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Yungblud Announces Dune Rats As Support For January tour

YUNGBLUD: ANNOUNCES DUNE RATS AS SPECIAL GUESTS FOR JANUARY TOUR

+ THE WORLD EXCLUSIVE DEBUT OF YUNGBLUD: IDOLSPHOTOGRAPHY EXHIBITION

Three-time GRAMMY® nominee YUNGBLUD is psyched to announce that Brisbane punks Dune Rats will join him as special guests on his IDOLS world tour in Australia.

Following the release of One More Time—his collaborative EP with Aerosmith, which debuted at No. 1 on four Billboard album charts and No. 1 in the UK, and features a reimagining of ‘Wild Women’ with country star Lainey Wilson—YUNGBLUD will head to Australia in 2026 for his biggest run of shows to date. With Perth and Brisbane dates already sold out, an additional Brisbane show has been added, and Sydney has been upgraded to Qudos Bank Arena to meet overwhelming demand. Tickets and tour information via frontiertouring.com/yungblud.

Joining him for all dates is local band Dune Rats. Dune Rats have long embodied the do-it-yourself ethos of punk rock and their self-titled debut album in 2014 introduced the world to their riotous charm. But it was their 2017 album The Kids Will Know It’s Bullshit that exploded them onto the national stage — debuting at #1 on the ARIA Albums Chart, main-stage billing at festivals like Splendour in the Grass, Laneway, and Groovin’ The Moo, and cementing their reputation as one of Australia’s leading punk rock bands.

Building on that momentum, Dune Rats continued to expand their reach with the ARIA-nominated Real Rare Whale in 2022 and extensive international touring across North America, Europe, South Africa, and the UK. While back home their Triple J Like A Version cover of The Angels’ ‘Am I Ever Gonna See Your Face Again’ went viral. In 2024, the band returned with If It Sucks, Turn It Up, a sharper and hookier evolution of their signature sound, supported by a sold-out national co-headline tour with U.S. punk icons FIDLAR.

2025 marks a new chapter for the band — and a celebration of how far they’ve come. With over 15 years together, multiple ARIA nominations, and hundreds of shows around the world, Dune Rats continue to fly the flag for Australian punk rock with the same energy that fuelled their first gig.

Lead image © Paul Grace Dune Rats 9 1 — *Dune Rats*

The news comes hot off the heels of the announce of the Australian debut of ‘YUNGBLUD: IDOLS’, an exclusive photography exhibition by acclaimed British photographer Tom Pallant, at Behind The Gallery in Newtown from the 7th -11th January 2026.

This world-exclusive exhibition will feature an array of both personal and pivotal moments never before seen, celebrating the evolution of one of the most influential alt-rock figures of a generation. From candid backstage interactions to high-voltage live performances that capture the artist’s raw humanity, the collection offers an intimate look at his journey. Pallant, YUNGBLUD’s long-time trusted photographer and creative collaborator, brings fans closer than ever to the energy, vulnerability, and rebellion that define the star’s artistic identity. For more information visit Yungblud Idols – behindthegallery.