Seven-time ARIA Award winner Genesis Owusu is a bold, unwavering and singular force in contemporary music. The Ghanaian-Australian artist returns to the Odeon in October for a Tasmanian-exclusive performance in celebration of his latest studio album, ‘REDSTAR WU & THE WORLDWIDE SCOURGE’—an eclectic musical journey where neo-soul feeds into alt-pop, synth-punk descends into funk, and genre borders dissolve into a vibrantly layered soundscape. A state-of-the-day record that’s experiential yet cohesive, and unflinching but free, its sharpened lyricism is a piercing commentary of the turmoil of contemporary society.
Genesis Owusu took the world by storm with his dynamo 2021 debut ‘Smiling With No Teeth’—which ranked #1 in Rolling Stone Australia’s Best Australian Albums of the 2020s So Far—follow-up by his 2023 LP, ‘Struggler’, which claimed three ARIA Awards including Album of the Year.
Renowned for his high-energy shows that blur the lines between live concert, performance art and rallying cry, Owusu’s live reputation has seen him share stages with the likes of Tame Impala and Paramore, and play festivals including Lollapalooza and Primavera Sound. After a whirlwind Australian tour of Redstar Wu’s Pirate Radio Tour earlier this year, Owusu brings this high-octane concert to Hobart for one night only.
General tickets on sale Monday 31 August, 10am
Doors open 7:30pm
All times are subject to change
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
We acknowledge and respect the Palawa people as the traditional and ongoing owners of the skies, land, and water of Lutruwita. We pay our respects to their elders both past and present and acknowledge that sovereignty has never been ceded.
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ACCESSIBILITY
The venue's first floor is accessible with theatre seating available to patrons with limited mobility and diverse needs. Reserved spaces can be arranged for wheelchair users and mobility aids, however, the venue does not have a lift. The mezzanine bar and balcony seating on level two can only be accessed stairs. Government issued companion cards are accepted with the purchase of a valid entry ticket and proof of validity.
If you would like to request assisted accessible entry to the venue or a companion ticket, please email info@odeontheatre.com.au with your order number and a brief outline of your requirements, our venue staff will be happy to assist.
