80s hit-making machine Roxette is set to perform in South Africa in 2025. Here's what you need to know about ticket sales and venues.
Internationally acclaimed 80s Swedish pop-rock group Roxette have announced they will be stopping in South Africa early next year as part of an international tour.
The Super Swedes are scheduled to dazzle audiences at the Grand Arena, Grand West, Cape Town on February 26, 2025, and at the Sunbet Arena, Time Square, Pretoria, on February 28, 2025.
Frontman, songwriter and founder Per Gessle assured fans that the South African concert and the rest of the international tour will also include the pop-rockers' classic hits. it must have been love, joyride and listen to your heart.
On the upcoming tour, Gäsl will share the stage with Swedish singer and mega-star Lena Philipsson. The group's former singer Marie Fredriksson passed away in 2019 due to brain cancer.
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Keeping the Roxette tradition alive
“This is about my Roxette song, a huge collection of music and lyrics that I've been writing for over 30 years,” Gessle said in a statement.
“I have no intention of starting a new duo. Marie will always be irreplaceable. But I'm so lucky to have found such a great voice and such a great performer in Lena Phillipson,” he added.
“I co-wrote Lena's first big hit in 1986, and she is one of the brightest stars Sweden has ever known.” “I’m very proud that I want to be a part of the journey,” he continued.
“I'm thrilled and excited to be on this tour. I'm really looking forward to working with Per. He's a phenomenal songwriter and a never-ending musical force.” Phillipson said.
The Roxette band consists of Christopher Lundquist, Magnus Bergeson, Magnus “No Panties” Eriksson, Dia Norberg, and original Roxette icons Clarence Offauermann and Jonas Isaksson.
Hitmaker Roxette
This pop-rock group was a hit-making machine in the late 1980s, releasing albums such as; Look Sharp!, Joyride, Sightseeing and crash! boom! Bang! And No1 single Dress for success, listen to your heart, be dangerous, disappear like a flower, That look, it must be love and joyride.
Ticket information
Ticket sales for the show will begin on May 10 at 9 a.m. through Ticketmaster or Big Concerts. Discovery Bank's presale begins on May 8th at 9am.
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