Hear 2 Zen Podcast: Episode 243 - JD Fortune

Welcome To Episode 243In this episode we are joined by former INXS front man JD FortuneJD dropped by to talk about his return to Australian stages for his first ever headline tour this October with his band to perform the Best of INXS!We talk about JD’s time with the band, recording the album and the videos, as well as some behind the scenes gossip about the show. JD touches on his relationship with INXS and if his upcoming shows might have some surprise guestsThe upcoming shows will see JD perform a set of INXS anthems and classics including Need You Tonight, Never Tear Us Apart, New Sensation, Mystify, Devil Inside, Don’t Change, Suicide Blonde, Original Sin as well as the songs he co-wrote with INXS, Pretty Vegas and Devil’s PartyLike many others, Canadian born vocalist JD Fortune grew up as a kid in the 1980’s worshipping the timeless, svelte Pop Funk of INXS. As he later said to Rolling Stone Magazine, “I wanted to be Michael Hutchence, he was just so damn cool’’. Fastrack to 2005, life became surreal for Fortune as he rose to international fame as the winner of the reality show, Rock Star: INXS. For 7 years from 2005 to 2011, JD fronted INXS and sang on their final studio album, ‘Switch’ and now JD is ready to reconnect with Australia and the music that changed his life.The shows are sure to be a dynamic, emotionally charged live experience that honours the legacy of INXS while shining a spotlight on JD Fortune’s vocal talents and captivating stage presence. Backed by a world-class band this tour is a must-see event for Australian INXS fans.JD was an amazing hang and we cannot wait for the shows later this yearJD Fortune October 2025 Australian Tour DatesWednesday 8th October – BRISBANE, The TtrffidThursday 9th October – GOLD COAST, Miami MarkettaSaturday 11th October – COOGEE, Selina’s, Coogee Bay HotelSunday 12th October – MARICKVILLE, Factory TheatreTuesday 14th October – THIRROUL (Wollongong), Anita’s TheatreWednesday 15th October – NEWCASTLE, King St. BandroomFriday 17th October – FRANKSTON, Frankston Arts CentreSaturday 18th October – MELBOURNE, Max WattsMonday 20th October – MELBOURNE, The Palms at CrownWednesday 22nd October – ADELAIDE, The GovSaturday 25th October – PERTH, Rosemount HotelSunday 26th October – FREMANTLE, Freo.SocialTickets:Presale: Wednesday 7th May, 10am LocalGeneral Public On Sale: Friday 9th May, 10am LocalFrom: https://metropolistouring.com/jd-fortune-plays-inxs-2025/We’re building a fantastic community here, and we’d love for you to be a part of it. Hit that subscribe button and amplify your playlist! Join the fun conversation today.  It’s time to Discover. Listen. Groove#musicpodcast #podcast #music #newmusic #musicpodcasts #podcasting #spotify #spotifypodcast #podcaster #youtube #podcastlife #interview #applepodcast #musician #artist #musicinterview #newpodcast #livemusic #musictalk #episode243 #hear2zenmagazine #hear2zenpodcast #SubscribeNow #INXS #JDFortune #AustralianTour #MetropolisTouring