INXS's 1987 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 14, 1987
INXS / Sinéad O'Connor Eventim Apollo London, England, United Kingdom
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Dec 13, 1987
INXS / Sinéad O'Connor
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Odeon London, England, United Kingdom
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Dec 11, 1987
INXS / Sinéad O'Connor Sheffield City Hall Sheffield, England, United Kingdom
Dec 10, 1987
INXS / Sinéad O'Connor
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O2 Apollo Manchester Manchester, England, United Kingdom
Dec 08, 1987
INXS Royal Concert Hall Nottingham, England, United Kingdom
Show Duplicate for Dec 08, 1987
Dec 07, 1987
INXS Mayflower Theatre Southampton, England, United Kingdom
Dec 05, 1987
INXS Colston Hall Bristol, England, United Kingdom
Dec 03, 1987
INXS / Sinead O'Connor

Kick Tour

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Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom
Dec 02, 1987
INXS
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O2 City Hall Newcastle Newcastle upon Tyne, England, United Kingdom
Nov 23, 1987
INXS Montréal, Québec, Canada
Nov 22, 1987
INXS Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Nov 21, 1987
INXS
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Alumni Hall, University Of Western Ontario London, Ontario, Canada
Show Duplicates for Nov 21, 1987
Nov 20, 1987
INXS
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Massey Hall Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Nov 15, 1987
INXS
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Missouri Theatre Center for the Arts Columbia, Missouri, United States
Show Duplicates for Nov 15, 1987
Nov 14, 1987
INXS Dayton, Ohio, United States
Nov 13, 1987
INXS
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illinois state university braden auditorium Normal, Illinois, United States
Show Duplicates for Nov 13, 1987
Nov 11, 1987
INXS The Mosque Richmond, Virginia, United States
Nov 10, 1987
INXS Winston-Salem, North Carolina, United States
Nov 08, 1987
INXS
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Fieldhouse, UNH Manchester, New Hampshire, United States

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INXS on Oct 30, 1987 [224-small]

INXS
Oct 30, 1987
 Shippensburg, Pennsylvania, United States
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INXS on Nov 15, 1987 [138-small]

INXS
Nov 15, 1987
 Columbia, Missouri, United States
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INXS on Nov 15, 1987 [929-small]

INXS
Nov 15, 1987
 Columbia, Missouri, United States
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Australian Made on Jan 26, 1987 [659-small]

Australian Made
Jan 26, 1987
 Woolooware, NSW, Australia
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INXS on Nov 21, 1987 [886-small]

INXS
Nov 21, 1987
 London, Ontario, Canada
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INXS on Nov 21, 1987 [476-small]

INXS
Nov 21, 1987
 London, Ontario, Canada
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INXS on Dec 13, 1987 [811-small]

INXS
Dec 13, 1987
 London, England, United Kingdom
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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 RAC 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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