Co-Founder Chad King to sit out upcoming trek
A Great Big World has announced an intimate four-date mini-tour, performing across the Northeast. The tour kicks off in Boston on February 27th and will feature some of the group’s most beloved songs, including their iconic hit “Say Something” and their latest single, “Then There Were Sparks,” which was released on January 10th. Additional stops include Philadelphia on February 28th, Washington, D.C. on March 1st, and New York on March 3rd. Tickets for all shows are on sale now.
Earlier this week, co-founder Chad King announced that he will not be joining his bandmate Ian Axel on the upcoming four-city tour. In a heartfelt message shared across the group’s social media, King explained, “This journey of life in this body is one I’m continuing to learn and grow from. I find myself getting tired more quickly than usual, and it’s affecting my ability to perform and tour.” King, who was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis in 2007, also expressed his gratitude for the ongoing support from their fans.
The group will release a new EP titled Then There Were Sparks on February 21st. The five-track collection will feature the title track, a powerful new song called “Go On,” and three reimagined versions of their iconic hit “Say Something.” Two of these reimagined renditions were released last October to celebrate the song’s tenth anniversary, offering fresh takes on the timeless classic. This marks the duo’s first new set of music since their critically acclaimed 2022 album Particles.
For Ian Axel and Chad King of A Great Big World, the release of “Then There Were Sparks” marks the thrilling climax of an eventful and rewarding 2024. Last year, the duo celebrated the tenth anniversary of their global hit “Say Something,” releasing a special two-song digital package. The collection includes an intimate, reimagined acoustic version of the song, complete with string arrangements by Grammy Award-winning musician Rob Moose, alongside a heartfelt ukulele rendition that honors the song’s original simplicity. Earlier in the year, Axel and King contributed original music to The Imaginary, a critically acclaimed Japanese animated film directed by Yoshiyuki Momose, best known for his work on Modest Heroes and Tomorrow’s Leaves. The film, which debuted globally on Netflix in July 2024, features the duo’s soaring anthem “Nothing’s Impossible,” a collaboration with Rachel Platten, as the film’s powerful end-title track. In addition, the pair penned “Holding On,” an emotionally resonant duet for Andrea Bocelli featuring Gwen Stefani, which appears on Bocelli’s latest album, Duets. To cap off the year, the group released a special holiday single, “Christmastime Is Finally Here,” with Pentatonix.
A Great Big World 2025 Tour Dates:
Feb 27 -Boston @ City Winery
Feb 28 – Philadelphia @ City Winery
Mar 1 – Washington, DC @ DC9
Mar 3 -New York City @ City Winery
