Roxette returns with a new singer Lena in Munich!

Roxette returns with a new singer Lena in Munich!

München, Deutschland - Roxette, the legendary Swedish pop band, makes your comeback in Germany. On June 20, 2025, the musicians around Gessle, 66 years old, will appear at the Munich Tollwood Festival with the new singer Lena Philipsson, 59 years old. Gessle emphasizes that Philipsson should not try to imitate Marie Fredriksson's unforgettable voice. Instead, the musical heritage of Roxette is to keep alive. Fredriksson, who died in 2019, remains irreplaceable, according to Gessle, who is proud of the musical heritage that she left. Vol.at reports that the concert is of particular importance for fans.

The return of Roxette happens five years after the death of Marie Fredriksson and awakens great expectations among fans. According to Concierto.cl he was happy to have found Lena as a new voice. Philipsson has over 30 years of stage experience and has published numerous albums in her career. Your participation in the Eurovision Song Contest 2004, where she took fifth place, is another brilliant performance on her way.

The tour and the further appearances

The Roxette tour started in South Africa in February 2025, followed by Australia. Other concerts in Germany are also planned, including in November 2025 in cities such as Leipzig, Berlin, Hamburg, Frankfurt, Düsseldorf and Nuremberg. The Munich concert will be a highlight of the tour and the audience will inspire with classics such as "The Look", "Joyride" and "It must have bebe love", like Bild.de reported.

Roxette is one of the most successful pop bands of the 1990s with over 80 million plates sold worldwide. The band was founded in 1986 by Fredriksson and Gessle, and during their career they released many hits that are still popular today. The Roxette's career was interrupted in 2002 by Fredriksson's cancer, which ultimately cost her life in 2019.

Many fans are excited to see how Lena Philipsson will interpret the music of Roxette. Gessle has made it clear that it is not about finding a replacement for Fredriksson, but rather about passing on the band's musical legacy and bringing them live. The concert on June 20 will not only be a comeback for Roxette, but also a celebration of the music and memories that connect fans with the band.