Hugh Cornwell, the original singer, guitarist and principal songwriter of The Stranglers, returns to Australia with his band this June.
As leader of The Stranglers, Hugh was the main songwriter of all the band’s most memorable songs across ten stellar albums all of whom consolidated Cornwell’s stature as a unique songwriter and musician. His lyrics to “Golden Brown”, from the La Folie album, and their multiple meanings, is a songwriting masterclass.
Widely regarded as the poet laureate of punk, Hugh Cornwell has also built a substantial and singular body of impressive solo albums. His tenth solo opus, Moments of Madness, continues his illustrious output by experimenting with musical genres as his enviable reputation as a wordsmith resounds across this album’s songs.
All the Fun of the Fair was released in October 2024, a double live album full of magic, showcasing gems from Cornwell’s solo catalogue alongside Stranglers‘ classics, capturing the visceral ferocity of Hugh’s live performance
HUGH CORNWELL – AUSTRALIAN TOUR – JUNE 2026
Fri 19 June – The Rosemount, Perth
Thu 18 June – The Gov, Adelaide
Sun 14 June – Crowbar, Brisbane
Sat 13 June – Manning Bar, Sydney
Fri 12 June – Corner Hotel, Melbourne
Wed 10 June – Theatre Royal, Castlemaine