Tickets for the upcoming Belle and Sebastian Australian tour are flying, with West Australia becoming the first of the cities to sell out their leg of the run. For fans who missed out on tickets that first time around in WA, a second Perth show has been announced for the Scottish indie-rock icons on Wednesday, August 28th at The Astor Theatre.
The announcement of Belle and Sebastian’s return Down Under was met with an incredibly positive response, with Australian fans eager to reconnect with the band in August. Bringing with them their acclaimed catalogue of music, bolstered by the release of their latest album, Late Developers, Belle and Sebastian’s live show is going to be one that longtime fans will adore. And for newcomers, it is set to be a masterclass in musicianship and sonic legacy.
Joining Belle & Sebastian will be English singer-songwriter Badly Drawn Boy, marking their first trip down under in over twenty years. Releasing his first album in ten years – Banana Skin Shoes – in 2020, Badly Drawn Boy (aka Damon Gough) reminded music lovers of his talent as a songwriter and musician. A pure talent. The Mercury Prize winning artist was at the fore of a new sound taking hold of British music during the ‘90s and ‘00s – his impact cannot be denied.
BELLE AND SEBASTIAN AUSTRALIAN TOUR
With special guest Badly Drawn Boy
Wednesday 21 August | The Tivoli Brisbane
Thursday 22 August | Enmore Theatre Sydney
Friday 23 August | Palais Theatre Melbourne
Sunday 25 August | Hindley Street Music Hall Adelaide
Tuesday 27 August | Astor Theatre Perth SOLD OUT
Wednesday 28 August | Astor Theatre Perth NEW SHOW
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1 May 2024
With their twelfth studio album Late Developers adding to an already beloved catalogue of music, Scottish indie-rock icons Belle & Sebastian will be bringing it all to Australian fans on a long-awaited tour of the country this August.
The release of Late Developers coming hot off the heels of their 2022 album A Bit Previous, showcased Belle and Sebastian’s continued sense of artistic growth and songwriting talent. A band who has consistently remained in sync and rhythm with each other, and a core creative vision, Belle and Sebastian’s current oeuvre has been a joy for longtime and new fans alike to be absorbing.
For Australian fans, they will be able to experience the warmth and richness of the Belle and Sebastian live show at venues right around the country, starting in Brisbane and continuing around the East Coast before finishing in Perth.
BELLE AND SEBASTIAN AUSTRALIAN TOUR
With special guest Badly Drawn Boy
Wednesday 21 | August The Tivoli Brisbane
Thursday 22 | August Enmore Theatre Sydney
Friday 23 | August Palais Theatre Melbourne
Sunday 25 | August Hindley Street Music Hall Adelaide
Tuesday 27 | August Astor Theatre Perth
Joining Belle & Sebastian will be English singer-songwriter Badly Drawn Boy, marking their first trip down under in over twenty years.
Releasing his first album in ten years – Banana Skin Shoes– in 2020, Badly Drawn Boy (aka Damon Gough) re-entered radars with a collection of material to remind new and old fans alike of his exemplary songwriting skill. A Mercury Prize winner (2000’s The Hour Of The Bewilderbeast), Badly Drawn Boy has built a musical legacy as a solo musician and composer that has ensured his status as one of Britain’s most important and defining voices of the late ‘90s, into the early ‘00s.
Since their debut in 1996 with the seminal record Tigermilk, Belle and Sebastian have been an integral player in the development of an indie-pop sound synonymous with music coming out of the U.K. over the course of the following decade. Subsequent releases, including 1998’s The Boy With The Arab Strap and 2003’s Catastrophe Waitress introduced more audiences around the world to Belle and Sebastian’s brand of pop songwriting, solidifying their place as indie royalty.