Solange to Play Sideshows in Sydney and Melbourne

As part of her first headlining tour of Australia, Solange (also known as Solange Knowles, aka Beyoncé’s baby sister) has announced Falls Festival sideshows in Sydney and Melbourne.

This will be the first time the Texan-born Knowles has ever treated fans Down Under to a live performance of her 2012 dance-friendly EP, True. This comes in the context of eager anticipation of her long-coming third studio album, on which she apparently collaborated with Aussie dudes Midnight Juggernauts. It's due for release sometime next year.

Perhaps as famous for being the offspring of the fabulous Mrs. Carter as for her music, Solange has steadily been earning cred as a singer-songwriter in her own right. She certainly can churn out a catchy pop hit, as her successful single 'Losing You' proved last year. Recalling her elder sibling vocally, it managed to step away from her stylistically and embraced a much splashier, synthy '80s pop feel. The sideshows should be a fun choice for anyone craving a night of uncomplicated, playful, upbeat music.

Pre-sale tickets for the Melbourne show go on sale at 10am on Wednesday, 9 October, at the Prince Band Room. Sydney tickets go on sale at 10am, Wednesday, 9 October, at Metro Theatre and Ticketek.

Tour dates:

Melbourne: January 7 – Prince Band Room
Sydney: January 8 – Metro Theatre