Austra

How good are they LIVE?

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Critics Consensus

Based on 52 concert reviews, the critics consensus is that Austra is rated as an enjoyable live performer, with some notable strengths. Austra concert reviews describe live shows and performances as raucous, haunting, masterful, commanding, emotional, theatrical, and droning.

How long are their concerts?

How long are Austra concerts? Austra concerts usually last just under an hour.

How much to book?

How much does it cost to book Austra? To hire for a live performance or concert, the booking fees for Austra range from $15,000 - $25,000, with Austra's current estimated booking fee to be around $15,000.

On tour

La Nau, Barcelona, Spain (March 1); L'Épicerie Moderne, Feyzin, France (March 3); Cabaret Sauvage, Paris, France (March 4); Le Grand Mix, 5, place Notre Dame 59200 Tourcoing, France (March 5); Botanique, Brussels, Belgium (March 7); Mojo Club, Hamburg, Germany (March 8); Hotel Cecil, Copenhagen, Denmark (March 9); Kesselhaus, Berlin, Germany (March 12); Hydrozagadka, Warszawa, Poland (March 13); Subzero, Praha, Czech Republic (March 14); Flex, Vienna, Austria (March 16)

Artist Info

Genre

electronic

Origin

Toronto, Canada (2009 - present)

Bio

Named for the Latvian goddess of light, Austra are an electronic band from Toronto, ON, Canada comprising Katie Stelmanis (principal songwriter), Maya Postepski, and Dorian Wolf. They debuted with the single "The Beat and the Pulse" (November 2010, One Big Silence), and their sophomore record, "Olympia", was released in June 2013 on Domino).

Has Performed With

Diana

Artist Website

Critic Concert Reviews

The Skinny (UK)

March 31, 2017

Summerhall, Edinburgh, Scotland on March 23, 2017

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musicOMH (UK)

March 24, 2017

Given that the band are promoting a new album named Future Politics, which was described by them as a commitment to replace the approaching dystopia, some kind of statement on the atrocity might be expected.

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Live in Limbo (Canada)

January 26, 2017

The group have released two successful albums, with their third, Future Politics released Jan 20th, the same day they played Toronto's Mod Club.

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Exclaim (Canada)

January 21, 2017

Mod Club, Toronto on January 20, 2017

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Live in Limbo (Canada)

December 22, 2014

Nearly two years on the road behind their second album, Olympia, Toronto band Austra finally wrapped the tour up last night at the Opera House.

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Exclaim (Canada)

December 20, 2014

In that time the six-piece act have grown into a tight-knit machine that relies on each other's strengths as much as it bolsters one another.

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The AU Review (Australia)

February 15, 2014

Lead singer Katie Stelmanis’ mesmerising distinctive vocals are just as arresting live as they are on recording and combined with dreamy electronic riffs and pumping basslines Austra made their show at Sydney’s The Standard a night to remember.

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