The Lanxess Arena is getting ready – with big names for the concert year 2025!
On Monday (November 18th, 2024) the next date was announced: Almost exactly a year from now, on November 22nd, 2025, Jamiroquai will be guests at the hall in Cologne-Deutz and will play one of only two Germany concerts during the event their “The Heels of Steel Tour”. The tour is the band’s first in six years.
Concert in Cologne: Jamiroquai back on tour after six years
“Jamiroquai don’t actually need an introduction,” says the organizer about the upcoming tour. But: The idea still reads impressively. The band has been shaping the British acid jazz scene for over 30 years and is one of the world’s best-known funk bands. A Grammy, 15 Brit Awards nominations, two Guinness World Records and over 26 million albums sold speak for themselves!
The band was founded at the end of the 80s, the third album “Traveling Without Moving” produced the major chart successes “Virtual Insanity” and “Cosmic Girl” in the fall of 1996, with which Jamiroquai established itself on the US market.
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The face of the band is singer Jason “Jay” Kay (54), who is also the band’s founder. The group’s name is made up of the words “Jam” for the style of music and “Iroquois” for the Iroquois tribe, with whose philosophy Kay identifies. In 2002, “Jay” is said to have had a brief flirtation with Heidi Klum. The two were never officially a couple.
Fans of the band can look forward to the performance in Cologne, especially live, Jamiroquai represent a great spectacle and full commitment. However, those interested need to be quick as there is likely to be a big run for tickets. General advance sales start on Friday (November 22nd) via eventim.de or the ticket hotline 01806 – 57 00 70.
The program for next year is currently being expanded even further in the Lanxess Arena, with big names already making an appearance: Pitbull (February 25th), Andrea Berg (March 8th), Twenty One Pilots (May 1st), Billie Eilish (29th). . and May 30th), Roland Kaiser (May 31st/June 1st), Tate McRae (June 16th), Lionel Richie (June 22nd), Simply Red (October 31st) or Kontra K (29th/30th). . November) already looking forward to the concert year 2025.
How do you see the evolution of live performances affecting artists’ approaches to touring in the post-pandemic landscape?
1. Could you please give our readers a brief introduction about yourselves and your expertise in the music industry?
2. How significant is it for an artist like Jamiroquai to be coming back to the concert scene after such a long hiatus?
3. What can fans expect from the upcoming “The Heels of Steel Tour” and how does it differ from previous tours?
4. Do you think there’s a particular reason why Jamiroquai decided to embark on this tour now, given their long absence from the stage?
5. How does the band’s style and genre, which incorporates elements of funk and acid jazz, continue to resonate with audiences today?
6. Aside from the music, what other aspects of a Jamiroquai performance make them stand out from other artists?
7. How has the COVID-19 pandemic impacted the live music industry, and what are your predictions for its future?
8. Can you share any exciting upcoming concerts or tours that you’re looking forward to in the Lanxess Arena or the broader music scene?
9. How important is it for venues like the Lanxess Arena to maintain a diverse and dynamic lineup of performers to stay relevant and attract new audiences?
