Afrobeats superstar Burna Boy announces Australia tour this October; check cities, dates, and how to get tickets
ADVERTISEMENT The Australian leg will kick off in Melbourne on October 16 and wrap up in Perth on October 24. He will also perform in Sydney and Brisbane.
October 16 – Sidney Myer Music Bowl, Melbourne
– Sidney Myer Music Bowl, Melbourne October 18 – Qudos Bank Arena, Sydney
– Qudos Bank Arena, Sydney October 20 – Brisbane Entertainment Centre, Brisbane
– Brisbane Entertainment Centre, Brisbane October 24 – RAC Arena, Perth Tickets go on sale to the general public on Thursday, July 24 at 12 PM local time via Ticketek and TEG. Pre-sales begin Tuesday, July 22 at 9 am AEST.No Sign of Weakness blends Afrobeats, pop, R&B, hip-hop, and reggae. It features tracks like 'TaTaTa' with Travis Scott, 'Sweet Love,' 'Update,' and 'Bundle by Bundle.'
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Burna Boy, born Damini Ebunoluwa Ogulu, is a Nigerian singer, songwriter, and performer known for popularising Afrobeats on the global stage. He rose to fame with his 2012 single Like to Party and gained international recognition with albums like African Giant and Twice as Tall. His music blends African rhythms with pop, reggae, dancehall, and hip-hop, creating a sound that is both modern and deeply rooted in his heritage.
ADVERTISEMENT Burna Boy has received 11 GRAMMY nominations and four BET Awards for Best International Act. He was the first African artist to win the BET honour three years in a row. He also made history by becoming the first African artist with two albums crossing 1 billion Spotify streams
With global hits and collaborations with artists such as Beyoncé, Ed Sheeran, Stormzy, and Travis Scott, Burna Boy has become one of the most influential African musicians of his generation.
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