Grinspoon are officially hitting ‘dirty thirty’ status — and they’re throwing a nationwide rager to mark the milestone.
The legendary Lismore rockers have just announced their ’30th Birthday Bonanza’ tour: a no-holds-barred lap of honour kicking off in November.
The tour follows a massive 2024 that saw them drop Whatever, Whatever, their first album in over a decade (and an ARIA nominee for Best Rock Album), and tear through 45 shows across the country on their ‘Whatever Whenever Wherever’ tour.
That run took them back to venues they hadn’t played in over 20 years — and this time, they’re going even harder.
“We are beyond humbled and downright flippin’ thrilled to be celebrating our 30th anniversary with you this year (we know, we don’t look a day over 29),” the band said in a typically cheeky statement. “This party will be talked about for decades. BE THERE! #yeehaw #dirtythirty”
With over half a million records sold, seven top 10 albums, 13 ARIA nominations, and a live show that’s become legendary for its sweat-soaked intensity, Grinspoon remain one of Australia’s most enduring (and essential) rock acts.
The ’30th Birthday Bonanza’ will celebrate the band’s entire catalogue, from Guide to Better Living and Easy through to Thrills, Kills & Sunday Pills, Black Rabbits, and the blistering Whatever, Whatever.
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Reflecting on the band’s long history of touring in a 2024 interview with Rolling Stone AU/NZ, frontman Phil Jamieson said that despite the inevitable speed bumps, touring has, ultimately, always been a highlight for the band. “Ultimately touring, wherever we tour, has always been incredibly fun,” he said. “It’s a fucking great job and we love playing, so whether it’s somewhat negative, we try to find somewhat of a positive out of it as well.”
That passion for live performance is at the heart of this latest run, which kicks off November 1st at Adelaide’s AEC Theatre and wraps up at Melbourne’s Forum on December 19th, with stops in Perth, Newcastle, Canberra, and more.
Grinspoon will also appear at Night at the Parkland in Brisbane on September 12th, and Night at the Barracks in Sydney on October 4th.
Joining them on the road will be a stellar lineup of guests. Bad//Dreems will support all dates except Adelaide, where Regurgitator will join the bill alongside Molly Rocket. Other opening acts include Loose Content, Purple Disturbance, and Lonesome Dove across various cities.
For full dates, ticketing info, and updates, visit grinspoon.com.au.
Grinspoon 30th Birthday Bonanza Tour 2025
Tickets on sale Thursday, May 22nd at 10am local time unless specified
Friday, 12th September
Night at the Parkland, Brisbane QLD
Special guests: Bad//Dreems and Loose Content
Tickets go on sale at 9.00am on Wednesday, 21st May from Ticketmaster
Saturday, 4th October
Night at the Barracks, Manly/Sydney NSW
Special guests: Bad//Dreems and Purple Disturbance
Tickets go on sale at 9.00am on Tuesday, 27th May from Ticketmaster
Saturday, 1st November
AEC Theatre, Adelaide SA
Special guests: Regurgitator and Molly Rocket
Saturday, 8th November
Red Hill Auditorium, Perth WA
Special guests: Regurgitator, Bad//Dreems and Lonesome Dove
Saturday, 29th November
NEX, Newcastle NSW
Special guests: Bad//Dreems and Purple Disturbance
Saturday, 13th December
UC Refectory, Canberra ACT
Special guests: Bad//Dreems and Purple Disturbance
Friday, 19th December
Forum, Melbourne VIC
Special guests: Bad//Dreems and Loose Content
