Queens of the Stone Age Announced for MOFO in Hobart

Media release – MONA FOMA, 24 October 2023

MONA FOMA 2024 ROLLS OUT THE RED CARPET FOR ROCK ROYALTY QUEENS OF THE STONE AGE

One of rock’s longest-loved outfits, Queens of the Stone Age, is the first act announced for MONA FOMA 2024—the Museum of Old and New Art’s summer celebration of music, art and live events.

On tour in Australia for the first time in over six years, Queens of the Stone Age will bring their electrifying performances and iconic hits to MONA’s lawns on Friday 16 February 2024.

Fans will be immersed in high-energy, open air performances of songs from the band’s new album In Times New Roman… alongside hits from their chart-topping back catalogue, all delivered with QOTSA’s trademark swagger.

Queens of the Stone Age will be supported by Perth-based psychedelic rock band Pond and six-piece Melbourne-based ensemble Gut Health.

Brian Ritchie, Artistic Director, MONA FOMA, says: “When one of rock’s most kick-ass and vital bands wants to visit Tasmania it is only natural for MONA FOMA to be the host. Therefore we are rolling out the red carpet for Josh, Troy, Dean, Michael and Jon on a larger scale than their previous performance inside the museum. The MONA lawn will come alive with the symbiotic relationship between Queens of the Stone Age and their rabid following.”

Tickets will be made available to the general public on Monday 30 October at 1pm local time. For first access, subscribe to the mailing list: monafoma.net.au/subscribe

Alternatively, pre-sale tickets for Queens of the Stone Age will go on sale via Live Nation from Wednesday 25 October at 11am local time.

In 2024 the festival will run over three weekends, from 15–25 February (nipaluna / Hobart) and 29–3 March (northern lutruwita / Tasmania).

MONA lawns, nipaluna / Hobart, Friday 16 February at 6:30pm. Doors 5:30pm. $179.90.

Scalping: MONA FOMA will cancel any tickets being resold at a premium, and for those who purchase a ticket from a third party, MONA FOMA cannot guarantee that the ticket will be valid. A waitlist will be made available should the events sell out.