Grace Jones

A singular icon whose fearless style and avant-garde sound revolutionised the possibilities of fashion and music, Grace Jones has reigned supreme as a pop diva, fashion queen and high priestess of cool ever since her emergence on the New York and Paris scenes in the 1970s. Now, for the first time in almost a decade, the legendary artist returns to Australia for her debut performance at the Sydney Opera House, playing a spectacular, career-spanning show on the Forecourt for one night only.

A former fashion model turned pioneering pop artist, the Jamaican-born Jones broke through as one of the stars of the late '70s Studio 54 scene, scoring such disco smashes as “La Vie en rose” and “I Need a Man” and producing groundbreaking visual work with collaborator Jean-Paul Goude. In the 1980s, she fused R&B, reggae and new wave on a string of enduring dance-pop classics – among them “Warm Leatherette”, “Pull Up to the Bumper” and “Slave To The Rhythm” – that would influence everyone from Rihanna to Massive Attack, while redefining gender image with her boldly androgynous visual presentation. In 2022, Jones was featured on Beyoncé's blockbuster record Renaissance, proving her style and influence transcends generations.

Renowned for her visually spectacular live performances, Grace Jones is a pop genius, a style iconoclast, a queer icon and a true one of one. Don't miss this very special live show. One night only.