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Empire of the Sun Announces Biggest Australia and New Zealand Tour for 2027
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The tour will feature performances at several major venues: Riverstage in Brisbane, Afterpay Arena in Sydney, Melbourne’s Sidney Myer Music Bowl and RAC Arena in Perth, in addition to the venues named in the summary.
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Empire of the Sun’s 2024 album Ask That God was released on July 26, 2024, reached No. 10 on the ARIA Albums Chart and included the singles “Changes,” “Music on the Radio” and “Cherry Blossom.”
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The band’s previous touring campaign included a milestone in the United Kingdom: Empire of the Sun became the first Australian act to sell out three headline shows at London’s Alexandra Palace, according to Rolling Stone AU/NZ.
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A new album could accompany the 2027 tour. Nick Littlemore said the duo were aiming to release one “within the next year,” adding, “We pretty much have all the songs now.”
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Empire of the Sun’s breakthrough catalogue includes “Walking on a Dream” and “We Are the People,” with later songs such as “Alive” and “High and Low” also highlighted in coverage of the tour announcement.
Empire of the Sun will bring its biggest Australian and New Zealand tour ever to the region in February and March 2027. The Urban List reports the Ask That God: Afterlife Tour spans six shows across both countries, starting in Auckland on February 19 and wrapping up in Perth on March 6. The reimagined production marks the final live chapter of the Ask That God album era, expanding its theatrical visual world around themes of imagination and transformation.
A Six-Date Journey Across Two Countries
The tour kicks off in Auckland on February 19, then moves to Brisbane's Riverstage, Sydney's Afterpay Arena, Melbourne's Sidney Myer Music Bowl, and Adelaide before finishing at Perth's RAC Arena on March 6. The Music Universe confirms this is the duo's largest regional tour to date. Frontier Touring reports the current touring cycle has already sold more than 400,000 tickets worldwide.
Ticket Access Begins Mid-September
Frontier Members get presale access on September 16, with general ticket sales starting September 18. The Live Wire notes this marks a major milestone for the Australian act as they close out the Ask That God chapter. The band expects the tour to explore "unknowns and possibilities," according to Luke Steele.
New Album Possible Within the Next Year
Nick Littlemore revealed the duo is working on a new album to potentially accompany the 2027 tour. "We pretty much have all the songs now," he said, aiming for a release within the next year. Beat reports the tour closes out the Ask That God chapter, which was released on July 26, 2024, reaching No. 10 on the ARIA Albums Chart with singles "Changes," "Music on the Radio," and "Cherry Blossom."
Building on UK Milestone and Classic Hits
Empire of the Sun recently became the first Australian act to sell out three headline shows at London's Alexandra Palace, a record that shows the band's growing international appeal. The Music Network highlights the tour's significance as fans anticipate performances of breakthrough hits like "Walking on a Dream" and "We Are the People," plus later tracks such as "Alive" and "High and Low."
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