Asia - Live In England - OUT NOW

Legendary English rock supergroup Asia are thrilled to announce the release of the live album “Asia – Live In England”, out now via Frontiers Music Srl. 

The focus track, “Wildest Dreams”, along with a live video from the recorded show, is also available now.

Geoff Downes commented: “I had written a verse with the opening two lines: “They decorated all the generals, who fought the war behind the lines…” It was of course a general observation of war inequalities between those in command and the rank-and-file servicemen. When I put it before John (Wetton), we started to extend this idea into more modern day warfare, where technology plays an ever important role. Somewhat prophetic I would say, bearing in mind recent events! The lyric continues along the lines of ‘who would believe this happening, no, not in my wildest dreams’.

“The musical aspects of the song are a mixture of explosive beats, and more poignant reflections – the juxtaposition of two contrasting moods. Kal Rudman, the founder of the famous ‘Friday Morning Quarterback’, America’s radio bible and tipsheet at the time, hailed it as the greatest modern day war lyric and song. Brian Lane, our then manager, thought we should leave it off the album by referring to it as ‘not much of a song, is it’. You pick?!”, he added.

Watch the official live video for “Wildest Dreams” HERE

Order “Asia – Live In England” HERE

Asia are back and roaring in their new, exhilarating line-up! Recorded live on the first of three unforgettable nights at Trading Boundaries in Sussex, in April 2025, this release captures the band performing their iconic 1982 debut album “ASIA” in full, along with a selection of their greatest hits.

Featuring Geoff Downes (keys), Virgil Donati (drums – ex-Planet X), John Mitchell (guitars – Arena, It Bites etc.) and the astonishing Harry Whitley (on bass and vocals), this fresh incarnation of Asia brings both reverence for the classics and a thrilling new energy to the stage. The setlist includes fan favourites like “Heat Of The Moment”, “Only Time Will Tell”, “Sole Survivor”, “One Step Closer” and “Time Again”, alongside video-era and bonus tracks such as “Ride Easy”, “Video Killed The Radio Star”, “The Heat Goes On” and “Daylight” (video exclusive).

Geoff Downes said: “Revisiting the entire first ASIA album brought all the great memories flooding back from 43 years ago. In the studio with John, Steve, Carl and, of course, the great Mike Stone at the production helm. I think at the time we knew we’d made a good album but could not have predicted the enormous success that followed, that made the band a household name across the world, and particularly in America. That said, it was a result of much hard work and effort from everyone involved. So, when I had the opportunity to put together the live album with the current and fantastic line-up of ASIA and in collaboration with Frontiers Music, it was really a no-brainer”.

“I was reminded of what a collection of great songs and performances made up the album – variety and musical dynamics to the fore. When we recorded it again earlier this year, I was drawn to some of the less featured tracks and realized how much they played an important part of overall album, in addition of course to the signature tracks such as ‘Heat Of The Moment’, ‘Only Time Will Tell’ etc.”, he continued. “We did this for you, the fans, and hope you really enjoy hearing these songs in the live setting performed in their entirety once again and enjoy it as much as we did creating and performing it”.

With Asia’s legacy spanning over 40 years - from multi-million selling albums like “ASIA”, “Alpha”, and “Astra” to defining the sound of the MTV era - this new line-up proves that the Year of the Dragon is bringing the legendary songs to life for a whole new generation of fans.

This is just the first of three live releases from Trading Boundaries, each capturing a full classic album from their initial trilogy in concert in audio and video. Experience the magic of Asia, live, where past and present collide in a spectacular display of musicianship and passion.