# The Quintessential Black Sorrows

**New Music** — On Your Markus  
**Published:** 26 October 2025  
**Author:** Markus Hamence  
**Source:** https://onyourmarkus.au/new-music-releases/the-quintessential-black-sorrows/

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**THE BLACK SORROWS ANNOUNCE** **‘THE QUINTESSENTIAL BLACK SORROWS’**

** RELEASED TODAY AND AVAILABLE ****[here](https://menardpr.cmail20.com/t/t-l-gkjmdd-jkdtlrukld-r/)**

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**The Black Sorrows** who are spearheaded by **Joe Camilleri,** an undisputed icon of Australian music**,***** ***today release **The Quintessential Black Sorrows**.  They have been at the forefront of the music scene for decades and are thrilled to celebrate 40 plus years in the making with this double album.  

**The Black Sorrows** have arguably written some of the country’s most classic songs like* Harley & Rose, Chained To The Wheel, Hold On To Me* and *Never Let Me Go*, tracks that appear on this release and have helped shape Australian radio.  The album also moves forward with newer standouts like* City Of Soul, Crazy Look, Saint Georges Road *and *For Your Love*, revealing a band still hungry to write, record, and perform with power and purpose.  At the heart of **The Black Sorrows’** sound is the enduring songwriting partnership of **Camilleri** and lyricist **Nick Smith** that’s lasted over 40 years.  In 2024, **Nick**and **Joe **were inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame.  Their songs walk the line between personal and universal, streetwise and poetic.

**The Black Sorrows** in one form or another, have not stopped recording or performing since **Joe** formed the band in 1984.  They have toured Europe numerous times, there have been multi-platinum albums, collectively sales of over three million records worldwide, ARIA Awards & Nominations, and Hall of Fame honours.

To celebrate **The Quintessential Black Sorrows,** the band is currently embarking on a nation-wide tour, and shows are selling fast.  They are renowned for their high-energy live performance and infectious raw, rootsy rhythms.  Under the leadership of the charismatic music legend, **Joe Camilleri**, **The Black Sorrows** have evolved into one of the most sophisticated ensembles in the country.

**The Quintessential Black Sorrows** is a handpicked journey through the soul, grit and timeless genre-defying songwriting fire that has made them one of Australia’s most respected bands.  Curated by **Joe Camilleri**, the double album spans decades and celebrates the songwriting partnership of him and Nick, as well as the musicians who have made the journey.*  *The collection of songs** **commemorates the past, but more than that, it proves **The Sorrows** are still writing their best chapter.

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**THE QUINTESSENTIAL BLACK SORROWS TOUR DATES 2025/2026**

8th November – Townsville Civic Theatre, Townsville QLD  
9th November – Airlie Beach Festival of Music, Airlie Beach QLD  
14th November – Civic Centre, Cowra NSW  
15th November – Playhouse Theatre, Canberra ACT  
16th November – Enmore Theatre, Sydney NSW  
21st November – The Wedge, Sale VIC  
22nd November – Melbourne Recital Centre, Melbourne VIC  
23rd November – The Playhouse GAC, Geelong VIC  
28th November – Manning Theatre, Taree NSW  
29th November – Sunset Sounds, Toronto NSW  
5th December – The J, Noosa QLD  
6th December – Twin Towns Showroom, Tweed Heads NSW  
7th December – Tivoli Theatre, Brisbane QLD  
15th January – Laurieton United Services Club, Laurieton NSW  
16th January – The Longyard Hotel, Tamworth NSW  
17th January – Hoey Moey, Coffs Harbour NSW  
18th January – Ballina RSL, Ballina NSW  
13th February – Margaret River Heart, Margaret River WA  
14th February – Astor Theatre, Perth WA  
15th February – Her Majesty’s Theatre, Adelaide SA  
22nd February – Theatre Royal, Castlemaine VIC  
28th March – Centro CBD, Wollongong NSW  
29th March – Tilba Valley Winery & Alehouse, Corunna NSW  
23rd April – Palais Theatre, Franklin TAS  
24th April – Dodges Ferry Hotel, Dodges Ferry TAS  
25th April – The Pier – Island State Brewing, Ulverstone TAS  
24th April – Spring Hill Mill, Triabunna TAS

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