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The Power Up Tour (stylised as PWR/UP Tour) is an ongoing
concert tour A concert tour (or simply tour) is a series of concerts by an artist or group of artists in different cities, countries or locations. Often, concert tours are named to differentiate different tours by the same artist and to associate a specific ...
by Australian rock band
AC/DC AC/DC are an Australian rock band formed in Sydney in 1973. Their music has been variously described as hard rock, blues rock and Heavy metal music, heavy metal, although the band calls it simply "rock and roll". They are cited as a formativ ...
, in support of their seventeenth studio album ''
Power Up POWER UP (the "Professional Organization of Women in Entertainment Reaching Up") is an American non-profit organization and film production company with the stated mission "to promote the visibility and integration of gay women in entertainment ...
'' (2020). The tour began on 17 May 2024 in
Gelsenkirchen Gelsenkirchen (, , ; ) is the List of cities in Germany by population, 25th-most populous city of Germany and the 11th-most populous in the state of North Rhine-Westphalia with 262,528 (2016) inhabitants. On the Emscher, Emscher River (a tribu ...
, Germany.
The Pretty Reckless The Pretty Reckless is an American rock band from New York City, formed in 2009. The band consists of Taylor Momsen (lead vocals, rhythm guitar), Ben Phillips (lead guitar, backing vocals), Mark Damon (bass), and Jamie Perkins (drums). In Augus ...
serves as the supporting act for both the European and North American legs. The tour has grossed $69.3 million and sold 463,218 tickets from seven reported shows at venues in Germany, Austria, Switzerland, France and Ireland in 2024.


Background

AC/DC AC/DC are an Australian rock band formed in Sydney in 1973. Their music has been variously described as hard rock, blues rock and Heavy metal music, heavy metal, although the band calls it simply "rock and roll". They are cited as a formativ ...
embarked on the
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in May 2015, in support of their sixteenth studio album, '' Rock or Bust'' (2014). On 7 March 2016, the members announced that the final ten dates of the tour would be rescheduled as
Brian Johnson Brian Johnson (born 5 October 1947) is an English singer and songwriter. In 1980 at the age of 32, after the death of Bon Scott, he became the third lead singer of the Australian rock band AC/DC. Johnson was one of the founding members of th ...
's doctors had ordered him to stop touring immediately, as he risked complete deafness if he persisted. He was replaced by
Guns N' Roses Guns N' Roses is an American hard rock band formed in Los Angeles, California in 1985 as a merger of local bands L.A. Guns and Hollywood Rose. When they signed to Geffen Records in 1986, the band's "classic" line-up consisted of vocalist Axl R ...
front man
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on 16 April. Bassist
Cliff Williams Clifford Williams (born 14 December 1949) is an English musician, best known as the bassist and backing vocalist of the Australian hard rock band AC/DC. He started his professional music career in 1967 and had previously been in the English g ...
indicated that he would be leaving AC/DC after the tour during an interview with ''Gulfshore Life''s Jonathan Foerste on 8 July 2016. After completing the tour, AC/DC went on hiatus. In August 2018, speculation grew that former members Johnson and Rudd were back and working with the band again. A fan living near
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, Vancouver claimed to have observed them in the outdoor area of the studio from an apartment window. A photograph of Johnson with Williams at the gymnasium of the
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hotel in Vancouver in December 2018 also surfaced, further indicating that Williams had also rejoined the band. On 7 October 2020, the band confirmed the upcoming release on 13 November of their next studio album, ''
Power Up POWER UP (the "Professional Organization of Women in Entertainment Reaching Up") is an American non-profit organization and film production company with the stated mission "to promote the visibility and integration of gay women in entertainment ...
'' and issued its first single, " Shot in the Dark". The album's track listing was revealed on their website the same day. AC/DC performed a co-headlining act of the Power Trip music festival, at the
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in
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on 7 October 2023, with Williams being part of the line-up after coming out of retirement, and American drummer
Matt Laug Matt Laug (born March 17, 1968) is an American drummer who has played with many bands/artists such as AC/DC, Alanis Morissette, Alice Cooper, Slash's Snakepit and Vasco Rossi. Laug moved to Los Angeles after graduating from South Florence High ...
, replacing Rudd. The band have dropped clues, giving "speculation" that they would be going on another tour in 2024; including an appearance in the Olympiastadion in
Munich Munich is the capital and most populous city of Bavaria, Germany. As of 30 November 2024, its population was 1,604,384, making it the third-largest city in Germany after Berlin and Hamburg. Munich is the largest city in Germany that is no ...
on 12 June 2024. On 6 February 2024, the band published a teaser on their social accounts, showing the band's lightning bolt symbol flickering, before the words "Are You Ready" appear and their song of the same name. The tour was announced on 12 February, with former
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member
Chris Chaney Christopher A. Chaney (born June 14, 1970) is an American musician. He is best known as the former bassist of the alternative rock band Jane's Addiction, with whom he recorded two studio albums. He is the touring bassist for AC/DC, replacing lo ...
replacing Williams as bassist. On 16 February, additional shows were later announced for Seville, Dresden and Hanover. American band
The Pretty Reckless The Pretty Reckless is an American rock band from New York City, formed in 2009. The band consists of Taylor Momsen (lead vocals, rhythm guitar), Ben Phillips (lead guitar, backing vocals), Mark Damon (bass), and Jamie Perkins (drums). In Augus ...
are set to support the band for the first European leg. The band launched five
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s in Gelsenkirchen, Seville, Munich, London and Paris during the tour, named the High Voltage Dive Bar. A photo of the touring lineup rehearsing for the tour was released on 12 May 2024, a few days before the tour began. The European leg of the tour concluded in Dublin on 17 August 2024. Following rumours about the announcement of a North American tour, the band announced shows in the United States and Canada on 2 December 2024, consisting of thirteen shows to take place from April to May in 2025, with The Pretty Reckless as the opening act. A second European leg was announced on 3 February 2025, consisting of twelve shows to take place from June to August 2025. An additional two shows were later added in Madrid and Gothenburg on 7 February 2025. On 11 February 2025, a second Paris show was announced. On 9 May 2025, the Düsseldorf show had changed its venue due to delays. The Nashville show on 20 May was also postponed to the next day due to inclement weather.


Ticketing

Alongside the announcement of the tour, it was revealed that a public on-sale for the tour did not happen. Fans could register for a chance to buy tickets through the presale on 16 February 2024 between 9–11 am local times through all dates, except on the second night in
Seville Seville ( ; , ) is the capital and largest city of the Spain, Spanish autonomous communities of Spain, autonomous community of Andalusia and the province of Seville. It is situated on the lower reaches of the Guadalquivir, River Guadalquivir, ...
, on 20 February at 9:45 am. A majority of the European dates are marked as "sold out", including in
Reggio Emilia Reggio nell'Emilia (; ), usually referred to as Reggio Emilia, or simply Reggio by its inhabitants, and known until Unification of Italy, 1861 as Reggio di Lombardia, is a city in northern Italy, in the Emilia-Romagna region. It has about 172,51 ...
, which sold out in "a few hours". In
Dublin Dublin is the capital and largest city of Republic of Ireland, Ireland. Situated on Dublin Bay at the mouth of the River Liffey, it is in the Provinces of Ireland, province of Leinster, and is bordered on the south by the Dublin Mountains, pa ...
, fans experience a technical issue with
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, where almost 35,000 people are in queue to buy tickets. Meanwhile, some fans were fuming about standing ticket prices being
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335 or more, with one person posting on X, saying it is "daylight robbery". On 28 March 2024,
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co-head Chris Dalston spoke with ''
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'' and reported that the band had sold 1.5 million tickets in one day for the upcoming European tour dates.


Set list

This
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was taken from the 25 May 2024 show in
Reggio Emilia Reggio nell'Emilia (; ), usually referred to as Reggio Emilia, or simply Reggio by its inhabitants, and known until Unification of Italy, 1861 as Reggio di Lombardia, is a city in northern Italy, in the Emilia-Romagna region. It has about 172,51 ...
, Italy. It is not intended to represent all dates throughout the tour. # "If You Want Blood (You've Got It)" # "
Back in Black ''Back in Black'' is the seventh studio album by Australian rock band AC/DC, released on 25 July 1980, by Albert Productions and Atlantic Records. It was the band's first album to feature Brian Johnson as lead singer, following the death of the ...
" # "Demon Fire" # "Shot Down in Flames" # " Thunderstruck" # "Have a Drink on Me" # " Hells Bells" # " Shot in the Dark" # "
Stiff Upper Lip A person who is said to have a stiff upper lip displays fortitude in the face of adversity, or exercises great self-restraint in the expression of emotion.
" # "
Shoot to Thrill "Shoot to Thrill" is a song by Australian hard rock band AC/DC. It is the second track on the 1980 album ''Back in Black''. This song is also the second track of '' AC/DC Live'' and ''AC/DC Live: 2 CD Collector's Edition'', and is included on t ...
" # "Sin City" # " Rock 'n' Roll Train" # "
Dirty Deeds Done Dirt Cheap ''Dirty Deeds Done Dirt Cheap'' is the third studio album by Australian hard rock band AC/DC, originally released only in Europe, Australia and New Zealand in 1976. The album was not released in the United States until 1981, more than one year ...
" # "
High Voltage High voltage electricity refers to electrical potential large enough to cause injury or damage. In certain industries, ''high voltage'' refers to voltage above a certain threshold. Equipment and conductors that carry high voltage warrant sp ...
" # "Riff Raff" # "
You Shook Me All Night Long "You Shook Me All Night Long" is a song by Australian hard rock band AC/DC, from the album '' Back in Black''. The song also reappeared on their later soundtrack album ''Who Made Who''. It is AC/DC's first single with Brian Johnson as the lea ...
" # "
Highway to Hell ''Highway to Hell'' is the sixth studio album by Australian hard rock band AC/DC, released on 27 July 1979, by Albert Productions and Atlantic Records. It is the first of three albums produced by Robert John "Mutt" Lange, and is the last albu ...
" # "
Whole Lotta Rosie "Whole Lotta Rosie" is a song by Australian hard rock band AC/DC. It is the eighth and final track on the band's fourth Australian album, '' Let There Be Rock'', released in Australia in March 1977, and was written by Angus Young, Malcolm Yo ...
" # "
Let There Be Rock ''Let There Be Rock'' is the fourth studio album by Australian rock band AC/DC. It was originally released on 21 March 1977 in Australasia, through Albert Productions label. A modified international edition was released on 25 July 1977, throu ...
" #;Encore # " T.N.T." # " For Those About to Rock (We Salute You)"


Alterations

* During the first and last show in Gelsenkirchen, "Givin' the Dog a Bone", " Dog Eat Dog" and "Hell Ain't a Bad Place to Be" were added to the set list. * During the show in Paris, "Hell Ain't a Bad Place to Be" replaced "Shot Down in Flames".


Tour dates


Personnel

*
Brian Johnson Brian Johnson (born 5 October 1947) is an English singer and songwriter. In 1980 at the age of 32, after the death of Bon Scott, he became the third lead singer of the Australian rock band AC/DC. Johnson was one of the founding members of th ...
– lead vocals *
Angus Young Angus McKinnon Young (born 31 March 1955) is an Australian musician, best known as the co-founder, lead guitarist, songwriter, and the only continuous member of the hard rock band AC/DC. He is known for his energetic performances, schoolboy-u ...
– lead guitar, backing vocals * Stevie Young – rhythm guitar, backing vocals *
Chris Chaney Christopher A. Chaney (born June 14, 1970) is an American musician. He is best known as the former bassist of the alternative rock band Jane's Addiction, with whom he recorded two studio albums. He is the touring bassist for AC/DC, replacing lo ...
– bass guitar, backing vocals *
Matt Laug Matt Laug (born March 17, 1968) is an American drummer who has played with many bands/artists such as AC/DC, Alanis Morissette, Alice Cooper, Slash's Snakepit and Vasco Rossi. Laug moved to Los Angeles after graduating from South Florence High ...
– drums


Notes


References


External links

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