SAFIA
capture Australian tour shows in video for
‘RUNAWAY’
+ NZ SHOWS THIS WEEKEND
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“an interstellar journey…lead singer Ben Woolner’s vocals are flawless and his superb falsetto sends shivers down our spines” – THE MUSIC
“SAFIA have solidified their reputation as an indie-dance powerhouse” – BEAT
“one hell of a performance” – LIFE WITHOUT ANDY
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SAFIA have just completed a hugely successful Australian tour, with seven of the shows sold out in support of their second album Story’s Start Or End. Today the band are releasing a feel-good live video for their track ‘Runaway‘ which offers a captivating behind-the-scenes look into the Melbourne and Sydney album shows.
The video comes ahead of this weekend’s album tour shows in New Zealand, as well as festival slots at FKA, NYE In The Park and For The Love.
Accolades for Story’s Start or End were full of praise with GQ saying “Listening to it from top to bottom is like riding a wave of transcendental bliss.”, the Courier Mail awarding it 4.5 stars and saying “the bands attention to detail is obvious – each layer and each sound has a place and purpose. And, each of the 13 tracks is a unique gift for the listener to unwrap” and LNWY hailing it’s “swirling, cinematic production”.
Written and produced by the band over the past 2.5 years in their hometown Canberra, Story’s Start or End includes previous singles ‘Resolution’, ‘Think We’re Not Alone’, ‘Starlight’ and ‘Cellophane Rainbow’. The album showcased the Australian three-piece’s bold vision and fine attention to detail, with intricate production and adventurous arrangements underpinning thoughtful musings on identity, growth, and understanding. As a band they are known for forging entire sonic landscapes with rich, cinematic detail and Story’s Start or End continues that not only sonically but also visually through their live shows.
In the past year SAFIA have made a celebrated return to Splendour in the Grass, and graced festival stages including Beyond the Valley, Origin Fields, This That, The Grass is Greener, The Drop and a headline slot at Corona Sunsets. They also completed a sold-out run of limited capacity shows down the East Coast of Australia and played to adoring crowds in China twice.
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STORY’S START OR END
AU/NZ TOUR
Presented by triple j, Niche Productions & UNIFIED
Tickets here
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AUS
Sat 24 Aug – UC Refectory, Canberra ACT (Lic AA)
Thu 29 Aug – HQ, Adelaide SA (Lic AA)
Fri 30 Aug – Metropolis, Fremantle WA (18+)- SOLD OUT
Fri 6 Sep – The Goods Shed, Hobart TAS (Lic AA) – SOLD OUT
Sat 7 Sep – Forum Theatre, Melbourne VIC – 18+ – SOLD OUT
Sun 8 Sep – Forum Theatre, Melbourne VIC – AA
Fri 13 Sep – Wollongong Uni Hall, Wollongong NSW (18+) – SOLD OUT
Sat 14 Sep – Enmore Theatre, Sydney NSW (Lic AA) – SOLD OUT
Fri 20 Sep – Beach Hotel, Byron Bay NSW (18+)- SOLD OUT
Sat 21 Sep – The Tivoli, Brisbane QLD (Lic AA) – SOLD OUT
Fri 30 Aug – Metropolis, Fremantle WA (18+)- SOLD OUT
Fri 6 Sep – The Goods Shed, Hobart TAS (Lic AA) – SOLD OUT
Sat 7 Sep – Forum Theatre, Melbourne VIC – 18+ – SOLD OUT
Sun 8 Sep – Forum Theatre, Melbourne VIC – AA
Sat 14 Sep – Enmore Theatre, Sydney NSW (Lic AA) – SOLD OUT
Fri 20 Sep – Beach Hotel, Byron Bay NSW (18+)- SOLD OUT
Sat 21 Sep – The Tivoli, Brisbane QLD (Lic AA) – SOLD OUT
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NZ
Fri 11 Oct – San Fran, Wellington NZ (18+)
Sat 12 Oct – Neck Of The Woods, Auckland NZ (18+)
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Festival appearances
FKA Festival , Sat 19 October, Hope Estate, Pokolbin, NSW
NYE in the Park, Tues 31 December, Sydney, NSW
For The Love, Sat 15 February, Melbourne, VIC
For The Love, Sat 22 February, Tweeds Heads, NSW
For The Love, Sat 29 February, Perth, WA
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STORY’S START OR END – OUT NOW
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