Accelerate
About Accelerate
Introducing Accelerate - Australia’s premier R.E.M. show!
Are you ready to Stand up and relive the jangly guitars, poetic lyrics, and raw emotion of one of the most iconic bands in alternative rock history?
Accelerate bring the sound and the soul of R.E.M. back to the stage with electrifying precision and heartfelt passion.
From the haunting melodies of Everybody Hurts to the high-energy anthem It’s the End of the World As We Know It (And I Feel Fine), the band captures every nuance of R.E.M.’s groundbreaking career — spanning chart-toppers, deep cuts, and cult favorites alike.
An authentic tribute to one of the most influential bands of all time
Whether you’re a die-hard fan or discovering R.E.M. for the first time, Accelerate is your ticket to Athens, Georgia – no time machine required.
Let’s Begin the Begin!
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Show Formats
Accelerate have a number of show formats to suit your venue or event from short intimate sets right through to a full 2 hour audio visual experience. We can tailor the show to suit the occasion.
Please get in touch to discuss options.
For The People
Across 2 sets running to over 2 hours the band plays all the big hits, including Shiny Happy People, Losing My Religion, The One I Love, along with a selection of fan favourites and follow through with a smattering of cult favourites and album deep cuts.
There’s something here for everyone!
In Time
A Best Of set running around 1 1/2 hours the band run through R.E.M.s biggest chart hits plus a handful of fan favourites from the iconic album period. A set for the casual fan with enough to keep the die hards happy too.
The Ones We Love
A shorter 45-60 minute set presenting hit after hit from throughout the bands career.
This one will keep the crowd on the dance floor and is also ideal for sharing the bill with other bands.
Contact Us
Reach out to us for bookings, collaborations, or any inquiries.