Who is PJ Harvey?
Polly Jean Harvey (born 9 October 1969) is an English singer-songwriter known for her ability to sing, guitar and various instruments. She began her career in 1988 with the band Automatic Dlamini and later formed PJ Harvey in 1991, releasing critically acclaimed albums such as Dry and Rid of Me.
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After the trio disbanded, Harvey continued to create as a solo artist, collaborating with musicians such as John Parrish, Rob Ellis, Mick Harvey and Eric Drew Feldman. Since 1995, she has released ten studio albums, working extensively with producer Flood. Harvey has received numerous honors, including two Mercury Prizes, for songs such as Tales from the City, Tales from the Sea and Let England Shake. She has been nominated for eight Brit Awards, eight Grammy Awards and three Rolling Stone Awards.
Rolling Stone magazine named her albums Rid of Me, To Bring You My Love and Stories from the City, Stories from the Sea among the 500 greatest albums of all time. In 2011, she made history as the only artist to win the Mercury Prize twice. Harvey was awarded an MBE in the 2013 Birthday Honours for her contribution to music and in 2011 she won the NME Music Award for Outstanding Contribution to Music.
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Birth Name |
Polly Jean Harvey |
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born |
October 9, 1969 (54 years old) Bridport, Dorset, England |
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type |
Alternative rock, punk blues, art rock, indie rock, folk rock, progressive rock |
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Profession |
Singer, musician, songwriter |
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Documents |
Vocals, guitar, saxophone, keyboard, harp |
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Discography |
PJ Harvey’s discography |
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Active years |
1988 to Present |
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Label |
Too Pure, Indigo, Island, Wanderer, Guerrilla |
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member |
Automatic Dlamini, PJ Harvey Band |
PJ Harvey 2024 Tour Dates and Venues
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Place |
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June 1, 2024 |
Barcelona, Spain @ Primavera Sound |
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June 6, 2024 |
Porto, Portugal @ Primavera Sound |
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June 7, 2024 |
Madrid, Spain @Noches del Botánico |
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June 7, 2024 June 9, 2024 |
Hilvarenbeek, The Netherlands @ Best Kept Secret Music Festival |
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June 12, 2024 June 15, 2024 |
Bergen, NO @ Bergen Festival |
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June 29, 2024 July 6, 2024 |
Roskilde, DK @ Roskilde Festival |
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July 4, 2024 |
Werchter, Belgium @ Rock Werchter |
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August 7, 2024 August 10, 2024 |
Oslo, Norway @ Øyafestivalen |
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August 8, 2024 |
Gothenburg, Sweden @ Way Out West Festival |
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August 9, 2024 August 11, 2024 |
Helsinki, Finland @ Flow Festival |
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August 13, 2024 |
Berlin, DE @Zitadelle Spandau |
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August 15, 2024 |
Charleville-Mézières, FR @ Cabaret Vert |
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August 18, 2024 |
Gunnersbury Park @ London, UK |
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20 – August 2024 |
Halifax, UK @The Piece Hall |
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August 22, 2024 |
Customs House Square, Belfast, UK |
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August 25, 2024 |
Paris, France @ Rock en Seine |
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September 11, 2024 |
Washington, D.C. @The Anthem |
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September 13, 2024 |
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania @ The Metropolitan Museum of Art |
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September 15, 2024 |
New York, NY @ Terminal 5 |
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September 16, 2024 |
New York, NY @ Terminal 5 |
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September 18, 2024 |
Boston, MA @ MGM Fenway Hall |
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September 21, 2024 |
Laval, Quebec @ Place Bell |
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September 25, 2024 |
Toronto, Ontario @ History |
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September 26, 2024 |
Toronto, Ontario @ History |
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September 28, 2024 |
Detroit, Michigan @ Masonic Cathedral Theater |
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September 30, 2024 |
Chicago, Illinois @The Salt Shed |
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October 2, 2024 |
Minneapolis, MN @ The Palace Theatre |
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October 6, 2024 |
Seattle, WA @ Paramount Theatre |
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October 7, 2024 |
Portland, Oregon @ Theater of the Clouds |
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October 10, 2024 |
San Francisco, CA @ Freemasonry |
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October 11, 2024 |
San Francisco, CA @ Freemasonry |
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October 14, 2024 |
Los Angeles, CA @ Greek Theatre |
How do I get a PJ Harvey pre-sale ticket code?
Tickets will be available in advance through the Live Nation presale starting Wednesday, February 28th, using the access code “ENERGY.” The general presale will begin Friday, March 1st through Ticketmaster.
You can also purchase tickets on StubHub once official sales begin. StubHub’s FanProtect program gives you peace of mind, with a 100% guarantee on your order. Keep in mind that StubHub is a secondary market ticket platform, so prices may change based on demand and may be above or below face value.
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PJ Harvey reveals 2024 North American tour
PJ Harvey has officially announced a North American tour to promote her latest album, I Inside the Old Year Dying, in the fall of 2024. The tour will kick off in Washington, D.C. on September 11, and will visit New York City, Toronto, Chicago, Detroit, Seattle, and end in Los Angeles on October 14. The full schedule is below.
To coincide with the tour announcement, PJ Harvey released a new music video, “Seem an I,” directed by Colm Bairéad and starring British actress Ruth Wilson. The video was shot at Kennel Farm outside of Salisbury, England. Previously, Harvey shared concert footage from her October 13th show at L’Olympia in Paris, and she also performed a Tiny Desk concert in November.
Prior to the North American leg of the tour, PJ Harvey will play European festivals including Primavera Sound, Roskilde Festival, Rock Werchter and more. Tickets for these dates are available here. Tickets for the North American leg of the tour will be available for pre-sale on Live Nation starting February 28th and will go on general sale through Ticketmaster starting March 1st. Stay tuned for PJ Harvey’s captivating musical journey as she brings her unique sound and artistry to audiences across North America.
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