Sparks

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Real Live Certified

Critics Consensus

Sparks is 'Real Live Certified' and is in the top 5% of all live performers. Based on 98 concert reviews, the critics consensus is that Sparks is rated as an excellent live performer, with memorable shows that are worth seeing. Sparks concert reviews describe live shows and performances as euphoric, ingenious, powerful, whimsical, energetic, eclectic, and infectious.

How long are their concerts?

How long are Sparks concerts? Sparks concerts usually last from one and a half hours to up to two hours.

How much to book?

How much does it cost to book Sparks? To hire for a live performance or concert, the booking fees for Sparks range from $7,500 - $15,000, with Sparks's current estimated booking fee to be around $7,500.

On tour

PHIL, Haarlem, Netherlands (June 26); Cirque Royal / Koninklijk Circus, Brussels, Belgium (June 28); Live Music Hall, Cologne, Germany (July 1); Koncerthuset, Koncertsalen, København C, Denmark (July 3); Stora scen, Stockholm, Sweden (July 4); Uber Eats Music Hall, Berlin, Germany (July 6); Teatro Degli Arcimboldi, Milano, Italy (July 8); Kobetamendi, Bilbao, Spain (July 10); National Stadium, Dublin , Ireland (July 15); Keswick Theatre, Glenside, United States (September 8); Kings Theatre, Brooklyn, NY, United States (September 12); The Athenaeum theatre, Columbus, OH, United States (September 14); Templelive at Cleveland Masonic, Cleveland, United States (September 15); Queen Elizabeth Theatre, Toronto, Canada (September 17); Douglass Park, Chicago, IL, United States (September 19); Moore Theater, Seattle, United States (September 24); Golden Gate Theatre, San Francisco, CA, United States (September 27); Revolution Hall, Portland, Oregon, United States (September 28); Greek Theatre, Los Angeles, United States (September 30)

Festivals in 2025

Bilbao BBK Live 2025

July 10 - 12, 2025

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Artist Info

Genre

electronic

Origin

Bio

Sparks are an American rock and pop music band formed in Los Angeles in 1970 by brothers Ron Mael (keyboards) and Russell Mael (vocals), initially under the name Halfnelson.

Has Performed With

Franz Ferdinand

Artist Website

Critic Concert Reviews

Rolling Stone (Australia)

November 6, 2023

Sparks pulled out all the stops at their first-ever Brisbane show

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Scenestr (Australia)

November 3, 2023

"So, Brisbane. . . May we start?" asked Russell Mael. It's a question Brisbane fans of American duo Sparks have waited decades to be asked.

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The Music (Australia)

October 30, 2023

Full of energy, Sparks delivered a very special show that many of their fans about town have been craving for years.

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Spectrum Culture (USA)

July 19, 2023

Sparks had their biggest hometown show ever at the Hollywood Bowl in Los Angeles this past Sunday night. The triumphant finale of their 2023 world tour found the Mael brothers on the same stage as the show that had first kindled their passion for pop music.

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