The brand new-look Asia line-up have introduced a low-key UK present as a warm-up to their just lately introduced tour of Japan.
Asia will play three dwell dates in Japan in February, the place they’re going to be performing 1983’s Asia In Asia set. Nonetheless forward of that, the band have introduced a charity warm-up present at The Corn Change in Ross-on-Wye on January 30, which can increase cash for the Love Hope Power Basis, co-founced by the late Alarm singer Mike Peters. Tickets are pirced at £20.
“We’re excited to share that Asia can be performing a particular warm-up present within the UK forward of our upcoming tour of Japan,” the band say. “This efficiency can be held in assist of a trigger very near our hearts — the Love Hope Power Basis, in loving reminiscence of Mike Peters.
“With ticket costs saved deliberately low, we hope you’ll contemplate making a donation to this excellent charity when buying your tickets. Each contribution makes a distinction. Even if you happen to’re unable to attend the present, we’d be deeply grateful if you happen to’d be part of us in supporting the Love Hope Power Basis.”
Asia reformed in 2024 with a new-look line-up that featured founding member and keyboard participant Geoff Downes, John Mitchell (It Bites, Lonely Robotic, Kino, Frost* and extra), Planet X drummer Virgil Donati and Harry Whitley. The band toured the US final yeara nd additionally performed three reveals within the UK.
The band will play Osaka on February 3 and 4, Yokohama Feb 6 and Tokyo Feb 8 and 9.
Tickets for the Corn Change Present can be found right here.
Donations for the Love Power Hope basis will be made right here within the UK and right here for the US.
