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Economic Times
11-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Economic Times
Lorde announces 2026 arena tour in Australia; Know the dates, her family, and net worth
Kiwi pop sensation Lorde has officially announced Australian dates for her 'Ultrasound ' world tour, set to hit major arena venues in February 2026. The news comes after backlash from local fans when Australia was excluded from the original international schedule revealed in May. The Royals hitmaker will perform at Brisbane Entertainment Centre on February 16, Sydney's Qudos Bank Arena on February 18, Melbourne's Rod Laver Arena on February 21, and Perth's RAC Arena on February 25. Adelaide, however, misses out again. The tour supports her fourth studio album, Virgin , which debuted at No. 1 in Australia last week. Demand for tickets is expected to be high, as nearly 95 percent of the US, UK, and European shows are already sold out. Ticket sales begin with an American Express presale on July 15 at 1 pm local time, followed by a Frontier Members presale on July 17 at 2 pm, and general public sales on July 18 at 2 pm. Lorde, born Ella Yelich-O'Connor, launched Virgin with a surprise set at Glastonbury and later stunned fans with an unannounced appearance at Mary's Underground nightclub in May. She danced with fans during a Lorde-themed party, an act that immediately went viral on social media. In a recent interview with the BBC, Lorde revealed she had battled a serious eating disorder during her Solar Power era in 2021, leading to a long period of creative block. 'This was a period where all I was thinking about was trying to weigh as little as possible,' she said. 'At the time, I was like, 'I need to stop doing this, because it's blocking all of my artistry.' Once that went away, it all started coming back.' The 28-year-old said she underwent psychedelic-assisted therapy using psilocybin and MDMA to treat her mental health and creative struggles. She has also opened up about exploring gender identity, telling Rolling Stone that while she identifies as a woman, 'some days I feel like a man.'Lorde's latest work has been praised for its honesty and experimentation, with Virgin tackling themes such as grief, femininity, and liberation. Her vulnerability has resonated with fans and critics alike, drawing comparisons to her influence on younger stars like Billie Eilish and Gracie openness about mental health, body image, and identity signals a deeper connection to her audience as she reclaims her place in global pop born Ella Yelich-O'Connor, comes from a tightly bonded, creatively inclined family of six. She is the second of four siblings and often credits her down-to-earth nature to her family's values and strong connections. Her elder sister, Jerry Yelich-O'Connor, is a lawyer who graduated from Auckland University and prefers to remain out of the limelight, though she's occasionally seen supporting Lorde at major events like the MTV Video Music younger sister, India 'Indy' Yelich-O'Connor, is an emerging singer-songwriter and poet based in New York. With two published poetry collections and a debut EP titled Threads, Indy is forging her creative path. The youngest sibling, Angelo Yelich-O'Connor, recently graduated in Chemical and Materials Engineering from Auckland University. A former model with Red 11 Management, he walked the runway at New Zealand Fashion Week before relocating to London to explore his creative interests. Lorde's estimated net worth stands at $18 million, largely amassed through her successful career as a singer-songwriter. From her breakout hit Royals to her critically acclaimed albums like Melodrama and Virgin, she has consistently topped charts and sold out international tours. In addition to music sales and streaming revenue, Lorde has boosted her earnings through selective brand partnerships and her official online merchandise store.
Daily Mail
10-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
BREAKING NEWS Lorde announces Australia and New Zealand Ultrasound World Tour arena shows for February 2026
Lorde is bringing her highly anticipated Ultrasound World Tour to Australia and her home country New Zealand in February 2026. The tour will be the Tennis Court hitmaker's first New Zealand and Australian shows since her 2023 Solar Power Tour. Ultrasound World Tour kicks off at Spark Arena, Auckland on Wednesday February 11, followed by a show at Wolfbrook Arena, Christchurch on Friday February 13. The tour then makes its way to Australia, starting on the east coast at Brisbane Entertainment Centre on Monday February 16, Qudos Bank Arena in Sydney on Wednesday February 18, Melbourne 's Rod Laver Arena on Saturday February 21, before heading west for a final show at RAC Arena in Perth on Wednesday February 25. American Express Card Members can access presale tickets from 1pm (local time) on Tuesday July 15, while Frontier Members can access presale tickets from 2pm (local time) on Thursday July 17. General on sale tickets are available at 2pm (local time) on Friday July 18.
