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News: Jungle announce 2027 Australian arena tour alongside new album Sunshine

  • March 24, 2026
  • Deb Pelser
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Jungle have spent the past decade refining a sound that feels engineered for movement, somewhere between precision and release, built as much for the body as for the ear. With the announcement of their 2027 Australian arena tour, that trajectory continues to widen, scaling up without losing the core elements that first defined them.

Following the global success of Volcano, which positioned the group as a genuine crossover force, the London trio now turn toward Sunshine, their forthcoming album set for release in August. Lead single “Carry On” offers an early indication of that shift, maintaining the group’s rhythmic immediacy while leaning into something more expansive.

Formed by J Lloyd and Tom McFarland, with Lydia Kitto now an official member, Jungle have always operated at the intersection of sound and image. Their music carries a visual logic, choreography embedded in the structure, a sense of forward motion that translates seamlessly from record to stage.

That dynamic has powered their steady climb, from early UK success through to global recognition, culminating in Volcano and the ubiquity of “Back On 74.” The track’s reach, both commercially and culturally, marked a tipping point, pushing the band into larger rooms and wider audiences without diluting their identity.

This new run of shows reflects that expansion. Taking in Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne and Perth, the Australian leg follows a broader world tour that spans North America, the UK and Europe. It’s a scale that feels earned rather than imposed, built on years of incremental growth.

If Sunshine represents a new chapter, these shows will be where it takes shape in real time. Jungle have always been a live proposition as much as a recorded one, their music designed to unfold in shared spaces.

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