Funk icon George Clinton is charting his return to Australia with Parliament Funkadelic for a four-date tour this September.
The mastermind behind P-Funk will hit the east coast with his unmissable live show that’s kept fans grooving for over five decades.
With tickets going on sale Thursday 3 April (and presales starting 1 March), funk fans should prepare to open their wallets and free their minds as the Rock & Roll Hall of Famer brings his inimitable style down under.
George Clinton’s Parliament Funkadelic
- Wednesday 17 September – Miami Marketta, Gold Coast (All Ages)
- Thursday 18 September – Fortitude Music Hall, Brisbane (18+)
- Saturday 20 September – Palais Theatre, Melbourne (All Ages)
- Sunday 21 September – Enmore Theatre, Sydney (All Ages)
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Clinton’s career spans beyond remarkable. As the architect of Parliament and Funkadelic, he effectively redefined black music in the 1970s, fusing soul, psychedelia, and sci-fi theatrics into a movement that birthed countless classics and influenced generations.
The Parliament era merged Motown’s soul with Hendrix’s rawness and Sly Stone’s hedonism, while Funkadelic dived deeper into experimental waters. Legendary concept albums like Maggot Brain, Free Your Mind And Your Ass Will Follow, and America Eats Its Young cemented Clinton’s visionary status, blending dance beats with rock and psychedelic influences.
The numbers speak volumes – by the late 70s, Parliament and Funkadelic had racked up 39 charting singles, including number one R&B smashes like Flash Light, One Nation Under Groove, (Not Just) Knee Deep and Aqua Boogie. Seven of their albums went either gold or platinum throughout the decade.
Clinton’s influence reaches far beyond his own catalogue. As leader of the P-Funk collective, he provided a launching pad for funk royalty including Bootsy Collins, Maceo Parker, Bernie Worrell and Eddie Hazel. His solo work in the 80s would later supply essential DNA for 90s hip-hop, particularly the West Coast sound.
Modern music bears Clinton’s unmistakable fingerprints everywhere. His collaborations and samples appear on records by Kendrick Lamar, Childish Gambino, Flying Lotus, Wu-Tang Clan, Snoop Dogg and Drake – further evidence of his enduring legacy as one of music’s most impactful figures.
Despite being five decades into his career, Clinton remains one of music’s busiest touring artists, and he’s particularly stoked about reconnecting with Australian fans.
“We have a blast every time we come to Australia. Aussie’s know what it means to have a good time: the national motto should be free your mind and your ass will follow. My band has been funkin’ real hard lately…you don’t wanna miss what we be throwin down. Come on out and get funked up!” Clinton says.
Three ticket tiers are available: general admission ($104.90), platinum ($134.90) and diamond ($154.90). Early bird presales begin 1 March for those who sign up, with general sales launching Thursday 3 April.
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