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About Empire of the Sun

Empire of the Sun is an Australian electronic music duo formed in Sydney in 2007 by Luke Steele and Nick Littlemore. Steele had been fronting the alternative rock band The Sleepy Jackson, while Littlemore was one half of electronic dance act PNAU. The two met in 2000 after being introduced in a Sydney bar and spent years collaborating informally before committing to a full project together. Their sound pulls from electropop, synth-pop, dance-rock, and new wave, blending polished electronic production with anthemic vocal hooks that feel built for festival stages.

Their 2008 debut album, Walking on a Dream, broke through in Australia and across Europe. It peaked at number six on the ARIA Albums Chart and earned certifications in six countries, including triple Platinum in Australia and Gold in the United States and United Kingdom. The title track reached number ten in Australia and has since been certified 15 times Platinum by ARIA, making it one of the most successful Australian singles of its era. "We Are the People" topped the German Singles Chart and reached number 14 in the UK. The duo followed with Ice on the Dune in 2013 (peaking at number three in Australia), Two Vines in 2016 (featuring contributions from Lindsey Buckingham and former David Bowie collaborators), and Ask That God in 2024, their first album in eight years.

Empire of the Sun's live shows are built around spectacle. Luke Steele performs in elaborate headdresses, war paint, and costumes inspired by samurai art and Alejandro Jodorowsky's The Holy Mountain, backed by dancers, giant stage graphics, and theatrical lighting. Nick Littlemore focuses on the studio side, handling production and creative direction rather than performing onstage. The duo has headlined the Sahara Tent at Coachella, played Glastonbury, Rock Werchter, Lollapalooza, and the Hollywood Bowl, and their visual approach makes every set feel more like immersive theater than a traditional concert.

Who are the members of Empire Of The Sun?

Empire of the Sun is a duo built around two distinct creative roles. Luke Steele handles lead vocals, guitars, and keyboards, and serves as the face of the project onstage. He came to the project from The Sleepy Jackson, an alternative rock band he fronted through the early 2000s. Nick Littlemore is the production and composition engine behind the duo. He co-founded PNAU with Peter Mayes, collaborated with Elton John's management, and worked on projects ranging from the Elton John remix album Good Morning to the Night to a Cirque du Soleil production. Littlemore opted out of performing live early on, citing a belief that once a record is made, it belongs to the audience. Steele performs with a rotating live band that has included guitarists, keyboardists, drummers, and dancers across different touring eras.

What are Empire Of The Sun's most popular songs?

Empire of the Sun's catalog spans four studio albums and nearly two decades, with several tracks earning multi-Platinum certifications across multiple countries.
  • "Walking on a Dream" (2008), certified 15 times Platinum by ARIA and Platinum by the RIAA, peaked at number ten in Australia and broke through in the US in 2016 after appearing in a Honda Civic commercial, reaching number three on Billboard's Alternative charts
  • "We Are the People" (2008), certified seven times Platinum by ARIA and double Platinum by the BPI, topped the German Singles Chart and reached number 14 in the UK
  • "Alive" (2013), certified five times Platinum by ARIA and Gold by the RIAA, featured on the FIFA 14 soundtrack and in the introduction video for Google I/O 2013
  • "High and Low" (2016), certified double Platinum by ARIA, featured on the FIFA 17 soundtrack
  • "The Thrill" with Wiz Khalifa (2020), certified Platinum by the RIAA and triple Platinum in New Zealand

What awards has Empire Of The Sun won?

Empire of the Sun swept the 2009 ARIA Music Awards, receiving 11 nominations (the most of any artist that year) and winning seven categories.
  • ARIA Award for Album of the Year (Walking on a Dream, 2009)
  • ARIA Award for Single of the Year ("Walking on a Dream," 2009)
  • ARIA Award for Best Video ("Walking on a Dream," 2009)
  • ARIA Award for Best Group (2009)
  • ARIA Award for Best Pop Release (2009)
  • ARIA Award for Producer of the Year (2009)
  • ARIA Award for Best Cover Art (2009, and again in 2013 for Ice on the Dune)
  • APRA Breakthrough Songwriter of the Year (2010)
  • APRA Dance Work of the Year for "Walking on a Dream" (2010)
  • World Music Award for World's Best Selling Australian Artist (2010)
The duo also placed fourth in the BBC's Sound of 2009 poll and received nominations at the International Dance Music Awards, MTV Europe Music Awards, and Teen Choice Awards.

What is the Empire Of The Sun fan experience like?

Empire of the Sun shows are as much visual as they are musical. Luke Steele performs in towering headdresses, kabuto helmets, and ornate robes, surrounded by costumed dancers, oversized stage graphics, and theatrical production design. The aesthetic draws on samurai art, surrealist film, and digital graphics, creating a sensory experience that stands apart from a typical electronic act. Their festival sets at Coachella, Glastonbury, and Lollapalooza have become known for this immersive approach. Fans of the duo tend to gravitate toward the theatrical energy of the live show, and the crowd skews toward listeners who appreciate electronic pop with a cinematic edge. The music has also built a broad crossover audience through placements in video games like FIFA 14 and FIFA 17, film soundtracks including Dumb and Dumber To, and major brand campaigns.

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Empire of the Sun event dates

Empire of the Sun event dates
EventLocationVenue
Empire of the Sun event 02/19/2027Auckland, New ZealandSpark Arena
Empire of the Sun event 02/21/2027Brisbane, AustraliaRiverstage
Empire of the Sun event 02/25/2027Sydney, AustraliaAfterpay Arena (formerly Qudos Bank Arena)
Empire of the Sun event 02/27/2027Melbourne, AustraliaSidney Myer Music Bowl - Arts Centre Melbourne
Empire of the Sun event 03/02/2027Adelaide, AustraliaArena at Adelaide Entertainment Centre - Complex
Empire of the Sun event 03/06/2027Perth, AustraliaRAC Arena

Empire of the Sun events by city

Adelaide

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Auckland

Parnell · 1 events

Brisbane

QLD · 1 events

Melbourne

VIC · 1 events

Perth

Western Australia · 1 events

Sydney

New South Wales · 1 events

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