“****”
(The Guardian)
“George hasn't been as enjoyable in ages.”
(The Independent)

It's pretty difficult NOT to like former Culture Club frontman Boy George. In the early eighties, he and his band scored a number of infectious (and still relevant sounding) hits like ‘Do You Really Want To Hurt Me?’, ‘Time (Clock Of The Heart)’, Church of the Poison Mind’ and ‘Karma Chameleon’. They had soon pocketed a Brit Award, sold millions of albums and won a Grammy.

After Culture Club he threw himself into a solo career, became a DJ and, unfortunately, became frequent fodder for paparazzi. But we also heard from him aside the likes of The Pet Shop Boys and Anthony & The Johnsons (on their phenomenal album ‘I am a Bird Now’). He also scored well with Mark Ronson’s ‘Somebody to Love Me’ (also appearing on stage in AB with it in ’10).

His latest solo album – the first since 1996 (!) – ‘This Is What I do’ was released late last year and is packed with reggae and seventies soul. The album was praised by diverse media: De Standaard, indie blog The Quietus, as well as The Guardian (“The Comeback of the Year”). De Standaard described the album well: “Het straffe is de stem … soms zo laag gezakt dat de man wel Warron Zevon lijkt. En vaak aangrijpend echt.”

No, Boy George was no youthful error. Surely you didn't think so?

“Day One is pure klasse." (Ozark Henry)
"Beste nieuwe Belgische acts die ik sinds tijden gezien heb.” (Lazy Jay)

Support-act will be none less than Day One, who grabbed attention with their participation in Eurosong 2014. The question remains: Who is behind the masks? (even though our gut feeling says that it's none less than – peep – toot – white noise – ….) Although that is of lesser importance. Expect strong vocals and a battery of electronica.