Gangs of Ballet to support OneRepublic on SA tour
Big Concerts confirmed today that Gangs of Ballet will support OneRepublic on their South African tour.
Brad Klynsmith, H de Beer, Joshua Klynsmith and Jono Rich from Gangs of Ballet appear on the red carpet, 28 April 2014, at the 20th Annual South African Music Awards (SAMAs). Picture: Alaister Russell
Gangs of Ballet released their debut self-titled EP in March 2012 with hit singles Breaking the Silence and This Love that were earned a place on the 5FM Top 40 chart. The release of their smash hit third single Hello Sweet World reached the Top 10 on the 947 Kia Top 40 and went on to receive a SAMA nomination for Best Music Video. Their album yes/no/grey was released in March 2014 and received five SAMA nominations and won the MTV MAMA Award for Best Alternative.
OneRepublic have achieved huge international success throughout their career. Their first album Dreaming Out Loud (2007) reached platinum status, earning them a Grammy nomination and going straight to number 1 in 16 countries. Their first single Apologise, remixed by Timbaland ranks in the top 50 on the Billboard Hot 100’s All-Time Top Songs list and became a worldwide smash hit, with their second single Stop and Stare following in the same success. Their second album Waking Up (2009) spawned hit singles All The Right Moves and Good Life as well as Counting Stars and Love Runs Out from their most recent album Native.
Tour dates:
Johannesburg
SOLD OUT
Friday 19th June
The Dome, Johannesburg
Cape Town
SOLD OUT
Sunday 21st June 2015
Grand Arena, Grand West, Cape Town
