UK Alternative Soul sensations Skinny Living are heading our way on extensive tour

The tour touches down in Geelong first and foremost!

UK alt-soul band Skinny Living are finally bringing their long-awaited live show to Australian shores this October and November, promising a series of intimate, harmony-rich performances that showcase the raw, heartfelt energy that has made them one of Britain’s most compelling acts.

Skinny Living Tour

Fri, Oct 16: Eureka Hotel, Geelong VIC
Sat, Oct 17: The Espy, Melbourne VIC
Wed, Oct 21: The Baso, Canberra ACT
Thurs, Oct 22: The Brass Monkey, Cronulla NSW
Fri, Oct 23: Heritage Hotel, Bulli NSW
Sat, Oct 24: Drifters Wharf, Central Coast NSW
Sun, Oct 25: King St Hotel, Newcastle NSW
Wed, Oct 28: Woopi Brewery, Woolgoolga QLD
Thurs, Oct 29: Miami Marketta, Gold Coast QLD
Fri, Oct 30: Wallaby Hotel, Mudgeeraba QLD
Sat, Oct 31: Lefty’s Music Hall, Petrie Terrace QLD
Sun, Nov 1: Kings Beach Tavern, Kings Beach QLD
Sat, Nov 7: Airlie Beach Festival Of Music, Airlie Beach QLD
Mon, Nov 9: Airlie Beach Festival Of Music, Airlie Beach QLD

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The tour will traverse the east coast before culminating in two spectacular sets at the Airlie Beach Festival of Music in the Whitsundays, a fitting backdrop for the band’s soulful and unpolished sound.

With over 90 million global streams and a UK No.1 Independent Album (Day by Day, 2024), Skinny Living have already made waves on home soil with sold-out tours and support slots for artists including Noah Kahan, Calum Scott, James Arthur, and Gabrielle. They arrive in Australia riding the wave of their boldest release yet, EP 9, the final chapter of a visionary trilogy inspired by Nikola Tesla’s 3-6-9 theory.

Blending alt-indie, soul, and modern grit, Skinny Living echo the warmth of legends like Bill Withers, Van Morrison, and Paolo Nutini while forging a sound entirely their own. Frontman Ryan Johnston’s haunted yet hopeful Irish voice intertwines with Danny Hepworth’s intricate guitar and soaring harmonies, creating songs that feel unpolished, deeply human, and impossible to forget.

The band’s name captures their ethos: “Skinny Living is a term that describes the financial reality and lifestyle of the working class. Hard graft on a low income, with a lust for life, passion for family and an optimistic attitude about the future.” After a decade of relentless effort, a chance meeting at an open-mic night, and word-of-mouth growth, Skinny Living are ready to share their story of struggle, resilience, and glorious soul music with Australian audiences.

With Sydney and Melbourne ranking among the band’s Top 5 most-streamed cities worldwide, demand for these debut shows is intense, and venues are deliberately intimate. Tickets are limited and expected to sell fast.

This is a long-overdue introduction for Australian fans—intimate, soulful, and unforgettable. For further information and ticketing, head here.