Chaka Khan Announces Bluesfest Sideshows

Pop music icon Chaka Khan has announced a string of Bluesfest sideshows ahead of her appearance at the festival this April.

The new tour dates begin in New Zealand before the I’m Every Woman singer heads back to Australia. Starting the tour at Auckland’s The Civic on Wednesday, 16 April, Chaka Khan will then perform at Melbourne’s Palais Theatre on Friday, 18 April, Bluesfest Byron Bay on Sunday, 20 April, and the Sydney Opera House Concert Hall on Tuesday, 22 April.

Mastercard cardholders can access the first pre-sale on Monday, 24 February, at 11 am local time. There will also be a Mastercard Preferred Tickets sale on Wednesday, 26 February, at 12 pm local time. Head to the Priceless website for more information on ticketing.

My Live Nation members are next when it comes to accessing pre-sale tickets, with the pre-sale kicking off on Tuesday, 25 February, at 12 pm local time. The general sale opens on Wednesday, 26 February, at 12 pm local time. You can find more ticketing information on the Live Nation Australia and New Zealand websites.

While Chaka Khan last performed in Australia at the Melbourne International Jazz Festival in 2023, her last tour Down Under was in 2014.

In 2023, Chaka Khan was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Beyond the studio and recording a multitude of hits, she’s taken to the Broadway and London’s West End stages, showcasing her incredible versatility.

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In 2003, Chaka Khan released her autobiography Chaka! Through The Fire, detailing the private life of a superstar. The book gave fans a look at the woman behind the diva, revealing the singer’s highs and lows, traumas, and successes.

She also leads the Chaka Khan Foundation, which is committed to mental health advocacy and education. In addition to her countless musical accolades, Chaka Khan has received an honorary doctorate from the Berklee College of Music.