Late Night Orchestra returns with Massive Attack

and the Trip Hop era

With special guest vocalists Adrian Eagle, Katie Noonan,

Thandi Phoenix and THNDO

Returning in 2025 after a celebrated debut, the enchanting Late Night Orchestra is back, reimagining the sultry 1990s sounds of influential UK trio Massive Attack. Bringing together some of Australia’s finest musicians, this extraordinary ensemble will be paying homage to the legacy of Massive Attack and the Trip Hop era.

TICKETS 

General on sale: 

Thursday 6 March 12:00PM local time via TMRW

The all-star lineup of acclaimed vocalists includes ARIA winners Adrian Eagle, Katie Noonan, Thandi Phoenix, and THNDO who will perform with the Late Night Orchestra – a 12-piece ensemble featuring strings, brass and a full band.

2024’s Late Night Orchestra event celebrated 30 years of influential trip-hop band Portishead. Legendary radio announcer Richard Kingsmill shared, ”As entrancing today as it was in 1994, impressively brought to life by the 12-piece Late Night Orchestra. What a show!”

Massive Attack are considered trailblazers of the Trip Hop movement, blending hypnotic beats, brooding atmospheres, and politically charged lyricism to redefine electronic music. Their groundbreaking debut Blue Lines set the stage for a genre that continues to influence artists worldwide. To celebrate their legacy, the Late Night Orchestra will reimagine Massive Attack’s iconic catalogue, delivering a lush, cinematic take on classics while also paying homage to the artists they inspired.

Late Night Orchestra is designed to be the ultimate house band for the greatest afterparty that never existed. With a dynamic, ever-evolving lineup of outstanding musicians and vocalists, the Late Night Orchestra will pay honour to some of the most influential and exciting artists of the last 30 years.

Don’t miss the Late Night Orchestra perform with special guest vocalists live in Perth, Sydney, Brisbane and Melbourne this August

LATE NIGHT ORCHESTRA TOUR 2025

With special guest vocalists Adrian Eagle, Katie Noonan, Thandi Phoenix, and THNDO

Saturday 2 August

Astor Theatre

Perth WA

Thursday 7 August

Enmore Theatre

Sydney NSW

Friday 15 August

The Princess Theatre

Brisbane QLD

Saturday 16 August

Northcote Theatre

Melbourne VIC

ARTIST QUOTES

“Massive Attack were such incredible pioneers, blending soul, dub, hip-hop and electronic music into acinematic sound that in many ways redefined modern music for so many artists like myself. Their songs aresuch beautiful landscapes of emotion and I can’t wait to perform my spin of some of their classics.”
Adrian Eagle

‘I remember hearing ‘Teardrop’ and being completely mesmerised by Elizabeth Fraser’s hypnotic vocal andthe truly amazing filmclip. Massive Attack, Portishead, Everything But The Girl, Red Snapper, Morcheeba,Bjork, Air, Zero Seven et al were all creating such groundbreaking works that inspired me so deeply, and stillstand the test of time many years later. I can not wait to revel in the magic sound world of these songs andrelive my young adult sonic dreams!”

Katie Noonan

“Massive Attack opened to door to an entirely new sonic world for me. They were true innovators thatproved the magic of fearless exploration and genre- blending. Their music carries a raw, emotional depththat really resonates and I’m looking forward to bringing that to life on stage.”
Thandi Phoenix

“I’ve always appreciated bands that defy the rules and guidelines of genre, and Massive Attack do this sowell and have redefined the musical landscape artists like myself get to explore. I was obviously a fan ofIdris Elba and Luther was my first introduction to the band. Elizabeth Fraser’s vocals in Teardrop had mehooked with great melodic choices. It’s a massive honour and I’m really excited to be performing this musicaround the country.”

THNDO

Presented by TMRW Events and Second Sunday