Tame Impala, the psychedelic pop project spearheaded by Kevin Parker, is signaling a return to Australian stages in . The announcement follows a successful release of the album Deadbeat and a recent Grammy win for “End of Summer,” a nearly seven-minute dance track that launched the new era for the band.
The potential tour was teased by Frontier Touring, a prominent Australian concert promoter, via a social media post on . The post featured a poster displaying the question “End of Summer?” alongside a link to a website, endofsummer.au, where fans can sign up for further information. The accompanying video used a snippet of “End of Summer” as its soundtrack, and was a collaboration with Chugg Entertainment.
This isn’t the first hint of a homecoming. Parker himself indicated in a interview with Triple J that Australia was firmly on his tour radar, stating, “Obviously, there’s no way we’d miss it out. It’s not fully worked out yet. I’m hoping it’s next year – , fingers crossed.” He had previously toured internationally in , but Australia was not included in those dates.
Fans have also discovered clues on Tame Impala’s official website. The “Shop” section now includes a message offering pre-sale access to tickets for the yet-to-be-announced Australian tour to those who purchase Deadbeat. This strongly suggests a tour is imminent.
Tame Impala last toured Australia in , supporting their 2020 album, The Slow Rush. That tour, delayed by the pandemic, was a collaborative effort between Laneway Presents, Chugg Entertainment, and Frontier Touring. The band’s ability to connect with audiences even in large arenas was noted by critics at the time, with one reviewer commenting on Parker’s skill in making an arena show feel intimate.
The band’s success in Australia is well-established. All five of Tame Impala’s studio albums – beginning with ’s Innerspeaker and ’s Lonerism – have reached the top five on the ARIA Charts. Currents () and The Slow Rush () both reached number one. Deadbeat debuted at number two on the chart last .
Parker’s accolades extend beyond album sales. Tame Impala has received 13 ARIA Awards, one BRIT Award, and now two Grammy Awards, the latest for “End of Summer.” The song is also shortlisted for song of the year at the APRA Music Awards.
Prior to the potential headline tour, Parker recently contributed to another Australian stage presence, serving as the opening DJ for French electronic duo Justice during their Australian arena tour in . This appearance further fueled anticipation for a dedicated Tame Impala tour.
While specific dates and locations remain unconfirmed, the coordinated promotional efforts from Frontier Touring and Chugg Entertainment, coupled with Parker’s previous statements and the website teaser, strongly indicate that Tame Impala will be returning to Australia in . Fans are encouraged to sign up for updates via endofsummer.au to be among the first to know when details are announced.
