Singer, songwriter, actress, philanthropist, and the undisputed Queen of Hip Hop Soul and R&B, Mary J Blige, is set to visit Sydney and Melbourne for two very special sideshows when she touches down in Australia to perform as part of the massive Byron Bay Bluesfest 2017 lineup.

With a career that spans eight multi-platinum albums, nine Grammy Awards, 32 Grammy nominations, a 2012 Golden Globe nomination, five American Music Awards, sales of more than 50 million albums worldwide, and immortal singles like ‘Be Without You’, ‘No More Drama’, and ‘Family Affair’, Mary J Blige is a living icon.

Influenced at an early age by the music of Aretha Franklin, Chaka Khan, and Gladys Knight, Blige is considered a groundbreaking artist in the way she fused the classic sounds of R&B and soul music with the urban grit and edge of hip-hop, helping to create a new style of fiercely modern R&B.

After the release of her lauded 1992 debut, Mary J Blige spent the next two decades redefining the R&B genre and helping to turn it into what it is today. Don’t miss your chance to see this incredible singer and living legend in the flesh. Check below for all dates and details.

Mary J Blige Australian Tour Dates

Monday, 10th April 2017
Sydney Opera House, Sydney
Tickets: Sydney Opera House

Wednesday, 12th April 2017
Hamer Hall, Melbourne
Tickets: Bluesfest | 02 6685 8310 | Arts Centre Melbourne | Ticketmaster

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