Three decades after its release, Everclear are set to perform Sparkle and Fade in full on an Australian tour.
The Portland-born alternative rock band will kick off the tour in Newcastle on November 21st, promising to play the entire album – including standout hit “Santa Monica” – alongside other fan favourites.
Vocalist and guitarist Art Alexakis said the album was his shining achievement, describing it as the one he “had wanted to make my whole life.”
He added: “Because of its success and lasting impact, this band has survived and prospered for three decades, and this tour celebrating Sparkle and Fade is another way of us saying ‘thank you’ to all of the incredible fans – old and new.
“We’re excited to bring this tour to Australia. In addition to all the hits and fan favourites, we’re going to pretty much play the whole album through the course of the show to commemorate this 30th anniversary.”
Released in 1995, the album struck a chord with fans and was certified platinum the following year. While not one of the album’s bigger hits, “Strawberry” became a personal favourite for Alexakis after being diagnosed with multiple sclerosis in 2019 at the age of 54.
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Despite the diagnosis, Alexakis has continued to keep up with a hectic touring schedule, donating one dollar from every ticket purchased to Everclear shows to charities such as Sweet Relief Musicians Fund and National MS Society.
Pre-sale tickets through Spotify and Bandsintown are available from 9am on July 30th. General release tickets go on sale at 9am the following day.
For more information on tickets, click here.
Everclear 2025 Australian Tour
Friday, November 21st
Bar on the Hill, Newcastle, NSW
Saturday, November 22nd
Manning Bar, Sydney, NSW
Sunday, November 23rd
Caringbah Hotel, Caringbah, NSW
Monday, November 24th
Drifters Wharf, Gosford, NSW
Thursday, November 27th
The Baso, Canberra, ACT
Friday, November 28th
Chelsea Heights Hotel, Chelsea Heights, VIC
Saturday, November 29th
Prince Bandroom, St Kilda, VIC
Sunday, November 30th
Barwon Heads Hotel, Barwon Heads, VIC
Tuesday, December 2nd
The Warehouse, Townsville, QLD
Thursday, December 4th
Kings Beach Tavern, Caloundra, QLD
Friday, December 5th
The Back Room, Chardons Corner, Brisbane, QLD
Saturday, December 6th
Miami Marketta, Gold Coast, QLD
Wednesday, December 10th
Freo Social, Fremantle, WA
Thursday, December 11th
The Carine, Duncraig, WA
Friday, December 12th
Magnet House, Perth, WA
Saturday, December 13th
The Gov, Adelaide, SA
