Colin Hay is heading home.
The revered troubadour and former frontman of Grammy-winning, multi-platinum ’80s outfit Men At Work has announced a solo tour of Australia.
The Scottish-Australian singer and songwriter will play shows in Melbourne and Sydney, armed with a new album and a catalogue of songs spanning more than four decades (see full dates below).
Fans can expect a masterclass in storytelling, with a setlist pulled from his rich, independently driven career.
Hay has released 15 critically acclaimed albums over the course of 40 years. His frequent appearances at LA’s Largo club earned him a dedicated following in the entertainment industry, including actor/director Zach Braff, who famously featured Hay’s music in the GRAMMY-winning soundtrack for Garden State and invited him to appear as himself on the hit series Scrubs, introducing his music to a new generation.
Recent years have seen Hay’s artistry celebrated with APRA’s esteemed Billions Award, marking 1 billion streams of the iconic song “Down Under”, which experienced a renaissance in 2022 with Luude’s chart-topping drum and bass remix. His contributions to Australian music were further recognised with the prestigious Ted Albert Award, and he has recently received a Spotify 1 Billion Streams Plaque for “Down Under”.
Hay’s upcoming release, Man At Work Vol. 2, is described as a thoughtfully curated collection of past and present music, featuring reimagined tracks, stripped-back versions, as well as genre-bending collaborations that further demonstrate his versatility in an evolving industry.
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Prior to his Australian tour, Hay will be extensively touring the US, performing with Ringo Starr & His All-Starr Band, fronting Men At Work on a triple bill summer jaunt alongside rock legends Toto and three-time Grammy award winner Christopher Cross, before embarking on a series of solo shows. He will then head to the UK before bringing his solo show to Australia in December.
Colin Hay 2025 Australian Tour
Ticket information available via colinhay.com
Thursday, December 4th
Melbourne Recital Centre, Melbourne, VIC
Thursday, December 11th
Enmore Theatre, Sydney, NSW
