Hey everyone, I’m thrilled to announce that I’ll be playing at the beautiful Anita’s Theatre in Thirroul on Friday, April 4, as part of Great Southern Nights—an incredible initiative bringing over 1,000 live gigs across NSW🎶
Get out and check out more live music!
🎟 Tickets are ON SALE NOW 👉 CLICK HERE
Can’t wait to see you there 💛
Very happy to announce that I’ll be playing at Bluesfest Byron Bay on the Easter Long weekend in 2025!
It’s bittersweet, being the last Bluesfest after 35 years. What an innings. It’s held a special place in my heart since 2007, the first time I really used a major platform / stage for an environmental cause. I’ve also jay had some of the funnest shows ever on the Blues Fest stage. What an institution it’s been.
If you can make it, come along. It’ll be a very special and probably pretty memorable weekend for all of us 🖤
Tickets are on sale here: https://www.bluesfest.com.au/
Very excited to announce that I’ll be joining the SummerSalt 2025 festival tour!! Check out this amazing line-up! 
Head to https://bit.ly/SS25rgstr to sign up for the presale
Tix on sale Wednesday, November 13th from Ticketmaster 
Wowwww I’m blown away to be nominated for an ARIA award this year for Best Australian Live Act!!
I am so proud of this tour, it’s been absolutely epic, I’ve loved every second of the 40 shows we’ve done so far, and it means so much to me that my band, crew and I are being recognised in this way. Thank you so much to everyone who came along to a show, and anyone who’s coming to an encore show at the end of the year!!
If you loved it and feel like voting for me, i would be so stoked. Go to aria.com.au/vote
Thanks ARIA, look forward to seeing you all on stage soon
20 years to the day after her first album hit #1, Missy Higgins has topped the ARIA charts again with her new album ‘The Second Act’. LISTEN HERE
Described as “a kind of sequel” to her trailblazing debut ‘The Sound Of White’, Missy spent most of 2024 previewing these emotive new songs 40 times across Australia in an unusual two act show. Each night, fans were able to pre-order LP’s and CD’s of ‘The Second Act’ and those people laid the foundations for today’s #1 debut.
“I owe my career to the audiences who have come and seen me play live”, said Missy. “In the early days, when I was supporting lots of other artists, I usually signed CDs at the merch booth after my set. Lots of the same people I met way back then came to one of this year’s gigs – some of them even brought their kids – so this tour brought things full circle in all sorts of ways. The crowd support has sustained me through a very difficult period so I’m sincerely grateful to everyone who has embraced The Second Act – it means more than you can imagine.”
Six “Encore Shows” on The Second Act Tourwere recently announced for November/December including one at the Sidney Myer Music Bowl (with special guests Dan Sultan and Mia Wray) which sold out today, nearly 3 months in advance. This 10,000-capacity event, presented by Frontier Touring, will be Missy’s biggest headlining concert since 2005 and follows five sold out nights at the Palais Theatre in Melbourne over winter. The support of the Victorian Government’s ALWAYS LIVEprogram allowed fans to buy Myer Music Bowl tickets at lower prices than the rest of the Encore dates as well as helping Missy fund a ‘per head’ donation to the music industry charity, Support Act.
December’s Sydney Opera House Forecourt “Encore Show” also sold out today – it will be the first headline appearance by Missy at that iconic venue. Kings Park in Perth and three special winery concerts for ‘a day on the green’ (with special guests including Dan Sultan and Kate Miller-Heidke) are all selling fast. For tour info click here.
‘The Second Act’ is Missy Higgins’ fourth album to top the ARIA charts, joining 2004’s ‘The Sound Of White’, ‘On A Clear Night’ in 2007, and ‘The Ol’ Razzle Dazzle’ in 2012. (2014’s ‘Oz’, 2018’s ‘Solastagia’ and the 2022 mini-album ‘Total Control’ all reached #3). This intensely personal collection of new songs, recorded by Missy in her home, has received glowing praise from critics. Beat called it “raw, emotional and soothing”. The Australian said, “her vocals have never been stronger”. AFR noted “… the relatability of its emotional terrain – heartache, growth, resilience” while the ABC hailed ‘The Second Act’ as “one of the most quietly profound, nuanced break-up albums you’ll ever hear.”
According to chart guru Gavin Ryan, today’s chart debut sees Missy Higgins become only the seventh Australian artist in history to have enjoyed #1 albums in at least three consecutive decades. In November she will be inducted into the ARIA Hall Of Fame, capping an extraordinary 20th anniversary year for this beloved singer/songwriter.
MISSY HIGGINS
THE SECOND ACT TOUR: FINAL ENCORE SHOWS – TICKET INFO HERE
All Shows Lic. All Ages
Ticketing info at www.missyhiggins.com
Saturday 23 November 2024
Sirromet Wines, Mount Cotton, QLD
Special Guests Dan Sultan & Ruby Fields
Presented By a day on the green
Saturday 30 November 2024
Centennial Vineyards, Bowral, NSW
Special Guests Kate Miller-Heidke & Ruby Fields
Presented By a day on the green
Sunday 1 December 2024 **SOLD OUT**
Sydney Opera House Forecourt, NSW
Special Guest Elana Stone
Presented By Live Nation
Friday 6 December 2024 **SOLD OUT**
Sidney Myer Music Bowl, Melbourne, VIC *on sale
Special Guests Dan Sultan & Mia Wray
Presented By Frontier Touring and ALWAYS LIVE
Saturday 7 December 2024
Peter Lehmann Wines, Barossa Valley, SA
Lic. All Ages
Special Guests Kate Miller-Heidke & Ruby Fields
Presented By a day on the green
Sunday 15 December 2024
Kings Park & Botanic Garden, Perth, WA
Special Guest Ruby Fields & Ullah
Presented By Mellen Events
After more than six years, Missy Higgins finally releases her fifth studio album today – aptly titled The Second Act. The deeply confessional and emotive set has been described as “a kind of sequel” to her ARIA Award winning debut The Sound Of White so it’s appropriate that this new album is landing 20 years to the day after her classic debut.
To coincide with this release Missy has unveiled her music video for an upbeat, tongue-in-cheek new song called “Craters” which can be viewed here.
In response to fan demand, she has also finally made her tour merch range available online for 72 hours. During this strictly limited window each order of a collectable tour item will receive a download of The Second Act.
Songs from Missy’s eagerly anticipated new album have already been previewed at 40 sold out shows across Australia, drawing unanimous rave reviews. Missy has explained that her new songs pick up on a lot of the same themes that she was exploring when she first started writing songs – “who am I and who do want to be?” – hence the tour’s unusual structure where new material was juxtaposed with a performance of her entire debut album across two distinct, but linked, acts.
Last week Missy announced six encore shows for The Second Act Tour during Nov/Dec at iconic outdoor venues: The Sydney Opera House Forecourt, Kings Park in Perth, Melbourne’s Myer Music Bowl and three special winery performances presented by ‘a day on the green’. The shows will take total attendances for this tour past 100,000 Australians, capping an extraordinary year for Missy which will include her November induction into the ARIA Hall Of Fame. Special guests on these final encore dates include good friends Dan Sultan, Kate Miller-Heidke and Elana Stone.
MISSY HIGGINS
THE SECOND ACT TOUR: FINAL ENCORE SHOWS – TICKET INFO HERE
All Shows Lic. All Ages
Ticketing info at www.missyhiggins.com/tour
Saturday 23 November 2024
Sirromet Wines, Mount Cotton, QLD
Special Guests Dan Sultan & Ruby Fields
Presented By A Day On The Green
Saturday 30 November 2024
Centennial Vineyards, Bowral, NSW
Special Guests Kate Miller-Heidke & Ruby Fields
Presented By A Day On The Green
Sunday 1 December 2024
Sydney Opera House Forecourt, NSW
Special Guest Elana Stone
Presented By Live Nation
Friday 6 December 2024
Sidney Myer Music Bowl, Melbourne, VIC *on sale
Special Guests Dan Sultan & Mia Wray
Presented By Frontier Touring and ALWAYS LIVE
Saturday 7 December 2024
Peter Lehmann Wines, Barossa Valley, SA
Lic. All Ages
Special Guests Kate Miller-Heidke & Ruby Fields
Presented By A Day On The Green
Sunday 15 December 2024
Kings Park & Botanic Garden, Perth, WA
Special Guest Ruby Fields & Ullah
Presented By Mellen Events
MISSY HIGGINS – NEW ALBUM ‘THE SECOND ACT’ – OUT NOW
Over the last five months Missy Higgins has criss-crossed Australia, attracting unanimous raves for “The Second Act Tour”. This uniquely evocative live show celebrates The Sound Of White 20th anniversary with Missy performing that landmark album in its entirety after a stripped-back opening set featuring songs from her forthcoming album – The Second Act.
With the new release finally landing on September 6 (pre-order here), Missy today announced a handful of big encore concerts to end this memorable tour with a bang at iconic venues like the Sydney Opera House Forecourt, Myer Music Bowl, Kings Park and three spectacular wineries in partnership with A Day On The Green. Tickets will go on sale August 30 for pre-sale and full date/venue info is listed below.
“The Second Act Tour: Encore Shows” will include some of Missy’s high-profile musical friends as special guests including Dan Sultan, Kate Miller-Heidke, Ruby Fields, Mia Wray, Elana Stone and Ullah. These will be Missy’s biggest headlining concerts since 2005 when The Sound Of White was riding high. It’s a phenomenal way to cap a massive year which will include her November induction into the ARIA Hall of Fame as announced last week.
“I never imagined it would take me most of 2024 to do this Australian tour”, Missy confesses, “but it’s been such a great experience on every level that I’m glad the band and I will get to share it a few more times with all these big crowds. There have been lots of people posting about how disappointed they were to miss out on getting a chance to see this two act show so now they’ll have no excuse!”
Despite selling out 40 dates so far, most tickets for “The Second Act Tour” were snapped up within minutes so these big “Encore Shows” will provide one last opportunity to discover why this unique live concert has attracted gushing critical acclaim such as:
“A profound emotional rollercoaster” (The Courier Mail)
“Loving Higgins and what she refers to as her “bleeding heart” is an easy thing to do” (Sydney Morning Herald)
“An unforgettable show where audible sobbing filled the silence between songs” (The Examiner, Launceston)
“Euphoric … trembling back and forth between heartbreak and operatic excitement” (The Guardian)
“It feels like she’s playing in her living room to a bunch of friends, raw and unfiltered” (Themusic.com.au)
“Missy Higgins’ Newcastle show was not just a concert; it was a communal experience that showcased her growth as an artist and a person” (Newcastle Live)
“Her heart-wrenching honesty about life, love and grief has made her into one of Australia’s most cherished artists” (The West Australian)
Members of the Missy Higgins Mailing List will receive exclusive access to Fan Presale tickets on Friday 30 August at 11am (local time). CLICK HERE to sign up to the Mailing List.
Fan Presale: Friday 30 August from 11am (local time)
Runs until 10am Tuesday 3 September or until presale allocation exhausted
Tickets On Sale: Tuesday 3 September from 11am (local time)
All Shows Lic. All Ages
Saturday 23 November 2024
Sirromet Wines, Mount Cotton, QLD
Special Guests Dan Sultan & Ruby Fields
Presented By A Day On The Green
Saturday 30 November 2024
Centennial Vineyards, Bowral, NSW
Special Guests Kate Miller-Heidke & Ruby Fields
Presented By A Day On The Green
Sunday 1 December 2024
Sydney Opera House Forecourt, NSW
Special Guest Elana Stone
Presented By Live Nation
Friday 6 December 2024
Sidney Myer Music Bowl, Melbourne, VIC *Already On Sale
Special Guests Dan Sultan & Mia Wray
Presented By Always Live & Frontier Touring
Saturday 7 December 2024
Peter Lehmann Wines, Barossa Valley, SA
Special Guests Kate Miller-Heidke & Ruby Fields
Presented By A Day On The Green
Sunday 15 December 2024
Kings Park & Botanic Garden, Perth, WA
Special Guest Ruby Fields & Ullah
Presented By Mellen Events
ARIA Awards Press Release – Hall of Fame. Draft V3.docx
The Australian Recording Industry Association (ARIA) is thrilled to reveal Melbourne singer-songwriter Missy Higgins will be inducted into the ARIA Hall Of Fame during the 2024 ARIA Awards in partnership with YouTube on Wednesday, 20 November.
The esteemed accolade will be awarded to the nine-time ARIA Award winner at Sydney’s Hordern Pavilion, on Gadigal land, celebrating Missy’s legendary career and major influence on Australian music.
Since releasing her debut album The Sound of White in 2004 – a 12-time platinum triumph which spent a total of seven weeks at the top of the ARIA Albums Chart – Missy has gone on to become one of the highest selling singer-songwriters of our era, creating some of Australia’s most loved and recognised songs.
The quiet determination with which she has always marched to her own beat has seen her cited as a formative influence by two generations of Australian singer songwriters, from Kate Miller-Heidke, Clare Bowditch and Amy Shark to Angie McMahon, Gordi and Gretta Ray.
Missy’s follow up album, 2007’s On A Clear Night, was equally adored by the nation. Winning another ARIA Award and shooting straight to the number one spot on the ARIA Albums Chart, 2012’s The Ol’ Razzle Dazzle did the same. Oz (2014) and Solastalgia (2018) both made it into the top three of the Albums Chart, as did Missy’s 2022 mini-album of songs from ABC TV’s acclaimed series Total Control. Across the past two decades, all these releases have generated an extraordinary 25 ARIA Award nominations.
Australian Recording Industry Association (ARIA) (ABN 72 002 692 944) P: (02) 8569 1144 11 – 17 Buckingham Street, Surry Hills, NSW 2010
Missy’s first full length release in six years, The Second Act, will land on 6 September this year off the back of her biggest Australian tour in nearly 20 years. Across 40 sold-out dates to over 80,000 people, Missy has simultaneously celebrated The Sound Of White’s anniversary and previewed new songs from The Second Act in a unique live show that has drawn unanimous rave reviews.
Influenced by a vast range of genres growing up, from R&B and soul to alternative rock, pop, jazz and more; Missy’s career began when her older sister Nicola famously entered her in Triple J’s Unearthed without Missy’s knowledge. The song was All For Believing: originally only written for a school music assignment. It went on to win the competition and kick-started this singular career.
ARIA CEO, Annabelle Herd, said: “Australia has seen Missy Higgins’ music career go from strength to strength, including nine ARIA Awards, several number one albums, and multiple sell-out national tours. The ARIA Hall of Fame is all about celebrating legendary music talent who leave a unique mark, inspiring not only the industry but Australia and the world. Missy is the absolute epitome of this. We couldn’t be happier to be welcoming one of Australia’s most loved and admired artists, Missy Higgins, into the ARIA Hall of Fame.”
Missy said: “I feel very honoured and grateful. So many artists I love and admire are in the ARIA Hall Of Fame so it feels a bit surreal to be joining them. This year has already been really special, now this is going to make it even more memorable.”
Missy’s induction into the ARIA Hall Of Fame will take place during the 2024 ARIA Awards, where she will join the ranks of Australia’s most revered musical legends and artists.
The ARIA Awards will broadcast from Sydney’s Hordern Pavilion live on Wednesday, 20 November from 5.00pm AEDT, only on Stan. The live stream will be followed by a special presentation on Channel 9 with performances and moments also available on the @ARIA.official YouTube channel.
More announcements for the 2024 ARIA Awards in partnership with YouTube are coming very soon.
ARIA Awards is supported proudly by the NSW Government through its tourism and events agency, Destination NSW.
WITH SPECIAL GUESTS DAN SULTAN AND MIA WRAY
Over the last five months Missy Higgins has criss-crossed Australia, attracting unanimous raves for “The Second Act Tour”. This uniquely evocative live show celebrates The Sound Of White 20th anniversary with Missy performing that landmark album in its entirety after a stripped-back opening set featuring songs from her forthcoming album – The Second Act.
With the new release finally landing on September 6 (via EMI Music Australia, pre-order here), Missy today announced a final Victorian encore show, presented by ALWAYS LIVE and Frontier Touring at the iconic Sidney Myer Music Bowl, Melbourne on Friday 6 December.
EARLY ACCESS INFORMATION
Missy’s Offical Store is offering everyone who pre-orders Missy’s new album The Second Act until 11.59pm Wednesday 14 August 2024 early access to an exclusive presale for this show. Customers will receive their early access code via email directly after pre-ordering the album with early access from 9am AEST, Thursday 15 August.
Pre-order your copy, HERE.
If you have already pre-ordered The Second Act from Missy’s Official Store you will automatically receive your presale code over email by 8am Thursday 15 August 2024.
“The Second Act Tour: Final Victorian Encore Show” will include two of Missy’s high-profile musical friends as special guests, Dan Sultan and Mia Wray. This will be Missy’s biggest headlining show since 2005 when The Sound Of White was riding high. It’s a phenomenal way to cap off what’s been a massive year for Missy.
“I never imagined it would take me most of 2024 to do this Australian tour”, Missy confesses, “but it’s been such a great experience on every level that I’m glad the band and I will get to share it a few more times with all these big crowds. There have been lots of Victorians posting about how disappointed they were to miss out on getting a chance to see this two act show so now they’ll have no excuse!”
Despite selling out 40 dates so far, most tickets for “The Second Act Tour” were snapped up within minutes so this big “Victorian Encore Show” will provide one last opportunity to discover why this unique live concert has attracted gushing critical acclaim such as:
“A profound emotional rollercoaster” – The Courier Mail
“Loving Higgins and what she refers to as her “bleeding heart” is an easy thing to do” – Sydney Morning Herald
“An unforgettable show where audible sobbing filled the silence between songs” – The Examiner, Launceston
“Euphoric … trembling back and forth between heartbreak and operatic excitement”.
– The Guardian
“It feels like she’s playing in her living room to a bunch of friends, raw and unfiltered” – TheMusic
“Missy Higgins’ Newcastle show was not just a concert; it was a communal experience that showcased her growth as an artist and a person” – Newcastle Live
“Her heart-wrenching honesty about life, love and grief has made her into one of Australia’s most cherished artists” – The West Australian
“Canberra crowds are sparing with our standing ovations, and the appreciative audience stood in unison last night” – Canberra Daily
About ALWAYS LIVE
This event is part of ALWAYS LIVE, a 17-day state-wide celebration of contemporary live music supported by the Victorian Government through Visit Victoria. Memorable Music Moments are made each year with ALWAYS LIVE, only in Victoria, November 22 – December 8, 2024. Program out now – visit alwayslive.com.au for program and ticket details with more to come.
MISSY HIGGINS
THE SECOND ACT TOUR
WITH SPECIAL GUESTS DAN SULTAN AND MIA WRAY
AUSTRALIA
DECEMBER 2024
Presented by ALWAYS LIVE & Frontier Touring
EARLY ACCESS PRESALE
via Missy Higgins Official Store
Runs 24 hours from: Thursday 15 August (9am AEST)
or until presale allocation exhausted
TICKETS ON SALE
Begins: Friday 16 August, 11am AEST
Friday 6 December
Sidney Myer Music Bowl | Melbourne, VIC
Lic. All Ages
ticketek.com.au
ALBUM RELEASED FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 6, PRE-ORDER HERE
Photo Credit: Tajette
MISSY CURRENTLY TOURING NATIONALLY
PRESENTED BY FRONTIER TOURING
CLICK HERE FOR INFO
A big year for Missy Higgins gets even bigger this week with the release of an eagerly anticipated new single, and the digital unveiling of her first new album in six years – The Second Act.
“A Complicated Truth” has generated intense fan reactions every time Missy previewed the heartbreaking ballad during her sold-out national tour over recent months. As the beloved singer/songwriter explains:
“I was driving around one day with my five year old daughter in the back of the car, not long after her dad and I had split up, and she started asking a heap of questions all of a sudden like “why can’t daddy live in our house anymore?” and “how can you just stop being married if you made promises to each other?”. As you can imagine it felt like a dagger in my heart. I just didn’t know what to tell her. So later that night I decided to try and answer her questions in a song. Maybe one day when she listens to it she might understand things a bit better”
In a tour overflowing with rave reviews, critics have repeatedly singled out this evocative song for special mention. For example:
“I don’t think anyone was ready for her new song “A Complicated Truth” … there was audible sobbling coming from members of the audience. The tune is sure to send ripples around the globe once it’s released.” (Newcastle Live)
“I find myself full blown sobbing to her new track “A Complicated Truth”. A song written for her 5 year old daughter Luna, trying to explain divorce. It’s a particularly gutting, honest to a fault way of explaining how love can change and bend to a child” (Ramona Magazine)
Appropriately the song is accompanied by a striking video filmed during one of Missy’s five memorable nights at Melbourne’s iconic Palais Theatre.
The release of “A Complicated Truth” coincides with the digital unveiling of her new album The Second Act which will be released on September 6. This introspective 12 song set has been available for LP & CD pre-order for several months but as of today the full track listing can be viewed /pre-ordered here.
The Second Actwas written and co-produced by Missy and, appropriately for such an intimate piece of work, she recorded it at home. An evocative and highly thematic batch of songs about trying to build a new life, it has been described as a “kind of sequel” to Missy’s trailblazing debut The Sound Of White – hence the bookending of these two albums on Missy’s hugely successful “Second Act Tour” which has sold out nearly 40 shows across Australia.
Following phenomenal ticket demand nationwide with 38 sold out shows to date for Missy Higgins ‘The Second Act Tour 2024’, Frontier Touring is proud to announce an extra Victorian show for Costa Hall, Geelong on Sunday 4 August.
The Frontier Member presale for the new Geelong show begins Thu 23 May from 11am AEST before the on sale begins Mon 27 May from 11am AEST. Tickets via frontiertouring.com/missyhiggins.
The now 39-date ‘anniversary tour with a difference’ is currently touring the country to rave reviews, celebrating the 20th anniversary of Missy’s landmark debut The Sound Of White album, performed in its entirety for the first time ever plus a preview performance of songs from the brand-new album The Second Act.
WATCH THE OFFICIAL ‘WHERE I STOOD’ FEAT. ANGIE MCMAHON LIVE AT PALAIS THEATRE VIDEO HERE
“It is her heart-wrenching honesty about life, love and grief that has made her one of Australia’s most cherished artists.” ★★★★ – The West Australian
“It’s the kind of show where when the stage lights come down you can see people in the audience smiling. Families, couples and friends – all ages and all enraptured by Higgins’ vocals.” – Ramona Magazine
“Higgins gives a remarkable performance that shows how far she’s come and gives a glimpse of the exciting new chapter embarking on that promises to be her most truthful and personal to date.” – The Music “Missy showcases the spine-tingling, impressive vocals of a confident, mature artist who has grown into herself. Missy owns the stage.” – Australian Musician WATCH THE OFFICIAL VIDEO FOR ‘THE SECOND ACT’ HERE
The Second Act album is produced, engineered and recorded by Missy herself in her own home. The Second Act featuring the singles ‘You Should Run’ and ‘The Second Act’ released Fri 6 Sep via EMI Music Australia, pre-order here
The deluxe anniversary reissue of The Sound Of White on double CD and LP are available now via www.missyhiggins.com
MISSY HIGGINS
THE SECOND ACT TOUR 2024
MARCH – AUGUST
Presented by Frontier Touring
NEW GEELONG SHOW
EXCLUSIVE FAN PRESALE
Runs 24 hours from: Thursday 23 May (11am AEST)
or until presale allocation exhausted
CLICK HERE to sign up for presale access
ON SALE
Begins: Monday 27 May (11am AEST)
Sunday 4 August
Costa Hall | Geelong, VIC NEW SHOW geelongartscentre.org.au
I’m really excited to announce two amazing local support artists for my shows in Cairns and Gold Coast. On Saturday May 11 at Munro Martin Parklands, Cairns, I’ll be joined by Amber Farnan, and on Saturday May 25 at HOTA Outdoor Stage, I’ll be joined by Lily Papas.
Tickets to Gold Coast have sold out, but there are still a handful of tickets remaining for Cairns. The show times have also changed slightly.
Hello lovely people in the NT! I’m so happy to announce that The Second Act Tour’ is heading to Darwin as part of Darwin Festival’s opening weekend, on Sunday August 11. Tickets have just gone on sale and you can grab yours here: https://www.darwinfestival.org.au/events/missy-higgins/
ALBUM RELEASED FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 6, PRE-ORDER HERE
ALSO, RELEASES ‘THE SOUND OF WHITE’ DELUXE ANNIVERSARY EDITION … ALL ON THE SAME DAY
MISSY TOURING NATIONALLY MARCH – JUNE
PRESENTED BY FRONTIER TOURING
CLICK HERE FOR INFO
Photo Credit: Tajette
To coincide with the start of a three-month national theatre tour, Missy Higgins unveiled a new song today called “The Second Act”. Not only did this yearning and hopeful ballad inspire the name of her “anniversary tour with a difference” but she has also revealed that ‘The Second Act’will be the title for her first full length studio album in six years. The confessional collection of new works is available for LP/CD pre-order HERE right now and will be released Friday 6th September on the actual 20th anniversary of ‘The Sound Of White’s’ instore date.
As well as this new single drop, today also marks the release of a deluxe LP/CD and digital Anniversary Edition of her trailblazing debut album which contains previously unreleased live versions of every song and liner notes written by the artist herself. This unusual fusion of past and present music releases – all on the same day – makes sense given that Missy has described ‘The Second Act’ as “a kind of sequel” to ‘The Sound Of White.’
“I wrote all those songs on the first album when I was in my late teens when I never thought anyone would hear them, so they were very personal, like I was writing my secrets in a diary”, Missy explains. “I did less of that on later albums for lots of reasons but lately I realized I’d gone back to that confessional mode of songwriting. I guess it’s been my way of dealing with the end of my marriage. So, I feel like I’ve come full circle … I was starting life from scratch at 20 and now, like lots of people, I’m figuring out how to start life all over again at 40.”
“The Second Act” is a song that deals very directly with all that – picking yourself up, dusting yourself off and heading out into the world.”
WATCH THE OFFICIAL VIDEO HERE:
The Second Act Tour hits Canberra and Sydney this week for the first five of 37 sold out dates which will bring this unique live experience to over 70,000 Australians. At each show Missy will take the stage early and perform two sets. The first will be performed largely in solo mode and feature rarely performed fan favourites plus some new songs from ‘The Second Act’ album which will be released after the tour. Then after an intermission she will return for a second set introducing her band to perform ‘The Sound Of White’ in its entirety plus a few of her other hits.
This unusual mix of old and new music, across two separate Acts, makes clear creative sense. The two sets of songs share a strongly introspective focus and lots of recurring lyrical threads. Despite being written two decades apart, these albums see Missy grappling with the same questions from different points in time.
“They’re both looking forward nervously and wondering what comes next. They’re both asking questions like “who am I?” and “who do I want to be?” so I liked the idea of previewing some of this new material in the first act of a live show, then going back to the start of the story in the second act. Plus it will just be fun to play all those old songs again for the first time in ages. At very least it will be something different and if I’ve learned anything over the last year or two it’s that you’ve got to keep embracing new challenges!”
Since being Unearthed by Triple J back in 2002 when she was still at high school then carving a career on her own terms Missy has helped to inspire local female singer/songwriters including Amy Shark, Thelma Plum, Gretta Ray, Gordi and Angie McMahon who have all cited her as a formative influence (eg: https://themusic.com.au/features/missy-higgins-the-sound-of-white-20th-anniversary-retrospective/-vdA7O_uERA/08-03-24 and https://www.abc.net.au/triplej/news/the-sound-of-missy/10469412)
After 20 years, 26 ARIA Award nominations, and three chart topping albums Missy Higgins continues to blaze her own trail – including this new tour which will be one of her biggest ever. Her ‘Second Act’ proves that if great male Australian solo artists can enjoy lifelong conversations with broad audiences then it’s way past time for Australian women to be able to do it too.
MISSY HIGGINS
NEW ALBUM ‘THE SECOND ACT’ RELEASED FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 6
Hi everyone, ‘The Second Act’ tour kicks off tomorrow, and I’m really happy to announce that we’ve been able to add a final show in Adelaide, which will be on Friday June 21 at Festival Theatre as part of the Adelaide Cabaret Festival!
Tickets for this show are ON SALE NOW! You can grab yours here: http://frntr.co/Missy24AdlCF
IMPORTANT TOUR INFORMATION: Doors for all of ‘The Second Act’ shows (except for Cairns & Gold Coast) open at 6:30pm, and I’lll be on stage at 7:30pm sharp!
I can’t wait to see you all at the shows!
Missy xx
‘YOU SHOULD RUN‘
“You Should Run” is the first song from a new Missy Higgins’ album due later in 2024. Raw, vulnerable, scarred but open hearted, the intense ballad sees Missy producing, engineering and performing everything herself in her own home. It’s a clear statement of intent.
“After going through a divorce a couple of years ago I felt like the entire story I had written for myself had burnt to the ground”, Missy explains. “For the first time in ages I found myself using song-writing as a form of therapy to try to make sense of it all, in particular how I was supposed to start rebuilding. It’s an intensely personal song so I wanted the recording process to mirror that, thus why I did it alone so I could really let it all out, tears and all.”
“You Should Run” is a vivid emotional outpouring that will strike a deep chord with everyone who has ever had to start all over again. It sees Missy returning to the highly confessional writing style which first connected her with audiences 20 years ago but this time she’s singing about different sorts of “scars”.
After selling out every show on “The Second Act Tour” last December Missy Higgins has some good news for all those fans who missed out – revealing a handful of encore dates for her ‘anniversary tour with a difference’. New concerts in Melbourne, Sydney and Brisbane will go on sale next week with shows in Adelaide and Darwin to be announced next month. For all details click here.
“The Second Act Tour” will see Missy celebrating the 20th anniversary of her landmark debut “The Sound Of White” by performing the work in its entirety for the first time ever. This unique two part show will also see Missy previewing tunes from a brand new album – due later this year – which has been described as “a kind of sequel” to her landmark debut.
“I’m probably biased but I think these songs are as good as anything I’ve written. As a 40-year-old female musician it’s not easy to get heard but hopefully this tour will give people a chance to hear the new material, particularly anyone struggling through a similar life transition. I’ve realised lately there are a lot of us out there, and it’s always nice to realise you’re not alone.”
Directed by Claudia Sangiorgi Dalimore
EAST COAST ENCORE SHOWS ADDED FOR ‘THE SECOND ACT TOUR 2024‘
Following unprecedented demand, selling out 32 nights of her “anniversary tour with a difference”, three additional encore shows have been added to Missy’s highly anticipated The Second Act Tour. Additionally, there will be new shows announced for both Adelaide and Darwin in the coming months.
New shows at Melbourne’s The Palais Theatre on Saturday 22 June, Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre on Friday 5 July and ICC Sydney on Saturday 6 July will round out an incredible run of special shows for the Aussie singer-songwriter.
EXCLUSIVE FAN PRE-SALE – ENCORE SHOWS
12:00PM LOCAL TIME | Tuesday 27 February 2024
CLICK HERE to sign up for access to fan pre-sale
Pre-sale links + password will be sent via email on Monday 26 February.
GENERAL PUBLIC ON-SALE:
From 12:00PM LOCAL TIME | Thursday 29 February 2024
ALL SHOWS LIC. ALL AGES
Hey everyone, I’m happy to announce that the digital deluxe reissue of ‘The Sound Of White 20th Anniversary Edition’ is now available to pre-order, and you can listen to one of the tracks NOW: a live version of The Special Two (recorded at the Sydney Opera House a few years back) on all streaming platforms… 👉 https://missyhiggins.lnk.to/TSOW20
You can ALSO pre-order some exclusive white CDs + vinyls, which come with a hand signed card, if you so desire. (I am hard at work signing them as we speak ✍️ ) 👉 https://sound-merch.com.au/collections/missy-higgins
Missy x
+ New Perth, Brisbane and Launceston shows announced today and on sale now
Beloved Aussie singer/songwriter Missy Higgins has demonstrated her deep connection with local music fans today by selling out 22 nights of her “anniversary tour with a difference”. The national run of theatre dates billed as “The Second Act Tour” will see Missy showcasing some brand-new tunes from a forthcoming album and performing her entire classic debut The Sound Of Whitein a special two act show.
Two concerts at Sydney’s State Theatre and two at Melbourne’s Palais Theatre sold out in just five minutes earlier today. By this evening, all tickets for third shows at each of those venues will have been snapped up too. Multiple nights have also already sold out in Brisbane, Canberra, Newcastle, Adelaide, and Perth. “The Second Act Tour” added 12 extra dates this week taking the tour total to 33 concerts in front of nearly 50,000 people.
“I’m blown away by this response”, said Missy. “It’s been a tough couple of years to be honest so it feels great to be able to look forward to doing this tour next autumn. I’m particularly keen to share some of the new music I’m working on right now as well as revisiting all those old tunes I haven’t played in ages. It’s gonna be a lot of fun so a big “thanks” to everyone who’s jumped in today.”
There are no plans to add any further dates to “The Second Act Tour” at this stage but limited tickets remain for the shows noted below.
Final tickets via frontiertouring.com/missyhiggins
These highly anticipated concerts will be accompanied by a deluxe anniversary reissue of The Sound Of White on double CD and LP which can be pre-ordered now via www.missyhiggins.com
Presented by Frontier Touring
ALL SHOWS LIC. ALL AGES
Thursday 28 March
Frankston Arts Centre | Frankston, VIC
SOLD OUT
Friday 29 March
Civic Hall | Ballarat, VIC
SOLD OUT
Tuesday 9 April
Canberra Theatre | Canberra, ACT
SOLD OUT
Wednesday 10 April
Canberra Theatre | Canberra, ACT
SOLD OUT
Friday 12 April
State Theatre | Sydney, NSW
SOLD OUT
Saturday 13 April
State Theatre | Sydney, NSW
SOLD OUT
Sunday 14 April
State Theatre | Sydney, NSW
SOLD OUT
Thursday 18 April
Perth Concert Hall | Perth, WA
NEW SHOW | ON SALE NOW
Lic. All Ages
ticketmaster.com.au
Friday 19 April
Perth Concert Hall | Perth, WA
SOLD OUT
Saturday 20 April
Perth Concert Hall | Perth, WA
SOLD OUT
Friday 26 April
Hobart City Hall | Hobart, TAS
Saturday 27 April
Princess Theatre | Launceston, TA
SOLD OUT
Sunday 28 April
Princess Theatre | Launceston, TA
NEW SHOW
Lic. All Ages
theatrenorth.com.au
Friday 3 May
Palais Theatre | Melbourne, VIC
SOLD OUT
Saturday 4 May
Palais Theatre | Melbourne, VIC
SOLD OUT
Sunday 5 May
Palais Theatre | Melbourne, VIC
SOLD OUT
Thursday 9 May
Mackay Entertainment & Convention Centre | Mackay, QLD
Lic. All Ages
ticketsearch.com
Saturday 11 May
Munro Martin Parklands | Cairns, QLD
Lic. All Ages
ticketlink.com.au
Sunday 12 May
Townsville Civic Centre | Townsville, QLD
SOLD OUT
Friday 17 May
Ulumbarra Theatre | Bendigo, VIC
SOLD OUT
Saturday 18 May
Gippsland Performing Arts Centre | Traralgon, VIC
SOLD OUT
Thursday 23 May
QPAC Concert Hall | Brisbane, QLD
SOLD OUT
Friday 24 May
QPAC Concert Hall | Brisbane, QLD
SOLD OUT
Saturday 25 May
HOTA Outdoor Stage | Gold Coast, QLD
SOLD OUT
Thursday 30 May
Her Majesty’s Theatre | Adelaide, SA
SOLD OUT
Friday 31 May
Her Majesty’s Theatre | Adelaide, SA
SOLD OUT
Saturday 1 June
Barossa Arts Centre | Tanunda, SA
SOLD OUT
Thursday 6 June
QPAC Concert Hall | Brisbane, QLD
SOLD OUT
Friday 7 June
Empire Theatre | Toowoomba, QLD
Lic. All Ages
empiretheatre.com.au
Saturday 8 June
The Events Centre | Caloundra, QLD
SOLD OUT
Friday 14 June
Sydney Coliseum | Rooty Hill, NSW
SOLD OUT
Saturday 15 June
Newcastle Civic Theatre | Newcastle, NSW
SOLD OUT
Sunday 16 June
Newcastle Civic Theatre | Newcastle, NSW
SOLD OUT
+ ALL SHOWS ON SALE TOMORROW, WED 13 DEC
Due to exceptional demand in the Member presale, Missy Higgins adds an additional eight shows to “The Second Act” tour – ‘an anniversary tour with a difference’ to celebrate 20 years since her trailblazing debut, The Sound Of White.
General onsale for all shows begins Wednesday 13 December, staggered times, see below. Tickets and tour information via missyhiggins.com/shows.
The Second Act Tour will see Missy touring theatres nationally next autumn in a special two act show. The first set each evening will include some brand-new songs, plus a few fan favourites from early in her career, all played in stripped back, acoustic mode. After an intermission Missy will then return with her full band to perform The Sound Of White in its entirety plus some of her other hits. It will see Missy returning to many of the same venues she first played when The Sound Of White exploded back in 2004.
The Sound Of White is one of the biggest and most influential albums in Australian music history. The intensely introspective collection of yearning songs yielded bona fide classics like “Scar”, “Ten Days” and “The Special Two”. It has sold a million copies and received 6 ARIA Awards.
The anniversary of this landmark release will be celebrated with a deluxe edition on CD and LP containing bonus live recordings of every song on the album plus newly expanded artwork. It will land on April 5, 2024. Physical releases available for pre-order here. The Sound Of White 20 Year Anniversary Edition will also feature a new track – “Cry Me A River”.
Missy Higgins has been nominated for an extraordinary 26 ARIA Awards since being Unearthed by triple j way back in 2002. She remains one of Australia’s most popular live performers; playing to more than 200,000 Australians last summer across various outdoor events including dozens of huge gigs with Paul Kelly.
Presented by Frontier Touring
ALL SHOWS LIC. ALL AGES
Thursday 28 March
Frankston Arts Centre | Frankston, VIC
SOLD OUT
Friday 29 March
Civic Hall | Ballarat, VIC
SOLD OUT
Tuesday 9 April
Canberra Theatre | Canberra, ACT
SOLD OUT
Wednesday 10 April
Canberra Theatre | Canberra, ACT
SOLD OUT
Friday 12 April
State Theatre | Sydney, NSW
SOLD OUT
Saturday 13 April
State Theatre | Sydney, NSW
SOLD OUT
Sunday 14 April
State Theatre | Sydney, NSW
SOLD OUT
Thursday 18 April
Perth Concert Hall | Perth, WA
NEW SHOW | ON SALE NOW
Lic. All Ages
ticketmaster.com.au
Friday 19 April
Perth Concert Hall | Perth, WA
SOLD OUT
Saturday 20 April
Perth Concert Hall | Perth, WA
SOLD OUT
Friday 26 April
Hobart City Hall | Hobart, TAS
Saturday 27 April
Princess Theatre | Launceston, TA
SOLD OUT
Sunday 28 April
Princess Theatre | Launceston, TA
NEW SHOW
Lic. All Ages
theatrenorth.com.au
Friday 3 May
Palais Theatre | Melbourne, VIC
SOLD OUT
Saturday 4 May
Palais Theatre | Melbourne, VIC
SOLD OUT
Sunday 5 May
Palais Theatre | Melbourne, VIC
SOLD OUT
Thursday 9 May
Mackay Entertainment & Convention Centre | Mackay, QLD
Lic. All Ages
ticketsearch.com
Saturday 11 May
Munro Martin Parklands | Cairns, QLD
Lic. All Ages
ticketlink.com.au
Sunday 12 May
Townsville Civic Centre | Townsville, QLD
SOLD OUT
Friday 17 May
Ulumbarra Theatre | Bendigo, VIC
SOLD OUT
Saturday 18 May
Gippsland Performing Arts Centre | Traralgon, VIC
SOLD OUT
Thursday 23 May
QPAC Concert Hall | Brisbane, QLD
SOLD OUT
Friday 24 May
QPAC Concert Hall | Brisbane, QLD
SOLD OUT
Saturday 25 May
HOTA Outdoor Stage | Gold Coast, QLD
SOLD OUT
Thursday 30 May
Her Majesty’s Theatre | Adelaide, SA
SOLD OUT
Friday 31 May
Her Majesty’s Theatre | Adelaide, SA
SOLD OUT
Saturday 1 June
Barossa Arts Centre | Tanunda, SA
SOLD OUT
Thursday 6 June
QPAC Concert Hall | Brisbane, QLD
SOLD OUT
Friday 7 June
Empire Theatre | Toowoomba, QLD
Lic. All Ages
empiretheatre.com.au
Saturday 8 June
The Events Centre | Caloundra, QLD
SOLD OUT
Friday 14 June
Sydney Coliseum | Rooty Hill, NSW
SOLD OUT
Saturday 15 June
Newcastle Civic Theatre | Newcastle, NSW
SOLD OUT
Sunday 16 June
Newcastle Civic Theatre | Newcastle, NSW
SOLD OUT
Missy Higgins is unveiling ‘an anniversary tour with a difference’ to celebrate 20 years since her trailblazing debut, The Sound Of White.
The Second Act Tour will see Missy touring theatres nationally next autumn in a special two act show (see dates, venues and ticketing info below). The first set each evening will include some brand-new songs, plus a few fan favourites from early in her career, all played in stripped back, acoustic mode. After an intermission Missy will then return with her full band to perform The Sound Of White in its entirety plus some of her other hits. This will be the first time that she has done a theatre tour since 2018, soon after playing stadiums across Australia as Ed Sheeran’s special guest. It will see Missy returning to many of the same venues she first played when The Sound Of White exploded back in 2004.
Missy Higgins fan presale commences Monday 11 December, staggered times before the general on sale Wednesday 13 December, staggered times, see below. Sign up for pre-sale tickets, HERE.
The Sound Of White is one of the biggest and most influential albums in Australian music history. The intensely introspective collection of yearning songs yielded bona fide classics like “Scar”, “Ten Days” and “The Special Two”. It has sold a million copies and received 6 ARIA Awards. Over the last 20 years The Sound Of White has also inspired dozens of young Australian women – including major artists like Amy Shark, Gretta Ray, Gordi and Angie McMahon – to follow in Missy’s footsteps and sing their own songs in their own ways.
“I wrote all those songs in my late teens when I never thought anyone would hear them, so they were very personal, like I was writing my secrets in a diary”, says Missy. “I did less of that on later albums for lots of reasons but lately I realized I’d gone back to that confessional mode of songwriting. I guess it’s been my way of dealing with the end of my marriage. So I feel like I’ve come full circle … I was starting life from scratch at 20 and now, like lots of people, I’m figuring out how to start life all over again at 40.”
“In that respect this new album that I’m recording right now will be a kind of sequel to The Sound Of White. They’re both looking forward nervously and wondering what comes next. They’re both asking questions like “who am I?” and “who do I want to be?” so I liked the idea of previewing some of this new material in the first act of a live show, then going back to the start of the story in the second act. Plus it will just be fun to play all those old songs again for the first time in ages. At very least it will be something different and if I’ve learned anything over the last year or two it’s that you’ve got to keep embracing new challenges!”
Legendary Group Music Director of the triple j Networks, Richard Kingsmill, reflects “the incredible success of The Sound Of White was not just in its sales figures, as impressive as they were. Missy Higgins was something bigger. With her talent, honesty and unapologetic Australianness, she was a signpost for so many artists that followed. The number of local singers and songwriters I’ve interviewed over time who have told me that Missy, and especially that debut album, was the reason they picked up an instrument and started singing in the first place is mind-boggling. Her success crosses the gender divide too. We’ve had plenty of male rock groups in our Like A Version studio wanting to cover Missy songs. Dear Seattle’s cover of ‘The Special Two’ for instance made it into the Hottest 100 of Like A Version this year. So Missy inspired that next generation of artists in a way you don’t see very often. And she’s kept showing music fans that it wasn’t just a time-and-place success story either through the other releases that have come for her over the past 20 years.”
The anniversary of this landmark release will be celebrated with a deluxe edition on CD and LP containing bonus live recordings of every song on the album plus newly expanded artwork. It will land on April 5, 2024. Physical pre-orders commence today, pre-order here.
The Sound Of White 20Year Anniversary Edition will also feature a new track – “Cry Me A River” – which can be heard online now. The classic American torch song was written originally for Ella Fitzgerald and was a hit for Julie London in the 1950’s. Over half a century later Justin Timberlake ‘borrowed’ the title. The tune has a special place in Missy’s heart as it was the first song she ever performed live – sneaking into licensed venues as a 13-year-old to sing it with her older brother’s jazz combo. This stripped back version was recorded at a Sydney charity concert the night before she swept the 2005 ARIA Awards and features her brother, David, on piano. It has always been a fan favourite, but she has never released a recording of “Cry Me A River” … until now.
This smouldering love song kicks off a huge 12 months for Missy as she begins her “Second Act”. The beloved singer/songwriter will start releasing some of her brand-new songs in the lead up to this special two act tour and follow it with her new album later in the year.
“I’m very aware that female artists usually find it hard to get their songs heard in their 30’s or 40’s but I’m determined to try and shake that up a bit”, says Missy. “When I was writing The Sound Of White I was going through the same things as lots of other teenagers and I think that’s probably why those songs have struck such a chord with young people over the years. Life throws some curve balls at all of us as we get a bit older though so I’d like to think that people who grew up with The Sound Of White will find something they can relate to in the new songs as well – even if they probably won’t get to hear them on commercial radio or TikTok.”
Missy Higgins has been nominated for an extraordinary 26 ARIA Awards since being Unearthed by triple j way back in 2002. She remains one of Australia’s most popular live performers; playing to more than 200,000 Australians last summer across various outdoor events including dozens of huge gigs with Paul Kelly.
CLICK HERE to pre-order ‘The Sound Of White’ Deluxe Edition
FAN PRE SALE: MON 11 DEC (times staggered)
(runs for 24 hours or until allocation exhausted)
PRE-SALE PASSWORD WILL BE SENT VIA FAN NEWSLETTER AT 10:00PM AEDT ON SUNDAY 11 DECEMBER
GP on-sale: Wednesday 13 December (times staggered, see below)
ALL SHOWS LIC. ALL AGES
Thursday 28 March
Frankston Arts Centre | Frankston, VIC
Lic. All Ages On sale: Wednesday 13 December (3pm local time)
Friday 29 March
Civic Hall | Ballarat, VIC
Lic. All Ages
On sale: Wednesday 13 December (3pm local time)
Wednesday 10 April
Canberra Theatre | Canberra, ACT
Lic. All Ages
On sale: Wednesday 13 December (12noon local time)
Friday 12 April
State Theatre | Sydney, NSW
Lic. All Ages
On sale: Wednesday 13 December (11am local time)
Friday 19 April
Perth Concert Hall | Perth, WA
Lic. All Ages
On sale: Wednesday 13 December (2pm local time)
Friday 26 April
Hobart City Hall | Hobart, TAS
Lic. All Ages
On sale: Wednesday 13 December (4pm local time)
Saturday 27 April
Princess Theatre | Launceston, TAS
Lic. All Ages
On sale: Wednesday 13 December (12noon local time)
Friday 3 May
Palais Theatre | Melbourne, VIC
Lic. All Ages
On sale: Wednesday 13 December (10am local time)
Saturday 4 May
Palais Theatre | Melbourne, VIC
Lic. All Ages
On sale: Wednesday 13 December (10am local time)
Thursday 9 May
Mackay Entertainment & Convention Centre | Mackay, QLD
Lic. All Ages
On sale: Wednesday 13 December (1pm local time)
Saturday 11 May
Munro Martin Parklands | Cairns, QLD
Lic. All Ages
On sale: Wednesday 13 December (10am local time)
Sunday 12 May
Townsville Civic Centre | Townsville, QLD
Lic. All Ages
On sale: Wednesday 13 December (10am local time)
Friday 17 May
Ulumbarra Theatre | Bendigo, VIC
Lic. All Ages
On sale: Wednesday 13 December (11am local time)
Saturday 18 May
Gippsland Performing Arts Centre | Traralgon, VIC
Lic. All Ages
On sale: Wednesday 13 December (2pm local time)
Friday 24 May
QPAC Concert Hall | Brisbane, QLD
Lic. All Ages
On sale: Wednesday 13 December (12noon local time)
Saturday 25 May
HOTA Outdoor Stage | Gold Coast, QLD
Lic. All Ages
On sale: Wednesday 13 December (9am local time)
Friday 31 May
Her Majesty’s Theatre | Adelaide, SA
Lic. All Ages
On sale: Wednesday 13 December (11:30am local time)
Saturday 1 June
Barossa Arts Centre | Tanunda, SA
Lic. All Ages
On sale: Wednesday 13 December (1:30pm local time)
Friday 7 June
Empire Theatre | Toowoomba, QLD
Lic. All Ages
On sale: Wednesday 13 December (12noon local time)
Saturday 8 June
The Events Centre Caloundra | Caloundra, QLD
Lic. All Ages
On sale: Wednesday 13 December (4pm local time)
Friday 14 June
Sydney Coliseum | West HQ, NSW
Lic. All Ages
On sale: Wednesday 13 December (12noon local time)
Saturday 15 June
Newcastle Civic Theatre | Newcastle, NSW
Lic. All Ages On sale: Wednesday 13 December (10am local time)
