UK Alternative Soul Band SKINNY LIVING Call for Local Openers on Australian Tour for Oct/Nov 2026 Including Two Special Performances at The Airlie Beach Festival of Music
UK Alt/Soul band Skinny Living will make their long-awaited Australian live debut through October and November 2026, bringing their raw, harmony-drenched sound and reputation for unforgettable shows to their antipodean fans for the first time.
The tour will take in much of the east coast, culminating with two incredible performances at the Airlie Beach Festival of Music in the stunning Whitsundays.
The guys have put the call out for local artists to open for them at shows on the tour.
Submissions close at the end of June. If you’re a singer/songwriter, duo or act who wants a chance to open for Skinny Living on their debut Australian tour, apply now at
info@skinnyliving.co.uk
TOUR DATES
Fri, Oct 16: Eureka Hotel, Geelong VIC
Sat, Oct 17: The Espy, Melbourne VIC
Wed, Oct 21: The Baso, Canberra ACT
Thurs, Oct 22: The Brass Monkey, Cronulla NSW
Fri, Oct 23: Heritage Hotel, Bulli NSW
Sat, Oct 24: Ocean View Wamberal, Central Coast NSW
Sun, Oct 25: King St Hotel, Newcastle NSW
Wed, Oct 28: Woopi Brewery, Woolgoolga QLD
Fri, Oct 30: Wallaby Hotel, Mudgeeraba QLD
Sat, Oct 31: Lefty’s Music Hall, Petrie Terrace QLD
Sun, Nov 1: Kings Beach Tavern, Kings Beach QLD
Sat, Nov 7: Airlie Beach Festival Of Music, Airlie Beach QLD
Mon, Nov 9: Airlie Beach Festival Of Music, Airlie Beach QLD
Tickets available from
skinnyliving.co.uk
With over 90 million global streams, a UK No.1 Independent Album (Day by Day, 2024), sold-out UK tours and support slots with Noah Kahan, Calum Scott, James Arthur and Gabrielle already
under their belt, Skinny Living arrive off the back of their boldest release yet, EP 9, the final chapter of a visionary trilogy inspired by Nikola Tesla’s 3-6-9 theory.
Known for blending soul, alt-indie and modern grit, Skinny Living echo the timeless warmth of
Bill Withers, Van Morrison and Paolo Nutini while remaining unmistakably their own. Frontman
Ryan Johnston’s haunted-yet-hopeful Irish voice intertwines with the intricate guitar work and soaring harmonies of Danny Hepworth, creating songs that feel unpolished, deeply human and built to linger.
The band’s name says it all: “Skinny Living is a term that describes the financial reality and lifestyle of the working class. Hard graft on a low income, with a lust for life, passion for family and an optimistic attitude about the future.”
After a decade of relentless hard graft, a chance meeting at an open-mic night and word-of-mouth growth, Skinny Living are ready to share their story of struggle, resilience and glorious soul music with Australian audiences.
With Sydney and Melbourne sitting inside the band’s Top 5 most-streamed cities worldwide, demand is massive and venues are intimate.
These debut shows are long overdue and tickets are limited. Be quick!
