The countdown is on to Chocolate Starfish’s 30th anniversary Best of Everything tour with the band releasing its full tour schedule kicking off in June and covering five states.
The tour will celebrate the very best of everything Chocolate Starfish – the albums, the songs, and the exhilarating performances with 24 high energy shows across four months, including a performance at The Art House, Wyong, on August 9.
“We’re doing some big shows in grand venues like the State Theatre in Sydney and will also do some smaller regional shows that will have a more intimate vibe, including places close to our hearts like my home region of Shepparton,” front man Adam Thompson said.
“After 30 years in we know where our fans are, and the spaces we love to work.
“We can’t wait to hit the road.
“It’s a real pinch-me moment when we walk out to huge crowds.
“After 30 years you might think crowds would be dwindling, but we’re finding quite the opposite.
“Our fan base is growing, and I think that’s because we’ve evolved and give our fans a very physical, theatrical show.”
Featuring the hits of their self-titled debut album and favourites from Box, Spider, Primitive and The Beautiful Addiction along with standout selections from their brilliant Classic Album Series – Bat Out of Hell, INXS Kick and Thompson’s Bohemian Rhapsody Concert, this celebratory tour promises and will deliver everything and more.
“So many iconic Aussie bands formed in the 80s and 90s and were an inspiration to us,” Thompson said.
“There’s not a huge list of them still performing regularly like we are and with most of their long-term members.
“We’re great mates and all love performing live and anyone who has been to a Starfish show can feel that.”
With a dedicated and adoring fan base, Chocolate Starfish is welcoming younger generations to gigs, with high energy performances cementing a fresh fan base.
“We love that we’re winning new fans with every performance and welcome the latecomers, or next gen, with open arms,” he said.
“Our audience is the centrepiece of the Starfish experience.
“We perform with them, not for them.
“They deserve the best of everything, so that’s what we will give them.”
The Best of Everything tour promises audiences everything they know and love about a Chocolate Starfish show, pure, unrivalled entertainment and the joy of the unexpected.
“Sometimes it feels like these first 30 years, we’ve just been warming up,” Thompson said.
“This truly is The Best of Everything we have to offer. For now.”
Chocolate Starfish is made up of the incredible talent and energy of Adam Thompson (lead vocals), John Nixon (bass), Darren Danielson (drums), Norm Falvo (keyboard) and Zakk Zedras (guitar).
Tickets are available now at www.chocolatestarfish.com.au