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Photo – HEATHER GILDROY

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MEG MAC
returns with new single
“HE SAID NO”
from her forthcoming album
“IT’S MY PARTY”

LISTEN HERE
WATCH HERE

MEG
announces
“IT’S MY PARTY”
August residency shows at
Sydney’s Belvoir Street Theatre

TICKETS ON SALE NOW HERE

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ARIA chart-topping soul powerhouse Meg Mac returns with new single “He Said No”, an exploration of heartbreak that marks the first glimpse of her fourth studio album, slated for release later this year. Listen HERE.

Born from an unexpected creative process, “He Said No” represents a departure from Meg’s typical songwriting approach emerging when Mac and producer Nathan Jenkins aka Bullion (Carly Rae Jepsen, Ben Howard) were sifting through her loop pedal for hidden treasures. “We found this ‘he said no’ vocal loop and Nathan pulled it up and built this whole world around it,” Meg explains. “But then I had to figure out what ‘He Said No’ even meant and figure out what I would sing.”

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The result is a song about loss set against the backdrop of an airport departure—that familiar moment of uncertain goodbyes. “Nothing seems sadder than dropping someone to the airport and not knowing if you’ll ever see them again,” Meg reflects. It’s about being the one left behind, watching someone disappear into the sky with no promise of return.

Drawing inspiration from John Denver’s timeless “Leaving on a Jet Plane,” Meg flips the narrative playfully to capture the perspective often left untold. “I am obsessed with that song and I wanted to capture that feeling, but from the person left behind at the airport,” she says. The track feels “so satisfying and fun” on the surface yet carries real emotional weight—Meg’s signature ability to wrap genuine feeling in irresistible melody.

The accompanying visual, crafted personally by Meg Mac as part of her “mixed media” aesthetic for her next album, features stunning background footage courtesy of an unexpected collaborator—her airline pilot father. “My favourite thing is the background videos, they’re taken from my Dad. He was an airline pilot and setup his phone in the cockpit and would do these timelapse videos,” she shares. “They’re all Australian cities and landings and so pretty.”

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Meg will celebrate this new era with a pop-up residency at Sydney’s iconic Belvoir Street Theatre in August, offering fans an exclusive journey through her catalogue including a first listen to material from the forthcoming album. Trading the traditional concert hall for a theatrical setting, these three Monday night performances will present Meg in a new light through a carefully crafted blend of music, storytelling, and environment. In collaboration with award-winning director and lighting designer Alexander Berlage, the shows promise Meg’s most intimate and personal performances yet. Tickets are available HERE.

Since her breakthrough with 2014’s “MEGMAC” EP, Meg has established herself as Australia’s premier pop soul voice. Her 2016 anthem “Never Be” entered the ARIA top 40 and claimed No. 11 on Triple J’s Hottest 100, while debut album “Low Blows” commanded the No. 2 ARIA Chart position in 2017. The trajectory peaked with 2022’s “Matter of Time,” which claimed the ARIA summit at No. 1, confirming Meg’s status as a chart force and critical darling.

Her commanding vocal presence has earned international recognition while her live performances continue to captivate global audiences. Recent touring highlights include several sold out national tours + supporting Teddy Swims across Australia (2024), Jacob Banks throughout North America (2022), and Sam Smith on their Gloria tour of Australia and New Zealand (2023).

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