HERBIE HANCOCK TO TOUR AUSTRALIA AND NEW ZEALAND THIS OCTOBER

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Herbie Hancock is set to light up stages across Australia and New Zealand in October, in his first visit since 2019, promising an electrifying evening from one of music’s most revered names.

The tour wil commence at Auckland’s Kiri Te Kanawa Theatre on October 8, followed by Michael Fowler Centre in Wellington on October 9. It heads to Sydney for 2 shows at the Opera House Concert Hall on October 11 and 12, followed by Canberra Theatre on October 14, QPAC Concert Hall in Brisbane on October 17, and a starring role at the Melbourne International Jazz Festival – Sidney Myer Music Bowl on October 19. Next stop is Adelaide’s Festival Theatre on October 20, concluding at Perth Concert Hall on October 22.

With a career spanning seven decades and a staggering 14 GRAMMY awards, few artists have had more influence on modern music than Herbie Hancock. The creative force behind timeless classics like Cantaloupe Island, Chameleon, and Rockit, Hancock's genre-transcending appeal and unmistakable style have cemented his status as "today’s greatest living artist," as extolled by The Washington Post. As the immortal Miles Davis said in his autobiography, “Herbie was the step after Bud Powell and Thelonious Monk, and I haven’t heard anybody yet who has come after him.”  He has transcended limitations and genres while maintaining his unmistakable voice, amazing audiences across the globe.

HERBIE HANCOCK ANNOUNCES TWO NIGHTS AT THE BARBICAN AS PART OF EUROPEAN TOUR

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Legendary musical innovator Herbie Hancock is to return to the Barbican for two unforgettable nights on 28 and 29 July. Returning to the UK after his previous 2022 shows at the Barbican and Glastonbury Festival, these are the only UK shows Herbie Hancock will be performing this year and come at the end of a three week European tour. They promise to be an electric experience from a jazz icon who shows no signs of slowing down.

Herbie Hancock's previous Barbican show, as part of the EFG London Jazz Festival Summer Series last year, was met with critical acclaim with the Evening Standard proclaiming “A fine ensemble supported the veteran jazz man, but he was the undisputed star” whilst the Financial Times described it as “A gripping, crowd-raising gig”.

With an illustrious career spanning over six decades and 14 Grammy Awards, there are few artists in the music industry who have had more influence on acoustic and electronic jazz and R&B than Herbie Hancock. Despite his career being in its 7th decade, Herbie Hancock continues to amaze audiences across the globe. As a member of the Miles Davis Quintet that pioneered a groundbreaking sound in jazz, he also developed new approaches on his own recordings in the 70s. From Record-breaking albums such as "Headhunters" that combined electric jazz with funk and rock in an innovative style that continues to influence contemporary music, to "Rockit" and "Future Shock" which marked Hancock's foray into electronic dance sounds; during the same period he also continued to work in an acoustic setting with V.S.O.P.

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Herbie Hancock cancels 2021 European tour dates

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Herbie Hancock has today confirmed that his European summer tour has been cancelled.

“When we postponed the 80th Birthday Tour for Herbie Hancock in 2020, we had every expectation and intention for Herbie and the band to be able to perform in Europe in 2021.

Now, as we look ahead and see shows coming on the near horizon and we have made great strides towards getting back to “normal,” we aren’t quite there yet. With the health and safety of Herbie, the band, and the crew in mind, it is with great regret that we inform you that Herbie Hancock’s 2021 European concert performances are cancelled.

Please contact your point of purchase for additional details. In the meantime, please stay safe and Herbie and the Band look forward to hopefully returning to the European stages in 2022.”

— Herbie Hancock's team

Herbie Hancock postpones upcoming European Summer Tour

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Herbie Hancock has today confirmed that his European summer tour has been postponed.

“Unfortunately, due to the continuing health and community concerns related to coronavirus and its resulting COVID-19 disease, we are no longer able to proceed with our plans to celebrate Herbie’s 80th Birthday with you, our fans in Europe this Summer. Ensuring the safety of our fans, crews, local staff and the musicians is of the utmost importance to us. Sadly, we must cancel all currently confirmed European appearances in 2020 for Herbie Hancock.

Herbie and the band look forward to 2021, when we are able to celebrate a return to health and wellness with everyone in Europe and we are currently hard at work to make that a reality. Details for 2021 are not ready to be shared yet, but we plan to return to many of the areas that we had originally planned to visit this Summer.

For any details regarding the availability of ticket refunds or exchanges, please contact your ticketing point of purchase.

We are sorry to share this news with our fans, but we ask that everyone stay safe, stay inside, and stay masked up so that we can all get back to doing what we love safely as soon as possible. Thanks for your understanding.”

International Jazz Day 2020 to take place virtually; global concert hosted by Herbie Hancock

The 9th annual International Jazz Day worldwide celebration will transition to a virtual format for 2020 instead of taking place as previously planned in Cape Town, South Africa and other locations around the world today, Thursday 30th April 2020.

International Jazz Day 2020 will take place online and be hosted by Herbie Hancock.

The day's centerpiece will be a virtual Global Concert featuring artists from across the globe, streamed live on jazzday.com. The concert will feature performances by John McLaughlin, Jane Monheit, Alune Wade, John Beasley, Ben Williams, Lizz Wright, John Scofield, Igor Butman, Evgeny Pobozhiy, Youn Sun Nah, A Bu, Dee Dee Bridgewater, Dianne Reeves and Joey DeFrancesco, among others.

Herbie Hancock, UNESCO Goodwill Ambassador for Intercultural Dialogue and Co-Chair of International Jazz Day, said, “These are unprecedented times for world citizens and we are most grateful for the support, understanding and partnership of our Jazz Day community. Armed with optimism, patience and grace, we’ll work through these challenges as families, communities, countries and as a stronger united world. Now more than ever before, let’s band together and spread the ethics of Jazz Day’s global movement around the planet and use this as a golden opportunity for humankind to reconnect, especially in the midst of all this isolation and uncertainty.”

To learn more about International Jazz Day and register events on the official website, visit jazzday.com or unesco.org/jazzday

A message from Herbie Hancock to you: Music brings us together even when we’re apart.

“We are living through a difficult time, but I’m given hope when I see how people around the world are responding with music.

People are gathering for concerts… online and singing from their balconies.

Music brings us together even when we are apart, and I look forward to the day that I play for you again in person.

In the meantime, keep playing, keep innovating and keep one another in your hearts.”

Herbie Hancock heads out on 2020 European Summer tour

Herbie Hancock has confirmed the first dates on his upcoming tour of Europe.

There are few artists in the music industry who have had more influence on acoustic and electronic jazz and R&B than Herbie Hancock. As the immortal Miles Davis said in his autobiography:

Herbie was the step after Bud Powell and Thelonious Monk, and I haven’t heard anybody yet who has come after him.“

Hancock pioneered a ground-breaking sound in Jazz, developing new approaches on his own recordings, followed by his work in the 70s – with record-breaking albums like “Headhunters“, that combined electric jazz with funk and rock in an innovative style.

Now in the sixth decade of his professional life, and celebrating his 80th birthday in 2020, Herbie Hancock remains where he has always been: at the forefront of culture, technology, business and music. Though one can’t track exactly where he will go next, he is sure to leave his inimitable imprint wherever he lands.

Throughout his explorations, he has transcended limitations and genres while maintaining his unmistakable voice. With an illustrious career spanning six decades and 14 Grammy Awards, he continues to amaze audiences across the globe.

More dates will be announced shortly.

Herbie Hancock announces 2019 European Summer tour

Herbie Hancock has confirmed his summer tour of Europe including a return to the EFG London Jazz Festival.

A true icon of modern music, throughout his explorations, he has transcended limitations and genres while maintaining his unmistakable voice. With an illustrious career spanning five decades and 14 Grammy™ Awards he continues to amaze audiences across the globe.

Tickets for all shows are available to purchase here.

Further tour dates will be announced shortly.