Pseudo Echo Announce ‘Take Me To Funky Town’ Australian Tour

The Aussie greats are hitting the road to celebrate the 40th anniversary of their mega hit ‘Funky Town’.

Image via pseudoecho.net

After spending last year touring their sophomore album Love an Adventure, Pseudo Echo are hitting the road again this year to celebrate the 40th anniversary of their #1 ARIA Single Chart smash hit ‘Funky Town’.

“It’s kind of surreal to think it’s been that long — one day I was forming a band, and now, 40 years have passed,” reflects Brian Canham on the anniversary of ‘Funky Town’. “Even more incredible is that the song and the album still resonate — I’m unbelievably proud of the serendipity behind it, and it’s wonderful to be celebrating it together with our fans on tour.”

The 19-date tour includes shows in South Australia, Western Australia, New South Wales, Queensland, Victoria and Tasmania.

Tickets for all shows are on sale now at pseudoecho.net.

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One of Australia’s biggest new wave acts, Pseudo Echo scored multiple top 20 hits during the ‘80s and broke through overseas with their 1986 cover of Lipps Inc.’s, ‘Funky Town’.

The current lineup comprises sole original member Brian Canham (lead vocals, guitar, keyboards) alongside Matty Ray (keytar), James Mudd (guitar), Abigail Lula (drums), Valentina Tayler (backing vocals) and Paul Checchinelli (bass synth, keyboards, piano).

Despite not having released an album in over five years, Pseudo Echo remain a live staple, often touring the country and performing to sold-out venues.

Catch Pseudo Echo at The Gov on Friday 6 February. Tickets on sale now via oztix.com.au.

Pseudo Echo Take Me To Funk Town 2026 Australian Tour Dates

Friday 6 February – The Gov, Adelaide, SA

Saturday 7 February – Rosemount Hotel, Perth, WA

Sunday 8 February – The River Hotel, Margaret River, WA

Sunday 22 February – Tumbafest, Tumbarumba, NSW

Friday 13 March – The Triffid, Brisbane, QLD

Saturday 14 March – Soundlounge, Currumbin, QLD

Saturday 28 March – 170 Russell, Melbourne, VIC

Friday 12 June – The Factory Theatre, Marrickville, NSW

Saturday 13 June – Hornsby RSL, Hornsby, NSW

Friday 19 June – Atherton Hotel, Atherton, QLD

Saturday 20 June – Dalrymple Hotel, Townsville, QLD

Friday 17 July – Chelsea Heights Hotel, Chelsea Heights, VIC

Saturday 18 July – Commercial Hotel, South Morang, VIC

Saturday 25 July – Grand Childers Hotel, Childers, QLD

Saturday 19 September – Ettamogah Hotel, Kellyville Ridge, NSW

Saturday 17 October – Theatre Royal, Castlemaine, VIC

Friday 30 October – Mingara Recreation Club, Tumbi Umbi, NSW

Saturday 14 November – Froth Pub, Froth, TAS

Sunday 15 November – Longley Hotel, Hobart, TAS

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