After sifting through over 10,000 applicants, Smashing Pumpkins have landed onv veteran instrumentalist Kiki Wong (Taylor Swift, Usher, Bret Michaels, etc.) as their new guitarist! Kiki joins the band's tour lineup along with mainstays bassist Jack Bates and guitarist, keyboardist, and vocalist Katie Cole.
"Reviewing the work of these incredible musicians was a herculean, albeit worthy effort," said Smashing Pumpkins mastermind Billy Corgan. "First off, I really want to thank everyone who submitted materials for consideration. It wasn't an easy decision with how much great guitar playing we were lucky enough to hear and see over the past few months.
"I was a fan of Kiki's before she submitted her name to be considered and it's great that someone of her acumen will be part of our touring family. I can't wait to hit the road with Kiki as part of our mad circus. It's definitely an exciting moment for Smashing Pumpkins to be this busy with touring in 2024. We'll see you all this summer!
Wong added: "It's been an absolute wild ride, but I am beyond honored and humbled to be chosen to perform alongside some of rock's greatest and most influential musicians of all time. I never thought little ole 15-year-old me playing metal guitar in my bedroom would amount to this moment. It goes to show hard work and perseverance truly pays off if you're willing to push through the tough stuff, so never lose hope out there. I am so grateful for this opportunity and can't wait to share the stage with The legendary Smashing Pumpkins!"
Catch Smashing Pumpkins and Wong on tour at one of the dates below. Tickets are available here.
6/7 Birmingham, UK Utilita Arena (w/ Weezer)
6/8 London, UK The O2 (w/ Weezer)
6/10 Dublin, Ireland 3Arena (w/ Weezer)
6/12 Glasgow, Scotland Hydro (w/ Weezer)
6/13 Manchester, UK Co-Op Live (w/ Weezer)
6/14 Cardiff, UK Cardiff Castle (w/ Weezer)
6/16 Paris, France Accor Arena
6/19 Moenschenglabach, Germany Sparkassenpark (outdoor) (w/ Interpol)
6/21 Hannover, Germany ZAG Arena (w/ Interpol)
6/22 Berlin, Germany Wuhlheide (w/ Interpol)
6/24 Vienna, Austria Stadthalle (w/ Interpol)
6/26 Zagreb, Croatia Inmusic Festival
6/28 Luxembourg, Luxexpo (w/ Interpol)
6/29 Rotterdam, Netherlands Ahoy (w/ Interpol)
6/30 Antwerp, Belgium Live is Live
7/2 Gilwice, Poland PreZero Arena Gilwice (w/ Interpol)
7/4 Prague, Czech Republic 02 Universum
7/6 Lucca, Italy Lucca Festival (w/ Tom Morello)
7/10 Madrid, Spain Mad Cool
7/11 Lisbon, Portugal Nos Alive
7/13 Barcelona, Spain Cruilla Festival
7/16 Athens, Greece OAKA Indoor Arena (w/ Tom Morello)
