TICKETS ON SALE TUESDAY 17 DECEMBER
The honeymoon definitely ain’t over – legendary Aussie rockers THE CRUEL SEA are set to light up the Live At The Gardens stage with a very special performance at the Royal Botanic Gardens Melbourne on Saturday 8 March, 2025, delivering an unforgettable evening of raw energy and homegrown hits under the stars.
Joining THE CRUEL SEA are some of Australia’s most revered and exciting artists – MARK SEYMOUR & THE UNDERTOW, VIKA & LINDA and rising indie-alt rockers LOOSE CONTENT.
Presented by Roundhouse Entertainment, in conjunction with MG Live, this show is the latest addition to the highly anticipated March series of Live At The Gardens, set against the breathtaking backdrop of the Royal Botanic Gardens Melbourne.
Tickets for THE CRUEL SEA Live At The Gardens go on sale Tuesday 17 December from Ticketmaster at 11.00am local time, with Live At The Gardens and Roundhouse presales beginning Monday 16 December at 10.00am local time.
Formed in 1987, THE CRUEL SEA carved their place in Australian music history with a genre-blurring sound, fusing blues, roots, surf, rock, soul and cinematic soundscapes, led by charismatic frontman Tex Perkins. Their albums The Honeymoon Is Over (1993) and Three Legged Dog (1995) catapulted them to national stardom, earning them eight ARIA Awards and cementing their legacy with hits like Better Get a Lawyer, Black Stick, Just A Man and The Honeymoon Is Over.
Their 1993 masterpiece, The Honeymoon Is Over, became the soundtrack of a generation, spending more than a year in the ARIA album chart, solidifying the seminal album its place in Australian history.
This Live At The Gardens show coincides with the release of THE CRUEL SEA’s first album in 23 years, Straight Into The Sun (released 7 March), marking an exciting new chapter in the band’s celebrated career and featuring the return of the classic lineup of Tex Perkins, Jim Elliott (drums), Ken Gormly (bass), Dan Rumour (guitar) and longtime collaborator, Matt Walker (guitar). “The Cruel Sea are back, and it feels so right,” declared Double J, echoing the excitement surrounding their highly anticipated return.
More than 30 years later, their live shows remain electric, with critics hailing their live performances as “a masterclass in atmosphere and grit”.
“An elite performance by an all-time great Australian band at the top of their game.”
Hi Fi Way Live
“Perkins remains one of this country’s more entertaining frontmen and his ability to swagger across the stage, engaging with the crowd is mesmerising.”
The Rockpit
“The Cruel Sea’s return to the stage after ten years was a joyful triumph.”
The Music
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TICKETING
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Runs from: Monday 16 December 10.00am local time
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GENERAL PUBLIC ON SALE – THE CRUEL SEA
Tickets on sale Tuesday 17 December at 11.00am local time
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TICKET PRICE
General Admission $119.90
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EVENT INFORMATION
Live At The Gardens is Licensed All-Ages. Strictly no BYO alcohol or food. Broad offering of food and beverages will be available on site with every attempt to ensure all dietary requirements are catered for. Everyone requires a paid ticket excluding babies in arms 24 months and under. Patrons under 18 must be accompanied by a parent or adult guardian at all times.
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