Alt-J to Tour Australia and New Zealand in 2017

Alt-J will kick off their Oceania tour in Adelaide on Tuesday, December 5, before swinging along the east cost through Melbourne, Sydney and Brisbane, then hopping the pond for shows in Auckland and Wellington.

Known for an ethereal pop-rock style, occasionally labelled ‘math-rock’ or ‘folktronica’, Alt-J gained prominence for their combination of catchy riffs and hymnal chorus. The group has gone on to build a reputation for strong live performances, and headlined multiple European festivals in recent years.

Formed in 2007, Alt-J’s star rose quickly after the release of their first ‘math-rock’ studio album An Awesome Wave in 2012. That album won the British Mercury Prize in 2012 and also picked up a swag of Brit Award nominations while dividing critics as to its merits. Their follow up album This Is All Yours split critics as well, but was nominated for a Best Alternative Album Grammy in 2014.

Alt-J’s next studio album Relaxer is scheduled for release next week, having been teased on various social media platforms. Two singles, 3WW and In Cold Blood have been released from the album.

Tickets will go on sale for alt-J’s Australia/NZ tour on Tuesday, June 6.

Full Tour Dates

Adelaide
Tuesday, December 5
Adelaide Entertainment Centre
Tickets via ticketek.com.au

Melbourne
Thursday, December 7
Sidney Myer Music Bowl
Tickets via ticketmaster.com.au

Sydney
Saturday, December 9
ICC Sydney Theatre
Tickets via ticketek.com.au

Brisbane
Sunday, December 10
Riverstage
Tickets via ticketmaster.com.au

Auckland
Tuesday, December 12
Auckland Town Hall
Tickets via ticketmaster.co.nz

Wellington
Thursday, December 14
TSB Bank Arena
Tickets via ticketek.co.nz