British rock-folk singer-songwriter, David Gray returns to Australia in 2025.
The multi-platinum, multi-Brit, and Grammy-nominated artist will headline concerts in Perth, Adelaide, Melbourne, Sydney and Brisbane this November fresh from releasing his 13th studio album, 'Dear Life', in January.With the likes of Adele, Hozier and Ed Sheeran having acknowledged Gray's profound impact and influence, 'Dear Life' originally began to come together in 2019 before being delayed by COVID. The record finds Gray reuniting with producer Ben de Vries and features 'Plus & Minus', a duet with London artist Talia Rae ('Shadows', 'Rocket Woman').
"Hello Australia 👋🏻. The Past & Present tour is coming your way this November. . . Our last trip down under was superb, and I reckon these gigs are going to be pretty special!"
Recorded in a makeshift Norfolk studio, 'Dear Life' is an album of emotional crisis and resolution, mortality and faith, reality and illusion, love and heartbreak, magic, science, loss and acceptance.
"I'm feeling very joyful about the act of making and sharing this music – and privileged to be doing so," David says. "I don't know what people will make of it, but I have the same hopes and dreams whenever I release a record – that if you try and do something special, then maybe something magical will happen in return."
This run of Australian shows promises local fans a two-hour concert exploring 'Dear Life' (which also feature the singles 'After The Harvest', 'Singing For The Pharaoh', and 'Fighting Talk') alongside performances of Gray's biggest hits ('This Year's Love', 'Babylon', 'Please Forgive Me', 'Sail Away' and many more). Each night, Gray will also deep dive into a particular record, performing songs rarely heard live.
Tickets on sale from 2pm (local time) on 20 March.
David Gray 2025 Tour Dates
Tue 4 Nov - Riverside Theatre (Perth)Fri 7 Nov - Thebarton Theatre (Adelaide)
Sun 9 Nov - Palais Theatre (Melbourne)
Wed 12 Nov - State Theatre (Sydney)
Sat 15 Nov - QPAC Concert Hall (Brisbane)
