{"id":949467,"date":"2026-11-02T04:18:16","date_gmt":"2026-11-02T04:18:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/949467\/"},"modified":"2026-11-02T04:18:16","modified_gmt":"2026-11-02T04:18:16","slug":"empire-of-the-sun-announce-special-guests-for-upcoming-australia-new-zealand-tour-february-march-2027","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/949467\/","title":{"rendered":"EMPIRE OF THE SUN ANNOUNCE SPECIAL GUESTS FOR UPCOMING AUSTRALIA & NEW ZEALAND TOUR – FEBRUARY & MARCH 2027"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Frontier Touring today announce special guests joining Australia\u2019s own Empire of the Sun \u2013 one of the country\u2019s most visionary music acts \u2013 on their Ask That God: Afterlife Tour Australia and New Zealand for February and March 2027.<\/p>\n

Melbourne based revered indie-rockers, The Temper Trap are confirmed as the main support for the Auckland, Brisbane, Sydney and Melbourne shows while the electro-pop juggernauts The Jungle Giants are main support in Adelaide and Perth.<\/p>\n

South African born London based electronic dance-rock duo Roi Turbo (brothers Benjamin and Conor McCarthy) will be first support for all Australian and New Zealand shows.<\/p>\n

Ask That God: Afterlife is the final live installment of the Ask That God journey, expanding the universe introduced on Empire of the Sun\u2019s latest album. The reimagined show celebrates imagination, transformation and connection in a rapidly changing world.<\/p>\n

Tickets and tour information via frontiertouring.com\/empireofthesun<\/a><\/p>\n

Since the tour began in 2024, Empire of the Sun has sold more than 600,000 tickets worldwide. Ask That God: Afterlife brings the Emperor\u2019s next chapter home in a reimagined production built around the scale, colour and theatricality that have defined Empire of the Sun live.<\/p>\n

Watch: Empire Of The Sun \u2013 We Are The People (Official Music Video)<\/a><\/p>\n

About Empire of the Sun
Empire of the Sun is one of Australia\u2019s most visionary music projects, created by Luke Steele and Nick Littlemore. Since their landmark debut album Walking On A Dream<\/a>\u2014featuring the global anthems \u201cWalking On A Dream<\/a>\u201d and \u201cWe Are The People<\/a>\u201d\u2014Empire of the Sun has captivated millions with its euphoric fusion of electronic pop and surreal performance.<\/p>\n

Follow-up albums Ice on the Dune<\/a> and Two Vines<\/a> delivered fan favorites like \u201cAlive<\/a>,\u201d \u201cDNA<\/a>,\u201d \u201cHigh and Low<\/a>\u201d and \u201cWay to Go<\/a>,\u201d alongside landmark performances at festivals including Coachella, Glastonbury, Lollapalooza and Austin City Limits. After an eight-year hiatus, 2024\u2019s Ask That God<\/a> marked a bold new chapter, led by singles such as \u201cChanges<\/a>,\u201d \u201cMusic on the Radio<\/a>\u201d and \u201cCherry Blossom<\/a>,\u201d and supported by a brand-new, sold-out world tour.<\/p>\n

With more than five million albums sold, six billion streams, eight ARIA Awards, and two APRA Awards, Empire of the Sun stands as a global cultural force. Their debut album Walking on a Dream achieved triple Platinum in Australia, and Platinum and Gold certification in both the UK and the USA.<\/p>\n

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About The Temper Trap
Emerging in 2005, The Temper Trap, a Melbourne-based indie sensation, swiftly rose from the local scene, culminating in a triumphant debut at the 2006 St. Jerome\u2019s Laneway Festival. The allure of their first self-titled EP<\/a> attracted the attention of renowned producer Jim Abbis, resulting in their 2009 release Conditions<\/a>. The album\u2019s defining track, \u2018Sweet Disposition<\/a>\u2019, achieved platinum status, boasting 990+ million Spotify streams and global acclaim. Conditions obtained Double Platinum in Australia, Gold in the UK, and sold over 750,000 units worldwide, garnering accolades including ARIA\u2019s Best Group and APRA\u2019s Song of the Year.<\/p>\n

Watch: The Temper Trap \u2013 Giving Up Air (Official Music Video)<\/a><\/p>\n

The Temper Trap released their hotly anticipated ARIA-nominated album Sungazer (out now via Mushroom Music, listen here<\/a>) in July, debuting at #1 on the ARIA Australian chart, and have wowed audiences across a 24-date North American tour on the road with Muse plus a triumphant return to Australia for a sold-out national tour.<\/p>\n

The Temper Trap are in absolute peak form following extensive international tour dates and blistering Festival sets at Beyond The Valley, Outside Lands (US) and Summerfest (US) over this last year, cementing their place in popular culture after a decade between albums, and gathering new fans and exciting the original fans with their industry acknowledged fourth studio album. It\u2019s marked a phenomenal return after their hiatus. Sungazer has achieved over 28 million album streams, with anthemic hit single \u2018Giving Up Air\u2019<\/a> landing 16 million streams alone and climbing to Top 30 on the US alternative radio chart. The band have also succeeded in a digital landscape world very different from their early years, amassing over 225 million social media views in 2026 and increasing their followers by 160%.<\/p>\n

Iconic multi-platinum millennial-soundtracker \u2018Sweet Disposition<\/a>\u2019 celebrated massive 1 billion stream milestone in March. Always a fan favourite, it has also amassed a slew of remixes for \u2018Sweet Disposition\u2019 from the likes of John Summit, Vintage Culture, VXSION, Lost Frequencies and BUNT, solidifying its popularity with an entirely new generation of fans, and re-introducing The Temper Trap to dancefloors and charts worldwide. With 16 million monthly listeners on Spotify \u2013 The Temper Trap are undoubtedly one of Australia\u2019s most incredible success stories, with no sign of slowing down.<\/p>\n

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About The Jungle Giants
After a potent 1-2-3 punch of shimmering singles (slash anthems-in-waiting), beloved Australian electro-pop juggernauts The Jungle Giants have released their much buzzed about new album Experiencing Feelings of Joy<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Watch: The Jungle Giants \u2013 Tell Me How It Feels (Official Video)<\/a><\/p>\n

The follow up to 2021\u2019s critically acclaimed number one album Love Signs<\/a>, Experiencing Feelings of Joy is another beast entirely, a transcendent pop opus that takes listeners on a beautifully euphoric and uplifting journey, even as it\u2019s underlined by some of the most surprisingly raw and confessional lyrics that frontman Sam Hales has put to paper yet.<\/p>\n

Borne from a particularly turbulent period in Hales\u2019 life which included creative burnout, physical injury, frayed friendships and the end of a long-term relationship, Experiencing Feelings of Joy is a living testament to the eternal adage \u201cthe only way out is through\u201d, with Hales using writing as a means of turning all the emotional tumult and upheaval into musical gold. \u201cI\u2019d overextended and kind of cooked it, but I really found myself\u201d, Hales says. \u201cThat\u2019s where the joy comes from, having this unwavering hope even after experiencing adversity. This record is the culmination of everything for me, because I\u2019m so in love with it and I\u2019m so addicted to music again.\u201d<\/p>\n

With a record big on feelings and even bigger on floor-fillers, The Jungle Giants are back to spread joy.<\/p>\n

The Jungle Giants are vocalist\/guitarist Sam Hales, lead guitarist Cesira Aitken, bassist Andrew Dooris and drummer Keelan Bijker.<\/p>\n

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About Roi Turbo
On October 28, Roi Turbo released \u2018Can\u2019t Stop the Beat<\/a>\u2019 on Maison Arts, a new single featuring Luke Steele of Empire of the Sun.<\/p>\n

Watch: Roi Turbo \u2013 Can\u2019t Stop The Beat (feat. Luke Steele) [Official Visalizer]<\/a><\/p>\n

For South African brothers Conor and Benjamin McCarthy, the track represents a new chapter, built on richer instrumentation, intricate arrangements, and collaborators who once felt out of reach. Growing up in Cape Town, they began experimenting with music young, finding inspiration in their parents CD collections and second-hand gear. Becoming a duo was never the plan though, they were simply two creative siblings drawn to learning new skills. After high school, that shared curiosity turned toward music, and they began producing together. A first record deal followed, and within ten days of signing, they\u2019d relocated to London to be at the center of it all.<\/p>\n

That early momentum gave way to a sound of their own. Across their first two EPs, Roi Turbo began layering the various influences and textures that define their sound. The debut, Volcano Cigarette Shop<\/a> (2023), set punchy synths and driving basslines against warm Telecaster and Rhodes textures, while its follow-up, Bazooka<\/a> (2024), pushed further, fusing analog warmth with digital precision across disco, funk, house, and dance-rock. Roi Turbo has now joined Empire of the Sun on two tours, bringing their infectious energy every step of the way.<\/p>\n

Now, \u2018Can\u2019t Stop the Beat\u2019 takes that evolution further. Pairing Roi Turbo\u2019s groove-driven foundations with Steele\u2019s unmistakable vocal edge, the track bridges alternative music and synth-led dance, creating a sound that\u2019s singular yet infectious, and built to move every room. It\u2019s a bold next step for the McCarthy brothers, and a glimpse of where Roi Turbo can go from here.<\/p>\n

Don\u2019t miss Empire of the Sun\u2019s electrifying live return with special guests The Temper Trap, The Jungle Giants and Roi Turbo to Australia and New Zealand in February and March 2027.<\/p>\n

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EMPIRE OF THE SUN
ASK THAT GOD: AFTERLIFE TOUR
WITH SPECIAL GUESTS THE TEMPER TRAP (AKL, BRI, SYD & MEL), THE JUNGLE GIANTS (ADE & PER) & ROI TURBO (ALL AU & NZ SHOWS)
AUSTRALIA & NEW ZEALAND
FEBRUARY & MARCH 2027
Presented by Frontier Touring<\/p>\n

TICKETS ON SALE
via frontiertouring.com\/empireofthesun<\/a><\/p>\n

ALL SHOWS LIC. ALL AGES<\/p>\n

Friday 19 February
Spark Arena | Auckland, NZ
Lic. All Ages
Special guests The Temper Trap and Roi Turbo
ticketmaster.co.nz<\/a><\/p>\n

Sunday 21 February
Riverstage | Brisbane, QLD
Lic. All Ages
Special guests The Temper Trap and Roi Turbo
ticketmaster.com.au<\/a><\/p>\n

Thursday 25 February
Afterpay Arena | Sydney, NSW
Lic. All Ages
Special guests The Temper Trap and Roi Turbo
ticketek.com.au<\/a><\/p>\n

Saturday 27 February
Sidney Myer Music Bowl | Melbourne, VIC
Lic. All Ages
Special guests The Temper Trap and Roi Turbo
ticketek.com.au<\/a><\/p>\n

Tuesday 2 March
Adelaide Entertainment Centre | Adelaide, SA
Lic. All Ages Lic. All Ages
Special guests The Jungle Giants and Roi Turbo
ticketek.com.au<\/a><\/p>\n

Saturday 6 March
RAC Arena | Perth, WA
Lic. All Ages
Special guests The Jungle Giants and Roi Turbo
ticketek.com.au<\/a><\/p>\n

Patrons are advised to purchase tickets only through authorised ticket sellers. Frontier Touring cannot guarantee any ticket purchase made through any means other than the official ticketing agents listed on the Frontier website.<\/p>\n

FOLLOW EMPIRE OF THE SUN:
Website<\/a> | Facebook<\/a> | Instagram<\/a> | X<\/a> | TikTok<\/a> | YouTube<\/a> | Spotify<\/a> | Apple Music<\/a><\/p>\n

FOLLOW THE TEMPER TRAP:
Website<\/a> | Facebook<\/a> | Instagram<\/a> | X<\/a> | TikTok<\/a> | YouTube<\/a> | Spotify<\/a> | Apple Music<\/a><\/p>\n

FOLLOW THE JUNGLE GIANTS:
Website<\/a> | Facebook<\/a> | Instagram<\/a> | X<\/a> | TikTok<\/a> | YouTube<\/a> | Spotify<\/a> | Apple Music<\/a><\/p>\n

FOLLOW ROI TURBO:
Website<\/a> | Facebook<\/a> | Instagram<\/a> | TikTok<\/a> | YouTube<\/a> | Spotify<\/a> | Apple Music<\/a><\/p>\n

frontiertouring.com\/empireofthesun<\/a> | facebook.com\/frontiertouring<\/a> instagram.com\/frontiertouring<\/a> | tiktok.com\/@frontiertouring<\/a> | x.com\/frontiertouring<\/a><\/p>\n

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