Ministry

How good are they LIVE?

Live Rating

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106

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Last 12 Months Rating

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Critics Consensus

Based on 106 concert reviews, the critics consensus is that Ministry is rated as an impressive live performer, with many notable strengths. Ministry concert reviews describe live shows and performances as thrashing, nostalgic, dynamic, intense, and emotional.

How long are their concerts?

How long are Ministry concerts? Ministry concerts usually last from 45 minutes to up to two hours.

How much to book?

How much does it cost to book Ministry? To hire for a live performance or concert, the booking fees for Ministry range from $35,000 - $55,000, with Ministry's current estimated booking fee to be around $35,000.

On tour

Sotočje, Tolmin, Slovenia (July 23); Backstage Werk, Munich, Germany (July 28); Wacken, Wacken, Germany (July 30); Flugplatz Roitzschjora, Löbnitz, Germany (July 31); Międzynarodowe Centrum Kongresowe, Katowice, Poland (August 5); Vojenská pevnost Josefov, Jaroměř-Josefov, Czech Republic (August 6); Catton Hall, Derby, United Kingdom (August 7); Lange Munte, Kortrijk, Belgium (August 7); Electric Brixton, London, United Kingdom (August 11); Festivalgelände Im Langen Lande, Sulingen, Germany (August 14); Essigfabrik, Cologne, Germany (August 14)

Festivals in 2025

Brutal Assault 2025

August 6 - 9, 2025

Bloodstock Open Air 2025

August 7 - 10, 2025

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Artist Info

Genre

electronic

Origin

Chicago, United States (1981 - present)

Bio

Ministry was formed in Chicago, Illinois, United States in 1981 by Alain Jourgensen (born Oct. 8, 1958, Havana, Cuba), who had previously been in a new wave band called Special Affect (fronted by future My Life With the Thrill Kill Kult leader Frankie Nardiello, aka Groovie Mann).

Has Performed With

Revolting Cocks, Death Grips, Chelsea Wolfe, Carpenter Brut, Alien Weaponry, Melvins, Corrosion Of Conformity, Gary Numan, Alice Cooper, Filter, Rob Zombie, Front Line Assembly

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Critic Concert Reviews

V13 (Canada)

May 28, 2025

It was a splendid night of industrial metal at History in Toronto with Ministry, My Life With the Thrill Kill Kult, and Die Krupps visiting.

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Live in Limbo (Canada)

May 20, 2025

Ministry stopped in Toronto at History on a cool, gray Sunday evening for a concert that would warm the hearts of longtime fans, performing songs from their first two albums Twitch and With Sympathy.

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New Noise Magazine (USA)

September 22, 2024

Alice Cooper, Rob Zombie, and Ministry at Wal-Mart AMP in Rogers, AR

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Dallas Observer (USA)

March 31, 2024

Ministry and Gary Numan brought the goths out to Deep Ellum on Saturday night.

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Houston Press (USA)

March 30, 2024

Ministry Finally Gives Houston Its One Fix

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V13 (Canada)

March 22, 2024

Ministry, Gary Numan and Front Line Assembly rolled into History in Toronto on St. Patrick’s Day Eve for a Saturday night on overdrive.

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Live in Limbo (Canada)

March 18, 2024

Ministry brought their electro-industrial circus to Toronto on Saturday. A sold out show at History is a testament to the enduring legacy the band has in the metal scene.

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