This past weekend, Brit Floyd re-launched their 2023 multi-city “50 Years Of Dark Side Tour” of North America. Known as The World’s Greatest Pink Floyd Experience, the group will follow this year’s dates with a massive 2024 world tour. It’s a 90-city tour of North America, plus shows in 45 cities in the UK, and Europe to celebrate the 30th anniversary of Pink Floyd’s Pulse and The Division Bell albums. More details about the 2024 dates will be announced in the coming weeks.
The fall 2023 50 Years Of Dark Side tour features over two and a half hours of Pink Floyd music encompassing the band’s iconic career. Brit Floyd’s team have created a show that includes state-of-the-art visuals (lights, lasers, and animation) which are all presented with immersive soundscapes and virtuosic musicianship. When the tour wraps, the 50 Years Of Dark Side trek will have encompassed more than 108 dates with return stops in many markets, alongside first-ever performances in other markets. The Dark Side Of The Moon, released in 1973, is one of the most critically acclaimed albums of all time and includes Pink Floyd’s iconic single "Money."
Formed in 2011, Brit Floyd consists of performances supported by an immense, immaculately curated state-of-the-art production, reverently emulating the stunning soundscapes and visuals of Pink Floyd’s iconic catalog. Brit Floyd is a celebration of authenticity, featuring musicians handpicked by Damian Darlington. The 2023 touring band includes Darlington (Guitarist, Vocalist and Musical Director), Ian Cattell (Vocals, Bass), Edo Scordo (Guitars, Vocals), Matt Riddle (Keyboards, Synths, Hammond, Vocals), Arran Ahmun (Drums, Percussions), Ryan Saranich (Saxophone, Percussions, Guitars, Bass, Keyboards), Randy Cooke (Drums and Percussion), Canadian Idol Winner Eva Avila (Lead and Backing Vocals), Genevieve Little (Backing Vocals), Jessie Lee Houllier (Backing Vocals) and Robyn Cage (Backing Vocals). Historically, the shows have featured guest appearances from musicians from Pink Floyd's studio and road line-ups: bassist/vocalist Guy Pratt joined Brit Floyd onstage at the Echo Arena in Liverpool in 2013 and Pink Floyd saxophonist/guitarist Scott Page has performed with the band on numerous occasions, as have Pink Floyd backing vocalists Roberta Freeman and Durga McBroom.
Brit Floyd’s 2023 dates are as follows:
October
25 - Peterborough, ON - Memorial Centre
27 - Bangor, ME - Cross Insurance Center
28 - Hampton Beach, NH - Casino Ballroom
29 - Springfield, MA - Symphony Hall
November
1 - Shippensburgh, PA - Luhrs Center
3 - Kingston, NY - Ulster Performing Arts Center
4 - Philadelphia, PA - Kimmel Cultural Campus
5 - Lynn, MA - Memorial Auditorium
7 - Charlotte, NC - Ovens Auditorium
9 - Wheeling, WV - Capitol Theater
10 - Akron, OH - Civic Theatre
11 - Evansville, IN - Victory Theatre
12 - Fort Wayne, IN - Clyde Theatre
14 - East Lansing, MI - Wharton Center For Performing Arts
15 - Davenport, IL - Adler Theatre
17 - Omaha, NE - Liberty First Arena
18 - Mankato, MN - Mayo Clinic Health System Event Center
19 - Springfield, IL - Uis Performing Arts Center
21 - Macon, GA - Macon City Auditorium
22 - Orlando, FL - Dr. Phillips Center For The Performing Arts
24 - Huntsville, AL - Mark C. Smith Concert Hall
26 - San Antonio, TX - Aztec Theatre
28 - Phoenix, AZ - Arizona Financial Theatre
30 - Los Angeles, CA - Youtube Theatre
December
1 - Ventura CA - Ventura Theater
(Photo - Patrick Kealey)
