Joey Valence & Brae Announce 2026 Australia and New Zealand Tour Dates

Trending on Billboard Joey Valence & Brae are returning to Australia and New Zealand in April 2026, announcing a run of headline shows in support of their latest album, HYPERYOUTH . The tour will mark the duo’s second visit to the region following their debut Australia and New Zealand run in 2025, which included sold-out headline shows in Sydney and Melbourne and an appearance at Australia’s Laneway Festival . The newly announced dates represent their largest venues in the region to date. The HYPERYOUTH World Tour will kick off on April 9 in Auckland before heading to Melbourne, Brisbane, Sydney and Perth. Presale tickets go on sale Tuesday, Jan. 20 at 10 a.m. local time, with general on-sale beginning Wednesday, Jan. 21 at 10 a.m. local time. The tour arrives in support of the duo’s latest album, HYPERYOUTH , which was released late last year. The project was produced, mixed and mastered entirely by Joey Valence and represents the pair’s most fully realized statement to date, expanding on the maximalist sound that first drew attention online while sharpening their focus as writers and performers. The album features guest appearances from JPEGMAFIA, Rebecca Black and TiaCorine. Joey Valence & Brae first broke through in 2022 with “PUNK TACTICS,” a track that blended boom-bap hip-hop, punk energy and tongue-in-cheek references into a sound that felt both nostalgic and internet-native. The song quickly gained traction across TikTok and streaming platforms, introducing the duo to a global audience and setting the foundation for a touring career that has continued to grow internationally. Since then, the Pennsylvania-based pair have leaned into a DIY approach, pairing high-energy live shows with densely layered production and a visual identity that pulls from skate culture, video games and early-2000s rap aesthetics. Their music has increasingly moved beyond novelty appeal, with HYPERYOUTH reflecting a more deliberate balance between chaos and control, while still retaining the sense of fun that defines their live performances. Joey Valence & Brae - HYPERYOUTH World Tour Australia & New Zealand 2026 Presented by triple j Thu, April 9 - Powerstation, Auckland, NZ Sat, April 11 - Forum, Melbourne Wed, April 15 - Tivoli, Brisbane Sat, April 18 - Enmore Theatre, Sydney Wed, April 22 - Metro City, Perth Presale: Tuesday, Jan. 20 at 10 a.m. (local) General on-sale: Wednesday, Jan. 21 at 10 a.m. (local)

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