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

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

NEW ALBUM ‘THE SECOND ACT’ OUT SEPTEMBER 6 PRE-ORDER HERE

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 20^th 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)

PRESALE TICKETING INFORMATION

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)

THE SECOND ACT TOUR: FINAL ENCORE SHOWS

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

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 20^th 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

LISTEN TO THE SINGLE HERE

WATCH THE OFFICIAL VIDEO HERE

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.

WATCH THE OFFICIAL VIDEO HERE

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

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‘

LISTEN HERE

WATCH THE OFFICIAL VIDEO HERE

“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

+ 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

MISSY HIGGINS

THE SECOND ACT TOUR 2024

MARCH – JUNE

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

SOLD OUT

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.

MISSY HIGGINS

THE SECOND ACT TOUR 2024

MARCH – JUNE

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

SOLD OUT

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

THE SECOND ACT TOUR

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)

I’m happy to announce that I’m going to be heading up to the beautiful Hervey Bay for Summersalt Aus on Saturday March 9! 

What a fun line up!! Can’t wait to play this one ❤️

Sign up for Pre-Sale: https://bit.ly/SSHB-SignUp

Hope to see you there.

Missy x

Hey everyone. I’m excited to announce that I’m going to be a part of a pretty special show to commemorate Mushroom’s 50th anniversary. I’ll be sharing the stage with an incredible line-up of Aussie artists to perform 50 songs for 50 years, at Rod Laver Arena on Sunday November 26. Will be a rippa night!

Tickets go on sale, Wednesday October 18. www.mushroom50.com

Hope to see you there.

Missy x

 

Nine-time ARIA Award winning artist Missy Higgins will perform at the pre-match entertainment for the opening game of the 2023 NAB AFLW Season.

The AFL is pleased to announce five-time chart topper and nine-time ARIA Award winning singer-songwriter Missy Higgins will perform in the pre-match entertainment at the opening game of the 2023 NAB AFLW Season on Friday September 1.

Elite women’s football will return to venues across the country this week, with reigning premiers, Melbourne facing Collingwood at IKON Park to kick off a new year of the competition. The action will continue across the weekend, with a further eight games played across six states, including three derby matches with the Showdown between the Adelaide Crows and Port Adelaide at Norwood Oval on Saturday September 2, Sydney Swans and GWS GIANTS at North Sydney Oval and Fremantle and West Coast Eagles at Fremantle Oval on Sunday September 3.

Bursting onto the scene in 2004, Missy Higgins has become one of Australia’s most celebrated talents. Her remarkable career boasts multiple ARIA Awards, platinum-selling albums, and a dedicated fan base that spans generations. Higgins’ introspective lyrics and catchy melodies have earned her a special place in the hearts of music enthusiasts across the country.

No stranger to performing on the big stage, Higgins said she was thrilled to be part of the 2023 NAB AFLW season opener, where she will perform a medley of her well-known hits.

“A few years ago, I was really excited to have the opportunity to play at the 2018 AFLW Grand Final but the event was hit with bad weather so unfortunately the musical performances had to be cancelled. This time around, I’m really looking forward to finally getting out there and showing my support for all the AFLW athletes who are playing great footy,” Higgins said.

AFL Executive General Manager Customer and Commercial Kylie Rogers said the league was delighted to have Missy Higgins perform as part of its Round One festivities.

“The AFL is thrilled to have one of the country’s much-loved artists perform at the highly anticipated clash between Melbourne and Collingwood to celebrate the start of the 2023 NAB AFLW Season,” Rogers said.

“Fans can walk up to the gates and secure their tickets on the day, with $10 general admission tickets for adults and FREE entry for kids under 18.

“With great entertainment, affordable entry and a host of activities on offer, there’s no better time for fans of all ages to come along and experience the best of women’s football for Round One of the 2023 NAB AFLW Season.”

In addition to the pre-match performance, fans can enjoy a host of activities at IKON Park, including a meet and greets with club mascots, food trucks, giveaways and the unfurling of the 2022 NAB AFLW Premiership flag in a pre-match ceremony.

Fans who attend the game will also go into the draw to win two tickets to the 2023 Toyota AFL Grand Final on September 30 and two tickets to the 2023 NAB AFLW Grand Final held on December 3*.

FREE entry is available for fans under 18 at all AFLW matches throughout the season, while general admission tickets for adults are a budget-friendly $10, ensuring that everyone can join in the fun and soak up the electric atmosphere.