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Photos: Empire of the Sun Sold Out Red Rocks for Ask That God Tour

Australian electronic music duo Empire of the Sun performed to a sold-out Red Rocks crowd, with support from Roi Turbo.
Image: Empire of the Sun performing on stage at Red Rocks on Monday, April 28, 2025.
Empire of the Sun's fourth album, Ask That God, was released in July 2024 Photography By: Brandon Johnson (@bjohnsonxar)

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Empire of the Sun's Ask That God Tour reached new heights with a sold-out show at Red Rocks Amphitheatre on Monday, April 28, marking another milestone in the duo's electrifying live performances. Known for its signature blend of electropop and synth-driven melodies, Luke Steele and Nick Littlemore gained international fame with their debut album, Walking on a Dream, which featured hit singles such as "We Are the People." Their music, paired with elaborate visuals and theatrical performances, has solidified them as one of the most distinctive acts in modern electronic music.

See photos from the show below:
click to enlarge A wide shot of the crowd at Red Rocks.
The crowd came early for Roi Turbo.
Photography By: Brandon Johnson (@bjohnsonxar)
click to enlarge A wide shot of Empire of the Sun showing the stage visuals.
Their music blends electropop, synth-pop, dance-rock, and new wave, influenced by artists like Depeche Mode and M8.
Photography By: Brandon Johnson (@bjohnsonxar)
click to enlarge Roi Turbo performing on stage at Red Rocks.
Roi Turbo was formed in Cape Town, South Africa, in 2020.
Photography By: Brandon Johnson (@bjohnsonxar)
click to enlarge Empire of the Sun on stage at Red Rocks with performers and stage visuals.
Empire of the Sun's debut album, Walking on a Dream (2008), was a huge international success, earning double platinum certification in Australia and gold in the UK.
Photography By: Brandon Johnson (@bjohnsonxar)
click to enlarge Empire of the Sun on stage with stage performers and visuals behind him.
"We Are the People" gained renewed popularity in 2019 when it was used in a European tourism campaign, introducing their music to a new audience.
Photography By: Brandon Johnson (@bjohnsonxar)
click to enlarge Concertgoers dancing at Red Rocks.
Fans were grooving all night.
Photography By: Brandon Johnson (@bjohnsonxar)
click to enlarge A photo of a stage performer dressed in an elaborate costume.
A photo of a stage performer dressed in an elaborate costume.
Photography By: Brandon Johnson (@bjohnsonxar)
click to enlarge A wide shot of Empire of the Sun performing on stage at Red Rocks on Monday, April 28, 2025.
The band’s name, Empire of the Sun, was inspired by the 1984 novel of the same name by J.G. Ballard.
Photography By: Brandon Johnson (@bjohnsonxar)
click to enlarge Empire of the Sun on stage with stage performers and visuals behind him.
The band’s elaborate costumes are inspired by a mix of science fiction, mythology, and fantasy, helping to create their signature visual identity
Photography By: Brandon Johnson (@bjohnsonxar)
click to enlarge A wide shot of Empire of the Sun performing on stage at Red Rocks on Monday, April 28, 2025.
Their visual aesthetic is a key part of their identity, featuring futuristic and surreal imagery in their music videos and performances.
Photography By: Brandon Johnson (@bjohnsonxar)
click to enlarge A wide shot of Empire of the Sun performing on stage at Red Rocks on Monday, April 28, 2025.
Their song Walking on a Dream became a viral hit again in 2016 after being featured in a Honda Civic commercial.
Photography By: Brandon Johnson (@bjohnsonxar)
click to enlarge A photo of a stage performer dressed in an elaborate costume.
It was quite the night.
Photography By: Brandon Johnson (@bjohnsonxar)
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