WHAT SO NOT ‘BEAUTIFUL THINGS WORLD TOUR’ AUSSIE LEG TO KICK OFF NEXT WEEK PERTH SHOW SOLD OUT + LIMITED TIX AVAIL TO REMAINING SHOWS NATIONAL SUPPORTS ANNOUNCED
Aussie superstar producer What So Not is set to kick off the Australian leg of his epic Beautiful Things world tour in celebration of the release of his long awaited, critically acclaimed debut LP, Not All The Beautiful Things. Starting with a sold out show at Metro City in Perth in just over a week (on June 16), we can also reveal that only a very limited number tickets remain to each of the Adelaide, Melbourne, Sydney and Brisbane shows, with the tour wrapping on June 30.
Opting for a hands-on role across every aspect of his project, What So Not has hand selected some killer supports to take on the road with him, as well as teaming up with triple j Unearthed to add some emerging talent to the lineup on each stop of the tour (Alêtro – Ade, Yvng Jalapeno – Bris, Luboku – Mel, Tina Says – Per).
On main support duties is the incredible Brooklyn-based artist, CHROME SPARKS who has converted a legion of supporters to his deftly hybridized sound, including Pitchfork, Dancing Astronaut, Indie Shuffle, and FADER. And also joining the fun is Sydney-based pop wunderkind, KOTA BANKS, whose first single Empty Streets featuring MOZA has amassed over 18 million streams.
Pumped to take his pals on the road with him, What So Not says, “You would have heard Chrome Sparks in my sets a number of times over the years, I’m a huge fan! And I’ve had an ear on Kota ever since Nina Las Vegas put me onto her. So excited to see what these two bring to stage!”
Over three years in the making, Not All the Beautiful Things is about transformation and metamorphosis, a culmination of everything the Australian-born artist has been working towards as he’s built his reputation as one of the most innovative producers in the game, garnering over 469 million combined streams in the process. More than an album, it’s a fully realized artistic statement in which What So Not is in full control of every aspect, from the stage design and visuals to the music videos and merchandise. “I didn’t want to put anything out that doesn’t cohesively match the essence of the songs,” explains What So Not, the man behind it all, also known as Chris Emerson.
Described by NYLON as “refined and a total blast,” Not All The Beautiful Things was triple j’s Feature Album and peaked at number 14 on the ARIA charts and number 1 on the NZ Top 40 album chart. The album is named for the “incredible things we don’t pay attention to,” and, as What So Not revealed to Billboard, “everything came from real stories.”
Balancing prolific touring and studio time, 2017 saw What So Not close Coachella’s Gobi tent and headline Australia’s Listen Out festival and sold out shows across Europe, the USA and UK – and now it’s time for him to return to Australia to bring his new album to life for a homegrown crowd. Thrilled to be back in the country and to kick off the Aussie leg of the tour, What So Not enthuses, “Australia! I’m almost home! I have a lot in store & heard Perth sold out last week, amped to see you all again!”
“Refined and a total blast, What So Not’s debut is well worth the wait. His belief in it pulses through each downbeat and anti-chorus. This is honest work through and through. Ain’t that beautiful, indeed.” – NYLON
“Through a myriad of influences and emotion, What So Not’s maturity as an artist and ear for collaboration has allowed his established sound to flourish, creating something for everyone. A well-curated, well-rounded work on a bed of exquisite production.” – TheMusic.com.au
“There is really not one bad song on the album…What So Not explores many different production styles as his raw talent shines through perfectly.” – EDM Sauce
‘BEAUTIFUL THINGS WORLD TOUR’ AUSTRALIAN DATES
SATURDAY JUNE 16 | METRO CITY, PERTH | 18+ – SOLD OUT
FRIDAY JUNE 22 | HQ, ADELAIDE | ALL AGES – LIMITED TICKETS
Tickets: http://www.moshtix.com.au/v2/event/what-so-not/102507
SATURDAY JUNE 23 | THE FORUM, MELBOURNE | 18+ – LIMITED TICKETS
Tickets: http://www.ticketmaster.com.au/what-so-not-forum-melbourne-melbourne-vic/venueartist/155687/1896349
FRIDAY JUNE 29 | HORDERN PAVILION, SYDNEY | 18+ – LIMITED TICKETS
Tickets: https://premier.ticketek.com.au/shows/show.aspx?sh=WHATSONO18
SATURDAY JUNE 30 | BRISBANE SHOWGROUNDS | ALL AGES – LIMITED TICKETS
Tickets: https://events.ticketbooth.com.au/event/bbe-triple-j-present-what-so-not-brisbane