The Kooks announce 2025 Australian tour with special guest Briston Maroney across Melbourne, Brisbane, Sydney, Perth, and Adelaide.
UK indie favourites The Kooks have confirmed their return to Australia in 2025, accompanied by American singer-songwriter Briston Maroney. The tour will see the band perform across Melbourne, Brisbane, Sydney, Perth, and Adelaide, as well as festival appearances at Party In The Paddock in Tasmania and Yours and Owls in Wollongong.
Presented by XIII Touring and Untitled, this marks The Kooks’ largest Australian tour since their sold-out 2022 run, which celebrated the 15th anniversary of their debut album Inside In/Inside Out.
The Kooks Australian tour 2025
With special guest Briston Maroney
- Friday 7 February: Party In The Paddock, Carrick TAS
- Thursday 20 February: Hordern Pavilion, Sydney NSW
- Saturday 22 February: Electric Avenue, Auckland NZ
- Thursday 27 February: Palace Foreshore, Melbourne VIC
- Saturday 1 March: Fortitude Music Hall, Brisbane QLD
- Sunday 2 March: Yours and Owls Festival, Wollongong NSW
- Tuesday 4 March: Hindley Street Music Hall, Adelaide SA
- Thursday 6 March: Red Hill Auditorium, Perth WA
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Known for tracks like Naive, She Moves in Her Own Way, and Seaside, The Kooks have maintained their status as indie rock staples, evolving their sound over six studio albums. Their most recent release, 10 Tracks to Echo in the Dark, reflected a sense of optimism and growth for the band, solidifying their place in the indie scene.
The Brighton quartet will bring their signature sound to iconic Australian venues, alongside their expansive catalogue of hits. Maroney, making his debut performance for Australian audiences, will join the tour to showcase his raw and heartfelt tracks like Small Talk and Freaking Out On The Interstate.
The Kooks have a reputation for captivating live performances, having headlined festivals such as Coachella, Lollapalooza, and Sziget. Meanwhile, Maroney has made a name for himself with appearances at South by Southwest and Austin City Limits. This combination promises an exciting experience for indie music fans.
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