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Everclear Celebrate ‘Sparkle and Fade’ With Full Album Tour Down Under
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Three decades after the release of Sparkle and Fade, Everclear are bringing their seminal 1995 album to life on an extensive 16-date Australian tour kicking off Nov. 21 in Newcastle.
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The Portland alt-rock outfit, led by founding member Art Alexakis, will perform the beloved album in full each night — including hits like “Santa Monica” and deep cuts like “Strawberry” — alongside other fan favorites from their discography.
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In a statement shared with fans, Alexakis said, “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.”
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He continued, “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.”
Originally released in 1995, Sparkle and Fade marked Everclear’s major label breakthrough and was certified platinum in the U.S. by the RIAA in 1996. While “Santa Monica” became the band’s breakout anthem, tracks like “Heroin Girl” and “Strawberry” earned a cult following among longtime fans. The latter has taken on new significance for Alexakis, who was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis in 2019.
Despite his health challenges, Alexakis has remained active on the road, with one dollar from every Everclear ticket sold donated to organizations including the Sweet Relief Musicians Fund and the National MS Society.
The tour begins Nov. 21 at Bar on the Hill in Newcastle, followed by shows at Manning Bar in Sydney on Nov. 22, Caringbah Hotel on Nov. 23, Drifters Wharf in Gosford on Nov. 24, The Baso in Canberra on Nov. 27, Chelsea Heights Hotel in Chelsea Heights on Nov. 28, Prince Bandroom in St Kilda on Nov. 29, and Barwon Heads Hotel on Nov. 30. It continues to The Warehouse in Townsville on Dec. 2, Kings Beach Tavern in Caloundra on Dec. 4, The Back Room in Brisbane on Dec. 5, Miami Marketta on the Gold Coast on Dec. 6, Freo Social in Fremantle on Dec. 10, The Carine in Duncraig on Dec. 11, Magnet House in Perth on Dec. 12, and wraps at The Gov in Adelaide on Dec. 13.
Presale tickets via Spotify and Bandsintown begin July 30 at 9 a.m. local time. General public tickets will be available from July 31 at 9 a.m. via everclearmusic.com.
Everclear 2025 Australian Tour Dates:
Nov. 21 — Bar on the Hill, Newcastle NSW
Nov. 22 — Manning Bar, Sydney NSW
Nov. 23 — Caringbah Hotel, Caringbah NSW
Nov. 24 — Drifters Wharf, Gosford NSW
Nov. 27 — The Baso, Canberra ACT
Nov. 28 — Chelsea Heights Hotel, Chelsea Heights VIC
Nov. 29 — Prince Bandroom, St Kilda VIC
Nov. 30 — Barwon Heads Hotel, Barwon Heads VIC
Dec. 2 — The Warehouse, Townsville QLD
Dec. 4 — Kings Beach Tavern, Caloundra QLD
Dec. 5 — The Back Room, Brisbane QLD
Dec. 6 — Miami Marketta, Gold Coast QLD
Dec. 10 — Freo Social, Fremantle WA
Dec. 11 — The Carine, Duncraig WA
Dec. 12 — Magnet House, Perth WA
Dec. 13 — The Gov, Adelaide SA
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