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Chocolate Starfish Set Aside First Half of 2023 for Bat Out of Hell Shows

by Paul Cashmere on October 13, 2022

Chocolate Starfish will be on the road for the first half of 2023 performing Meat Loaf’s classic ‘Bat Out of Hell’.

Singer Adam Thompson says, “The first time I heard Bat Out Of Hell, I was 13 and had little musical influence outside a conservative regional radio station,” he recalls. “Bat Out Of Hell songs and Meat Loaf’s voice transported me out of that country isolation and into a fantasy world of sonic ear candy I didn’t know existed. Soaring hook-laden melodies, and adjective-filled lyrics around life, death, girls, cars and motorbikes, was everything a trapped teenaged boy could imagine outside his small world. On top of that, each song was an epic of dynamic proportions, and it shaped the theatrical and dynamic way I looked at song writing and performance ever since.”

As a special treat, the band will also release their own ‘Bat Out of Hell’ as a collectors items on vinyl for the tour.

“To have performed the Bat Out Of Hell album in full, to a packed audience at Melbourne’s Palais Theatre, was a distinctly proud moment for the band and myself,” says Adam. “Equally to have captured the magic of the energy, having the audience with us, the roller coaster of emotions the music dictates, bought everyone of my 14-year-old fan by memories to life. We have always been our best when we are ‘live’, to the vinyl release of the Bat Out Of Hell album by Chocolate Starfish is something we are sure our fans are going to relish.”

Chocolate Starfish Bat Out of Hell dates are:

Saturday 4th February 2023 Frankston Arts Centre, FRANKSTON VIC

Friday 10th February 2023 Albury Entertainment Centre, ALBURY NSW

Saturday 25th February 2023 Anita’s Theatre, THIRROUL NSW

Saturday 11th March 2023 Mildura Arts Centre, MILDURA VIC

Saturday 18th March 2023 Costa Hall, Geelong Arts Centre, GEELONG VIC

Friday 14th April 2023 Astor Theatre, PERTH WA

Friday 21st April 2023 Townville Civic Theatre, TOWNSVILLE QLD

Saturday 22nd April 2023 Cairns Performing Arts Centre, CAIRNS QLD

Saturday 29th April 2023 Twin Towns, TWEED HEADS NSW

Friday 12th May 2023 Newcastle City Hall, NEWCASTLE NSW

Saturday 13th May 2023 State Theatre, SYDNEY NSW

Saturday 15th July 2023 Norwood Concert Hall, ADELAIDE SA

Saturday 29th July 2023 Darwin Entertainment Centre, DARWIN NT

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BAT OUT OF HELL  – the album and show that kicked off Chocolate Starfish’s acclaimed Classic Album Series – is back in 2023 by overwhelming demand, after reigniting the stage at Melbourne’s Palais Theatre in 2022.

The exhilarating show features the full  Bat Out Of Hell  album, plus classic songs by the master himself, Jim Steinman, then capped off with Chocolate Starfish hits.

Australia’s most entertaining rock band continues to live up to its reputation with this spectacular selection of songs honoured in true Starfish style.

Just as they put their own slant on Carly Simon’s  You’re So Vain , the ‘Fish approach each song with their trademark intensity and revelry that elevates the experience well beyond a tribute. With a nod to the original and a glint in their eyes, they imbue the songs with their signature flair and theatrics.

Chocolate Starfish has enthralled audiences with the Classic Album Series since its inception in 2015 with  Bat Out Of Hell  and the band are ‘all revved up’ to return to the Series’ roots.

Lead singer Adam Thompson says that in revisiting the full album show, he hopes to share the impact the  Bat Out Of Hell  album had on him with audiences.

“The first time I heard  Bat Out Of Hell , I was 13 and had little musical influence outside a conservative regional radio station,” he recalls.

“ Bat Out Of Hell  songs and Meat Loaf’s voice transported me out of that country isolation and into a fantasy world of sonic ear candy I didn’t know existed. Soaring hook-laden melodies, and adjective-filled lyrics around life, death, girls, cars and motorbikes, was everything a trapped teenaged boy could imagine outside his small world.

"On top of that, each song was an epic of dynamic proportions, and it shaped the theatrical and dynamic way I looked at song writing and performance ever since.”

The band will be releasing a limited-edition vinyl for the tour.

“To have performed the  Bat Out Of Hell  album in full, to a packed audience at Melbourne’s Palais Theatre, was a distinctly proud moment for the band and myself,” says Adam.

“Equally to have captured the magic of the energy, having the audience with us, the roller coaster of emotions the music dictates, bought everyone of my 14-year-old fan by memories to life. We have always been our best when we are ‘live’, to the vinyl release of the  Bat Out Of Hell  album by Chocolate Starfish is something we are sure our fans are going to relish.”

Chocolate Starfish powered on to the Australian music scene in the early 1990s and quickly established themselves as an influential force with their cover of Carly Simon’s  You’re So Vain , original hit  Mountain  and perennial favourite  Four Letter Word .

They wholeheartedly earned their reputation as one of Australia’s best live bands of the 90s, boasting two Top 10 albums and six Top 50 singles, and received an Australian Music Award for ‘Most Popular Album’ at the 1994 Australian Music Awards.

Twenty-nine years later, the band is living up to this reputation and then some as they continue to delight long-time fans and win over new ones. With a new album in tow and plenty of fuel in the tank, the ‘Fish show no signs of slowing down.

The  Bat Out Of Hell  Tour promises audiences what they know and love about a Chocolate Starfish show – pure, unadulterated entertainment…and, as always, a few surprises.

Chocolate Starfish's Bat Out of Hell series national tour 2023 dates and venues are as follows: 4 February, 2023 - Frankston Arts Centre, FRANKSTON VIC ; 10 February - Albury Entertainment Centre, ALBURY NSW ; 25 February - Anita’s Theatre, THIRROUL NSW ; 11 March - Mildura Arts Centre, MILDURA VIC ; 18 March - Costa Hall, Geelong Arts Centre, GEELONG VIC ; 14 April - Astor Theatre, PERTH WA ; 21 April - Townville Civic Theatre, TOWNSVILLE QLD ; 22 April - Cairns Performing Arts Centre, CAIRNS QLD ; 29 April - Twin Towns, TWEED HEADS NSW ; 12 May - Newcastle City Hall, NEWCASTLE NSW ; 13 May - State Theatre, SYDNEY NSW ; 15 July - Norwood Concert Hall, ADELAIDE SA ; 29 July - Darwin Entertainment Centre, DARWIN NT .

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Bat Out Of Hell – the album and show that kicked off Chocolate Starfish’s acclaimed Classic Album Series – is back in 2023 by overwhelming demand, after reigniting the stage at Melbourne’s Palais Theatre in 2022. The exhilarating show features the full Bat Out Of Hell album, plus classic songs by the master himself, Jim Steinman, then capped off with Chocolate Starfish hits.

Australia’s most entertaining rock band continues to live up to its reputation with this spectacular selection of songs honoured in true Starfish style. Just as they put their own slant on Carly Simon’s You’re So Vain , the ‘Fish approach each song with their trademark intensity and revelry that elevates the experience well beyond a tribute. With a nod to the original and a glint in their eyes, they imbue the songs with their signature flair and theatrics. Chocolate Starfish has enthralled audiences with the Classic Album Series since its inception in 2015 with Bat Out Of Hell and the band are ‘all revved up’ to return to the Series’ roots.

Lead singer Adam Thompson says that in revisiting the full album show, he hopes to share the impact the Bat Out Of Hell album had on him with audiences. “The first time I heard Bat Out Of Hell , I was 13 and had little musical influence outside a conservative regional radio station,” he recalls. “ Bat Out Of Hell songs and Meat Loaf’s voice transported me out of that country isolation and into a fantasy world of sonic ear candy I didn’t know existed. Soaring hook-laden melodies, and adjective-filled lyrics around life, death, girls, cars and motorbikes, was everything a trapped teenaged boy could imagine outside his small world. On top of that, each song was an epic of dynamic proportions, and it shaped the theatrical and dynamic way I looked at song writing and performance ever since.”

The band will be releasing a limited-edition vinyl for the tour. “To have performed the Bat Out Of Hell album in full, to a packed audience at Melbourne’s Palais Theatre, was a distinctly proud moment for the band and myself,” says Adam. “Equally to have captured the magic of the energy, having the audience with us, the roller coaster of emotions the music dictates, bought everyone of my 14-year-old fan by memories to life. We have always been our best when we are ‘live’, to the vinyl release of the Bat Out Of Hell album by Chocolate Starfish is something we are sure our fans are going to relish.”

Chocolate Starfish powered on to the Australian music scene in the early 1990s and quickly established themselves as an influential force with their cover of Carly Simon’s You’re So Vain , original hit Mountain and perennial favourite Four Letter Word . They wholeheartedly earned their reputation as one of Australia’s best live bands of the 90s, boasting two Top 10 albums and six Top 50 singles, and received an Australian Music Award for ‘Most Popular Album’ at the 1994 Australian Music Awards. Twenty-nine years later, the band is living up to this reputation and then some as they continue to delight long-time fans and win over new ones. With a new album in tow and plenty of fuel in the tank, the ‘Fish show no signs of slowing down.

The Bat Out Of Hell Tour promises audiences what they know and love about a Chocolate Starfish show – pure, unadulterated entertainment…and, as always, a few surprises.

Saturday 4 th February 2023 Frankston Arts Centre, FRANKSTON VIC www.artscentre.frankston.vic.gov.au

Friday 10 th February 2023 Albury Entertainment Centre, ALBURY NSW www.alburyentertainmentcentre.com.au

Saturday 25 th February 2023 Anita’s Theatre, THIRROUL NSW www.anitastheatrethirroul.com

Saturday 11 th March 2023 Mildura Arts Centre, MILDURA VIC www.milduraartscentre.com.au

Saturday 18 th March 2023 Costa Hall, Geelong Arts Centre, GEELONG VIC www.geelongartscentre.org.au

Friday 14 th April 2023 Astor Theatre, PERTH WA www.astortheatreperth.com

Friday 21 st April 2023 Townville Civic Theatre, TOWNSVILLE QLD www.townsville.qld.gov.au

Saturday 22 nd April 2023 Cairns Performing Arts Centre, CAIRNS QLD www.cairns.qld.gov.au

Saturday 29 th April 2023 Twin Towns, TWEED HEADS NSW www.twintowns.com.au

Friday 12 th May 2023 Newcastle City Hall, NEWCASTLE NSW www.newcastle.nsw.gov.au

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Growing up on a dairy farm in the Goulburn Valley, Thompson first heard the tracks from Bat Out Of Hell as a teenager.

"I was 13 and had little musical influence outside a conservative regional radio station," he said.

"Bat Out Of Hell songs and Meat Loaf's voice transported me out of that country isolation and into a fantasy world of sonic ear candy.

"Soaring hook-laden melodies, and adjective-filled lyrics around life, death, girls, cars and motorbikes, was everything a trapped teenaged boy could imagine outside his small world.

"On top of that, each song was an epic of dynamic proportions, and it shaped the theatrical and dynamic way I looked at song writing and performance ever since."

Now Bat Out Of Hell - the album and show that kicked off Chocolate Starfish's acclaimed Classic Album Series - is back next year - including Albury on February 10, after reigniting the stage at Melbourne's Palais Theatre in June.

Chocolate Starfish powered on to the Australian music scene in the early 1990s and established themselves with their cover of Carly Simon's You're So Vain, original hit Mountain and perennial favourite Four Letter Word .

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Bat Out of Hell – the album and show that kicked off Chocolate Starfish ’s acclaimed Classic Album Series – is back in 2023 by overwhelming demand, after reigniting the stage at Melbourne’s Palais Theatre in 2022. The exhilarating show features the full Bat Out of Hell album, plus classic songs by the master himself, Jim Steinman, then capped off with Chocolate Starfish hits.

Australia’s most entertaining rock band continues to live up to its reputation with this spectacular selection of songs honoured in true Starfish style.

Just as they put their own slant on Carly Simon’s You’re So Vain , the ’Fish approach each song with their trademark intensity and revelry that elevates the experience well beyond a tribute. With a nod to the original and a glint in their eyes, they imbue the songs with their signature flair and theatrics. Chocolate Starfish has enthralled audiences with the Classic Album Series since its inception in 2015 with Bat Out of Hell and the band are ‘all revved up’ to return to the series’ roots.

Lead singer Adam Thompson says that in revisiting the full album show, he hopes to share the impact the Bat Out of Hell album had on him with audiences. “The first time I heard Bat Out of Hell, I was 13 and had little musical influence outside a conservative regional radio station,” he recalls. “ Bat Out of Hell songs and Meat Loaf’s voice transported me out of that country isolation and into a fantasy world of sonic ear candy I didn’t know existed. Soaring hook-laden melodies, and adjective-filled lyrics around life, death, girls, cars and motorbikes, was everything a trapped teenaged boy could imagine outside his small world. On top of that, each song was an epic of dynamic proportions, and it shaped the theatrical and dynamic way I looked at song writing and performance ever since.”

Chocolate Starfish powered on to the Australian music scene in the early 1990s and quickly established themselves as an influential force with their cover of Carly Simon’s You’re So Vain , original hit Mountain and perennial favourite Four Letter Word . They wholeheartedly earned their reputation as one of Australia’s best live bands of the 90s, boasting two Top 10 albums and six Top 50 singles, and received an Australian Music Award for ‘Most Popular Album’ at the 1994 Australian Music Awards.

Twenty-nine years later, the band is living up to this reputation and then some as they continue to delight long-time fans and win over new ones. With a new album in tow and plenty of fuel in the tank, the ’Fish show no signs of slowing down.

The Bat Out of Hell Tour promises audiences what they know and love about a Chocolate Starfish show – pure, unadulterated entertainment…and, as always, a few surprises.

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CHOCOLATE STARFISH celebrate the iconic album ‘BAT OUT OF HELL’ with Best of the Best Show

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Chocolate Starfish are bringing back the show that kicked off their acclaimed  Classic Album Series  – celebrating the iconic album  Bat Out Of Hell  and the legend that is Meat Loaf. The Fish have been paying homage to Meat Loaf and his music for over half a decade. His music, and his showmanship had an indelible impact on frontman Adam Thompson growing up. It was important for the band to pay tribute to the man who has meant so much to them throughout their careers and have a chance to share that music again with fans.

Adam says that in revisiting the full album show, he hopes to share the impact the  Bat Out of Hell  album had on him with audiences. “The first time I heard  Bat Out of Hell , I was 13 and had little musical influence outside a conservative regional radio station,” he recalls. “ Bat Out of Hell  songs and Meat Loaf’s voice transported me out of that country isolation and into a fantasy world of sonic ear candy I didn’t know existed. Soaring hook-laden melodies, and adjective-filled lyrics around life, death, girls, cars and motorbikes, was everything a trapped teenaged boy could imagine outside his small world. On top of that, each song was an epic of dynamic proportions, and it shaped the theatrical and dynamic way I looked at song writing and performance ever since.”

It’s more-than-fitting augmentation to the band’s  Best Of The Best  show that is poised to ignite stages in 2022. The exhilarating show features the full  Bat Out Of Hell  album, plus the singles from the  INXS:KICK  album and the entire Live Aid set from Adam Thompson’s  Bohemian Rhapsody Concert , then capped off with Chocolate Starfish hits.

Australia’s most entertaining rock band continues to exceed expectations with this spectacular selection of songs honoured in true Starfish style. Just as they put their own slant on Carly Simon’s  You’re So Vain , The Fish approach each song with their trademark intensity and revelry that elevates the experience well beyond a tribute. With a nod to the original and a glint in their eyes, they imbue the songs with their signature flair and theatrics; even their own songs receive another light. Chocolate Starfish has enthralled audiences with the Classic Album Series since its inception in 2015 with  Bat Out of Hell  and the band are ‘all revved up’ to return to the Series’ roots.

Chocolate Starfish powered on to the Australian music scene in the early 1990s and quickly established themselves as an influential force with their cover of  You’re So Vain , original hit  Mountain  and perennial favourite  Four Letter Word . They wholeheartedly earned their reputation as one of Australia’s best live bands of the 90s, boasting two Top 10 albums and six Top 50 singles, and received an Australian Music Award for ‘Most Popular Album’ at the 1994 Australian Music Awards.

Twenty-nine years later, the band is living up to this reputation and then some as they continue to delight long-time fans and win over new ones. With a new album,  The Beautiful Addiction,  and plenty of fuel in the tank, the ‘Fish show no signs of slowing down. 

Best Of The Best   +  promises audiences what they know and love about a Chocolate Starfish show – pure, unadulterated entertainment…and, as always, a few surprises.

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