UK rap phenomenon, Stormzy, is thrilled to announce rescheduled dates as he brings his H.I.T.H World Tour to Australia and New Zealand in November/December 2022.
STORMZY HEAVY IS THE HEAD AUSTRALIAN & NEW ZEALAND TOUR DATES:
Wednesday, November 23 – HBF Stadium, Perth WA
Sunday, November 27 – Hordern Pavilion, Sydney NSW
Monday, November 28 – Hordern Pavilion, Sydney NSW
Wednesday, November 30 – Riverstage, Brisbane QLD
Friday, December 2 – John Cain Arena, Melbourne VIC
Thursday, December 8 – AEC Theatre, Adelaide SA
Saturday, December 10 – TSB Arena, Wellington NZ
Sunday, December 11 – Trusts Arena, Auckland NZ
Originally scheduled for 2020, Stormzy’s plan to take over Australian stages was put on pause due to the outbreak of COVID-19. But the wait is finally over, as fans can get ready for the fierce wordplay from the UK giant, prepared to leave his mark on Aussie shores with performances years in the making. All existing tickets purchased are valid for the rescheduled dates, where fans will be able to join Stormzy on his biggest shows to date as he returns to Australian shores for the first time in five years.
Stormzy’s two albums to date; Gang Signs & Prayer and Heavy Is The Head both finished at #1 in the UK album chart and were subsequently nominated for the prestigious Mercury Music Prize.
His remarkable ascent has been accompanied by his honest and relatable character. A true spokesman of black empowerment and social activism, Stormzy is one of the UK’s most inspiring figureheads who has consistently stood up for people from all areas of life; encouraging his fans and listeners alike to speak openly about their beliefs and fight for their rights.
In July 2018, he announced #Merky Books, an imprint within Penguin Random House UK, dedicated to publishing the best new fiction, non-fiction and poetry, and in August 2018 he announced ‘The Stormzy Scholarship’, an annual studentship to fund black British students to go to the University of Cambridge. Since its launch, the scholarship has supported six Black students through their Cambridge education and last year, saw a very significant expansion with HSBC donating £2million to support 30 ‘Stormzy Scholars’ over the next 3 years.
In June 2020, he announced the launch of his charity, #Merky Foundation, to which he pledged £10 million, over 10 years, to organisations, charities, and movements that are committed to fighting racial inequality, justice reform, and black empowerment within the UK.
After a prolonged hiatus and with new music on the horizon, you won’t want to miss the chance to witness greatness on Australian and Kiwi soil. With a highly anticipated return and warm welcome from the locals, Stormzy’s shows will surely take up a storm this summer. With tickets still available at selected venues, grab them before they’re gone.
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24 March 2020
Handsome Tours and Astral People have announced the postponement of UK rap phenomenon, Stormzy’s Heavy Is The Head World Tour, in light of the Australian Federal Government restrictions in response to the global COVID-19 pandemic. The H.I.T.H World Tour will now take place from late November, where Stormzy will be performing shows in Adelaide, Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane & Perth.
All existing tickets purchased will be valid for the rescheduled date, where fans will be able to join Stormzy on his biggest shows to date as he returns to Australian shores.
STORMZY
H.I.T.H – THE WORLD TOUR 2020 (NEW DATES)
Sunday, November 22 – AEC Theatre, Adelaide
Tuesday, November 24 – Melbourne Arena, Melbourne
Thursday, November 26 – Hordern Pavilion, Sydney
Friday, November 27 – Hordern Pavilion, Sydney
Sunday, November 29 – Riverstage, Brisbane
Wednesday, December 2 – HBF Stadium, Perth
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6 December 2019
After selling out within hours of release, UK grime phenomenon Stormzy has added a second Sydney show to The Hordern Pavillion on Sunday May 10, as part of his upcoming H.I.T.H Australian tour.
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29 November 2019
UK rap phenomenon Stormzy will be returning to Australian shores for an epic national tour in 2020. Having announced his upcoming album Heavy Is The Head, out December 13, Stormzy will perform his biggest shows to date in Perth, Sydney, Adelaide, Melbourne & Brisbane this coming May.
STORMZY
THE WORLD TOUR 2020 – AUSTRALIA
Wednesday, May 6 – HBF Stadium, Perth
Saturday, May 9 – Hordern Pavillion, Sydney [sold out]
Sunday, May 10 – Hordern Pavillion, Sydney
Wednesday, May 13 – AEC Theatre, Adelaide
Thursday, May 14 – Melbourne Arena, Melbourne
Saturday, May 16 – Riverstage, Brisbane
The announcement follows a whirlwind year for Stormzy around the globe, which has seen him headline Glastonbury Festival and appear on the cover of Time Magazine. The visit represents Stormzy’s first national run of Australian headline performances since his 2017 tour, which saw him sell out two Enmore Theatres in Sydney, two Forums in Melbourne, Thebarton Theatre in Adelaide and Metro City in Perth — not to mention his unforgettable appearance at Splendour In The Grass.
The tour will celebrate his soon-to-be-released sophomore album, Heavy Is The Head — executively produced entirely by Stormzy himself; showcasing his world-class lyricism and musicality alongside many of his celebrated and relatable subject matters. The album also features additional vocals from some of the most exciting musicians of this generation all of whom have been hand-picked by Stormzy including, (alphabetical order) Aitch, Burna Boy, Ed Sheeran, Headie One, H.E.R., Tiana Major9 and YEBBA with production from Fred Gibson, Fraser T Smith, T-Minus and others.