With a monster run of live dates scheduled across the country in 2023, Red Hot Summer Tour have served up another classic line-up that sizzles with some of the biggest names in Australian rock.
'Dumb Things' and 'How To Make Gravy' legend, ubiquitous Australiana songwriter Paul Kelly will headline proceedings alongside another cherished artist, Bernard Fanning ('Wish You Well').Ethereal songstress Missy Higgins, rock & roll stalwart Mark Seymour, and beloved sister duo Vika & Linda join the action alongside a special pairing of emotive songwriters: Ian Moss and Troy Cassar-Daley.
"We're really looking forward to these shows," Paul Kelly says. "The last two years have brought home how precious live music is. To us and to those who come. We need each other.
"We're going to bring it, give our all and play each show as if it's our last. Because you never know what's around the corner."
Adds Bernard Fanning: "I can't wait to get back on the road to do some 'proper' touring after almost three years of dribs and drabs and disruption.
"A lot of the towns on this run I have NEVER played before in 30 years of touring, so I can't wait to get out there and play stuff from right across my career."
The travelling festival series will bolt down at 18 locations visiting Victoria, South Australia, New South Wales, Tasmania and Queensland from January to April.
"It will be so good to get back on the road and play in so many incredible parts of the country," Missy Higgins says.
"The past few years have shown us that we can't take anything for granted and being able to tour again will be very special, it's what I love to do most. I'm also really looking forward to sharing the stage with such incredible Aussie artists."
The tour will land in Sydney, Brisbane, Gold Coast and Hobart as well as major regional centres like Mornington, Launceston, Bendigo, Ballarat and Toowoomba and a stack of rural destinations.
"The Red Hot Summer has grown into one of the biggest tours on our national music calendar," Mark Seymour says.
"It does what few other festivals can. It goes to where people live, which is pretty much everywhere. Reaching people matters deeply to me so I really appreciate the opportunity to be part of this fabulous bill in 2023."
Tickets on sale from 9am EST 1 September.
Red Hot Summer Tour 2023 Line-up
Paul KellyBernard Fanning
Missy Higgins
Mark Seymour
Vika & Linda
Ian Moss & Troy Cassar-Daley
Red Hot Summer Tour 2023 Tour Dates
Sat 14 Jan - Mornington Racecourse (Mornington)Sat 21 Jan - Mary Ann Reserve (Mannum)
Sun 22 Jan - Seppeltsfield
Sat 28 Jan - Mackay Park (Batemans Bay)
Sat 4 Feb - Westport Park (Port Macquarie)
Sat 11 Feb - Berry Showground (Berry)
Sat 18 Feb - Country Club Lawns (Launceston)
Sun 19 Feb - Botanical Gardens (Hobart)
Sat 25 Feb - Bendigo Racecourse
Sat 4 Mar - North Gardens (Ballarat)
Sun 5 Mar - Nowingi Place (Mildura)
Sat 11 Mar - Kent Reserve (Victor Harbor)
Sun 12 Mar - Old Mount Gambier Gaol (Mount Gambier)
Sun 26 Mar - Bella Vista Farm (Sydney)
Sat 1 Apr - Gateway Lakes (Wodonga)
Sat 15 Apr - Queens Park (Toowoomba)
Sat 22 Apr - Broadwater Parklands (Gold Coast)
Sat 29 Apr - Sandstone Point Hotel (Brisbane)
