M.I.A. has announced her highly anticipated return to Australian shores this October.
The pioneering British-Sri Lankan artist will deliver two performances following her appearance at Harvest Rock in Adelaide (see full dates below).
M.I.A.’s journey to international acclaim began with her groundbreaking 2005 debut album Arular, which showcased her ability to merge global sounds with sharp cultural critique. The album introduced listeners to her experimental approach, combining traditional South Asian influences with contemporary hip-hop and electronic elements.
The artist reached new heights with her 2008 smash hit “Paper Planes”, which became a cultural phenomenon and earned multiple Grammy nominations.
Her subsequent releases, including the critically acclaimed albums Kala and Matangi, continued to showcase her inventive sampling techniques and socially charged lyrics. Away from music, M.I.A. has been an outspoken humanitarian, supporting various global causes to build schools, stand up for victims of atrocities, and support impoverished communities.
M.I.A. will play some of Australia’s most iconic venues during her upcoming visit, starting with her festival appearance at Harvest Rock in Adelaide on Saturday, October 25th. She will then take the stage at Melbourne’s Forum on Sunday, October 26th, before concluding her Australian run at Sydney’s Enmore Theatre on Wednesday, October 29th.
Tickets go on sale to the general public on Tuesday, September 2nd at 12pm local time. The Secret Sounds pre-sale begins on Monday, September 1st at 10am local time.
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M.I.A. will perform at Harvest Rock alongside other international heavyweights including country star Jelly Roll and acclaimed rock band The War on Drugs, as well as local talent in the form of Royel Otis, Vance Joy, The Jungle Giants, Genesis Owusu, Ruel, and more.
M.I.A. 2025 Australian Tour
Presented by Secret Sounds
Pre-sale begins Monday, September 1st (10am local time)
General sale begins Tuesday, September 2nd (12pm local time)
Ticket information available via secretsounds.com
Sunday, October 26th
The Forum, Melbourne, VIC
Wednesday, October 29th
Enmore Theatre, Sydney, NSW
