Thunderstorm Artis has announced a return to Australia in March 2026, bringing his live show to a select run of intimate venues. Designed to prioritise closeness and connection, the tour places emphasis on the emotional detail of Artis’ songwriting, allowing his voice and stories to resonate without distraction.
While Artis first came to wider attention as a finalist on both The Voice and American Idol in the US, his career has extended well beyond the format of television competition. In a space often dominated by spectacle, he emerged as a genuine songwriter, building a lasting audience through consistency, craft and authenticity rather than fleeting exposure. That connection has translated into more than 28 million global streams, around 300,000 monthly listeners, and a steadily growing international following.
Artis’ music draws from a broad palette that includes Americana, folk, pop, soul and his Hawaiian roots. His songs are grounded in personal reflection, exploring themes of love, loss and personal growth with a sense of openness that feels lived-in rather than performative. It’s a style that rewards attentive listening, particularly in a live setting.
At the centre of his work is a belief in music as a means of connection. By focusing on smaller rooms for this Australian run, Artis aims to create spaces where audiences can engage directly with the emotional core of the songs, offering a shared experience shaped by warmth, vulnerability and quiet intensity.
TOUR DATES
Thurs, March 5: Pelly Bar, Frankston
Fri, March 6: Bells Beach Brewery, Torquay
Sat, March 7: The Leadbeater Hotel, Melbourne
Wed, March 11: UC Hub, Canberra
Thurs, March 12: Six String, Erina
Fri, March 13: Brass Monkey, Sydney
Sat, March 14: Heritage Hotel, Bulli
Sun, March 15: The Stag, Newcastle
Wed, March 18: Press Basement Bar, Tamworth
Thurs, March 19: Byron Theatre, Byron Bay
Fri, March 20: Miami Marketta, Gold Coast
Sun, March 22: Crowbar, Brisbane
Tickets available from www.bigapachee.com.au/batours
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