Japanese punk band Shonen Knife have announced an Australian headline tour for 2024. The tour will begin at Vinnie’s Dive on the Gold Coast on Wednesday, 21st November, before visiting Brisbane, Canberra, Sydney, Melbourne, Adelaide and Margaret River. The tour concludes at Perth’s Milk Bar on Saturday, 3rd March.
The tour will mark Shonen Knife’s first Australian tour since November 2019 and their fifth visit overall since 1997. Find all the details below
Shonen Knife released their 20th album Our Best Place in February
Originating in Osaka, Japan, in 1981, Shonen Knife’s music contains elements of 1960s doo wop, pop, The Beatles, and early punk rock. Their catalogue features songs in both Japanese and English. In February 2023, the Osakans released their 20th album, Our Best Place.
Even after decades in the industry, Shonen Knife remain a highly regarded band in Japan and continue to influence indie rock acts around the world.
Shonen Knife 2024 Australian Tour
- Wednesday, 21st February – Vinnie’s Dive, Gold Coast/Yugambeh Country QLD
- Thursday, 22nd February – Felons Barrel Hall, Brisbane/Meanjin QLD
- Friday, 23rd February – Basement, Canberra/Ngunnawal Land ACT
- Saturday, 24th February – Crowbar, Sydney/Gadigal Land NSW
- Sunday, 25th February – Mona Foma, Hobart/Muwinina TAS (w/ Michael Rother, Wednesday & more)
- Wednesday, 28th February – Corner Hotel, Melbourne/Naarm VIC
- Thursday, 1st March – The Gov, Adelaide/Kaurna SA
- Friday, 2nd March – The River, Margaret River/Wadandi Boodja WA
- Saturday, 3rd March – Milk Bar, Perth/Whadjuk Noongar WA
Tickets are on sale via Oztix
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