Sophie Ellis-Bextor Touches Down in Perth for Highly Anticipated Concert
British disco queen Sophie Ellis-Bextor has arrived in Perth, Western Australia, ahead of her scheduled concert performance on Thursday evening. The 46-year-old pop sensation, famous for her early 2000s hit Murder on the Dancefloor, landed in the city on Thursday afternoon and immediately immersed herself in local culture with a vintage shopping excursion.
Vintage Hunting in Fremantle Before the Show
Before taking to the stage at Northbridge's Ice Cream Factory precinct, Ellis-Bextor visited Vintage on High in the historic port city of Fremantle. The singer-songwriter took to Instagram to share a photo of herself trying on vintage clothing, captioning it with playful remarks about her shopping habits. "I've run out of space in my luggage, but I can't stop vintage hunting. It's too good," she wrote in the social media post that announced her arrival in Western Australia.
This pre-concert activity suggests the artist might have been searching for a last-minute costume addition or simply indulging in one of her personal passions while touring Australia. Her current tour has already seen performances in Melbourne, Sydney, and Brisbane throughout February, with Perth marking another major stop on her Australian itinerary.
Resurgent Career and New Musical Directions
Sophie Ellis-Bextor has experienced a remarkable career resurgence in recent years, particularly after her signature song Murder on the Dancefloor was featured prominently in the 2023 film Saltburn. This placement sparked renewed global interest in her music, with Australian indie band Royel Otis covering the track and numerous remixes pushing the song back up international charts.
The renewed popularity has introduced Ellis-Bextor's music to a whole new generation of fans while satisfying her longstanding devotees. Despite achieving initial fame two decades ago, the London-born artist has maintained a consistent musical presence, never fully pressing pause on her career even as she raised four children.
Perimenopop Album and Thursday Night Setlist
During her Perth concert, Ellis-Bextor will perform a mix of 80s synth pop and disco tunes that will certainly please nostalgic fans. However, she will also unveil singles Dolce Vita and Taste from her eighth studio album Perimenopop, which was released in October.
The album represents a triumphant return to disco pop and celebrates themes of happiness and personal fulfillment. Upon the album's release, Ellis-Bextor reflected on the timing and creative process behind the project. "Sometimes there's a sprinkle of serendipity that really ties a creative project together," she wrote on social media. "Releasing Perimenopop as autumn arrives and the leaves change colour is absolutely perfect and it feels so right."
She added a heartfelt tribute to the pop genre that has defined her career: "Pop — I've always loved you, but as the seasons change you've really allowed me to celebrate the things that matter to me."
Previous Perth Visit and Ongoing Tour
This isn't Ellis-Bextor's first recent visit to Perth. The mother-of-four last performed in the city in 2024 when she supported British boyband Take That during their Australian tour. Her current solo tour represents a return to headline status in Western Australia, with the Ice Cream Factory concert expected to draw fans from across the region eager to experience her distinctive blend of disco and pop.
As she continues her Australian tour, Ellis-Bextor's combination of vintage fashion enthusiasm, career longevity, and musical evolution continues to endear her to audiences both old and new, proving that some dance floors are meant to be murdered season after season.
