HOZIER

HOZIER TO EMBARK ON HEADLINE TOUR ACROSS THE US AND CANADA THIS FALL

CONFIRMED PERFORMANCES AT PILGRIMAGE MUSIC & CULTURAL FESTIVAL AND AUSTIN CITY LIMITS MUSIC FESTIVAL

Columbia Records multi-Platinum singer/songwriter Hozier has announced a North American headline tour slated for this fall. The 17 city run begins at Ottawa’s CityFolk Festival on September 15 and includes stops in New York, Chicago, Los Angeles, and more. Hozier will also play prominent sets at Pilgrimage Music & Cultural Festival and Austin City Limits Music Festival – see full itinerary below. Fans can expect to hear songs from Hozier’s self-titled debut album as well as new music. Tickets for the headline shows go on sale Friday, June 15 at 10am local time, visit http://hozier.com/ for more information.

Speaking about his live show announcement Hozier says: “I’m very excited to announce the upcoming tour for later in the year, which will coincide with the releasing of new work.  The completion of the record is fast approaching and I’m eager to share it with everyone. Sincere and heartfelt thanks to all the fans for their continued support.  Realizing the work in a live setting was such a joy for me last time round and I hope to see you on the road again soon.”

Born Andrew Hozier-Byrne, Hozier is an award-winning musician, singer and songwriter from Ireland. His debut studio album Hozier was released in October 2014 and includes the multi-Platinum, Grammy-nominated anthem “Take Me To Church,” the optimistic, up-tempo “Someone New,” the soulful “Work Song,” and early stand out “From Eden.” In 2016, Hozier released the album’s closing track “Cherry Wine” as a charity single to create awareness of the domestic abuse problems worldwide with proceeds benefiting a series of international domestic abuse charities. Watch the song’s powerful video starring Saoirse Ronan here. Hozier followed up the success of his debut LP with a soundtrack cut “Better Love” from Warner Bros’ adventure film The Legend Of Tarzan starring Alexander Skarsgård, Margot Robbie, Christopher Waltz and Samuel L. Jackson.  He has performed on Saturday Night Live, The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, The Ellen DeGeneres Show, The TODAY Show, and more.