Roxette is set to reignite the hearts of South African fans with an unforgettable performance on the 26th of February 2025 at the Grand Arena, GrandWest. Another Big Concerts Experience, in association with Smile FM.
Tickets are on sale NOW exclusively from www.ticketmaster.co.za or via www.bigconcerts.co.za.
We spoke to founding member and songwriter Per Gessle who can’t wait to see you!
ROXETTE IN CONCERT 2025
It’s almost five years ago since Roxette lost Marie Fredriksson to cancer. A devastating loss that left family, friends and fans in grief.
Their legacy of songs has continued to thrive, being constantly streamed, played and enjoyed by old and new supporters around the world.
2025 will see a live revival of this massive catalogue, all penned by Per Gessle, when he takes the Roxette band back on stage to do what he loves the most; perform his songs live in front of a dedicated audience.
Per and the Roxette band will be joined on stage by Swedish singer and megastar Ms Lena Philipsson.
Per says: “This is all about my Roxette songs, this huge bundle of music and lyrics I’ve been writing for well over three decades. I’m not starting a new duo. Marie will always be irreplaceable. However, I’m really lucky to have found an amazing voice and a brilliant performer in Lena Philipsson.
I co-wrote Lena’s first major hit back in 1986 and she’s one of the brightest shining stars Sweden has ever known. I’m extremely proud she wants to join me in my trek to keep the Roxette legacy alive.”
Lena says: “I’m both excited and thrilled about embarking on this tour. I really look forward to working with Per – he is a phenomenal songwriter and a neverending musical force.”
The Roxette band will consist of Christoffer Lundquist, Magnus Börjeson, Per Magnus “Norpan” Eriksson, Dea Norberg as well as original Roxette icons Clarence Öfwerman and Jonas Isacsson. Nine years since the last tour, “Roxette in Concert” will kick off in Cape Town, South Africa.
