Red Hot Summer Tour is an acclaimed Australian live music event, originating in 2011. It celebrates legendary homegrown talent, primarily showcasing rock, pop, blues, and country acts in vibrant outdoor settings. Known for its relaxed festival atmosphere and commitment to Australian music history, it has featured iconic artists like Paul Kelly, Jimmy Barnes, Hunters & Collectors, and Missy Higgins.
Jimmy Barnes is a Scottish-born Australian rock singer, best known as the frontman for Cold Chisel before launching a massively successful solo career. Blending bluesy hard rock with soul and R&B, he has scored numerous chart-topping albums and his signature anthem Working Class Man.
Formed in Australia in 1994, punk rock band The Living End rose to fame with their 1997 single Second Solution and Prisoner of Society. They have released eight studio albums, won six ARIA Awards from 27 nominations, and were inducted into the ARIA Hall of Fame.
Formed in Perth in 2004, Birds of Tokyo are a popular Australian rock band known for top 10 airplay hits like Plans and Lanterns. They have played major festivals, headlined sports finals, and made music history by winning Rock Work Of The Year five times at the APRA Awards.
Australian singer-songwriter Pete Murray has sold over 1.2 million albums, earning 17 ARIA Award nominations with three chart-topping albums. He broke through with his 2003 multi-platinum album Feeler, featuring hits like Better Days and So Beautiful.
Mahalia Barnes, born in Sydney, Australia, is a powerhouse soul, blues, and rock singer, daughter of Jimmy Barnes. She leads Mahalia Barnes and The Soul Mates, releasing albums including "Hard Expectations" (2018) and "Ooh Yeah! – The Betty Davis Songbook" (2015) with Joe Bonamassa. Known for her vocals, she serves as Artistic Director for the Next Up Music Awards.
New Zealand-born rock musician Jon Stevens is renowned as a dynamic live performer and solo artist. He achieved major success as the lead singer of rock acts Noiseworks, INXS, and The Dead Daisies, cementing his status as a prominent artist originating from Australia.
Kasey Chambers, born in Australia, is a renowned country artist known for her unique voice and heartfelt lyrics. She has 14 ARIA awards, 24 CMAA Golden Guitars, and 10 APRA awards. With over 25 years in music, her 12 albums include five No.1 titles; her hit single, "Not Pretty Enough," also topped charts. In 2018, she was the youngest female inducted into the ARIA Hall of Fame.
Adelaide-born singer/actor mixing crooner swing & rock; hailed “best young crooner.” Albums Yesterday Is Now, The Swing Sessions (prod. Chong Lim); Helpmann win.
