INXS's 1986 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
Dec 27, 1986
INXS / The Triffids King George V Oval Hobart, Tasmania, Australia
Dec 02, 1986
INXS / New Order
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Syria Mosque Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States
Oct 03, 1986
INXS Sydney Entertainment Centre Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
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Oct 02, 1986
INXS Festival Hall Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
Sep 30, 1986
INXS Apollo Stadium Adelaide, South Australia, Australia
Sep 29, 1986
INXS Apollo Stadium Adelaide, South Australia, Australia
Sep 27, 1986
INXS
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Festival Hall Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
Sep 26, 1986
INXS Festival Hall Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
Sep 25, 1986
INXS Festival Hall Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
Sep 24, 1986
INXS
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Festival Hall Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
Sep 21, 1986
INXS Capital Territory Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Sep 19, 1986
INXS / Shriekback Sydney Entertainment Centre Haymarket, New South Wales, Australia
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Sep 18, 1986
INXS

Listen Like Thieves

Sydney Entertainment Centre Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
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Sep 16, 1986
INXS

Si Lo Tienes Muevelo

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Brisbane Entertainment Centre Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
Sep 10, 1986
INXS Neal S. Blaisdell Center Honolulu, Hawaii, United States
Sep 06, 1986
INXS / The Del Fuegos Irvine Meadows Irvine, California, United States
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Sep 05, 1986
INXS
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San Diego, California, United States
Sep 03, 1986
INXS Greek Theatre Los Angeles, California, United States
Show Duplicate for Sep 03, 1986
Sep 01, 1986
INXS

Listen Like Thieves

Mesa Amphitheater Mesa, Arizona, United States
Show Duplicate for Sep 01, 1986
Aug 31, 1986
INXS Tucson, Arizona, United States
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INXS / Del Fuegos on Aug 27, 1986 [299-small]

INXS / Del Fuegos
Aug 27, 1986
 Concord, California, United States
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Queen / INXS / Status Quo / The Alarm on Jul 12, 1986 [482-small]

Queen / INXS / Status Quo / The Alarm
Jul 12, 1986
 London, England, United Kingdom
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INXS / Del Fuegos on Aug 27, 1986 [073-small]

INXS / Del Fuegos
Aug 27, 1986
 Concord, California, United States
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INXS on May 21, 1986 [805-small]

INXS
May 21, 1986
 Nottingham, England, United Kingdom
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Queen / INXS on Jun 17, 1986 [215-small]

Queen / INXS
Jun 17, 1986
 Brussels, Brussels Capital, Belgium
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Rock in München
Jun 14 - 15, 1986
 Munich, Bavaria, Germany
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Rock in München
Jun 14 - 15, 1986
 Munich, Bavaria, Germany
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Rock in München
Jun 14 - 15, 1986
 Munich, Bavaria, Germany
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Rock in München
Jun 14 - 15, 1986
 Munich, Bavaria, Germany
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Rock in München
Jun 14 - 15, 1986
 Munich, Bavaria, Germany
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INXS on Aug 12, 1986 [820-small]

INXS
Aug 12, 1986
 Austell, Georgia, United States
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INXS on May 19, 1986 [797-small]

INXS
May 19, 1986
 Birmingham, England, United Kingdom
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2011 46 concerts
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2008 3 concerts
2007 48 concerts
2006 128 concerts
2005 1 concert
2003 7 concerts
2002 46 concerts
2001 15 concerts
2000 15 concerts
1999 1 concert
1998 1 concert
1997 70 concerts
1994 45 concerts
1993 94 concerts
1992 5 concerts
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1990 38 concerts
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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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