Loyle Carner Announces Australian Tour in Support of New Album "hopefully !".
UK hip hop artist Loyle Carner has announced that he will return to Australia as part of a global headline tour in support of his newly-announced fourth album, hopefully !, according to a report by Rolling Stone Australia. The album is set for release on Friday, June 20th, via Island EMI.
The new album, Carner’s first since 2022’s Hugo, is described by Rolling Stone Australia as "a life-affirming exploration of fatherhood, childhood and alternative music… buoyed by a positivity and lightness of touch achieved in large part by stepping out of your comfort zone. In a series of firsts – singing, producing, accidentally forming the band of his dreams – Loyle Carner cultivates healthier boundaries, whilst also allowing his audience in (the album’s moving artwork features his muse of a son, who can also be heard throughout the record)." As quoted in Rolling Stone Australia, the album’s release is preceded by two new tracks, "all i need" and "in my mind", which were released just a few weeks ago.
Following the June release, the South London-born songwriter will head to Australia in December with shows locked in for Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne, and Perth, as reported by Rolling Stone Australia. The Australian visit will be Carner’s first since 2023 when he performed a number of sold-out dates and a spot at Splendour in the Grass festival. General public tickets for all shows go on sale on Wednesday, April 30th at 9am local time.
Rolling Stone Australia reports that the album hopefully ! marks a significant shift in Carner’s music style, with the artist exploring new sounds and themes. As quoted in the publication, Carner’s new album is a "a series of firsts" for the artist, who has been open about his personal life and experiences in his music. The album’s artwork, which features his son, is a testament to Carner’s growing maturity as an artist.
The Australian tour will see Loyle Carner perform at several iconic venues, including the Fortitude Music Hall in Brisbane, the Sydney Opera House Forecourt, and the Sidney Myer Music Bowl in Melbourne. Fans can expect an energetic and emotive performance from Carner, who is known for his captivating live shows. As reported by Rolling Stone Australia, tickets for the shows go on sale on April 30th, with pre-sales available for Mastercard, Live Nation, and Spotify customers.
LOYLE CARNER AUSTRALIAN TOUR 2025
- Tuesday, December 2nd: Fortitude Music Hall, Brisbane
- Thursday, December 4th: On the Steps at Sydney Opera House Forecourt, Sydney
- Saturday, December 6th: Sidney Myer Music Bowl, Sydney
- Tuesday, December 9th: Metro City, Perth
Fans can check out the full tour dates and ticket information on the official Loyle Carner website. As reported by Rolling Stone Australia, general public tickets go on sale on Wednesday, April 30th at 9am local time.
For more information on Loyle Carner’s Australian tour and his new album hopefully !, please visit Rolling Stone Australia’s website. The publication provides in-depth coverage of the music industry, including exclusive interviews and reviews.
Source: Rolling Stone Australia.
