Following their March 2025 tour, SKUNK ANANSIE are bringing their energetic live show back to Germany this summer. They’ll be bringing their first studio album in eight years, ‘The Painful Truth’ (2025), with them, which once again proves why they are still considered one of the most exciting, powerful bands - both on record and live.When SKUNK ANANSIE formed in London in 1994, the music scene was dominated by Britpop - a landscape largely defined by white men and their guitars. However, the four band members Deborah “Skin” Dyer, Martin “Ace” Kent, Richard “Cass” Lewis, and Robbie stood out from this mould and garnered attention from the outset. They presented themselves as political, anti-racist, and activist, making a name for themselves particularly in Britrock as an outstanding live band.
Just weeks after their first performance, they secured a record deal and released their debut album ‘Paranoid and Sunburnt’ in 1995. Shortly thereafter, drummer Robbie France left the band, and Mark Richardson took his place. Their second album, ‘Stoosh’, brought them international breakthrough and platinum status in the UK in 1996. Three years later, ‘Post Orgasmic Chill’ followed, marking another milestone: after just five years of band history, they headlined the legendary Glastonbury Festival.
The early 2000s initially brought sad news for many fans, as the band announced a hiatus to allow all members more space for their respective solo projects. However, in 2008, they made a triumphant return - with a sold-out reunion tour and the best-of album ‘Smashes & Trashes’. 2010 saw the release of their fourth studio album, ‘Wonderlustre’, which achieved gold status in several European countries. ‘Black Traffic’ (2012) and ‘Anarchytecture’ (2016) also built on their earlier successes and were celebrated by fans and critics alike.
SKUNK ANANSIE have always been known for their captivating live performances - it was particularly through their charismatic frontwoman Skin that they stood out from the crowd from the very beginning. They had already proven their energy as support for giants like U2, DAVID BOWIE, and AEROSMITH. After over 30 years of band history, SKUNK ANANSIE are rightly regarded as one of the most influential British bands of all time. Their unique interpretation of punk and their timeless political lyrics make them more relevant today than ever. This summer, SKUNK ANANSIE will be coming to Germany for four shows with their latest album, ‘The Painful Truth’.
German Tour Dates
09 June 2026 - Bremen, Pier 2
11 June 2026 - Oberhausen, Turbinenhalle
12 June 2026 - Dresden, Junge Garde
13 June 2026 - Karlsruhe, Tollhaus
Tickets will be available from Wednesday, 11th February at 11 AM exclusively via Eventim. From Friday, 13th February at 11 AM, tickets will be available from €45.00 plus booking fees at all recognised CTS ticket outlets, as well as via the hotline +49 (0) 1806 - 570070 (€0.20 per call incl. VAT from all German networks), and on fkpscorpio.de and Eventim.
