Perth rock legends Jebediah will celebrate three decades together with the Thirty Odyears Tour this October and November.
The beloved Australian rockers have announced a special run of headline shows across the country, marking 30 years as a band with zero lineup changes. The milestone celebration will also include the first-ever vinyl reissues of some of their most iconic albums.
Jebediah’s Thirty Odyears Tour will showcase a sensational snapshot of their three decades together, featuring songs that go beyond their usual festival hit parade. The band promises a deeper cross-section of their history, representing everything from their explosive 1995 debut through to their current material.
Jebediah’s Australian tour
- Thursday 16 October: Lion Arts Factory, Adelaide
- Friday 17 October: Altar, Hobart
- Saturday 18 October: The Croxton, Melbourne
- Thursday 23 October: Triffid, Brisbane
- Friday 24 October: Factory Theatre, Sydney
- Saturday 25 October: The Baso, Canberra
- Friday 31 October: Rosemount Hotel, Perth
- Saturday 1 November: Rosemount Hotel, Perth
Check out our gig guide here.
The tour celebrates a remarkable journey that began in 1995 with singles like Jerks of Attention, Leaving Home, Teflon, Harpoon and Animal. These tracks soundtracked countless Australian summers with infectious pop hooks and rowdy riffs that have only grown stronger over the years.
“Rarely do we see a band and crowd with such chemistry”
“Though their 30th anniversary is rapidly approaching, Jebediah are a band who have made it clear that they won’t be slowing down any time soon, and in fact are doing quite the opposite, breaking new ground with their latest LP OIKS,” our writer Kalani Giddey wrote of the last Corner Hotel gig.
“I wasn’t really sure what to expect getting into this; this is a band that makes my partner’s mum scrunch her nose up if you even mention them, and I wanted more than anything to know why. It seemed as though I couldn’t get a straight answer out of anyone I asked, as if people were embarrassed to have an opinion on them for some reason.
“This band is just bundles of fun, playing with this energy that only a band like this could bring. A time capsule if you will, and a breath of fresh air like no other. The love in the room was truly palpable, not just for the bands, but between the bands themselves and the people in the audience. The crowd was just the loveliest and everyone in the room sang so well. These are bands with a fan base just as dedicated as they are, and it really became evident that night.
“It’s strange to think about it this way, but so rarely do we see a band and crowd with such chemistry like this – bringing people from all walks of life and age groups together in one room, screaming along to the same songs. It seems like a given, but it’s as though we’ve forgotten how to love in this post-COVID world, and bands like Jebediah are here to bring just a little of it back.”
Jebediah have achieved multiple ARIA Award nominations, several Western Australian Music Industry Award wins, and induction into the Hall of Fame in 2023. They’ve toured with acts including The Smashing Pumpkins, Powderfinger, You Am I and Jimmy Eat World, cementing their status as national music heroes.
The anniversary celebrations extend beyond live shows, with translucent vinyl reissues of classic albums through Sony Music. Some releases will mark the first-ever vinyl pressing of certain Jebediah albums, creating genuine band history. The reissues will feature new artwork and include previously unreleased demo recordings and B-sides.
Fans can expect special merchandise at all shows, with limited VIP packages including soundcheck and meet-and-greet access. The band has also teased the possibility of a documentary release to coincide with their anniversary year.
For more information, head here.
