American hip hop sensation Post Malone is set to return to Australia and New Zealand later this year for his first performances Down Under in three years. The 30-year-old chart-topping artist will bring his cheekily named BIG ASS World Tour to the region in October, featuring seven shows across capital cities and regional centres, marking his largest tour of the country to date.
Tour Details and Schedule
The announcement comes just weeks after Malone revealed he was postponing his wider tour schedule to focus on completing new music. In a statement shared on his Instagram Stories earlier this month, he acknowledged that the timing was not yet right for a full-scale tour. However, his Down Under leg will kick off in Melbourne on October 9, followed by performances in Ballarat, Brisbane, Sydney, Newcastle, and the Sunshine Coast, before concluding in Auckland on October 21.
In addition to the tour, the New York-born singer will headline the upcoming Strummingbird country music festival in Australia, which coincides with his tour dates. The inclusion of regional stops in Ballarat and Newcastle demonstrates a broader reach for the global superstar, alongside his usual stadium performances in major capitals.
Ticket Sales and Support Act
Tickets for the tour will be released in stages, with an artist pre-sale beginning May 26, followed by a Live Nation pre-sale on May 27, and general public sale on May 28. Joining Malone as support act is fellow US rap star Don Toliver, with the pair expected to deliver an electrifying stage show.
Malone has dominated global charts for over a decade with hits such as Sunflower, Rockstar, and Circles, while successfully reinventing himself as one of modern country music's most talked-about crossover artists.
Memorable Australian Traditions
The hitmaker clearly enjoyed his previous Australian tour in November 2023, where he enthusiastically embraced local customs. During his Brisbane concert, Malone performed the infamous 'shoey' — drinking beer from a shoe — not just once, but several times. He reportedly performed the act at least seven times during the show, telling the crowd he was attempting a record. The pop star even invited fans onstage to join him in the Aussie tradition, using various types of footwear, including a boot brace.
The shoey is a quintessentially Australian tradition that serves both as a hazing punishment and a celebratory ritual, involving pouring alcohol into a sweaty shoe and consuming it. Despite its popularity, the tradition has faced criticism from some quarters, including prominent Australian musicians who have called for it to be banned.
