While international hip-hop tours in Australia have a tumultuous track record in Australia, there seems to be plenty more hitting our shores with greater frequency.
And while we’re still waiting on the official announcement regarding that heavily-rumoured visit from Drake, there’s more than enough gigs to look forward to over the next few months and into early 2018. Whether you’re into contemporary trendsetters like Future & The Weeknd or seasoned veterans like GZA & Pharoahe Monch, there’s a little something for everyone in Australia. Plus, Craig David is coming!
We rounded up our favourite rap and R&B tours arriving in Australia below, as well as a few grime gigs for good measure. Save up those pennies, and see our selects below:
ABRA & MANU CROOKS
August 31 – Wooly Mammoth, Brisbane // More info here
September 1 – Manning Bar, Sydney // More info here
AJ TRACEY
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MIGOS & 6LACK
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6LACK
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GZA
November 15 – Fowlers Live, Adelaide
November 16 – Woolly Mammoth, Brisbane
November 17 – Manning Bar, Sydney
November 18 – Max Watt’s, Melbourne
November 19 – Rosemount Hotel, Perth
More info here
LISTEN OUT: FUTURE, MAC MILLER, BRYSON TILLER, LITTLE SIMZ
September 23 – Catani Gardens, Melbourne
September 24 – HBF Arena, Perth
September 30 – Centennial Park, Sydney
October 1 – Victoria Park, Brisbane
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MAC MILLER
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BRYSON TILLER
September 27 – Forum Theatre, Melbourne
September 29 – Sydney Opera House, Sydney
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RNB FRIDAYS: CRAIG DAVID, NE-YO, SEAN PAUL, KELLY ROWLAND, KELIS & MORE
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KHALID
November 7 – Hordern Pavilion, Sydney
November 8 – Hordern Pavilion, Sydney
November 9 – Festival Hall, Melbourne
November 10 – Eaton Hills Hotel, Brisbane
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THE WEEKND, FRENCH MONTANA & NAV
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BEYOND THE VALLEY: SCHOOLBOY Q, STORMZY, PRINCESS NOKIA, IVAN OOZE, SAMPA THE GREAT
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FALLS FESTIVAL: RUN THE JEWELS, VINCE STAPLES, DRAM, ALLDAY, THUNDAMENTALS
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ORIGIN NYE: SCHOOLBOY Q, STORMZY, SUICIDEBOYS, A-TRAK
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FIELD DAY: SCHOOLBOY Q, STORMZY, A-TRAK, PRINCESS NOKIA, VINCE STAPLES, DRAM, THUNDAMENTALS
January 1 – The Domain, Sydney // More info here
STORMZY
January 4 – Eatons Hill Hotel, Brisbane // More info here
LANEWAY FESTIVAL: ANDERSON.PAAK
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