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SEGA announces two debut Sonic Symphony World Tour events in London and Los Angeles

SEGA announced a new Sonic Symphony World Tour series, with tour dates scheduled this September in London, UK and Los Angeles, CA.

It's a follow-up to the the iconic 30th Anniversary presentation in 2021, and last year's Brazil Game Show performance ahead of the release of Sonic Frontiers.

Tour dates

The London presentation will be held at the Barbican Hall, while Los Angeles will host its presence at the Dolby Theatre. Doors will open at 7:00 pm local time, and the show will begin an hour later.

16 September 2023 at the Barbican Hall in London, UK.

30 September 2023 at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles, CA.

Ticket sales for each event begin 26 May 2023 at 10:00 am local time, and newsletter subscribers can grab pre-sale tickets on 25 May.

What to expect

Expect an immersive "musical journey through the colorful world of Sonic the Hedgehog," with "classic 8-bit and 16-bit tunes to rock and EDM songs."

Relive your favorite Sonic moments, brought to life by a full symphony orchestra. Sonic Symphony will be an electrifying tribute to the music that has defined generations of gamers, old and new.

Why "two cities" for a world tour?

The company characterized the two events as "debut performances", though it was reassured that more events are expected to appear in 2024.

Meanwhile, a mailing list on the official website invited people to "find out when [the Tour] is coming near you."

While it isn't clear if Sonic Symphony will be coming to other countries, this is certainly something Sonic fans will want to keep their eyes very open.

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Sonic Symphony News! Two new dates have been added in April 2024 for Milwaukee, MI. SEGA also announced that Jun Senoue and Tomoya Ohtani will be guest attending the debut London and Los Angeles shows! #SonicNews #SonicTheHedgehog

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Review: Sonic Symphony London 2024

Sonic Symphony's performance last night at London's Hammersmith Apollo was an electrifying celebration. The concert delivered a fantastic evening of entertainment.

The orchestra, despite being occasionally drowned out by the enthusiastic audience, showcased the Sonic soundtracks' timeless melodies with finesse. Shota Nakama and Tomoya Ohtani performances, as always, were a masterclass in musicality. TJ Davis and Richard Jacques surprise Sonic R medley was the undisputed highlight of the evening - more on that in a bit.

Setlist: A balancing act with potentially too much Frontiers

The 2024 setlist offered a change from the previous year, introducing dedicated segments for Shadow and Knuckles, a new Sonic Heroes medley, and a notable focus on the Sonic Frontiers soundtrack. However, these additions came at the cost of beloved classics like "What I'm Made Of...", "Knight of the Wind," and "Open Your Heart," as well as the orchestral renditions of Sonic CD and Game Gear tracks.

While the new inclusions were appreciated, the heavy emphasis on Sonic Frontiers' music felt somewhat unbalanced. The absence of many Crush 40 classics was a shame. This could’ve been because Jun Senoue was unable to attend due to commitments at the Tokyo Game Show but I would’ve been happy with the musicians in attendance covering those tracks in his absence.

The removal of the Sonic CD medley is understandable from an orchestral arrangement perspective. However, the Game Gear medley's omission was a real shame.

Overall, I understand that a returning global tour needs to be freshened up here and there, but future iterations could benefit from a more balanced selection that caters to a wider range of fan favorites. If an audience member hadn’t played, or wasn’t a fan of, Sonic Frontiers then almost 50% of the setlist wasn’t for them.

See the full set list here.

Venue and Atmosphere: A Rock Concert Vibe

The move from the Barbican to the Hammersmith Apollo significantly altered the concert's atmosphere. The classical ambiance of the former was replaced with the high-energy, rock concert-like environment of the latter.

While the crowd's enthusiasm was undeniably infectious, it often overshadowed the orchestral performance, particularly during Act 2. The orchestra, relegated to a supporting role, struggled to be heard over the 3,500-strong sing-along.

Even the band's instruments were often drowned out. This created a somewhat conflicting experience for those who attended primarily to appreciate the musicianship, highlighting a potential disconnect between venue choice and the desired concert experience.

Sonic R Medley: A Show-Stopping Surprise

The undisputed highlight of the evening was a surprise Sonic R medley featuring live performances from TJ Davis and Richard Jacques. Kicking off with the iconic "Can You Feel The Sunshine," the medley transitioned seamlessly into "Living In The City."

The crowd erupted, singing every word in unison with TJ Davis, whose vocals were nothing short of phenomenal. The medley culminated with the high-octane "Super Sonic Racing," bringing the energy to a fever pitch.

The joy radiating from all the performers, especially Richard Jacques and TJ Davis, was infectious, making it a truly unforgettable moment. Their chemistry and passion were palpable, leaving the audience hoping for more such collaborations in future Sonic Symphony performances.

Conclusion: A strong 8/10 with areas of improvement

Sonic Symphony London 2024 was, overall, a thrilling musical journey through the Sonic discography. The concert's high points, including the stellar performances and the unforgettable Sonic R medley, were undeniable.

To reach a perfect 10, future iterations of the concert could benefit from a more balanced setlist and a venue that allows the orchestral arrangements to truly shine. However, even with these considerations, the Sonic Symphony remains an unmissable experience for any fan of the Blue Blur.

Thank you Sonic Symphony. See you again next year hopefully!

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Music Monday: Fresh Tracks & Tour Dates to Amplify Your Week!

Embark on a curated symphony of music by Adam Humphries! From the rebellious punk of Polevaulter to Newmoon's dark shoegaze and YOVA's artistic "Addictions" video, this week promises a musical spectacle. The Ritual Union festival amps up excitement with a second wave of music acts, and gothic enthusiasts can anticipate Tomorrow's Ghosts Festival's haunting lineup. Dive into diverse sounds, emotions, and upcoming music events – the stage is set, the playlist is ready. Let the sonic adventure commence! Militant dance punk duo POLEVAULTER drop video for 'Pissed In The Baths'! Loud and in your face, pretty much as I like it. I like it when you happen across a punk outfit that doesn't look the soul of punk or its edginess. The vocals are strong and punch straight through the music and will not be ignored. Pissed in the Baths has that 'typical Friday/Saturday night feel to it  Listen  https://open.spotify.com/album/2Q1PwUGg7Fq2AxQqj66zZM?si=fG03wN9jRH6pHnjJ6iyGWg Watch  https://youtu.be/3fKMpEVQgVM?si=SrVSzmHFWondGIJa Polevaulter will tour the UK and EU as follows: - Jan 31st - The Fenton, Leeds - Album launch - Feb 2nd - Hatch, Sheffield - Feb 3rd - Little Buildings, Newcastle - Feb 6th - New Adelphi, Hull - Feb 7th - The Lounge, Manchester - Feb 8th - Old Blue Last, London - Feb 9th - Bear Cave, Bournemouth w/ JOHN - Feb 10th - Craufurd Arms, Milton Keynes w/ JOHN - Feb 13th - DAda, Toulouse, France  - Feb 14th – TBA, France  - Feb 15th – Le Lezard, France - Feb 16th - Melody Maker, Rennes, France  Watch the livestream back here: https://www.youtube.com/live/fozLRUBKzAE?si=1Zc6upxFdC0cQJLO And to donate visit NEWMOON release dark yet uplifting new shoegaze single 'Crazing'! A fantastic song that fits somewhere between edgy and atmosphere somber and uplifting. Crazing is one of those songs where it has the vibes and sounds of one place yet it takes a type of detour and goes to another place. The vocals are put together in such a way they seem almost ghost like. I find that clever Listen https://open.spotify.com/track/64FvrabyyMJPE1QoYV3Xrp?si=a5db7e18f25a4a40 Watch https://youtu.be/GhOtLtLggD4?si=xSmQOOiHzWtT7dAK Pre-order ‘Temporary Light’ here YOVA - Reveal Official Video for "Addictions" - Watch Now || 'Dreamcatchers' Album - Coming 1 March Well, we all knew it was coming and now here it is, the official music video for Addictions. I just enjoy the artistic creativity that have gone into it because for me it demonstrates that the artists aren't just about channeling through vocals and music. They can embrace their artistic talents as well  WATCH ON YOUTUBE HERE https://youtu.be/nWkL7MqJ1Ds?si=R8xCbPWfxc4HSosd RITUAL UNION - Announces Second Wave of Acts inc. 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Tickets are available here TOMORROW'S GHOSTS - Whitby Gothic Festival Announces 2024 Line Up Tickets On Sale Today! TOMORROW'S GHOSTS FESTIVAL // HALLOWEEN GATHERING  THE ULTIMATE GOTHIC CELEBRATION RETURNS TO WHITBY FOR 2024 FEATURING HEADLINERS: PETER HOOK & THE LIGHT: 'JOY DIVISION: A CELEBRATION' & CREEPER WITH VERY SPECIAL GUESTS: - IST IST - AND SUPPORTING PERFORMANCES FROM - SKELETAL FAMILY +  - BLACK DOLDRUMS +  - THE GOSPEL - PLUS CLUB NIGHT HOSTS CARPE NOCTUM,  - GOTHIC & ALTERNATIVE MARKETS + MORE - PLUS, FURTHER 'VERY SPECIAL GUESTS' STILL TBA - @WHITBY PAVILION, WHITBY – FRIDAY 1ST & SATURDAY 2ND NOVEMBER FULL LINE UP  FRIDAYSATURDAYCREEPER  Very Special Guests:  IST IST  SKELETAL FAMILY THE GOSPEL + CLUB NIGHT HOSTS: CARPE NOCTUMPETER HOOK & THE LIGHT Very Special Guests: TBA BLACK DOLDRUMS + CLUB NIGHT HOSTS: CARPE NOCTUM FOR MORE INFORMATION CLICK HERE Or please contact: thom@sonicpr.co.uk Read the full article

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Sonic Central 2023 Wrap-Up

Hi everyone! Here is everything that happened on the Sonic Central 2023 presentation with this wrap-up. See what got announced below.

• Release date of Sonic Origins Plus (which is already available now)

• Sonic Frontiers Birthday Bash Update (which came out two weeks ago)

• Tuxedo Classic Sonic in Sonic Speed Simulator

• A new trailer for Sonic Prime Season 2

• The new game, Sonic Prime Dash. Might have the same running style as Sonic Dash (possibly)!

• Super Silver in Sonic Dash

• Sonic Dash to add Dragon Hunter Lancelot in July

• Classic Super Sonic joining Sonic mobile games

• Samba de Amigo featuring City Escape, Sonic, a Sonic Costume, and Fist Bump and Escape from the City in August 29

• Sonic Symphony World Tour taking place in London, Tokyo, Los Angelos, Boston, and Chicago, while making it's way to Asian countries, like Japan in February 2024

• Season 2 of TailsTube

That's everything announced on this year's Sonic Central presentation. If I missed anything out, let me know in the comments or in the reblogs.

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Here's a complete recap of everything featured in this year's Sonic Central presentation

New collaborations with LEGO, an upcoming Sonic Frontiers DLC update, and a first look at Part 2 of Sonic Prime were among the major highlights in this year's Sonic Central presentation.

Here's everything you need to know.

Sonic Frontiers

Details on the second major content update for Sonic Frontiers was revealed in the Sonic Central. Titled "Sonic's Birthday Bash", it's scheduled for a release on 23 June 2023.

Sonic's Birthday: Celebrate Sonic's birthday in Sonic Frontiers with a new birthday theme, including a festive HUD, environment objects, a new birthday skin, and more!

Open Zone Challenges: Explore the Open Zone with all new challanges scattered throughout.

Spindash: The iconic Sonic move makes a return in Sonic Frontiers!

New Kocos: Some Kocos seem to dawn new outfits and some do seem a bit bigger than usual.

New Game Plus.

Sonic Superstars

A new teaser was shown promoting the new Sonic Superstars and LEGO collaboration, featuring LEGO Eggman as a pre-order bonus.

Following the presentation, SEGA dropped new renders and descriptions for all the characters featured in the upcoming game.

Trip: Not much is known yet about Trip, the mysterious girl first encountered by Fang on the Northstar Islands. While a bit clumsy, Trip is heavily armored and has been enlisted by Fang and Dr. Eggman to protect and guide them around the wonders of this uncharted region.

Fang the Hunter (formerly Fang the Sniper): Fang is a springy jerboa that is light on his feet and is always looking for the next big score. A bounty hunter by trade, Fang the Hunter has been known by many different names over the years, likely due to his “WANTED” status with the authorities. Always trying to stay one step ahead, he’s constantly modifying and upgrading his primary mode of transportation, the Marvelous Queen.

You can check out the rest of the descriptions for Sonic, Amy, Tails, Knuckles and Eggman here.

The official Sonic the Hedgehog YouTube channel also uploaded a new 3-minute video featuring Superstars producer Naoto Ohshima and Sonic Studio creative officer Takashi Iizuka.

They "talk in-depth about Superstars, including inspirations, challenges, and what it's like to create a new character."

Sonic Symphony World Tour

Here are the official tour dates for the Sonic Symphony from 2023 to 2024:

Sept 16, 2023 - London, Barbican Hall

Sept 22, 2023 - Paris, Le Grand Rex

Sept 30, 2023 - Los Angeles, Dolby Theatre

Oct 14-15, 2023 - São Paulo, Brasil Game Show

Oct 21, 2023 - Boston, Emerson Colonial Theatre

Oct 28, 2023 - Chicago, Auditorium Theatre

Nov 17, 2023 - Düsseldorf, Mitsubishi Electric Halle

Dec 15, 2023 - San Antonio, Majestic Theatre

Dec 29, 2023 - Atlanta, Cobb Energy P.A.C.

Jan 05, 2024 - Seattle, Paramount Theatre

Jan 06, 2024 - San Francisco, Davies Symphony Hall

Jan 20, 2024 - Washington DC, Warner Theater

Jan 27, 2024 - Kansas City, Kansas City Music Hall

Feb 11, 2024 - Tokyo, LINE CUBE SHIBUYA

Feb 17, 2024 - Toronto, Meridian Hall

Mar 24, 2024 - Montreal, Wilfrid-Pelletier Theater

Mar 29, 2024 - Portland, Schnitzer Auditorium

For more information such as ticket pricing and availability, check out the above links.

Sonic Prime

A new extended clip of the upcoming second content drop of Sonic Prime was previewed. It's scheduled to make its debut on Netflix in 13 July.

With the help of his ragtag group of Shatterverse allies, Sonic battles the Chaos Council for control of the powerful Paradox Prism, one Shard at a time.

Sonic Dash and Speed Battle

A new Classic Super Sonic skin will be joining SEGA HARDlight's flagship titles Speed Battle and Dash soon.

Other things of note, as reported last week:

To coincide with the release of the 2nd season of Sonic Prime, characters from Prime will be playable in Dash, including Boscage Sonic, Rusty Rose, and Tails Nine.

Alongside the Prime characters, Super Silver and an all new Dragon Hunter Lancelot will make their debut in Dash and Speed Battle later this month.

San Diego Comic-Con 2023

With Comic-Con coming this summer, a new pop-up restaurant featuring the blue blur will open near the show floor.

More details will be announced in the weeks ahead.

Merchandise

New Death Egg Set from Jakks Pacific: Based on the Sonic 4 Episode 2 final boss, fight The Egg Heart in the new Death Egg set.

Streetwear brand Hypland announced their collaboration with Sonic the Hedgehog: The limited edition collection features an assortment of graphic tees and hoodies featuring Sonic and his friends meshed into contemporary streetwear designs.

S-Fire Sonic Statue: Pre-order the new Sonic & Shadow statue today with augmented reality compatibility.

Sonic has officially announced a collaboration with the popular shoe brand Crocs. As reported back in late May: it's available in adult and kids sizes, for $49.99 USD and $44.99 USD respectively. Besides the shoes themselves, Crocs will be offering Jibbitz charms. They will be coming in a pack of 5 with Sonic, Tails, Knuckles, Amy, and Shadow, offered at $19.99 USD.

Other things of note: a Sonic-themed Playmate cooler from Igloo, a themed guitar from ESP Guitars, and Sonic and Shadow Cable Guy figures.

Sonic Origins Plus

With Origins Plus out, SEGA released a new launch trailer.

With more content than ever before, and a new premium physical version, Sonic Origins Plus is the definitive way to play 16 classic Sonic games in one timeless collection.

LEGO

SEGA officially previewed the Death Egg Robot set, now scheduled for a release in August.

As reported via a leak earlier this month, it contains a Sonic mini figure accompanied with his speed sphere mechanism and the launcher to it; and the Death Egg Robot piloted by Eggman, and Cubot.

Samba de Amigo: Party Central

As reported, the upcoming Samba De Amigo: Party Central will be featuring the world's famous hedgehog as a guest character.

The game will feature two iconic Sonic tunes, Escape From the City and Fist Bump, alongside the City Escape stage itself.

IDW Sonic the Hedgehog

Today's Central presentation made a brief mention of IDW Publishing's upcoming one-shot issue for the Sonic the Hedgehog comic book series: Amy Rose's 30th Anniversary.

You can read more details in our report from earlier today.

Sonic Speed Simulator

Despite the developer's controversies, the officially-licenced Speed Simulator got a mention in the Central presentation.

Users can celebrate Sonic's birthday in style with the new Tuxedo Classic Sonic skin, out now.

Lastly...

TailsTube got a shoutout, and voice actor Mike Pollock dropped some fire bars in the LEGO collaboration video.

...and that's all! For news and updates anytime, be sure to follow @TailsChannel where you are on social media.

(Files contributed by the Tails' Channel Newsfeed.)

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Music Monday: 5 Vibrant Sounds to Ignite Your Week!

Dive into a musical odyssey curated by Adam Humphries. Enfant Divin (E.D) transforms your sonic landscape with enchanting French verses, cultural metamorphosis, and a genre-blending symphony. Say goodbye to the ordinary playlist as Humphries, the sound wizard, crafts an extraordinary auditory narrative. E.D. deals with themes of cultural and religious transformation on debut single - ‘Divin'! Tobias Simeon, Danish artist better known by his moniker, Enfant Divin aka E.D uses his musical creativity as an outlet to express themes close to his heart. Divin is performed entirely in French, a language that he is fluent in. Even if you can't understand the language, you can take the time to appreciate the beauty of his single  Listen https://open.spotify.com/track/2AWe6bJtdXxa4DtVST9fni?si=a170a3cbbf654d63 Watch  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hR_tzb5ocVg Carré Kwong Calloway and Mimi Supernova direct haunting ROWSIE video! There's a couple of things I am intrigued about when it comes to Carré and Mimi's approach when making this video. One of them is the somewhat rather unusual thinking as it is practically outside the box type thinking, the other is what influenced the video. It has that eerie version of Red Riding on it. It's the random weirdness that makes it so in  Watch  https://youtu.be/sqSY0XM-bdg Stream debut Rowsie album “I” now here: https://open.spotify.com/album/1vUCgkKi4WXtgQDkQSm0k6?si=fjvm_6ElSO-07FOr15joAg Buy the download, CD or vinyl from Bandcamp here: https://rowsie.bandcamp.com/album/rowsie-2 Helen Townsend releases intense and artful video for 'Battlefield'! Straight from the start I was hooked on this simply because of the sombre approach to the video and the retro feel. The battlefield is more of an emotional one as she reflects back on an emotional past which still causes her pain. Black and white does more to reflect deeper, conflicting moods, and Helen wears her heart on her sleeve with this  Watch  https://youtu.be/wEt6Hmxl6Ys?si=CPKXEHRT5SCZlE2- RHEA drop explosive video for 'Creeping Through My Head'! And that is pretty much what it is, an explosion of light and sound, guitar riffs and drum beats. What can I say other than the fact than I really enjoyed this video for Creeping Through My Head. No massive special effects, no dramatic or retro themed film clips of the sort. Just four minutes of a brilliant band playing a song for everyone to see. Basic but amazing  Watch  https://youtu.be/eyn2z8Xb24w?si=Dy-YSSWhhK3kFm-K ALLMAN BROWN - Releases intimate electronic/pop duet "Your Nature" || + New EP 'Second Son Part 1' - Out Now Born in the Southern region of China, Hong Kong, but now based in the British Southern, London, ALLMAN releases his latest single, Your Nature. Teaming up with vocalist Kori Gardner-Hammel and pianist Thomas Bartlett, Nature refers to feeling close to and embracing nature itself. I fell for this song quite quickly, the fusion of electronic and acoustic is seamless and ALLMAN's vocals are harmonic and just flow steadily  STREAM ON YOUTUBE HERE: https://youtu.be/o5g9Ynkc8xE?si=HcEhE26hLCXhogvW SPOTIFY HERE: https://open.spotify.com/track/4gq6jgO4K9LujDGZLhXipx?si=33526433793f45a7 + LONDON GREEN NOTE RESIDENCY IN 2024 TICKETS HERE http://greennote.co.uk/ Allman Brown - 2024 Live Dates 22 Jan - Green Note, London 21 Feb - Green Note, London 27 Mar - Green Note, London Tickets available here  http://greennote.co.uk/ Read the full article