Award-winning Māori soul artist TEEKS returns to Adelaide in 2026 following the release of his first new single in over two years, "My Boy", which explores queerness and masculinity with vulnerable storytelling. The artist behind 2021's chart-topping debut Something To Feel will tour Australia to celebrate a new body of work that builds on his distinctive blend of soul and R&B.
INTERVIEW: Markus Hamence is in his Jungle Room with music artist TEEKS and chatting about the new track My Boy plus the 2026 Australian Tour.
To celebrate the release of his long-awaited new music, the award-winning Māori soul phenomenon TEEKS comes to Adelaide.
Raised on everything from traditional waiata and kapa haka to Bob Marley and Sam Cooke, Te Karehana Gardiner-Toi – better known as TEEKS – soared to number one in 2021 with his monumental debut album, Something To Feel.
Now, with over 200 million global streams, 2.5 billion short form video views, and multiple Platinum and Gold projects to his name, TEEKS is set to return with a new sonically captivating body of work as he continues to evolve his deeply affecting blend of soul and R&B.
In June 2026, TEEKS released his first single in more than two years, the playfully vulnerable “My Boy”, challenging ideas about queerness and masculinity, signalling a new chapter of emotional candour.
Blending a rich baritone with heartfelt storytelling, TEEKS’ performances resonate deeply with audiences who connect with his sincere, vulnerable lyricism and mesmerizing vocal delivery, bringing packed audiences to absolute silence. A performance by TEEKS is a spiritual experience – modern soul from Aotearoa New Zealand.
Tickets for the Australian tour
