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Breakout Events Presents JAMES BAY Live in South Africa.

The internationally acclaimed and multi-Grammy award-winning singer is set to embark on a highly anticipated tour across South Africa, bringing his soulful melodies and electrifying performances to fans in Cape Town and Joburg next March.

Tickets are currently on sale at breakoutevents.co.za. Fans are encouraged to act fast, as these shows are expected to sell out quickly.

The UK hitmaker’s artistry blends soulful storytelling with modern musicianship. He’s been in the musical spotlight for more than a decade now, but ask James Bay if he’s satisfied with where he’s landed at this current moment in time and he’ll unabashedly tell you he’s never felt more proud than he does with his latest work.

While Bay finds himself openly expressing himself via the lyrics on his new LP, Changes All The Time, the musician says he’s beyond charged up to hit the stage with his new material.

Executing in the live concert setting, as he’s come to realise at this stage in his career, he says is all about “graduating up through different levels of effortlessness.” Bay adds, “I’m trying to relax in my skin more and more onstage. You get one go at it every night live. I want to blow someone away. I want to impress them. That’s the best thing in the world.”

Bay has released a Number One album in the UK (2015’s breakout debut, Chaos and the Calm), scaled the pop charts with his mammoth single ‘Let It Go’, toured with The Rolling Stones, opened for Bruce Springsteen, Taylor Swift and Ed Sheeran, been bowed down to by Queen’s Brian May for his guitar prowess, and this summer shared the stage at iconic venues like Madison Square Garden and Fenway Park with longtime friend and ‘Hurt Somebody’ hitmaker, Noah Kahan. But never before has Bay been more sure of himself than he is now.

James says he’s never been to South Africa before, “which is its own tragedy” he said, adding that he’s utterly stoked to be finally coming over.

The tour will kick off in March 2025, featuring stops in major cities including Johannesburg and Cape Town at two of the country’s most iconic outdoor venues.

James Bay SA Tour Dates are as follows:

• CAPE TOWN: Thursday, 27th March 2025 – Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens

• JOHANNESBURG: Saturday, 29th March 2025 – Marks Park, Emmarentia

Tickets just went live this morning, so act fast! Head over to breakoutevents.co.za to get your tickets now.

 

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With his distinctive voice and heartfelt lyrics, Bay has captivated audiences worldwide. Known for hits like ‘Hold Back the River’ and ‘Let It Go,’ he combines folk, rock, and pop elements, creating a sound that resonates deeply with listeners.

The South African tour will feature a mix of new tracks from his latest album, along with beloved classics. Each performance promises to be an intimate experience, showcasing Bay’s incredible talent and emotional depth.

 

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James Bay has sung alongside a couple of today’s greatest but he says “I more than anything appreciate my fans for the people that keep coming back,” adding that he’s been doing this for over 10 years and that the people who show up for his music is still the highlight of his career.