R.E.M. Set to Reunite for 2025 Global Charity Concert, Hints at Never-Before-Heard Music Release

In a stunning development that’s sending waves through the music world, legendary rock band R.E.M. has announced plans to reunite for a one-night-only global charity concert in late 2025. The event, aimed at raising funds for environmental and humanitarian causes, marks the band’s most significant public performance since their breakup in 2011.

The original lineup—Michael Stipe, Peter Buck, Mike Mills, and Bill Berry—is reportedly on board, following their surprise acoustic reunion earlier this year at the Songwriters Hall of Fame and a private gig in Athens, Georgia.

Adding fuel to the excitement, the band has teased the possibility of releasing never-before-heard material from their archives. Speaking through a joint statement, R.E.M. hinted at “a gift for longtime fans,” sparking speculation about unreleased tracks or even a surprise EP linked to the concert.

Though they’ve repeatedly stated they had no plans to reunite, this rare moment has rekindled hope among fans who grew up on hits like “Losing My Religion,” “Man on the Moon,” and “Everybody Hurts.”

Full details of the concert, including date, venue, and broadcast partners, are expected in the coming weeks.

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