Artist Search: Browse by Artist Name
a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y z #
John Metcalfe

John Metcalfe Tour Dates and Upcoming Concerts

Welcome to the official artist page for John Metcalfe – your premier destination for the latest concert tickets, tour announcements, and exclusive shows near you. Dive into the music, explore the artist’s reviews and photos, and never miss another concert moment. Stay updated, stay connected, and be the first to grab tickets for an unforgettable musical experience.
On tour No
Followers 2,336
Category Electronic, Neo-classical, Progressive Alternative
Similar Artists On Tour
About John Metcalfe
Producer and arranger to the likes of Peter Gabriel and Blur, John Metcalfe is one of the most diverse and fearless musicians out there. Born in New Zealand but made in Manchester he was a member of cult post-punk band Durutti Column and alongside Tony Wilson launched the pioneering Factory Classical on Manchester’s legendary Factory label whilst simultaneously cutting his clubbing teeth at the great city’s Hacienda. Alongside his solo output he has collaborated with a huge range of artists from the worlds of music, dance and film name-dropping artists such as U2, George Michael and Coldplay along the way. He has also performed and recorded with the Max Richter Ensemble. A classically trained violist he has toured and recorded with his own Duke String Quartet in venues such as the Lincoln Centre, Wigmore Hall and Concertgebouw. With his band he has performed at major festivals and released solo albums on labels such as Real World. Metcalfe has composed and MD’d for permanent shows such as ‘Giudizio Universale’ in Rome and also for tv and radio. Until Covid struck John was composer and musical director for a brand new Cirque Du Soleil show due to open in Berlin. Metcalfe spent over 3 years collaborating with Peter Gabriel on 2 albums of orchestral arrangements of Gabriel’s best known material as well as re-imaginations of other major artist’s work on the ‘Scratch My Back’ release such as David Bowie’s ‘Heroes’ and Radiohead’s ‘Street Spirit’. He was Gabriel’s musical director for all subsequent touring. He has also created and conducted the orchestral arrangements for Gabriel’s new album ‘i/o’. Metcalfe has released 6 solo albums. ‘The Appearance of Colour’, (described as “effervescent, divinely beautiful” by Clash magazine) is an exemplar of Metcalfe’s style, beautifully uniting the disparate strands of his kaleidoscopic musical world. Within the album are powerful rhythmic strings evoking the world of systems music, shimmering electronics and guitar and moments of transcendental piano all underpinned by tougher beats ranging from modern trip hop to drum’n’bass. More recently Metcalfe has composed music for an Italian production of ‘Alice In Wonderland’ working with Cirque du Soleil directors Lulu Haelbeck and Simone Ferrari, created an orchestral show of Thin Lizzy’s music with the RTE Orchestra in Dublin and collaborated with Coldplay on their latest album ‘Moon Music’. John’s latest solo album, ‘Tree’, released by Real World Records in September 2023, gained radio play from the likes of Stuart Maconie and Deb Grant for 6Music and Sara Mohr-Pietsch on Radio 3. Performed live and coupled with gorgeous visuals from Jony Easterby, the music of ‘Tree’ reflects an imagined 24 hour cycle in the life of a tree experienced by observing and listening to the ever-shifting interplay of light, colour and sound whilst exploring the intense and mystifying effect trees have on us all; our relationship with their physicality, their essence, and their importance to the future of our planet. Joining John on stage are some of the UK’s finest string players who have played on countless Hollywood film scores and with artists such as Stevie Wonder and Beyoncé. “The twenty four hour life cycle of a tree is re-imagined through a contemporary classical lens with stunning results” - Music OMH Other Selected Reviews "staggeringly beautiful" - Mary Anne Hobbs - BBC 6Music “Very beautiful" - Lauren Laverne Headphone moment “A Euphoric outpouring after the ebb and flow of frenetic beats and claustrophobic ambient washes that have gone before, is one of several moments of magic on this increasingly affecting record” - Clash Music “..he aims his band at the sun and takes us on a thrilling cosmic ride through the stars....What’s truly impressive is how Metcalfe combines such disparate elements into an organic flow, constantly ramping up the tension before letting it masterfully dissipate” - Drowned in Sound “Many reasons exist to compare John Metcalfe's forth album to Jóhann Jóannsson's IBM 1401,A User’s Manual...But there's much more here...8/10” - Uncut "John Metcalfe's strings and electronics are impeccable.” - The Guardian
Follow on Bandsintown
Genres
Electronic, Neo-classical, Progressive Alternative

Frequently Asked Questions About John Metcalfe

Concerts & Tour Date Information

Is John Metcalfe on tour?

No, John Metcalfe is not currently on tour and doesn’t have any tour dates scheduled for 2025-2026. Browse related artists and follow John Metcalfe for the latest updates on upcoming concert tours.
Artists
Cities