WAAX are putting their own spin on a 1990s touring institution, announcing ‘The Femme Values’ tour, a four-date mini-festival spanning Sydney, Melbourne, Adelaide and Brisbane in February and March 2027.

Presented with Select Music and curated by frontwoman Marie “Maz” DeVita, the tour reimagines the ’90s ‘Family Values’ tour with an emphasis on girl power, diversity and emerging Australian artists. WAAZ will headline all four shows, with DeVita hand-picking the supporting lineups.

“It’s more important than ever to nurture emerging Australian talent, as many festivals and opportunities are becoming harder to come by,” DeVita said. “I’m so proud of Australian music and can’t wait to share the stage with some of the country’s most exciting artists!”

The full bills will be unveiled city by city on WAAX’s social channels, beginning with Sydney on Monday, November 16th. Melbourne follows on November 23rd, Adelaide on November 30th, and Brisbane on December 7th.

There’s also a chance for fans to help shape the shows. Opening acts in each city will be chosen through a social campaign, with supporters encouraged to nominate their favourite artists in the comments or by using the hashtag #femmevalues.

The announcement follows the release of WAAX’s third album, Angel’s Mess, which earned a nomination for Best Hard Rock Album at this year’s ARIA Awards.

Written over three years and created in Los Angeles, the album reunited DeVita with producer Miro Mackie, who previously worked on the band’s 2016 Wild and Weak EP. DeVita’s recent songwriting credits also include co-writing “All I Am” on Ninajirachi’s multi-ARIA-winning album, I Love My Computer.

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WAAX toured the US twice this year, including sold-out headline shows in Los Angeles and New York, and completed an Australian album tour in May. They are also set to support The Amity Affliction at the Sydney Opera House in December.

Earlybird tickets to ‘The Femme Values’ tour are available to subscribers to WAAX’s mailing list, with general tickets on sale Thursday, November 12th at 10am AEDT.

‘The Femme Values’ Tour 2027

Featuring WAAX with more TBA

Saturday, February 27th
Crowbar, Sydney NSW

Friday, March 5th
The Night Cat, Melbourne VIC

Saturday, March 6th
Lion Arts Factory, Adelaide SA

Saturday, March 13th
Crowbar, Brisbane QLD