# Thom Rylance plots The Lottery Winners' Australian takeover ahead of Robbie Williams shows

**Interview** — On Your Markus  
**Published:** 6 November 2026  
**Author:** Markus Hamence  
**Source:** https://onyourmarkus.au/interview/the-lottery-winners-thom-rylance/

Thom Rylance from British rock band The Lottery Winners discusses their Australian expansion, including support slots on Robbie Williams' BRITPOP 2026 tour and their own 2027 headlining dates. The Manchester group outlines plans and ambitions ahead of their increased presence in Australian venues.

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INTERVIEW: **Markus Hamence** is in the sheets with **Thom Rylance** from **The Lottery Winners**

Ahead of opening for **Robbie Williams**' BRITPOP 2026 Aus/NZ tour and their headlining 2027 Australian Tour, Thom and Markus have A  LOT to chat about...

[Watch on YouTube](https://youtu.be/ekolfAiLpsI)

![Four men wearing sunglasses pose against a shimmering green sequined backdrop.](https://media.onyourmarkus.au/admin/2026/11/54d507df-947d-4b21-8e00-23ed2842d6b1.webp)

![Man in dark suit with hand to face beside text reading "Robbie Williams BRITP0P Australia & New Zealand 2026".](https://media.onyourmarkus.au/admin/2026/11/499815f2-04cc-427e-a549-2fb43897e688.jpg)

**[ROBBIE WILLIAMS BRITOP TICKETS](https://premier.ticketek.com.au/shows/show.aspx?sh=DJANGELA26)**

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**[CONNECTWITH THE LOTTERY WINNERS](https://www.thelotterywinners.co.uk/)**

Chart-topping indie-pop band from Leigh, UK, **THE LOTTERY WINNERS** return to Australia for a headline tour in April 2027, on the back of a massive Australian stadium tour supporting **Robbie Williams**. With two Number 1 albums. sold-out tours, the band came from nowhere and put themselves everywhere!

Armed with an extraordinary run of chart success and sold-out shows. Their latest album ***KOKO***** **debuted at #1 in the UK, selling more than 23,500 copies in its first week and featuring collaborations with **Chad Kroeger, Frank Turner, Reverend and the Makers,** and **Shed Seven.**

Following the UK chart-topping success of ***Anxiety Replacement Therapy*****,** which featured Shaun Ryder, Boy George and Frank Turner, the band have become one of Britain's biggest live draws, headlining their hometown's 15,000-capacity LSV Stadium, touring stadiums with Robbie Williams and sharing stages with artists including **Noel Gallagher, Nickelback, Morrissey, Avril Lavigne, Tom Jones, Paul Weller **and **Richard Ashcroft.**

Festival appearances at **Glastonbury, Isle of Wight, Latitude, Kendal Calling** along with appearances at famed international festivals such as **Pinkpop, Paaspop, Rock For People, Pol'and'Rock, NorthSide Festival, Bergenfest, Kessel Festival** and**Open Flair** have cemented The Lottery Winners as one of the UK's most exciting bands and one of Britain's most sought-after live acts. They were also invited to perform at various official **SXSW** stages including the British Music Embassy in both Austin, Texas and Sydney, Australia.

[Watch on YouTube](https://youtu.be/uzZFc9vKx8U?si=gIGcPTZnl_-9YJcH)

[Watch on YouTube](https://youtu.be/fz3Y2O-m5-w?si=dI2QNyCeBgdiA6la)

**THE LOTTERY WINNERS April 2027 Australian and NZ Tour Dates**

Sunday 18th April - Rosemount Hotel, PERTH  
Tuesday 20th April - Lion Arts, Factory ADELAIDE,  
Thursday 22nd April - Manning Bar, SYDNEY  
Friday 23rd April - Croxton Bandroom, MELBOURNE  
Sunday 25th April - The Triffid, BRISBANE  
Tuesday 27th April - Tuning Fork, AUCKLAND  
Wednesday 28th April - James Hay Theatre, CHRISTCHURCH

**Tickets:**

**Pre-sale:** Wednesday 4th November @ 9:00am local  
**General Public On Sale:** Friday 6th November @ 9:00am local  
[https://www.destroyalllines.com/tours/the-lottery-winners](https://www.destroyalllines.com/tours/the-lottery-winners)

[Watch on YouTube](https://youtu.be/lqZHOO0IeVQ?si=Uo9_qmox5VwZmauY)

![Lottery Winners band members pose against a dark textured backdrop on a promotional tour poster for Australian and New Zealand dates.](https://media.onyourmarkus.au/admin/2026/11/5b8d13f1-ad8f-4abc-986d-92f87f6caf87.png)