Friendly Fires announce 15th year anniversary show of classic debut album

London Here At Outernet

24^th February 2023

Friendly Fires have announced a 15^th year anniversary show of their debut album ‘Friendly Fires’. The show will take place at London Here At Outernet on Friday 24^th February 2023.

On the upcoming show the band say –

“Time is a flat circle, much like a CD or a record, and one such flat circle that completely reconfigured our lives will be turning 15 next year.

‘Friendly Fires’ only peaked at a modest #38 in the album chart, but momentum grew via the word-of-mouth of our small crew of proactive fans, and eventually we had a hit on our hands. So next year, we’re going to be getting out there and doing a special show to celebrate this, both for us and for the fans who made it a success.

We’ll be blasting through the record in full along with a generous helping of other tunes, doubtless feeling a bit weepy and emotional throughout. It’ll be great to see the old gang, plus the newer heads who came on board (rimshot) later.”

‘Friendly Fires’ was the debut album from the St Albans-three piece, Ed McFarlane, Edd Gibson and Jack Savidge. Featuring hit singles ‘Jump In the Pool’ and ‘Paris’, it was an era-defining record. It launched the band to huge critical and commercial success. It was nominated for the Mercury Prize and a Brit Award, and touring the band were an essential act, playing the biggest festivals in the world. The record transcended the punk-funk scene of the time and this show will be a celebration of this modern classic.

Pre-sale tickets available on Wednesday 5^th October via Dice and general sale on Friday 7^th October. For tickets go to www.gigsandtours.com / www.dice.fm