Empire of the Sun
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Empire of the Sun, an electronic duo from Australia, began in 2007 with Luke Steele of the alternative rock band The Sleepy Jackson and Nick Littlemore of the dance band Pnau. Their debut album Walking on a Dream in 2008 carried the title song, "We Are the People" and "Standing on the Shore," and they followed with Ice on the Dune in 2013, Two Vines in 2016 and Ask That God in 2024. The duo is known for elaborate costumes, headdresses and fantasy visuals that make concerts feel like a theatrical spectacle. Steele and Littlemore bring different musical backgrounds, rock songwriting and electronic production, to melodic synth-pop that has found fans at festivals worldwide. Live shows pair dancers, lights and set design with polished synthesizer songs and soaring vocals from the front of the stage.

  • Genres: electronic, alternative rock and glam rock
  • Active since 2007
  • Formed in Sydney
  • Members have included: Luke Steele
  • Labels: Capitol Records, EMI
  • Category: Musician

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How much does Empire of the Sun cost?

$250K–$500K
Under $25K$5M+

Our estimate puts Empire of the Sun's booking fee in the $250K–$500K range. Treat it as a planning estimate rather than a quote: dates, location, event type and travel, production and hospitality all affect the final cost.

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Empire Of The Sun - We Are The People (LIVE at Lollapalooza, Chicago 2026)

Empire Of The Sun - We Are The People (LIVE at Lollapalooza, Chicago 2026) · The EDM Area Watch on YouTube

Career timeline

Milestones

  1. Released debut album Walking on a Dream
  2. Released the album Ice on the Dune
  3. Released the album Two Vines
  4. Released the album Ask That God

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What is the typical fee range for Empire of the Sun?

Our estimate puts Empire of the Sun in the $250K–$500K range (estimate).

Who is similar to Empire of the Sun but less expensive?

Comparable active acts in a lower estimated range include Washed Out, Sigrid.

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What is Empire of the Sun's booking fee?

The estimated booking fee for Empire of the Sun is $250K–$500K (estimate).

How much does it cost to book Empire of the Sun?

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