The Proclaimers Coming to QPAC

Iconic Celtic soul brothers, The Proclaimers are on their way to Australia next April for a coast to coast week-long tour of concerts including their debut performance in Queensland Performing Arts Centre's (QPAC) Concert Hall on Friday 15 April 2016.

The strikingly individual and charismatic twins, Craig and Charlie Reid, have carved themselves a niche where pop, folk, new wave and punk collide and their songs, delivered with passionate honesty, political fire and wit, incite euphoric sing-alongs at their sensational live shows.

Their second album, 'Sunshine on Leith' peaked at # 2 on the Australian album chart and includes the deeply moving, classic title track (Hibs anthem) along with signature tracks 'I'm Gonna Be (500 Miles)' - Australian # 1 for four weeks in 1986 and # 3 on the ARIA Top 25 Singles Chart in 1989, and 'I'm On My Way' - peaked at # 3 in 1989.

In 1993, 'I'm Gonna Be' also soared to # 3 during a 6-month reign on the US Billboard Singles Chart after appearing on the soundtrack of the Johnny Depp film Benny And Joon, and 'I'm On My Way' re-emerged in a pivotal Shrek scene in 2001.

In 2007, a rousing rendition of their classic anthem in collaboration with comedians Peter Kay and Matt Lucas, resulted in 'I'm Going To Be (500 Miles), raising over a million pounds for charity through Comic Relief. That same year, they sold more concert tickets in Scotland than any other single act whilst on their UK and Ireland tour of 44 shows, performing to over 100,000 fans.

Other soundtracks featuring The Proclaimers include the enormously successful film Sunshine on Leith (script inspired by the album and 5th highest grossing independent film 2013), The Commitments, The Crossing, Dumb & Dumber, Bye Bye Love, Bottle Rocket, Slab Boys, The Closer You Get, How I Met Your Mother, Mama's Boy, Burke and Hare, The Angel's Share, Identity Thief, The Bachelorette and Grey's Anatomy.

A catalogue of hits and world tours have garnered The Proclaimers a phenomenal international reputation across the generations and Gold and Platinum status in the UK, USA, Canada, Australia and New Zealand. Their hit songs include;

Letter From America, I'm Gonna Be (500 miles), Sunshine on Leith, I'm On My Way, King of The Road, Then I Met You, Let's Get Married, What makes You Cry, Rainbows and Happy Regrets, Life With You, Over and Done With, and so much more.

Career highlights include performing on the pitch at Hampden Park to over a billion television viewers before the 2002 UEFA Champions League Final between Real Madrid and Bayer Leverkusen, opening the Live 8 Concert in 2005, appearing in an episode of Family Guy in 2006, 2007's triumphant conclusion to their year-long world tour at Edinburgh Castle and being dressed as old ladies for the video of their single, Spinning Around in the Air, produced by Matt Lucas.

After completing their two year world tour in 2013, Craig and Charlie took 2014 off to focus entirely on writing a new album. They recorded their now highly acclaimed 10th studio album, 'Let's Hear It For The Dogs', and followed the release in April with a mammoth UK run of over 70 performances appearing at the Glastonbury, T In The Park, Belladrum, Cropedy, Wychwood, Cambridge Folk and V Festivals.

Don't miss The Proclaimers as they lift the lid off the QPAC Concert Hall for one night only on Friday 15 April 2016. Tickets on sale now. To book go to qpac.com.au or phone 136-246.

The Queensland Performing Arts Centre (QPAC) is located within Queensland's vibrant cultural precinct at South Bank, Brisbane. The Centre is focused on creating a world where the performing arts matter to everyone.

Welcoming more than 1.4 million visitors and presenting over 1200 performances annually the QPAC experience extends beyond the theatre with a range of unique spaces to eat, drink, and enjoy free live entertainment.

Visit www.qpac.com.au to learn more about Queensland's Centre for live performance and the range of exciting events and initiatives on offer year round. To come a little closer to QPAC find out more about QPAC Membership here.