The Streets to play iconic album on 2026 Australian tour

The Streets have been chargeable for a few essentially the most sensible, game-changing data of the 2000s. You’ll hear the echoes of their affect all by means of trendy music right this moment.

The venture, helmed by the good Mike Skinner, took everyman experiences and elevated them to such a level that they felt like epics.

Nowhere was he extra profitable than on his sensible second album, A Grand Don’t Come For Free. 

For the uninitiated, the 2004 idea album follows Skinner on a wild journey that travails every little thing from returning a DVD, getting his TV mounted and betting on the soccer, to grappling with infidelity, psychological struggles and the strain that male friendships can breed.

Released on the top of UK storage’s reputation, the album flipped the style on its head by weaving a full narrative into club-ready beats.

It additionally additional confirmed Skinner’s maturity as a author: those that solely know him for radio singles like Fit But You Know It and Don’t Mug Yourself will marvel on the depth of his abilities.

Skinner and his group have simply introduced that they are going to be again in Australia in March — following up on their triumphant 2024 tour with 5 dates across the nation — enjoying this sensible second album in its entirety at 5 massive reveals.

Given the wild nature of previous The Streets excursions, we’ll have an interest to see whether or not that very same power makes its means into the set. We’re assured it can.

Skinner has lengthy spoken of Australia’s affect on The Streets, so he is excited to make it again down with this thrilling new present.

“I spent a year in Australia when The Streets was just an idea rattling around in my head, before any of it made sense,” he stated in an announcement issued this night.

“Late nights that turned into mornings, hostels full of chaos, endless new faces, and the kind of unfiltered, straightforward energy that only exists down under.

“All of that made its means onto my laptop computer and into the music that set me off on this journey.

“I’ve always loved coming back here with the band—it feels like a home away from home. The crowds are bonkers, they give as good as they get, and this is the first time we’re bringing A Grand Don’t Come For Free to the stage in full.”

If you are not but aware of the album then you definitely’ve acquired a couple of months to acquaint your self with Simone and Dan and the assorted tales of affection, debauchery and anxiousness that make this such a compelling piece of artwork.

Catch The Streets enjoying the next reveals in March of 2026, proudly offered by Double J. Tickets are on sale from 10am Friday.

Sunday 1 March – Hindley Street Music Hall, Kaurna Land, Adelaide

Wednesday 4 March — Sydney Opera House Forecourt, Gadigal Land

Thursday 5 March — Palace Foreshore, Wurundjeri Woi-Wurrung Land, Melbourne

Friday 6 March — Venue to be introduced, Jagera Turrbal Land, Brisbane

Sunday 8 March — Fremantle Arts Centre, Whadjuk Noongar Land