INXS's 1983 Concert History

INXS (pronounced "in excess") were an Australian rock band, formed as The Farriss Brothers in 1977 in Sydney, New South Wales. The band's founding members were bassist Garry Gary Beers, main composer and keyboardist Andrew Farriss, drummer Jon Farriss, guitarist Tim Farriss, lead singer and main lyricist Michael Hutchence, and guitarist and saxophonist Kirk Pengilly. For 20 years, INXS was fronted by Hutchence, whose magnetic stage presence made him the focal point of the band.

Date Concert Venue Location
Sep 28, 1983
Men At Work / INXS James H. Hilton Coliseum Des Moines, Iowa, United States
Sep 04, 1983
Dennis Brown / Cheap Trick / greg kihn band / INXS / The Producers / Joan Jett & The Blackhearts / Madness / The Elvis Brothers / Grand alliance
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Bam Webster Farm Columbia, Tennessee, United States
Show Duplicate for Sep 04, 1983
Sep 03, 1983 –
Sep 05, 1983
Electric Cowboy Festival 1983
Bastille / INXS / Kansas / Cheap Trick / Joan Jett & The Blackhearts / Joe Walsh / Quiet Riot / Molly Hatchet / The Outlaws / Gregg Allman / Leon Russell / Krokus / Humble Pie / Blackfoot / Quarterflash / Fastway / Mitch Ryder / The Producers / Axe / Johnny Van Zant / The Elvis Brothers / Cedar Creek / Grand alliance / Greg Kiln / Marshall Tucker Band Show all bands
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Columbia, Tennessee, United States
Sep 02, 1983
INXS
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Worlds of Fun Kansas City, Missouri, United States
Aug 31, 1983
INXS Mississippi Nights St. Louis, Missouri, United States
Aug 29, 1983
Men at Work / INXS
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Poplar Creek Music Theater Hoffman Estates, Illinois, United States
Aug 19, 1983
Men At Work / INXS

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Timberwolf Ampitheater Cincinnati, Ohio, United States
Aug 14, 1983
Men At Work / INXS
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Cape Cod Coliseum South Yarmouth, Massachusetts, United States
Aug 13, 1983
INXS
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Mann Center for the Performing Arts Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
Aug 12, 1983
INXS
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Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Aug 11, 1983
INXS Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Aug 10, 1983
INXS Québec, Quebec, Canada
Aug 06, 1983
INXS
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Wilshire Theater Los Angeles, California, United States
Show Duplicate for Aug 06, 1983
Aug 05, 1983
INXS
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Six Flags Magic Mountain Los Angeles, California, United States
Aug 04, 1983
INXS Toads Place New Haven, Connecticut, United States
Jul 30, 1983
INXS / Machinations / Drop Bears Selina's, Coogee Bay Hotel Coogee, New South Wales, Australia
May 31, 1983
Stray Cats / INXS Paramount Theatre Portland, Oregon, United States
May 28, 1983 –
May 30, 1983
US Festival 83
The Clash / Men At Work / The Stray Cats / The English Beat / A Flock of Seagulls / Oingo Boingo / Wall Of Voodoo / INXS / Divinyls / Van Halen / Scorpions / Triumph / Judas Priest / Ozzy Osbourne / Mötley Crüe / Quiet Riot / David Bowie / Stevie Nicks / Joe Walsh / Pretenders / Missing Persons / U2 / Quarterflash / Berlin Show all bands
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Glen Helen Regional Park San Bernardino, California, United States
Show Duplicates for May 28, 1983
May 27, 1983
INXS Star Plaza Theatre Merrillville, Indiana, United States
May 26, 1983
INXS New York, New York, United States

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The US Festival 1983
May 28, 1983
 Los Angeles, California, United States
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US FESTIVAL 83
May 28 - 30, 1983
 San Bernardino, California, United States
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US FESTIVAL 83
May 28 - 30, 1983
 San Bernardino, California, United States
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US FESTIVAL 83
May 28 - 30, 1983
 San Bernardino, California, United States
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US FESTIVAL 83
May 28 - 30, 1983
 San Bernardino, California, United States
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US FESTIVAL 83
May 28 - 30, 1983
 San Bernardino, California, United States
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Electric Cowboy Festival 1983 on Sep 3, 1983 [318-small]

Electric Cowboy Festival 1983
Sep 3 - 5, 1983
 Columbia, Tennessee, United States
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Electric Cowboy Festival 1983
Sep 3 - 5, 1983
 Columbia, Tennessee, United States
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Electric Cowboy Festival 1983
Sep 3 - 5, 1983
 Columbia, Tennessee, United States
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Electric Cowboy Festival 1983
Sep 3 - 5, 1983
 Columbia, Tennessee, United States
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Electric Cowboy Festival 1983 on Sep 3, 1983 [322-small]

Electric Cowboy Festival 1983
Sep 3 - 5, 1983
 Columbia, Tennessee, United States
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Electric Cowboy Festival 1983
Sep 3 - 5, 1983
 Columbia, Tennessee, United States
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Electric Cowboy Festival 1983
Sep 3 - 5, 1983
 Columbia, Tennessee, United States
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Electric Cowboy Festival 1983 on Sep 3, 1983 [326-small]

Electric Cowboy Festival 1983
Sep 3 - 5, 1983
 Columbia, Tennessee, United States
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INXS on May 1, 1983 [599-small]

INXS
May 1, 1983
 Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States
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Adam Ant / INXS on Mar 29, 1983 [727-small]

Adam Ant / INXS
Mar 29, 1983
 Fresno, California, United States
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Adam Ant / INXS on May 8, 1983 [217-small]

Adam Ant / INXS
May 8, 1983
 College Station, Texas, United States
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Adam Ant / INXS on May 8, 1983 [218-small]

Adam Ant / INXS
May 8, 1983
 College Station, Texas, United States
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Lynne Lip Jan 15, 2023

I went and saw INXS with Jon Stevens as frontman on the lawns of the Pacific Bay Resort in Coffs Harbour. I'm pretty sure it was 2002 but can't find it on the list. Can anyone else remember this one?


Sacstracks Nov 28, 2021

INXS's final concert was on 11 November 2012. Any concerts listed after this date are incorrect.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)


When did INXS start and end?

Originally called The Farriss Brothers, INXS made their debut on August 16, 1977 at Whale Beach, a suburb near Sydney, Australia. The band remained active in the music industry for the next 35 years. The band formally disbanded in late 2012.

Who were the original members of INXS?

Originally, INXS was made up of

  • Bassist Garry Beers
  • Composer and Keyboardist Andrew Farriss
  • Drummer Jon Farriss
  • Guitarist Tim Farriss
  • Lyricist and Lead Vocalist Micheal Hutchence
  • Guitarist and Saxophonist Kirk Pengilly

What was INXS’s first hit?

“Original Sin” is the first chart-topping song by INXS in their native Australia. Released on December 1983, the song became INXS's first official single to reach the Australian Top 10, peaking at number one in February 1984. In the US, the song peaked at number 58 on the Billboard Hot 100 charts.

What year did INXS’s album Kick come out?

INXS released their sixth studio album Kick on October 12, 1987. It sold over 20 million copies worldwide, including 6 million in the United States. Certified platinum by the RIAA, it became the fourth best-selling record of 1984.

How did the lead singer of INXS Michael Hutchence die?

INXS lead singer Michael Hutchence died on November 22, 1997, at age 35. Police ruled that Hutchence committed suicide by hanging himself. During his funeral, his band mates helped carry his casket.

Who won Rock Star: INXS?

After Hutchene’s death, INXS had trouble finding a new and permanent lead singer. After 8 years, they got creative and produced the reality competition show Rock Star: INXS with CBS where fifteen contestants competed to become the new lead vocalist for INXS. After weeks of competition, J.D. Fortune emerged as the winner.

How many lead singers has INXS had?

INXS had four lead singers throughout the band’s 35 years of existance. Their first lead singer was founding member Michael Hutchence. He acted as the band’s frontman from 1977 until 1997. Other lead singers for INXS were Jon Stevens (2000–2003), J.D. Fortune (2005–2011), and Ciaran Gribbin (2011–2012).

What happened to J.D. Fortune of INXS?

After winning Rockstar: INXS in 2005, J.D. Fortune became the band’s lead singer. He was fired in February 2009 but returned around a year later. In 2011, he effectively left the band to focus on his own solo career. Ciaran Gribbin replaced Fortune for a year until the band formally and officially disbanded in 2012.

How many concerts has INXS had?

INXS has had 1,151 concerts.

What genre is INXS?

INXS is most often considered to be Rock, Pop, Alternative Rock, Pop Rock, Classic Rock, Soft Rock, New Wave, Mellow Gold, Australian, New Wave Pop, New Romantic, Australia, Funk Rock, Dance-Rock, and Australian Rock.

When was the last INXS concert?

The last INXS concert was on November 11, 2012 at Perth Arena in Perth, Western Australia, Australia. The bands that performed were: Matchbox Twenty / INXS.

What setlist does INXS play live?

The songs that INXS performs live vary, but here's the latest setlist that we have from the November 11, 2012 concert at Perth Arena in Perth, Western Australia, Australia:

  1. Drum Opera
  2. Suicide Blonde
  3. Original Sin
  4. What You Need
  5. Sugar
  6. Disappear
  7. Kiss the Dirt (Falling Down the Mountain)
  8. Beautiful Girl
  9. Devil Inside
  10. New Sensation
  11. Mystify
  12. Need You Tonight
  13. Never Tear Us Apart
  14. Don't Change

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