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BIO

The Flaming Lips are an American rock band, formed in Norman, OK., in 1983. Melodically, their sound contains lush, multi-layered, psychedelic rock arrangements. Lyrically, their compositions have elements of space rock, including unusual song and album titles. They are acclaimed for their elaborate live shows, which feature costumes, balloons, puppets, video projections, complex stage light configurations, giant hands, large amounts of confetti, and frontman Wayne Coyne's signature man-sized plastic bubble, in which he traverses the audience. Q magazine named The Flaming Lips one of the "50 bands to see before you die". The group has garnered three Grammy Awards, including two for Best Rock Instrumental Performance.

Awards and Nominations


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BroadwayWorld Awards - 2018 - Best Score

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Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2018 - Outstanding New Score

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Tony Awards - 2018 - Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre

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Concord Theatricals Awards Schools With THE SPONGEBOB MUSICAL Licensing Packages

Concord Theatricals has revealed the 10 winners of their Sing Like a Sponge: The SpongeBob Musical Contest. Learn more!
Modest Mouse to Embark on 'Good News For People Who Love Bad News' 20 Year Anniversary Tour

In celebration of Modest Mouse’s 20th Anniversary of the release of their groundbreaking 2004 album, Good News For People Who Love Bad News, the band has announced ‘Good News For People Who Love Bad News' 20 Year Anniversary Tour. Tickets go on sale this Friday, August 23rd at 10:00 AM local time. 
Experience Joe Walsh & Friends As VETSAID 2024 Pulls Into New York For One Night Only

Joe Walsh & Friends will perform at VetsAid 2024 in New York, bringing an unforgettable night of music to UBS Arena at Belmont Park. Join the celebration and support veterans with this special concert event.
Eric Church, Toto, Kool & The Gang to Join Joe Walsh for VetsAid 2024

Joe Walsh and VetsAid have announced the lineup and on-sale date for their eighth annual festival offering. VetsAid 2024 will feature full sets from Eric Church, Toto, Kool & The Gang and Walsh himself.  The show will take place at 7:00pm on Monday, November 11, 2024, at UBS Arena in Belmont Park, NY.
Photos: Newtown Arts Company's THE SPONGEBOB MUSICAL at Zlock Performing Arts Center

Check out photos from Newtown Arts Company's production of THE SPONGEBOB MUSICAL here!
THE SPONGEBOB MUSICAL Swims Into Newtown In August

Newtown Arts Company will present THE SPONGEBOB MUSICAL from August 15-18 at the Zlock Performing Arts Center at Bucks County Community College.
The Flaming Lips to Release 25th Anniversary Edition of 'The Soft Bulletin' Album

The Flaming Lips will celebrate 25 years of their seminal 1999 album, The Soft Bulletin, with the brand new The Soft Bulletin 25TH Anniversary Vinyl out September 6. It will be available in limited-edition 2LP Vinyl with stunning Zoetrope designs notably co-created by Drew Tetz and band frontman Wayne Coyne.
Review: Dive into THE SPONGEBOB MUSICAL at the Carrollwood Cultural Center

What did our critic think of THE SPONGEBOB MUSICAL at the Carrollwood Cultural Center?
THE SPONGEBOB MUSICAL Comes to Los Altos Youth Theatre in July

Los Altos Youth Theatre will present its summer mainstage musical production, The SpongeBob Musical, July 19 - 28, 2024. 
Review: SPONGEBOB THE MUSICAL YOUTH EDITION at Red Curtain Theatre

There was laughter, there was singing, and each show had a special guest bringing the news about the impending doom. Fun was had by all. 
Frank Turner Releases Dates for Second Leg of North American Tour This Fall

As he approaches the landmark of his sold out, 3000th show at Alexandra Palace in London, UK on Saturday, February 22, 2025, acclaimed British singer-songwriter Frank Turner has announced another leg of shows in North America for the fall. General on-sale begins this Friday, June 7 at 10 a.m. local time, and a full listing of dates can be found here!
Phantogram to Play Headline Shows; Will Tour With Kings of Leon

After unveiling the first single, “All A Mystery,”  of their new chapter last week, critically-acclaimed alt duo Phantogram has announced a string of headline shows in El Paso, Fargo, Sioux Falls, Des Moines, St Louis, Cleveland, and South Burlington, adding to an already powerful 27-date North American tour with fellow alternative heavyweights Kings of Leon across August, September and October. The new headline shows will go on sale Friday, June 7th at 10am local time.
Love and Rockets and Jane's Addiction to Embark on Co-Headline Tour

After reuniting for the first time in 14 years to perform an intimate show in London, Jane’s Addiction, with their original band members, and Love And Rockets announced they will hit the road for their 2024 co-headline tour. Produced by Live Nation, the 23-city tour kicks off on August 9 at Fontainebleau Las Vegas making stops across North America in Los Angeles, New York, Toronto and more before wrapping up in St. Louis at Evolution Festival on September 29.
THE SPONGEBOB MUSICAL Comes to Slow Burn Theatre

The 2023/2024 Slow Burn Theatre Company Season culminates with the bold, original musical The SpongeBob Musical Saturday, June 8 through Sunday, June 23. 
Concord Theatricals Launches SING LIKE A SPONGE: THE SPONGEBOB MUSICAL Contest

Concord Theatricals is launching SING LIKE A SPONGE: THE SPONGEBOB MUSICAL contest for Title 1 Schools. Learn more and see how to apply!
Roxy Regional School of the Arts to Present THE SPONGEBOB MUSICAL: YOUTH EDITION

“Rediscover Friendship” with the family-friendly theatrical sensation The SpongeBob Musical: Youth Edition, opening at the Roxy Regional Theatre. Learn how to purchase tickets.
Frank Turner Breaks World Record For Most Shows Performed in Different Cities in 24 Hours

As he approaches the landmark of his 3000th show, on Saturday, May 4 and Sunday, May 5, acclaimed singer-songwriter Frank Turner embarked on the first-ever Music Venue Trust world record attempt where he performed the most official shows in different cities in 24 hours.
Choir! Choir! Choir! Announces Second Show Of UN-SILENT NIGHT Epic Holiday Sing-Along!

Due to popular demand, Massey Hall will present a second Choir! Choir! Choir! show taking place at 2pm on Saturday, December 21, 2024 with “Un-Silent Night” EPIC Holiday Sing-Along!
MGMT Release New Album 'Loss Of Life'

Earlier this week MGMT released the video for their first ever duet, “Dancing in Babylon” Feat. Christine and the Queens. In addition to MGMT and Chris, the video also boasts the talents of the iconic John Cameron Mitchell (Hedwig and the Angry Inch), British actor Julian Morris(Pretty Little Liars, New Girl) and his real-life husband, Landon Ross.
The Flaming Lips Reveal More 'Yoshimi Battles the Pink Robots' Shows for 2024

The Flaming Lips share new North American tour dates and extend their already stacked 2024 schedule. These shows will again see the band deliver a full performance of their 2002 groundbreaking, Gold-certified Warner Records album Yoshimi Battles the Pink Robots in its entirety, continuing to honor over two decades of this career high watermark.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many shows has The Flaming Lips written?

The Flaming Lips has written 1 shows including The Spongebob Musical (Original Music).

What awards has The Flaming Lips been nominated for?

The Flaming Lips has received several nominations, including Best Score at the BroadwayWorld Awards for SpongeBob SquarePants, Outstanding New Score at the Outer Critics Circle Awards for SpongeBob SquarePants, and Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre at the Tony Awards for SpongeBob SquarePants: The Musical.

What awards has The Flaming Lips won?

The Flaming Lips has won the Best Score at the BroadwayWorld Awards for SpongeBob SquarePants and the Outstanding New Score at the Outer Critics Circle Awards for SpongeBob SquarePants.

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