Almost 10 years ago to the day Brian King and Dave Prowse released their debut EP under the Japandroids banner, fans all over the world are still craving a glimpse of the pair’s live spectacle. In a weeks time, the pair will play their first show of their extended Australian stopover, providing a more fleshed out tour compared to their brief visit late last year. With their 2017 release Near To The Wild Heart of Life receiving the nod from fans all over the world (including this STV writer), it’s no surprise the forthcoming tour is one of the most anticipated rock outings this winter.
To pump you up even more for the tour, a swagger of Aus rock talent has been announced to raise the curtain on the seven-date tour. Check out below who is jumping onboard in your city (sorry NZ, yours haven’t been announced yet):
JAPANDROIDS
AUSTRALIA & NZ TOUR
Presented by Handsome Tours and FBi Radio
Tuesday July 11 | Corner Hotel, Melbourne VIC **SELLING FAST**
with special guests Press Club
Wednesday July 12 | The Barwon Club, Geelong VIC
with special guests Von Stache
Friday July 14 | The Factory Theatre, Sydney NSW **SELLING FAST**
with special guests Body Type
Saturday July 15 | The Small Bandroom, Newcastle NSW
with special guests Paper Thin
Sunday July 16 | The Brightside, Brisbane QLD
with special guests WAAX
Tuesday July 18 | Fat Controller, Adelaide SA
with special guests Horror My Friend
Wednesday July 19 | Rosemount Hotel, Perth WA
with special guests FOAM
Friday July 21 | King’s Arms, Auckland NZ
supports TBA
Saturday July 22 | San Fran, Wellington NZ
supports TBA