# Russell Morris Announces The Farewell Tour **Tour Announcement** — On Your Markus **Dates:** 10 April 2012; 3 August 2012; 7 August 2012; 22 August 2012; 23 August 2012; 27 August 2012; 6 September 2012; 7 September 2012; 3 August 2025 **Venues:** Adelaide Festival Theatre **Published:** 5 April 2025 **Author:** Markus Hamence **Source:** https://onyourmarkus.au/tour-announcements/russell-morris-announces-the-farewell-tour/ --- SUPPORTED BY 13-PIECE ALL STAR BAND TICKETS ON SALE: 10 APRIL ![](https://media.onyourmarkus.au/originals/21471/27cf01ed-a475-43bd-cfb3-61c471b8c793.jpg) As we all know, all good things eventually must end, and **Russell Morris** has affirmed that today by announcing one last tour before he hangs up his hat and guitar. After 58 hectic years of vans, hotels, auditoriums, pubs, clubs, planes, late nights, early starts, rehearsal rooms, backstage jams and meals on the run, **Russell **will circle the country again for the final time on **The Farewell Tour** this **August** and **September** kicking off in **Adelaide** at the **Festival Theatre** (3 August) before heading to **Newcastle’s Civic Theatre** (7 August), **Perth Convention and Entertainment Centre** (22 August), **Twin Towns Services Club** (23 August), **Melbourne’s Hamer Hall** (27 August) and **Anita’s Theatre** in Thirroul (6 September) finishing up at the prestigious **Sydney Opera House** on Sunday, 7 September. ![](https://media.onyourmarkus.au/originals/21474/e_JYtQdg.jpg) Tickets for all shows go on sale at **10.00am (local times)** on **Thursday, 10 April.** It was way back on 9 April 1969 that this local singer with an odd song that ran to a seriously radio-unfriendly six-and-a-half minutes (!) saw his first solo single slip into the top 40 at #33. There were only four other Australian songs on that chart – not uncommon then – and few local hits rose to the top. **Russell Morris**’ *The Real Thing* did though. By the time Neil Armstrong set foot on the Moon, it had spent a month atop the charts. It was one small step for **Russell Morris**; one giant leap for Australian music. Over the next 50+ years, Russell has recorded a remarkable 15 albums, released in excess of 28 singles and played thousands of shows.  **The Farewell Tour** will feature Russell’s various incarnations – from *Hush, Sweet Sweet Lov*e and *Wings of An Eagle*, through to the acclaimed blues trilogy that began with the landmark, record-breaking, platinum selling #1 ARIA Chart Album ***Sharkmouth*** in 2012, which became his most successful album and winning the 2013 ARIA Award for Best Blues and Roots Album. ![](https://media.onyourmarkus.au/originals/21475/FfK59DV.jpg) Russell said, *“For too many years to count, more than I care to admit, I’ve performed across every corner of Australia. From smoky clubs to rowdy pubs, sprawling festivals to RSL halls; I’ve done it all, and I’ve cherished every second of it. Since the ‘60s, I’ve poured my heart into this circuit, but after decades of constant motion, I started to feel a creeping sense of déjà vu – maybe I was repeating myself, treading the same worn paths. That’s why my albums have danced through so many styles—folk, rock, blues, you name it. I’m not built for the repetitive; it’s like circling the drain, and I refuse to let that be my story.”* He added,* “So, we’ve crafted this tour as a kind of farewell—a grand send-off to this chapter. Is it the last shows? Who can say for sure? Life’s unpredictable, and I’m not one for absolutes. But right now, it feels like it could be. One thing’s certain: no more endless rounds of clubs, pubs, or RSLs. Maybe a rare one-off gig down the line, if the stars align. For now, though, this is my way of closing the loop—not the end of my music, but the end of the beginning. A pivot, not a full stop.”* After being asked for close to 50 years about which of his songs (his children!) are his favourites, Russell has put together a **Spotify** playlist of all his choices from across his illustrious career which can be streamed from [here](https://facebook.us13.list-manage.com/track/click?u=50c508a822fbfa87e526cc369&id=6e6f469748&e=712e79efd9). Don’t miss the chance to see this legendary Australian musician one last time as he takes the stage accompanied by a 13 piece all-star band, including a stunning string quartet, at the nation’s most prestigious venues. ![](https://media.onyourmarkus.au/originals/21476/J4Pgt9NQ.jpg) Venue and ticket agency database pre-sales kick off at 10.00am (local times) on Tuesday, 8 April. General public tickets go on sale at **10.00am (local times) on Thursday, 10 April**. For full details go to [russellmorris.com.au](https://facebook.us13.list-manage.com/track/click?u=50c508a822fbfa87e526cc369&id=33e03be564&e=712e79efd9). Sunday, 3 August 2025 Festival Theatre, Adelaide SA Thursday, 7 August 2025 Civic Theatre, Newcastle NSW Saturday, 9 August 2025 Perth Convention & Entertainment Centre, Perth WA Friday, 22 August 2025 QPAC, Brisbane QLD Saturday, 23 August 2025 Twin Towns Services Club, Tweed Heads NSW Wednesday, 27 August 2025 Hamer Hall, Melbourne VIC Saturday, 6 September 2025 Anita’s Theatre, Thirroul NSW Sunday, 7 September 2025 Sydney Opera House Concert Hall, Sydney NSW **CONNECT WITH RUSSELL MORRIS:** **[WEBSITE](https://facebook.us13.list-manage.com/track/click?u=50c508a822fbfa87e526cc369&id=5aea82d8d2&e=712e79efd9)**** | ****[FACEBOOK](https://facebook.us13.list-manage.com/track/click?u=50c508a822fbfa87e526cc369&id=a83c5d5884&e=712e79efd9)**** | ****[INSTAGRAM](https://facebook.us13.list-manage.com/track/click?u=50c508a822fbfa87e526cc369&id=78095e0581&e=712e79efd9)**** | ****[YOUTUBE](https://facebook.us13.list-manage.com/track/click?u=50c508a822fbfa87e526cc369&id=52f3079e4b&e=712e79efd9)** **[X](https://facebook.us13.list-manage.com/track/click?u=50c508a822fbfa87e526cc369&id=a5c89fd6d4&e=712e79efd9)**** | ****[SPOTIFY](https://facebook.us13.list-manage.com/track/click?u=50c508a822fbfa87e526cc369&id=d5c26e7857&e=712e79efd9)**** | ****[APPLE MUSIC](https://facebook.us13.list-manage.com/track/click?u=50c508a822fbfa87e526cc369&id=7995f7bd8c&e=712e79efd9)** ![](https://media.onyourmarkus.au/originals/21472/c6d30f02-6267-47fa-66b8-a1809fdecc96.jpg) ![](https://media.onyourmarkus.au/originals/21477/Ew8DcRpQ.jpg) ![](https://media.onyourmarkus.au/originals/21478/PkA7DmDg.jpg)