Music legend Paul Kelly is set to take the stage at the Brisbane Entertainment Centre on Friday, 29 August 2025, as part of his biggest headline tour to date across Australia and New Zealand.
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Presented by Frontier Touring and Triple M, the highly anticipated show will see Kelly joined by an impressive line-up of international and local talent.
The tour spans 10 arena dates, with stops in major cities including Perth, Sydney, Hobart, Adelaide, Melbourne, Christchurch, Wellington, and Auckland. Accompanied by his long-time live band, Kelly promises a career-spanning performance that will celebrate decades of storytelling through song.
Paul Kelly’s Musical Career
Few Australian artists have shaped the nation’s cultural soundtrack as profoundly as Paul Kelly. Over a career that stretches more than four decades, he has released a catalogue of timeless songs that weave together stories of place, people, and history. From beloved tracks such as To Her Door, Leaps and Bounds, How To Make Gravy, and From Little Things Big Things Grow (co-written with Kev Carmody), Kelly has continually explored the themes of love, loss, identity, and the Australian landscape.
Honoured with the Order of Australia in 2017, along with 17 ARIA Awards and five APRA Awards, Kelly’s influence remains unmatched. His ability to capture the soul of Australia – from everyday lives to national icons like Don Bradman and Ned Kelly – has cemented his place as one of the country’s most significant voices in music and literature.
A Stellar Line-Up of Guests
Adding to the excitement, Kelly will be joined by Lucinda Williams, one of America’s most celebrated songwriters. The three-time GRAMMY Award winner brings with her a catalogue of critically acclaimed work, known for its raw poetry and emotional depth. Williams, whose 2023 memoir was hailed by Rolling Stone and The Washington Post as one of the year’s best books, continues to be a defining figure in Americana and roots music.
Opening the Brisbane show will be Fanny Lumsden, two-time ARIA and nine-time CMAA Golden Guitar winner, known for her heartfelt and vibrant take on country music.
A Night to Remember
With Kelly fronting his band – Peter Luscombe (drums), Bill McDonald (bass), Dan Kelly (guitar), Cameron Bruce (keys), Jess Hitchcock (vocals), and Ash Naylor (guitar) – the Brisbane Entertainment Centre performance promises to be more than a concert; it will be a celebration of music, history, and storytelling on an arena scale.
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For Brisbane fans, Friday, 29 August marks a chance to witness one of Australia’s most treasured artists deliver a show that looks set to be a defining moment in his already remarkable career.
Published 21-August-2025
