Beddy Rays Reveal 2024 Australian Tour Dates
The surf rockers have 12 dates locked in this August and September.
Queensland surf rock troublemakers Beddy Rays are embarking on a 12-date tour across the country this August and September.
The ‘Schooner or Later’ tour will see Beddy Rays knock the top off a few froths as they bring the party vibes to cities and towns around Australia.
“It’s tour o’clock here at Beddys HQ and we’re super duper excited to hit the road and play some rip snorta rock shows across the country in front of you legends,” the band said in a statement. “We’re hitting some of our favourite venues across the country and will be cheersing beers with you lot quicker than you can say ‘giddy up’! Grab your tickets now and we’ll see ya when we’re lookin’ at ya!”
The good times begin in Mackay at Seabreeze on Thursday, August 8 and continue throughout August at venues in Airlie Beach, Cairns, Melbourne, Darwin and Sydney. The September leg of the tour kicks off in Margaret River before the band heads to Perth, Adelaide, Launceston and Hobart, ending the tour with a bang at The Triffid in Brisbane on Saturday, September 21.
Those super keen to catch Beddy Rays in their town can sign up for pre-sale tickets that go on sale Thursday, May 30 at 9:30am local time. General sale commences Friday, May 31 at 9:30am local time via Handsome Tours.
Primary school mates turned band members, Beddy Rays have been on one hell of a run since dropping their debut single, ‘Sobercoaster’, back in 2000. The cracking tune is certified Gold and has over 10 million streams, becoming a backyard favourite throughout the summer of 2000.
The awesome foursome of vocalist and guitarist Jackson Van Issum, guitarist Lewis McKenna, bassist Bradley O'Connor and drummer Benjamin Wade kept the momentum going with a slew of rocking singles, leading to the release of their self-titled studio album in 2022.
The record peaked at #8 on the ARIA Album Chart and was nominated for the Michael Gudinski Breakthrough Artist Award. The 14-track release received universal praise, with rock bible Kerrang! awarding it 4/5 and calling it one of the best albums of 2022.
Beddy Rays are believed to be working on a follow-up to their debut and have so far released several singles, including the groovy ‘Silverline’.
You don’t want to miss the larrikin lads when they hit Adelaide this September for what promises to be a wild night of live music, brews and shenanigans.
For full ticket details visit Handsome Tours.
Beddy Rays 2024 AUSTRALIAN TOUR
Thursday, August 8 – Seabreeze, Mackay
Friday, August 9 – Magnums, Airlie Beach
Saturday, August 10 – Tanks Arts Centre, Cairns
Thursday, August 15 – The Croxton, Melbourne
Saturday, August 24 – Darwin Railway Club, Darwin
Friday, August 30 – Oxford Art Factory, Sydney
Thursday, September 5 – The River, Margaret River
Friday, September 6 – Rosemount Hotel, Perth
Saturday, September 7 – Lion Arts Factory, Adelaide
Friday, September 13 – Royal Oak, Launceston
Saturday, September 14 – Altar, Hobart
Saturday, September 21 – The Triffid, Brisbane
The metalcore act will be supported by Silent Planet and Resolve.
The announcement comes after Childish Gambino canned his North American and European tour due to health issues.
The former Judas Priest and Iced Earth singer is heading our way in February.
Only two other Australian cities, Sydney and Perth, are getting a visit from the visionary electronic artist.
“Bastards Never Change" is my way of expressing gratitude and resilience, inviting listeners to reflect on their own journeys.”
The Californian festival’s bill also includes Missy Elliot, the Prodigy, Charli XCX, Megan Thee Stallion and Sam Fender.
The song ushers in a new chapter in the journey of The Audreys.
The Cat Empire will be joined by The Tullamarines, Audio Reign, Chicken Salt and more.
Sydney guitar-pop duo Royel Otis took home a whopping four ARIA Awards while pop singer Troye Sivan scored three awards.
The tour marks The Wonder Years’ first trip Down Under in six years.
The five-time Grammy Award-winning band will be playing all the big hits from We Like It Here along with fan favourites.
The five track EP features the previously released singles ‘Feels Like a Start’, ‘Peaches and Wine’ and ‘Bloodshot Eyes’.
Next year’s event is held at Frome Park/Nellie Raminyemmerin Park and features London DJ Ben UFO, Melbourne’s Pretty Girl (performing a DJ set), passionate DJ and producer DAWS.
The UK rockers will be joined on tour by American pop punk act State Champs.
This is The Kooks’ biggest tour since their 2022 jaunt performing their debut album In/Inside Out in full.
The eigth iteration of the festival takes place across four indulgent days in March 2025.
This is the duo’s first show in Adelaide in over a year.
The alt-rock icons are performing two nights consecutive nights in each city.
‘Night or Die’ follows the previously released single ‘Audacious’.
The announcement comes after an altercation between Alien Ant Farm’s Dryden Mitchell and CKY’s Chad I Ginsburg during their UK tour.
The multi-platinum selling indie icons return to Australia for the first time in 14 years.
The Supersuckers and Nashville Pussy are ready to rip Australia a new one over the long weekend in late January 2025.
The track is taken from the musical collective’s upcoming tenth album, Bird In Paradise.
Catch Mossy and his trio performing two sets of classic tracks from his stellar career.
The cover was recorded for the latest season of black comedy Bad Sisters.
The two punk acts will be performing at Pirate Life Brewery in March 2025.
The rock and roll Queen will play Adelaide Entertainment Centre in October 2025.
Catch Australian rock legends including Jet, Grinspoon, The Veronicas, Spiderbait and more when Lookout hits your town in 2025.
Also coming along for the ride are special guests Honey Revenge (East Coast shows only) and Grayscale.
The guitar virtuoso ends his tour in Adelaide at Her Majesty’s Theatre in May.