Damien Rice Tour Dates and Upcoming Concerts
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On tour
Yes
Followers
695,698
Category
Singer, Acoustic, Songwriter, Alternative, Folk
Concerts
Jan
22
Her Majesty's Theatre
Adelaide
Tickets
Jan
25
Palais Theatre
St Kilda
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Jan
28
Ulumbarra Theatre
Bendigo
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Jan
30
Canberra Theatre Centre
Canberra
Tickets
Feb
01
Anita's Theatre Thirroul
Thirroul
Tickets
Feb
03
State Theatre
Sydney
Tickets
Feb
04
Civic Theatre Newcastle
Newcastle
Tickets
Feb
06
The Tivoli
Brisbane
Tickets
Feb
09
Bruce Mason Centre
Takapuna Beach
Tickets
Feb
11
The Opera House
Wellington
Tickets
Feb
13
James Hay Theatre
Christchurch
Tickets
About Damien Rice
Damien Rice (born December 7, 1973) is an Irish singer-songwriter. He was born in Dublin, Ireland, to George and Maureen Rice and was raised in Celbridge, County Kildare, Ireland. In March 1999 Damien moved to Tuscany, then travelled around Europe, busking the streets. He arrived back in Dublin a year later, with a clear head and full of ideas. He approached his music with a new found freshness and decided to put some songs down on record. His grandmother told him he had a distant cousin in London in the music business. Borrowing money from those that would lend it, he recorded his demo and sent it off to his cousin, renowned producer and film composer, David Arnold (Björk, James Bond). Arnold liked what he heard and provided enough money for Damien to buy his own mobile studio.
Damien Rice formerly sang with Lisa Hannigan and released his debut solo album, O, in Ireland in early 2002. In July 2002 O was released in the UK and it received widespread critical acclaim. In June 2003 O was released in the USA and Europe, with Rice appearing on The Letterman Show and receiving more acclaim from publications such as Rolling Stone, Newsweek and The Boston Globe. Arnold joined him on stage in New York to perform a version of the Björk/Arnold track Play Dead.
He gained further popularity after some of his most famous songs were included in the media. An example of this is 9 Crimes used in the soundtrack of the summer blockbuster Shrek Three and The Blower's Daughter was featured in the movie Closer. Delicate was also featured in the hit T.V. show Lost.
Damien Rice is an intense live act - with emphasis laid on emotional intensity and experiments, rather than technical perfection. On a concert 2005, for instance, he threw out big cheeses to the audience. This can sometimes be more demanding for the listener than the radio hit edit of the song Cannonball suggests. 'Cannonball' was re-mixed in 2004, for UK radio, to make it more radio-friendly. Rice later was reported to be very unhappy with it, saying to Tom Dunne on PetSounds (Today FM) that he did not "...really like it". He stated that he had allowed the remix to go through only if he signed a contract that would forbid anyone from ever remixing one of his songs ever again.
Damien spent 2004 and 2005 recording the follow-up to O. The album, 9, was released in Ireland on November 3, 2006, on November 6 in the rest of Europe, and in North America on November 14, 2006. Even though the new album maintained Rice's sense of "emotionality," some argued that it did so through volume and intensity rather than with the reflection and lyrical commentary that characterized his first release, O.
Rice has also developed a reputation as a live performer, selling out at venues across Europe and the United States. He is a performer who gives a lot of himself to the audience.
As of March 25th, 2007, this was posted on the Damien Rice official website: After much thought and discussion Damien has decided that his professional relationship with Lisa Hannigan has run its creative course. As a result Lisa will not be appearing at any of the upcoming live shows. Lisa is embarking on her own artistic endeavours and there are no plans for them to work together in the foreseeable future. The current band on tour at the moment are - Damien Rice, Joel Shearer, Shane Fitzsimons, Tom Osander, and Vyvienne Long.
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Genres
Singer, Acoustic, Songwriter, Alternative, Folk
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What fans are saying
Goleanu
Give that man a guitar and he will make an outstanding show.
Been waiting for Damien Rice to Romania for a lifetime.
National Opera Hall
Bucharest, Romania
Oct 03, 2018
Jo
Amazing! I just want to be back there, listening to that beautiful voice!
Melbourne Recital Centre
Southbank, Australia
Feb 12, 2019
Jo
Love, love, love! Could listen to this genius sing all day long....
Melbourne Recital Centre
Southbank, Australia
Feb 19, 2019
Con
A great gig in a great venue! Loved it!!
Melbourne Recital Centre
Southbank, Australia
Feb 11, 2019
Ron
Superb. I recommend seeing him several times. Never the same.
The Town Hall
New York, NY
Feb 05, 2019
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Damien Rice Tour Cities
Brisbane, Australia
Wellington, New Zealand
Newcastle, Australia
Adelaide, Australia
Bendigo, Australia
Sydney, Australia
Canberra, Australia
Christchurch, New Zealand
Frequently Asked Questions About Damien Rice
Concerts & Tour Date Information
Is Damien Rice on tour?
Yes, Damien Rice is currently on tour. If you’re interested in attending an upcoming
Damien Rice concert, make sure to grab your tickets in advance. The Damien Rice tour
is scheduled for 11 dates across 8 cities. Get
information on all upcoming tour dates and tickets for 2024-2025 with Hypebot.
How many upcoming tour dates is Damien Rice scheduled to play?
Damien Rice is scheduled to play 11 shows between 2024-2025. Buy
concert tickets to a nearby show through Hypebot.
When does the Damien Rice tour start?
Damien Rice’s tour starts Jan 22, 2025 and ends on Feb 13, 2025.
They will play 8 cities; their most recent concert was held in
Adelaide at Her Majesty's Theatre and their next upcoming concert
will be in Brisbane at The Tivoli.
What venues is Damien Rice performing at?
As part of the Damien Rice tour, Damien Rice is scheduled to play across the following
venues and cities:
2025 Tour Dates:
Jan 22 - Adelaide,
SA @ Her Majesty's Theatre
Jan 25 - St Kilda,
VIC @ Palais Theatre
Jan 28 - Bendigo,
VIC @ Ulumbarra Theatre
Jan 30 - Canberra,
ACT @ Canberra Theatre Centre
Feb 01 - Thirroul,
Nsw @ Anita's Theatre Thirroul
Feb 03 - Sydney,
Nsw @ State Theatre
Feb 04 - Newcastle,
NSW @ Civic Theatre Newcastle
Feb 06 - Brisbane,
QLD @ The Tivoli
Feb 09 - Takapuna Beach,
New Zealand @ Bruce Mason Centre
Feb 11 - Wellington,
NZ @ The Opera House
Feb 13 - Christchurch,
Canterbury @ James Hay Theatre