Icelandic blues-rock band Kaleo will return to Australia in February 2025 as part of their Payback Tour, presented by Frontier Touring.
The band will play three East Coast shows with support from special guest Chance Peña. Kaleo, hailing from Reykjavík, Iceland, consists of JJ Julius Son (vocals, guitar, piano), Rubin Pollock (lead guitar), Daniel Kristjansson (bass), and David Antonsson (drums).
Known for their breakthrough 2016 album A/B, featuring tracks like Way Down We Go, All The Pretty Girls, No Good, and I Can’t Go On Without You, the band quickly rose to prominence, earning a Grammy nomination for Best Rock Performance. Their 2021 album Surface Sounds continued to showcase their signature blues-rock sound with singles such as I Want More and Break My Baby.
Kaleo’s Australian tour dates
- Sunday 16 February: The Fortitude Music Hall, Brisbane (18+)
- Tuesday 18 February: Palais Theatre, Melbourne (Lic. All Ages)
- Thursday 20 February: Sydney Opera House Concert Hall, Sydney (Lic. All Ages)
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Kaleo’s music has also appeared in films and television series like Logan, The Black List, Grey’s Anatomy, and The Vampire Diaries, further cementing their cultural impact. With over 4 billion global streams and 60 international certifications, the band has established themselves as a major force in the industry.
Their Australian tour follows extensive performances across North America, the UK, and Europe as part of the Payback Tour. Previous live performances have earned praise for their emotional intensity and energy, with Melodic Magazine describing their shows as delivering “quiet folk moments” alongside “high-energy rock.”
Joining Kaleo on the Brisbane and Melbourne dates will be US singer-songwriter Chance Peña, whose debut album Ever-Shifting, Continual Blossoming has garnered significant acclaim. Peña, known for his traditional storytelling style infused with modern influences, boasts over 13 million monthly Spotify listeners.
Frontier Members can access a presale starting Thursday, 21 November, at 12pm local time. General tickets go on sale Friday, 22 November, at 2pm local time. For more details, visit Frontier Touring’s website.
