Delirious? And The German Update / Tour
Last modified: 03 Nov 2004
Artist: Delirious?
Label: Furious? Records
Date: 03 Nov 2004
Just attempting to get the news out about Delirious?' current state of play in Germany.
According to Ralf Schroeter, head of J Star - the label currently enjoying widespread mainstream success with band throughout Germany, Austria and Switzerland - the past year has been remarkable:
"'Inside Outside' has become an institution over there," he says. "It's been all over the radio since January, spending 12 weeks in the top 20 and still it's a big hit. Then there's 'World Service' - we released a special silver edition of the album at the end of October, as well as 'Rain Down', the next single."
One of the keys to the band's warm welcome has been the support of SWR3. Ralf's interpretation of their role is clear:
"No Christian band has ever had the support of SWR3 and they simply fell in love with Delirious?. With 1.7 million listeners per hour it's not long before everyone else gets round to feeling the same about the band."
The band's live performances also played a vital role, with summer gigs in Germany helping to introduce them to thousands of new fans. First came the Arena Of Sound gig with an 80,000 audience, then there was the New Pop festival alongside Maroon 5, Joss Stone and others.
But if that is the past then the future is even more exciting. To support the current releases of 'Rain Down' and 'World Service' the band will be taking up a high profile four-date tour of Germany's top mainstream clubs in December. MacDonald's is reporting on the tour through their magazine and 70 regional tv stations are following the gigs closely. Promoted by industry guru Peter Rieger the gigs will bring them front and centre to a pop culture hungry for something new.
"In Germany you can sing about anything if you're cool," says Ralf. "And right now Delirious? are very cool. Everyone who matters sees them as superstars already. We've just got to let the rest of the population find out."
December Tour Dates
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14th December - City: Munchen - Venue: Backstage
15th December - City: Stuttgart - Venue: Longhorn
16th December - City: Koln - Venue: Live Music Hall
17th December - City: Mainz - Venue: Frankfurter Hof
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