2027 will mark Sam’s fourth visit to Australia, and first headline tour since 2025 when he played an epic 8 dates – including extra shows and upgraded venues – in response to overwhelming demand. Sam’s return follows a meteoric rise that has seen him amass more than 3.4 billion global streams , sell out headline shows around the world and emerge as one of the most compelling young voices shaping the future of country music.
Following a breakout year which saw him sell out shows around the world and expand his international following, Josiah and the Bonnevilles returns as a special guest.
Sam Barber has quickly emerged as one of country music’s fastest-rising stars, with Rolling Stone naming him among the genre’s “most in-demand artists”. Known for his raw honesty, deeply personal songwriting and unfiltered perspective, the singer-songwriter has built a devoted global audience through music that resonates across generations.
Blending the emotional depth of country with a contemporary edge, Barber’s authentic sound and youthful energy have established him as a defining voice in the next generation of country music. His latest tour offers an intimate look at the artist behind the music, bringing fans closer to the experiences and emotions that shape his songwriting.
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Josiah and the Bonnevilles is the folk and Americana project of singer-songwriter Josiah Leming, known for his emotionally honest songwriting, stripped-back arrangements and yearning sound. Blending folk, country and indie influences, Leming crafts deeply personal songs shaped by love, loss and life’s experiences.
In 2026, Josiah and the Bonnevilles entered a new chapter with As Is , a 10-track album featuring songs including “Carolina Heart”, “Youth and Dreams”. The release showcases Leming’s ability to pair understated folk and Americana with powerful, unfiltered emotion, reinforcing his reputation as a compelling voice in modern roots music.
