DAMIANO DAVID ANNOUNCES 2025 GLOBAL SOLO TOUR SET TO RETURN TO AUSTRALIA FOR TWO SHOWS, FOLLOWING THE TREMENDOUS SUCCESS OF MÅNESKIN’S SOLD OUT SHOWS
Damiano David has today announced a massive 2025 global tour with dates across Europe, Australia, North America, South America and Asia next year. Encompassing 31 dates across five continents, the newly announced tour dates are a true statement of intent as Damiano David continues to introduce himself on the world stage.
The tour begins Thursday, September 11th in Warsaw, Poland (COS Torwar), with a string of shows across Europe, before continuing to Australia with shows in Sydney on Wednesday, October 22nd at Enmore Theatre and Melbourne on Friday, October 24th at The Forum. The tour will then head on to Japan and South America, before concluding in North America with the final show hitting Washington DC on Tuesday, December 16th at The Fillmore.
Speaking on the tour announcement, Damiano said: “I’m beyond excited to announce my first ever world tour as a solo artist. I can’t wait to connect with all of you in person and share my new music. Every city is going to be a celebration of the music, the fans, and the journey we’re all about to go on together. See you out there!”
Fans can sign up for exclusive presale access at damianodavidofficial.com. Fan presale begins Wednesday 11 December at 10am local time. The general on sale begins Monday, December 16 at 10 am local time at damianodavidofficial.com.
The tour announcement follows the release of Damiano David’s vibrant track Born With A Broken Heart, the second offering, and first single, from his highly anticipated new solo project. The song boasts an anthemic quality with synth led melodies and a hook laden chorus that truly announces Damiano as a solo artist for the global stage. Listen here. Watch the video here.
Born With A Broken Heart followed previously released Silverlines, a stunningly wrought and theatrical composition produced by Labrinth. Listen here. Watch the music video here. The incredible debut offering is completely different stylistically to Born With A Broken Heart, already showing off the versatility and dizzying ambition of Damiano’s solo work.
Damiano has already given audiences a taste of what to expect from his live show with his solo live TV debut on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, performing both tracks (watch here and here), as well as a performance of Silverlines on Italy’s Che Tempo Che Fa (watch here). Damiano recently covered Man About Town’s Autumn/Winter 2024 issue. Earlier this year he attended GQ’s Men Of The Year party and Business of Fashion’s 500 Gala where he was honored as a new member. Damiano is currently Diesel’s first-ever global male ambassador and worked alongside creative director Glenn Martens on an exclusive capsule collection for the brand.
Damiano David has made his name as an acclaimed Italian singer-songwriter, where his journey from the streets of Rome to international stardom and establishing himself as a powerhouse in the global music scene, is nothing short of extraordinary. Damiano received global recognition and critical acclaim as the lead vocalist of Måneskin, who played fully sold out arena shows across Australia in 2023, were nominated for Best New Artist at the 65th Annual GRAMMY Awards, and praised for his charismatic stage presence and powerful vocals fronting the first Italian band to break on a truly global scale.
Artist presale starts Wednesday 11 December at 10am local time, sign up for presale access at damianodavidofficial.com
General onsale begins Monday December 16 at 10am local time at damianodavidofficial.com
Tour Dates
Thu Sept 11 – Poland, Warsaw – COS Torwar
Sat Sept 13 – Germany, Berlin – Uber Eats Music Hall
Mon Sept 15 – Netherlands, Amsterdam – AFAS Live
Wed Sept 17 – Germany, Cologne – Palladium
Sun Sept 21 – Spain, Barcelona – Razzmatazz
Mon Sept 22 – Spain, Madrid – La Riviera
Fri Sept 26 – France, Paris – Zénith Paris – La Villette
Sun Sept 28 – UK, London – Roundhouse
Thu Oct 02 – Belgium, Brussels – Forest National Club
Sat Oct 04 – Switzerland, Zurich – Halle622
Tue Oct 07 – Italy, Milan – Unipol Forum
Sat Oct 11 – Italy, Rome – Palazzo dello Sport
Wed Oct 22 – Australia, Sydney – Enmore Theatre
Fri Oct 24 – Australia, Melbourne – Forum
Mon Oct 27 – Japan, Tokyo – Tokyo Garden Theater
Wed Oct 29 – Japan, Osaka – Zepp Osaka Bayside
Fri Nov 07 – Brazil, Sao Paulo – Tokio Marine Hall
Sun Nov 09 – Chile, Santiago – Teatro Caupolican
Tue Nov 11 – Argentina, Buenos Aires – Complejo C Art Media
Thu Nov 13 – Colombia, Bogotà – Teatro Royal Center
Mon Nov 17 – Mexico, Mexico City – Auditorio BlackBerry
Fri Nov 21 – USA, Seattle – Paramount Theatre
Sun Nov 23 – USA, San Francisco – The Masonic
Tue Nov 25 – USA, Los Angeles – The Wiltern
Sat Nov 29 – USA, Chicago – The Riviera Theatre
Sun Nov 30 – USA, Detroit – The Fillmore Detroit
Tue Dec 02 – Canada, Toronto – HISTORY
Thu Dec 04 – Canada, Montreal – MTELUS
Sat Dec 06 – USA, Philadelphia – The Fillmore Philadelphia
Mon Dec 08 – USA, New York – Brooklyn Paramount
Tue Dec 16 – USA, Washington DC – The Fillmore Silver Spring
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ANYA ALCHEMY RELEASES SUMPTUOUS NEW SINGLE ‘ICK’
A slinky and witty ode to empowerment, the sassy new single ICK out today from Melbourne singer-songwriter Anya Alchemy balances sleek production with tongue-in-cheek charm; a resounding reminder to know your worth, coated in fearless indie alt-pop.
A creative chameleon of the highest order, Anya Alchemy entrances with her raw and authentic energy, and her latest outing ICK is no exception. Channelling inspiration from Doechii, Tyler The Creator and Miss Kannina on her new track, Anya Alchemy embraces audacious yet endearing swagger, while also capturing some of the worst types of personalities in song form, as she explains, “ICK is all about not lowering your standards for losers. I work at a pub to help pay for my artist project and I regularly serve the same characters in their 20s and beyond. The types that don’t say please or thank you, the types that complain about the prices of steak. They’re the worst and I think that they deserve their own moment, in song form.”
Working alongside her producer brother Jay Ferriere (Pez, 360), a la Billie Eilish and Finneas O’Connell, ICK ultimately found its origin after Anyapenned the song’s opening line “Gap teeth, mean streak”, with the sibling duo working through the night when magic struck. “Whilst at work I wrote down the line ‘Gap teeth, mean streak’ in my Notes app – thinking nothing of it,” shares Anya Alchemy. “Later in the week I went to my brother’s house to work on music, he played me this ridiculous beat and the words just kept pouring out. We spent the whole night tweaking the words so that they weren’t so ambiguous and by the end of the night we had our song. ICK is really different from anything I’ve ever written before.”
And while Anya teamed up with Matt Bartlem (Matt Corby, Jarryd James, Lastlings) for mixing, and GRAMMY-nominated Andrei Eremin (G Flip, Tash Sultana, Sampa The Great) for mastering duties, ICK was largely a family affair to bring to life. “I feel like Billie and Finneas are probably a lot nicer to each other than we are,” laughs Anya. “We’ve been writing together properly for close to 3-4 years and we work well in that I love words and melodies, and he loves beats and the sonic side of things. We both really want to make stuff that is iconic, either to other people or even just to us – our shared passion for music and creating is the driving force of this project. One day we’ll yell about how much we hate each other and threaten to leave the project and then the next day one of us will send the other a house that we’ll buy when we make it big. That’s the charm of working with family.”
An emerging singer-songwriter hailing from regional Victoria, Anya Alchemy has a diverse sound, bouncing between indie pop with country hues, hip hop and beyond, with her trademark rich, soulful vocals transcending and complementing the honest songwriting permeating at the core of her creations. From intimate acoustic ballads to soaring sassy hits, Anya Alchemy is as versatile and memorable as her namesake, both showcasing a depth of maturity far beyond her years and a commitment to her unbridled artistic integrity.
2024 has been a been a solid year for live shows for Anya, landing herself on the Hello Sunshine Festival lineup earlier this year alongside The Veronicas, Grinspoon, Bliss n Eso, as well as hitting the road to support Pierce Brothers and Boo Seeka amongst others, and with even more magnetic new material on the horizon, ICK marks the first of many new releases evolving from Anya Alchemy’s work. And if ICK is anything to go by; the upcoming new music is set to be nothing but pure musical alchemy.
ICK is out today, Friday December 6.
KATHLEEN HALLORAN SHARES COMMANDING NEW SINGLE + VIDEO FREE WITH ME SYD + MEL LAUNCH DATES BEGIN NEXT WEEK
Kathleen Halloran effortlessly closes the 20 feet between her storied career as a sought-after ensemble guitarist, and an exciting new solo chapter, today sharing her debut single, Free With Me – a self-assured and wide open declaration of liberty, channelled through Halloran’s expert feel for guitar-driven pop-rock.
If she seems a dab hand, it’s because she’s got the experience to back it up. “I am very excited about this song and what it says about my life as an artist,” she says. “I couldn’t be happier to be finally releasing something of my own into the universe after a few special years on the road, soaking up inspiration from some powerhouse artists.”
‘Powerhouse’ is right; Halloran has performed with the likes of Kate Ceberano, Katie Noonan, Felix Riebl (The Cat Empire), Ash Grunwald and Tania Doko to name a few. Her talents as a session musician have seen her guitar-playing feature on countless recordings, in orchestra pits for many musical theatre productions, and on major festival stages all around the country.
Free With Me displays the artist’s easy grace at the mic and on her instrument, and includes a stunning guitar solo which sees her fly across her Fender’s fretboard before assuring listeners she’s no “collectible, delectable memento,” but rather an emancipated spirit who won’t be pigeonholed.
“The song is for all those people, like myself, who have a strong resistance to being put in a box, and those who don’t come with a manual!” she explains. “It draws from past experience of being perceived as ‘too much of this’ or ‘too little of that’, which I believe is a pressing struggle for ambitious, passionate people in this current climate. The over-arching message of the song is inner and outer freedom: to be proudly comfortable with who you are and to quit having to prove yourself or try too hard to meet other people’s perceptions, views or limitations. Just simply to be you!”
Produced by Ross Irwin (The Cat Empire, The Bamboos, Paul Kelly), engineered and mixed by Ben Edgar (Gotye, Angus and Julia Stone, Matt Corby) and mastered by Lachlan Carrick, Free With Me is accompanied by a video which makes Halloran’s performance prowess clear. “The video clip is my band and I performing Free With Me in my most favourite local cafe/restaurant, ‘Sorsi E Morsi’ in St Kilda!” she says.
“To say I love my local is an understatement. I am there every day I am home, and in spending so much time on the road, it’s actually one of the most grounding and calming routines I have when I get home from the busy-ness of tour! The idea came to me one night while I was enjoying a meal with some friends there. I really wanted to capture the local spirit and vibe that is a big part of my life, and also wanted to do something a little outside of the box! I love the idea of a world where we are engaged in our local communities, know each other’s coffee orders and share a friendly smile and wave in the street.”
The chance to see Halloran perform Free With Me is just around the corner, and the artist has some treats in store for attendees of these single-launching dates. “They can expect lots of epic guitar moments (drawing inspiration from some of the greats like SRV and Van Halen) in and around my new material, and a few covers as a tip of the hat to some idols,” she says. “I am so excited about the live band I’ve assembled, so audiences can definitely expect some pretty wild, ‘off tap’ jams as well!”
“I love being on the road,” she adds. “To me, making music and living life are the same thing.”
Don’t miss your chance to see Kathleen Halloran live for the launch dates of Free With Me, which announces Halloran as an inimitable and absolutely undeniable solo talent.
Free With Me is out now.
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KATHLEEN HALLORAN – UPCOMING SHOWS:
THU 5 DEC | THE TROCADERO ROOM, SYDNEY NSW
Tickets available from Moshtix
https://moshtix.com.au/v2/event/kathleen-halloran-free-with-me-single-launch/173543
WED 11 DEC | THE GASOMETER HOTEL, MELBOURNE VIC
Tickets available from Oztix
https://gasometer.oztix.com.au/outlet/event/86410132-3105-4707-940f-31770ab56f35