Genesis Owusu Announces New Album and Australian Tour
The tour comes in support of his forthcoming album, REDSTAR WU & THE WORLDWIDE SCOURGE.
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Genesis Owusu is hitting the road in May on a whirlwind seven-date tour of Australia in support of his just announced third studio album, REDSTAR WU & THE WORLDWIDE SCOURGE, out Friday 15 May via OURNESS.
One of the country’s best live artists, Owusu’s upcoming album features 15 genre-blending tracks “threading neo-soul into alt pop, synth punk into deep funk, Brit rock and more.”
The album includes the previously released singles ‘PIRATE RADIO’, ‘DEATH CULT ZOMBIE’ and ‘STAMPEDE’. Speaking on the album, Owusu says, “I started writing this album because I was seeing so much of the world and watching what was happening. I felt like I had something important to say. I was writing this almost for necessity because there were so many people not saying what needed to be said. I feel like I’m a student of Nina Simone, and she said, ‘The purpose of an artist is to reflect the times they live in’.”
Owusu’s RED STAR WU’S PIRATE RADIO tour commences at Newcastle’s Bar On The Hill on Thursday 14 May. Owusu then celebrates the album’s release day in his hometown Canberra at UC Refectory on Friday 15 May, followed by gigs at Brisbane’s Fortitude Music Hall on Sunday 17 May, Sydney’s Enmore Theatre on Monday 18 May, Melbourne’s Forum on Thursday 21 May and Adelaide’s Thebarton Theatre on Saturday 23 May, with the final show of the tour taking place at Perth’s Ice Cream Factory on Tuesday 26 May.
Frontier Members pre-sale starts 12pm AEDT Friday 20 March, with general on-sale taking place at 12pm AEDT Monday 23 March. Full ticketing information is available at frontiertouring.com.
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Since the release of Owusu’s 2021 debut Smiling with No Teeth, the fearless artist has fast become not only one of the country’s most compelling acts, but also a global superstar.
He released his sophomore album STRUGGLER to critical acclaim in 2023, with the record peaking at #4 on the ARIA Album Charts and claiming three ARIA Awards.
Internationally, Owusu has appeared on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, shared stages with acts such as Tame Impala, Paramore and IDLES and performed at some of the world’s most iconic festivals, including Lollapalooza, Primavera Sound, Austin City Limits Music Festival, Mad Cool Festival and Boston Calling.
With a new album on the way showcasing Owusu’s ever-evolving creative vision, his upcoming May tour is sure to sell fast, so be sure to grab your tickets asap!
Catch Genesis Owusu performing at Thebarton Theatre on Saturday 23 May. Ticketing information is available at frontiertouring.com. REDSTAR WU & THE WORLDWIDE SCOURGE is out Friday 15 May via OURNESS. Pre-order/pre-save here.
Genesis Owusu RED STAR WU’S PIRATE RADIO Australian Tour Dates 2026
Thursday 14 May – Bar On The Hill, Newcastle, NSW 18+
Friday 15 May – UC Refectory, Canberra, ACT 18+
Sunday 17 May – The Fortitude Music Hall, Brisbane, QLD 18+
Monday 18 May – Enmore Theatre, Sydney, NSW Lic. All Ages
Thursday 21 May – Forum Melbourne, Melbourne, VIC 18+
Saturday 23 May – Thebarton Theatre, Adelaide, SA Lic. All Ages
Tuesday 26 May – Ice Cream Factory, Perth, WA 18+
