British duo Everything But The Girl, comprising Tracey Thorn and Ben Watt, have announced their first live performances in 25 years. The pair will take the stage at London’s MOTH Club on April 6 and 7, 2025. This live return follows the release of ‘Fuse‘ (2023), their first album in 24 years, which was well-received by fans and critics alike. Their last public performance in the UK was on November 19, 1999, at The Forum in London.
In their Instagram post, the duo said: “We play two intimate live shows at London’s MOTH club, Apr 6 & 7. We’re performing as a part-acoustic part-electronic duo accompanied by Rex Horan on double bass. No club bangers, no huge arena, just a chilled folk-tronic vibe. Two sets with an interval. Songs from both our solo and duo years.”
Formed in 1982 in Hull, England, Everything But The Girl initially gained attention with their jazz-influenced pop sound. Over the years, they evolved to incorporate electronic and trip-hop elements, achieving significant acclaim in the 1990s. Their most notable hit, ‘Missing’, remixed by Todd Terry, reached number three on the UK Singles Chart in November 1995 and number two on the US Billboard Hot 100 in 1996.The upcoming shows mark a significant return for the duo, who last performed publicly at the Montreux Jazz Festival in 2000. The concerts are described as “part-acoustic, part-electronic”, featuring songs from both their collaborative and solo careers.
Tickets, initially offered to UK mailing list subscribers, sold out instantly, reflecting enduring interest in their music. Fans can currently join the wait list on DICE in case more tickets become available through resale. These intimate perfomances could signal the beginning of more live appearances from Everything But The Girl in the future.
