Hall of Fame inductees, hip hop revolutionaries and social rights activists Public Enemy have today announced a much-anticipated return to Australia to commence their On The Grid 35th Anniversary Tour this coming October.
Hall of Fame inductees, hiphop revolutionaries and social rights activists Public Enemy have today announced a much-anticipated return to Australia to commence their On The Grid 35th Anniversary Tour this coming October, with a Melbourne show kicking off in the John Cain Arena on October 5. Fighting the power with them across the country will be none other than Australian hip-hop duo, A.B. Original.
Telstra Plus will have an exclusive presale from 10am (local time) on Friday 28 June, with the General Public On sale at 10am (local time) on Tuesday 2 July.
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Public Enemy was formed in 1985 in Long Island, New York, by friends Chuck D and Flavor Flav. Their 1987 debut album Yo! Bum Rush The Show laid the foundation for their revolutionary sound, blending assertive beats with sharp social commentary.
Commencing as an opening act for the Beastie Boys, it was their sophomore effort in 1988, It Takes a Nation of Millions to Hold Us Back that catapulted them to international fame, helping them collect a long list of accolades that included an induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2013. Their 1990 project Fear of a Black Planet gave us the raucous Black anthem that defined a nation, Fight the Power.
Beyond their musical contributions, Public Enemy’s impact extends to their activism and cultural influence. They were, and remain, at the forefront of the fight against racial injustice and inequality, using their platform to raise awareness and spark meaningful dialogue. From ground-breaking music videos to candid interviews, the group remains unapologetically vocal about issues affecting the community.
Supporting act A.B. Original is the collaboration between artist, activist and author Briggs and MC and multi-ARIA Award-winning producer Trials. Indigenous artists from Yorta Yorta and Ngarrindjeri country respectively, A.B. Original are known for their fearless address of racial, societal and systemic injustice. Their purpose is to stand, call out and challenge the status quo of Australia, and provide truth-telling through First Nations’ perspectives on history, society and the Australian national narrative.
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