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David Byrne Unveils January 2026 Australia Tour

His return Down Under follows a surprise Governor’s Ball performance after he marked the 50th anniversary of the band’s debut gig.

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Overview

  • Byrne’s album Who Is the Sky? is set for release in September 2025.
  • The January shows will feature a free-roaming band unencumbered by leads and amplifiers, allowing musicians, singers and dancers to move across the stage in choreographed fashion.
  • He offered early glimpses of the project on social media with new audio snippets and signature dance moves.
  • At New York’s Governor’s Ball, Byrne joined Olivia Rodrigo for an unannounced duet on ‘Burning Down the House.’
  • A video clip for Talking Heads’ ‘Psycho Killer’ marked the CBGB milestone, while reunion rumors persist despite tension with bassist Tina Weymouth.