The Australian improvising trio take their anniversary run from Byron Bay to Fremantle, with a free Melbourne show along the way.
Image Credit: Anne Zahalka
Australian improvisers The Necks turn 40 in 2027 and will mark the milestone with a national run from January to March. Pianist Chris Abrahams, bassist Lloyd Swanton and drummer Tony Buck build each performance in real time, so the music will change from room to room.
The tour coincides with Surf, the trio’s 24th album. Across four 21-minute pieces, they bring a vintage harmonium into the studio alongside their familiar piano, bass and drums.
General sale opened on 4 November. Check The Necks’ tour page and individual venues for tickets. Fed Square is free, and the first Newport show is listed as sold out.
Australian Tour Dates
Thursday 28 January
Byron Theatre, Byron Bay
Friday 29 January
Brisbane Powerhouse, Brisbane
Thursday 4 February
City Recital Hall, Sydney
Saturday 6 February
The Street Theatre, Canberra
Sunday 7 February
Four Winds, Barragga Bay
Thursday 11 February
The Chapel, Ballarat
Friday 12 February
Federation Square, Melbourne (free)
Saturday 13 February
UKARIA Cultural Centre, Mount Barker
Saturday 20 February
Clarence Jazz Festival, Rosny Farm
Sunday 21 February
The Substation, Newport (sold out)
Monday 22 February
The Substation, Newport
Saturday 6 March
Bundanon, Illaroo
Tuesday 16 March
Freo.Social, Fremantle
