed on the Grammys red carpet earlier this year that he’s begun work on the follow-up to Channel Orange, saying he’s “knee-deep in the next record. [I’m] just taking my time with it.” Later confirming, as Billboard reports that he’s already “like 10, 11 songs” deep into his new album, working with producers Pharrell Williams and Danger Mouse.
“It’s another cohesive thing, bordering on a concept record again… At the end of Channel Orange there’s ‘Golden Girl,’ and it’s this beach scene,” explains the singer. “And I kind of want it to extend that feel into the next record all together, kind of make it that theme.” Ocean has also expressed interest in working with Tame Impala and King Krule on his new record.
Before that, Australian fans will finally get a taste of the Frank Ocean live show. My Live Nation members and Niche Newsletter subscribers will have access to exclusive pre-sale tickets from 10am tomorrow, Wednesday 17th July. General Public tickets will be released at midday on Thursday 18th July
Fans of Frank Ocean are recommended to sign up to My Live Nation at www.livenation.com.au or subscribe to the Niche Newsletter at www.nicheproductions.com.au to access the pre-sale.
Frank Ocean Splendour 2013 Sideshows
MELBOURNE – FESTIVAL HALL, THURSDAY JULY 25 – SOLD OUT
MELBOURNE – FESTIVAL HALL, FRIDAY JULY 26 – SOLD OUT
SYDNEY – HORDERN PAVILION, MONDAY JULY 29 – SOLD OUT
SYDNEY – HORDERN PAVILION, TUESDAY JULY 30 – NEW SHOW ADDED
Also appearing at Splendour in the Grass, Sunday July 28
