The Longest Johns, the Bristol folk crew who turned a sea shanty into a global phenomenon, are returning to Australia.
The Longest Johns land here across February and March 2027 with a new studio album in tow, Ends of the Earth, a record shaped around exploration, resilience and the human pull towards the unknown. It’s pitched as the band’s most ambitious release yet, and sits at the heart of this run of shows.
The group first formed in 2012 around a Bristol kitchen table, bonding over maritime folk, a wry sense of humour and a love of songwriting. Their 2021 rendition of Wellerman blew up on TikTok, powering the ShantyTok wave, earning them a deal with Decca Records and turning a niche revival into a mainstream moment.
The Longest Johns 2027 Australian dates
- 25 February – Christchurch, James Hay Theatre
- 27 February – Wellington, Meow Nui
- 28 February – Auckland, Powerstation
- 3 March – Brisbane, Princess Theatre
- 5 March – Sydney, Metro Theatre
- 6 March – Melbourne, Croxton Bandroom
- 9 March – Adelaide, The Gov
- 11 March – Perth, Freo.Social
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Ends of the Earth is a narrative-driven full-length built with backing from their sizeable global following, threading maritime folklore through sharper, more modern storytelling. It leans on the raw vocal power and communal spirit that define the trio, steering their sound into rowdier, weightier terrain.
What began around that kitchen table has grown into one of the UK’s more distinctive contemporary folk acts. JD Darley, Andy Yates and Robbie Sattin have played sold-out rooms across the UK, Europe and North America, backed by a catalogue that takes in studio albums, EPs and fan-funded ventures like the Pieces of Eight series and the album-and-book project Voyage.
Early bird presale opens from 15 September at 9am local time, with general tickets from 17 September at 9am local time. Melbourne punters can catch them at the Croxton Bandroom on 6 March, one of eight dates crossing both New Zealand islands and the Australian mainland.
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