Bananarama will celebrate the release of their latest album ‘Masquerade’ with a pair of intimate gigs.
The duo returned last month with Favourite, the lead track from their 12th studio album, due for release July 22.
Following the announcement, Sara Dallin and Keren Woodward unveiled two new live dates at the Lafayette, London in support of the LP.
Celebrate the launch of our new album #Masquerade with two special shows this summer! 🎭 💿August 3rd & 4th at @LondonLafayette
— Bananarama Official (@VivaBananarama) May 3, 2022
Tickets on sale this Friday @10am (UK)⏰
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The pair will hit the stage on August 3 and 4 for the live shows, which are expected to feature tracks from the record plus their biggest hits.
Tickets for the gigs are available now.
‘Masquerade’ sees Sara and Keren reunite with Ian Masterson on 11 new tracks, including Favourite, co-written by Sara’s daughter Alice D.
“It’s just a brilliant pop song,” Keren says. “We’ve done a different take on it but with Alice on backing vocals because we couldn’t not use her ad libs, they’re just too good.”
Originally conceived as an EP, the record came to life as the pandemic wiped out Bananarama’s live schedule in 2020.
“I love writing songs; it’s probably my favourite part,” Sara shares. “Shutting myself away and coming up with ideas and then telling a story in less than 4 minutes, it really is quite an art.”
“Arranging the music, vocals and harmonies really is our forte,” adds Keren.
