Attention Queensland punk rockers! We have a huge announcement for you. Two of the most influential and enduring American punk rock bands are heading down under together this November. Boston-Irish rock ‘n’ roll underdogs turned champions Dropkick Murphys announce their first Australian headline tour in over a decade with Chicago’s rock canons Alkaline Trio.

This marks Dropkick Murphys’ return to Australia for the first time since last appearing at Good Things Festival in 2018.

Since 1996, Dropkick Murphys have created the kind of music that’s meant to be chanted at last call, in packed arenas, and during the fourth quarter, third period, or ninth inning of a comeback rally. Their celebrated discography includes four consecutive Billboard top 10 album debuts (Turn Up That Dial, 11 Short Stories Of Pain & Glory, Signed and Sealed in Blood, Going Out In Style), along with 2005’s Certified-Gold album The Warrior’s Code featuring the double platinum classic I’m Shipping Up To Boston. Dropkick Murphys’ music has generated half-a-billion streams, they’ve quietly moved 8 million-plus units worldwide and the band has sold out gigs on multiple continents.

Dropkick Murphys returned to fully electric performances in late 2023 following a pair of critically acclaimed acoustic albums – 2022’s This Machine Still Kills Fascists and 2023’s Okemah Rising – interpreting the work of Woody Guthrie for a new generation.

Be sure to see Dropkick Murphys when they bring their explosive, high energy live shows down under. They play at Fortitude Valley Music Hall in Brisbane on November 22nd. Tickets won’t last long at www.dropkickmurphys.com/tour.

TOUR DATES

15 NOV Adelaide SA

17 NOV Melbourne VIC

18 NOV Melbourne VIC

20 NOV Sydney NSW

22 NOV Brisbane QLD