Eyekons, your moment has arrived: Katseye have officially confirmed a special one-off show while in Australia next month.
The two-time Grammy nominated girl group will play at Melbourne’s Festival Hall on Friday, May 8th, marking the group’s debut Australian appearance and their only public performance in the country during the visit.
Presented as part of Visit Victoria’s “Melbourne. Every bit different” campaign alongside American Express, Live Nation and HYBE, the event is set to launch Melbourne’s winter entertainment season.
Fans hoping to attend will need to register before 5pm (AEST) on Friday, May 1st, with tickets allocated through a Ticketmaster queue system opening at 9:45am (AEST) on May 5th. Organisers warned demand is expected to exceed supply, with a strict two-ticket limit and non-transferable tickets in place for the event.
Speaking about the event, Victorian Minister for Sport and Major Events Steve Dimopoulos said: “Katseye is one of the biggest bands in the world and we’re incredibly excited to welcome them to Melbourne for their only Australian show.”
Visit Victoria CEO Brendan McClements added: “The Katseye performance kicks-off an exciting lineup of winter activity in Melbourne… Melbourne’s live music scene is one of the strongest in the world, and we’re proud to be Katseye’s choice for their only Australian public performance, as part of Visit Victoria’s ‘Every bit different’ campaign.”
The announcement arrives as Katseye prepare to release their third EP, Wild, featuring lead single “Pinky Up”.
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Out August 14th, Wild is the follow-up to the group’s 2025 EP Beautiful Chaos, which debuted in the Top 5 of the Billboard 200. Shaped by a defining two-year journey, Wild captures the feeling of a wild ride fueled by growth and transformation. It leans into something more euphoric and untamed. Rooted in self-discovery and self-determination, Katseye embrace every version of themselves, resulting in a project that feels open, boundless, and entirely their own.
Katseye have not yet toured Australia. While they expressed a strong desire to visit in late 2025, their 2025 ‘Beautiful Chaos Tour’ focused on North America. “We cannot wait to perform in Australia one day,” Sophia said in an interview with Rolling Stone AU/NZ last year.
What sets them apart isn’t just the music, but their bond. They finish each other’s sentences, nod in agreement, and lean on one another when the pace of fame feels overwhelming. “Even on stage, if someone’s out of it, a look at a friend grounds you instantly,” Sophia added. “There are so many moments when I just look at the girls and I’m back.”
However, the group continue to make waves on the Australian charts, with “Gabriela”, “Touch” and “Gnarly” all certified Platinum – and “Debut” and “Gameboy” also certified Gold.
The visit comes fresh off their debut Coachella appearance, which was one of the most anticipated of the weekend.
While Katseye were in planning mode, the pop world buzzed with speculation and curiosity about what the performance would bring – or more specifically, who. In February, Hybe and Geffen Records announced that Manon Bannerman would be taking a temporary hiatus from the group “to focus on her health and wellbeing”, though her first personal statement regarding the matter assured fans that she is “healthy and taking care of myself”.
Their Coachella performance kicked off with “Pinky Up”, a new single they premiered on the eve of the festival, that leads the new EP. Like the song’s music video, the performance notably did not feature Manon.
