I’m always a bit torn about how to mark Australia Day. This blog has always been about celebrating the fabulous music that breathes life into this country, but January 26 isn’t a day that feels right for celebration. However, simply going quiet on the day doesn’t feel right either. So I choose to elevate Indigenous voices to balance out all the chest-beating patriotism. South Summit really impressed me last year with singles like “Promise Me” and “Tired of Waiting.” Featuring Josh Trindall, a proud Kamilaroi/Yuin man, Nehemiah Reuben and Isaiah Reuben, who are Torres Strait Islanders, and their pals Nathan and Finn, this Western Australian act have just dropped their sophomore EP Creatures and announced dates for their largest Aussie tour to date.
“We’re so excited to announce that we’ll be heading back for our next tour around Australia in March. We had such a good time on our last tour that we had to come back as soon as we could,” the band said. “There are so many exciting shows lined up, including completely new places for us like Newcastle and Hobart. And of course, all the other great cities like Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane, Byron Bay and Wollongong. We can’t wait to put on a good show for you, see ya there!”
Tickets are available now for all these shows:
3 March 2023 – The Newcastle Hotel, Mulubinba/Newcastle
4 March 2023 – VANFEST @ Mount Panorama, Wahluu/Bathurst
10 March 2023 – The Beach Hotel, Cavanbah/Byron Bay (FREE)
11 March 2023 – Black Bear Lodge, Meeanjin/Brisbane
17 March 2023 – Waywards, Eora/Sydney
18 March 2023 – Shellharbour Rocks Festival, Woolyungah/Wollongong (FREE)
31 March 2023 – Northcote Social Club, Naarm/Melbourne
1 April 2023 – A Day On The Lawn, Nipaluna/Hobart
4 April 2023 – Jack Rabbit Slims, Boorloo/Perth
15 April 2023 – The River, Wooditup/Margaret River
Image used with permission from beehive; credit: Sarah Haleem