The Tour Rider – 14 October: Ngaiire, Elliphant, Underoath + Many More

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Contained in this magical document we have the best tour announcements that come across our editorial desk (and even a few that we had to go searching for), so read up if you want to show up! The Tour Rider is published bi-weekly.

In this edition of The Tour Rider: Lady Leshurr, Elliphant, Glen Hansard, Jack White, Ngaiire, Underoath, and Amanda Palmer. 

Amanda Palmer 2016/17 Australian Tour

For those unacquainted, Amanda Palmer is punk cabaret’s queen. After the release of her memoir ‘The Art of Asking’ back in 2014, the American songstress is finally bringing her unique sound to Australia in a massive tour spanning three months!

As well as scoring a couple of festival slots, Palmer will be stopping in at most of the major capitals (more than once for most!) and even performing at the Sydney Opera House.

“Just me. Piano. Songs. Some old songs, some new songs, lots of feelings, lots of ridiculousness. Certainly wine. Babies and piano and wine actually go together phenomenally,” she said of the Opera House show.

If you’re in Brisbane, be sure not to miss her Brisbane Powerhouse show over their Melt Festival weekend, or in Melbourne at one of her twice-monthly performances at The Gasometer.

Amanda Palmer Australian Tour Dates

FRI 30 – SAT 31 DEC
Woodford Folk Festival, Woodford
THU 12 JAN
The Gasometer, Melbourne
THU 19 JAN
The Gasometer, Melbourne
SAT 21 JAN
Sydney Opera House, Sydney
FRI 3 – SAT 4 FEB
Melt Festival, Brisbane Powerhouse
FRI 10 FEB
MONA, Hobart
SAT 11 FEB
MONA, Hobart
WED 15 FEB
The Gasometer, Melbourne
WED 22 FEB
The Gasometer, Melbourne
FRI 24 FEB
Her Majesty’s Theatre, Adelaide
SAT 25 FEB
Her Majesty’s Theatre, Adelaide
THU 2 MAR
The Gasometer, Melbourne
SAT 4 MAR
Playhouse Theatre, Canberra
THU 9 MAR
The Gasometer, Melbourne
FRI 10 MAR
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne

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Underoath Reunion Tour

Five years on from their last Australian tour appearance, American post-hardcore group Underoath have announced a reunion tour like no other. The six-piece have reformed, and are bringing their ‘Rebirth’ tour to Australian fans in five dates across the country.

The rockers will be playing their second and third albums ‘They’re Only Chasing Safety’ and ‘Define The Great Line’ from start to finish, so if you’ve ever been an Underoath fan now is your chance to catch them live and experience the albums like never before. Tickets for their US leg of the ‘Rebirth’ tour sold-out fast, so keep your eyes on the prize!

Get Tickets HERE 

Ngaiire ‘Inside Blastoma’ Tour

Unless you’ve been living under a musical rock then you’ll have noticed Sydney singer-songwriter Ngaiire has skyrocketed to the top of Australian music scene recently. The former Blue King Brown vocalist scored a slot at this year’s Splendour as well as a handful of other festivals, guest-performed with none other than Flume at Listen Out, and to top it all off has announced a short tour to see the year out.

Ngaiire’s ‘Inside Blastoma’ tour will be her second in support of her latest album ‘Blastoma’, and after selling out shows earlier in the year the three-date tour will be one not to miss!

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Jack River Falls & EP Tour

In conjunction with the announcement of her Lorne appearance at Falls Festival, Sydney gal Jack River has announced her first headline tour! In support of her debut EP ‘High Songs No. 2’ which dropped last Friday, she’ll be bringing in the warm weather along the East Coast with her sweet voice and summery sounds.

Earlier this year, River starred in a performance at a BIGSOUND after party (which filled capacity soon after doors), so what better way to finish off 2016 with her first solo shows.

Get Tickets HERE

Glen Hansard ‘Didn’t He Ramble’ Tour

Irish vocalist, songwriter, and actor Glen Hansard has announced his return to Australia in his ‘Didn’t He Ramble’ tour. The remainder of October will see Hansard’s talents showcased within theatres throughout the East Coast, this time with the addition of a beautiful 11-piece collective of strings, brass, and piano.

His lyrical and musical work recently featured in the musical adaptation of ‘Once’ (which he also wrote for the film), and won eight Tony Awards. According to many, Hansard is “all about love”, and this tour invites you to share the love and emotions of his recently released ‘A Season On the Line’ EP, in performances described as intense, yet completely sincere and heartwarming.

Elliphant This That Sideshow Tour

Swedish singer-songwriter, and true Aussie favourite, Elliphant has announced a string of tour dates in support of her appearance at Newcastle’s This That Festival! After performing at Southbound and Falls earlier this year, fans will have the chance to experience the songstress’ captivating performances in intimate solo shows away from the festival vibes!

While making the long trip Down Under, Elliphant will also be appearing as a part of Melbourne’s Music Week showcase in addition to wowing audiences from coast to coast!

Elliphant This That Sideshow Dates

FRI 4 NOV
The Zoo, Brisbane
SAT 5 NOV
This That Festival, Newcastle
WED 9 NOV
Beach Road Hotel, Bondi
FRI 11 NOV
Fat Controller, Adelaide
SAT 12 NOV
Jack Rabbit Slims, Perth
TUE 15 NOV
State Library Victoria, Melbourne

Lady Leshurr Debut Australian Tour

British rapper Lady Leshurr is dropping in on Australian venues for her very first Aussie tour this February! Never heard of her? Think more of a grime replica of Tkay Maidza!

The artist is currently finalising her debut album ‘Queen of the Scene’, but has just recently dropped the bouncing single Where Are You Now?, featuring Wiley. With three intimate shows, Aussie fans will get an up-close and personal taste of the hip hop queen!

Lady Leshurr Debut Australian Tour Dates

SUN 12 FEB
Howler, Melbourne
TUE 14 FEB
Oxford Art Factory, Sydney
THU 16 FEB
Woolly Mammoth, Brisbane

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Busby Marou ‘Getaway Car’ Tour

Aussie duo Busby Marou has announced their return to the Australian stage on their ‘Getaway Car’ single tour. After spending the last 18 months tucked away in their studio, this tour will be the first sneak peek into their anticipated third studio album, which will hit the sound waves in 2017.

Since 2011 the duo has amassed a huge following, scoring high rotation slots on Triple J and NOVA, with their self-titled debut album hitting number five on the Australian charts. If history is anything to go by, this show isn’t one to miss.

Busby Marou ‘Getaway Car’ Tour Dates

WED 2 NOV
Brass Monkey, Cronulla
FRI 4 NOV
Giant Dwarf, Sydney
WED 9 NOV
Black Bear Lodge, Brisbane
THUR 10 NOV
Grace Darling, Melbourne
SAT 12 NOV
Crown and Anchor, Adelaide
THUR 17 NOV
The Odd Fellow, Fremantle

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