Overview
Twenty years after releasing their ninth and most celebrated record, The Soft Bulletin, Oklahoma rock legends The Flaming Lips are heading back Down Under. After announcing Melbourne and Sydney shows last month, they'll now be coming to Brisbane as well — to play the highly acclaimed album in full, as well as some of their greatest hits.
Taking over the new Fortitude Music Hall on Saturday, September 28, The Flaming Lips will bring their signature technicolour shows to life for one night. Expect elaborate costumes, confetti cannons and even neon unicorns to fill the stages as the seven-piece band performs hits such as 'Waitin' for a Superman', 'Race for the Prize' and 'A Spoonful Weighs a Ton'.
Released in 1999, The Soft Bulletin is widely accepted as the band's greatest album, named by NME as the Album of the Year and by Pitchfork as a 'masterpiece' and the third best album of the 90s. As well as playing this seminal album in full, The Flaming Lips will also perform some of their other greatest hits, including 'Do You Realize??' and 'Yoshimi Battles the Pink Robots Pt. 1'.
George Salisbury
The Flaming Lips — The Soft Bulletin 20th Anniversary will come to Brisbane on Saturday, September 28, with tickets on sale now.
Top image: George Salisbury.