Zur Feier des 30. Geburtstags laden Mastermind Arjen Lucassen und Joost van den Broek im September 2025 zu 5 Shows unter dem Motto "An Amazing Flight Through Time" ein, die im 013 in Tilburg stattfinden werden. Dort gastierten AYREON im Laufe der letzten Jahre mehrmals. Diesmal soll es einen Querschnitt aus der gesamten AYREON-Schaffensphase sowie Lucassens Projekten geben, mit Fan-Favourties, Hits und bisher nicht live gespielten Nummern.
Arjen Lucassen erzählt:
After the overwhelming success of the previous Ayreon shows, and above all, the warm reception from both the fans and the musicians, it was an easy decision to bring Ayreon back for more shows in 2025. But the big question was: what should be the theme of the show, and how can we surprise and delight the fans this time? The answer is simple—2025 marks Ayreon's 30th anniversary! I can’t wait to see the fans' reactions to a setlist featuring classic Ayreon songs as well as some that we've never performed live before. And, of course, there will be an exciting new stage design and special effects. Hope to see you there!"
To give fans from around the globe the ultimate Ayreon experience, the city of Tilburg will once again transform into "Ayreon City" during the shows, offering even more Ayreon-themed events than ever before. There will be a renewed Ayreon pop-up store at 013's Next Stage with exclusive merchandise, exciting elements, and special performances. Additionally, the 01011001 - Live Beneath the Waves show will be screened at Pathé Cinema. Fans can look forward to an Ayreon camping site, official Ayreon hangouts after the shows, Ayreon flags across the city, and restaurants and bars offering special Ayreon-themed menus and deals. On top of that, expect Ayreon beer, exclusive fan discounts at local shops, and many more surprises to make this an unforgettable experience!
Produzent und Keyboarder Joost van den Broek, der bereits die vorherigen Shows geplant hat, ergänzt:
I’m very excited to be playing the finest selection of Ayreon songs live during the 30th anniversary shows”, says lead producer/keyboardist Joost van den Broek. "It's refreshing to not be playing a studio album in its entirety this time, but be much more free to shape the show exactly how we would like. It's gonna be a super versatile setlist celebrating Arjen's amazing back catalog of over 30 years of music. I'm excited about every step to come in this huge process creating the ultimate Ayreon ‘flight through time’. I can’t wait for next year's show when everything we've worked on will come together in the 013 venue and I'll have the honour of sharing the stage with this great cast of musicians, playing in front of the always amazing and passionate Ayreon fans!
Der Vorverkauf startet am 31.10.2024 um 16 Uhr.
