Can you feel the sunshine? You may be able to in a city near you. This week, SEGA announced a new round of concert dates for the ongoing Sonic Symphony World Tour, currently in its second expansion.
For those unaware, Sonic Symphony is a multimedia concert spanning over three decades of music from theSonicthe Hedgehogfranchise and performed by both a symphony orchestra and a full rock band. Since the tour’s start in London and Los Angeles, the tour has sold out in many cities, with many wanting to relive the nostalgia the series’ soundtrack is known for. Now, to meet the demand, 13 new shows have been added, giving more chances for fans to rock out to all that classic and new Sonic music.
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The tour dates are as follows:
Previously Announced:
New dates:
Live & Learn & Listen
As mentioned before, Sonic Symphony is a multimedia concert. As the orchestra and band play, accompanying gameplay from the Sonic franchise will be shown in the background. In a way, it’s like watching a movie be scored live in front of you, only it’s a blue hedgehog that’s way past cool. One of the first concerts wasstreamed on YouTubein celebration of the series’ 30th anniversary, so you may get an idea of how the show will go and what songs to expect. Of course, classics like “Green Hill Zone”, “Live and Learn” and “Escape from the City” are all in attendance.
In a way, it’s like watching a movie be scored live in front of you, only it’s a blue hedgehog that’s way past cool.
The concerts, co-produced by SEGA and soundtrec and presented worldwide by MGP Live, have seen appearances by Sonic franchise musical legends such as Jun Senoue, Crush 40 and Tomoya Ohtani. Furthermore, in celebration of Year of the Shadow, music related to Shadow will be put in the setlist. “I Am…All of Me”, anyone?
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To purchase tickets, access exclusive presales, and get more information on concert dates, go to the officialSonic Symphonywebsite. Furthermore, you can follow the Sonic Symphony accounts onXandInstagramto keep up with the tour. If you can’t make it but want to show off some merch, some are available off the official website as well.
Sonic the Hedgehog is goingstrong both financiallyand in future projects. In terms of games,Sonic x Shadow Generations, a remaster of the 2010 game with additional Shadow content, will arrive in Fall 2024. Furthermore, a mobile multiplayer game, Sonic Rumble, will enter its Closed Beta from May 24 to 26. And, with thelive-action movies(&Knuckles show) in full swing, it’s a good time to be a Sonic fan.
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