Iconic band announce last ever London show as frontman leaves band after 30 years
AN ICONIC rock outfit have called time on their current line-up with a farewell London gig.
The Danish hitmakers, who formed in 1995, are famed for tracks including Satellites, She Came Home For Christmas and Special, have told how their final shows represent a "heartfelt thank you" to fans.
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Now Copenhagen -formed band Mew have told fans their show in the English capital is a chance to "experience Mew live one last time."
It comes as original member Jonas Bjerre, 48, quit the band after 30 years, with his talent on-show at London 's Roundhouse on December 9.
The group, who have released eight studio albums, have stated: "In 2025, Mew celebrate 30 years of groundbreaking music with a special farewell tour - marking frontman Jonas Bjerre's final performances.
"This tour is a heartfelt thank-you to the fans who have shaped their journey.
"Don't miss this chance to experience Mew live one last time."
He is also part of the band Apparatjik, alongside Bassist Guy Berryman from Coldplay.
ALL CHANGE
Singer Jonas formed In A Better Place band Mew alongside Silas Utke Graae Jørgensen, bassist Johan Wohlert, and guitarist Bo Madsen formed in 1995.
Johan then left the band for a period between 2006 and 2013.
The musician previously released a statement on his band exit.
He told fans: "Dearest Frengers.
"[2025] marks the 30th anniversary of Mew! It's been quite a journey, that's brought me and my lovely band mates on countless adventures, for which I am eternally grateful.
"And none of it could have happened if not for you Frengers and your support. This is something I've never taken for granted, and never will.
"For me, this journey will be coming to an end."
He added: "I have come to the realisation that it's time for me personally to embark on a different journey, and focus on other creative projects.
"I am so happy that we get to play these farewell shows, and that I get to go on one last trip with my dear friends and co-founders Johan and Silas, as well as the Doc and Mads Wegner."
He finished off his message with the words "love Jonas."
OPENING UP
Jonas recently opened up about what he missed the most from when the band first started out three decades ago.
In a candid interview he said: "I think one thing I miss about myself is when I was a kid I'd go into a record store and I'd just like put on records from whatever, if the cover was interesting to me or something, there would be room for anything inside of me like no matter what it was I would find something appealing in it almost.
"And now I think my mind's a bit more closed off."
He added to echoesanddust.com: "That's something I'm working on, exposing myself to more things cause I used to do that all the time. I mean, when I was 14 myself and the guitar player went and watched Eraserhead by David Lynch.
"It's a long and tough film to watch when you're a kid, but we just sat through it and I think that exposing yourself to things that you might not immediately understand is something that you kind of lose a little bit with age, and I think that's something you gotta keep working at.
"Because otherwise your mind will start just closing up."
So that's something which we try and do more and more, but as for the band, I think in the beginning the band was just really, everyone was so thrilled that we could make this noise together and when you get older you obviously put bigger demands on your work, it has to be more than that.
"So it gets harder and harder to satisfy yourself, musically. That can be tough sometimes, but I think it's a necessary thing if you wanna keep growing and expanding the quality of what you do."
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