THE MISSION

The Mission perform their greatest hits ‘From The Oyster Comes The Pearl’ show at Dubai Duty Free Tennis Stadium, Saturday 23^rd November. With a name inspired by the iconic track from their 2013 album ‘The Brightest Light’, The Mission will be joined by The Chameleons, Claytown Troupe and special guests IST IST.

CLAYTOWN TROUPE is a critically acclaimed British alternative rock band formed in 1984, gaining prominence in the late ‘80s and early ‘90s and carving a niche with atmospheric sounds and powerful live performances. These include supporting The Cult on their ‘Sonic Temple’ tour, Pearl Jam on their ‘Ten’ tour, the Fields Of The Nephilim, The Wonder Stuff, The Damned as well as many sold out tours and headlines across Europe, including the Marquee Club and Astoria

The band were signed to Island records in 1988, releasing the album ‘Through The Veil’ and several top 100 singles, then following the sale of Island to EMI, released ‘Out There’ on their new label, along with 2 top 75 singles.

The band achieved a 5K review from Kerrang magazine on their ‘Through The Veil’ album release and many rave reviews for the power and depth of their music and performance.

Singer Christian Riou has now forged a new Claytown Troupe with the offer of supporting The Mission on a unique Festival slot in Dubai and this will open up the opportunity of further performances in 2025.

Singles
“Prayer” (1989) No. 78
“Hey Lord” (1989) No. 86
“Real Life” (1990) No. 85
“Ways of Love” (1990)
“Wanted It All” (1992)
‘Skybound’ (1992) Unreleased

Albums
Through the Veil (1989) (Island)
Out There (1991) (EMI)

Members:
Christian Riou
Damon Williams Bass
Mark Stratton Guitar
David Weiss Keys
Kurt Philips Drums

Past Members:
Richard Williams
Adrian Bennett
Andy Holt
Paul Waterson
Ben Christo

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Wayne Hussey (left) with Producer Tim Palmer (centre)

The Legendary Rockers THE MISSION are hitting their thirtieth birthday in style with a brand new album and an extensive tour. Back in 1986 the band were coming off a run of #1 independent singles, signing to major label Phonogram (now part of Universal Music) and going on to sell several million albums through the 90s before taking a break in 1997. The band reconvened in 2001 to begin a similarly successful career back in the independent world, releasing #1 albums in Germany and several European territories, touring the world and expanding their incredibly loyal fan-base from S. America to Asia.

That fan-base is what now brings THE MISSION into PledgeMusic and the new 30th Anniversary album is available to pre-order at Pledge, alongside special offers including deluxe 2 x CD + DVD and vinyl editions, handwritten lyric sheets, anniversary merchandise, VIP touring experiences and even a very special visit to the band’s rehearsal studio. All of this and more can be found on The Mission’s PledgeMusic campaign page: http://www.pledgemusic.com/projects/the-mission

Speaking of the new campaign THE MISSION’s Wayne Hussey says;
“I never dreamt all those years ago as we first set foot on stage at the tiny Alice In Wonderland club in London that we would be celebrating our 30th birthday with a brand new album produced by Tim Palmer and extensive world tour. I am really happy with the new songs and I feel that our audience are going to really love this record”.

To celebrate their 30th Anniversary The Mission set out on their most extensive and ambitious tour since they reformed in 2011. The tour starts in Dublin on October 1st and includes the Whitby Goth Weekend on November 5th.

The Mission UK and Ireland Tour dates

October

Sat 1^st Dublin O2 Academy

Sun 2^nd Belfast Limelight

Mon 3^rd Glasgow O2 ABC

Wed 5^th Manchester O2 Ritz

Thu 6^th Nottingham Rock City

Fri 7^th Bristol O2 Academy

Sat 8^th London O2 Shepherds Bush Empire

November

Thu 3^rdLeedsO2 Academy

Fri 4^thLondonO2 Forum Kentish Town