Kool & The Gang And Sister Sledge Announce Massive Australian Co-Headline tour

Two of the biggest names in funk, soul and disco are joining forces this summer, with Kool & The Gang and Sister Sledge ft. Sledgendary announcing a five date Australian tour for November and December.

Presented by Finely Tuned, the co-headline run will see the legendary acts perform in Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne, Adelaide and Perth, delivering an evening packed with some of the most iconic songs ever recorded.

For Kool & The Gang, the tour marks another chapter in a career spanning more than five decades. Since forming in New Jersey during the 1960s, the group has become one of the most influential acts in R&B and funk history, with timeless hits including “Celebration,” “Jungle Boogie,” “Ladies’ Night” and “Get Down On It.” Their music has transcended generations, earning two Grammy Awards, induction into both the Songwriters Hall of Fame and Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, while also becoming one of the most sampled R&B acts of all time.

Australian Tour Dates

• Thursday, November 26th – Brisbane, Fortitude Music Hall
• Friday, November 27th – Sydney, Tumbalong Park (FORMA Open-Air)
• Saturday, November 28th – Melbourne, Festival Hall
• Monday, November 30th – Adelaide, Hindley Street Music Hall
• Wednesday, December 2nd – Perth, Ice Cream Factory

Tickets

• Presale: Thursday, July 30 at 10am AEST
• General Sale: Friday, July 31 at 10am AEST

Joining them is Sister Sledge ft. Sledgendary, led by founding member Debbie Sledge alongside the next generation of the Sledge family. Audiences can expect enduring disco classics including “We Are Family,” “He’s the Greatest Dancer,” “Thinking of You” and “Lost in Music,” celebrating one of the genre’s most beloved catalogues.

The Australian tour also represents a milestone for promoter Finely Tuned, which is celebrating 20 years of delivering live music events across the country. The company describes the double bill as its biggest tour to date.

Fans can secure tickets through a presale beginning 10am AEST on Thursday, July 30th, before the general public onsale opens from 10am AEST on Friday, July 31st.

With two legendary catalogues sharing the same stage, the tour promises a celebration of funk, soul and disco that has influenced generations of artists and continues to soundtrack dance floors around the world.