Award-winning and critically acclaimed British singer-songwriter Holly Humberstone brings her singular gift for storytelling to Australia this November, headlining a series of headline shows presented by Secret Sounds and triple j. With a voice that carries both confession and catharsis, Holly invites audiences into her world in a way that feels both unguarded and unforgettable.

With over 260 million global streams and fans hanging onto every lyric, Holly Humberstone has already built a career defined by honesty, connection, and craft. She’s collaborated with The 1975’s Matty Healy, covered Prince and Doja Cat, and joined Sam Fender on a rework of “Seventeen Going Under” — and still, her greatest strength remains her voice: quiet, piercing, unmistakably her own.

In addition to her own shows, Holly will also support Sam Fender on his Australian tour later this year.

Holly Humberstone’s devotion to the art of storytelling came to full fruition with the release of her debut album Paint My Bedroom Black in 2023 — a bold, expansive body of work that cemented her status as one of the UK’s most vital new voices. Across tracks like “Antichrist,” “Room Service,” “Superbloodmoon” (featuring d4vd), and the stirring title track, Holly captured the restless confusion of early adulthood: falling in love, falling apart, and piecing yourself back together in the quiet of your own space. The album was met with widespread acclaim for its emotional depth and sonic ambition, marking a clear evolution from her earlier work while staying rooted in the intimate lyricism that first brought her acclaim.

From her breakout 2020 debut EP Falling Asleep at the Wheel to her critically acclaimed 2021 follow-up The Walls Are Way Too Thin, Holly has built a global fanbase with songs that articulate the universal anxieties of growing up, leaving home, and finding your place in the world. Early singles like “London Is Lonely” and “Sleep Tight” struck a chord with listeners for their portrayal of isolation and change, while tracks such as “Scarlett” and “Haunted House” showcased her ability to turn personal moments into soaring anthems. Her writing draws from family, friendship, and internal conflict — always delivered with piercing honesty and an eye for lyrical detail. Her 2024 Work In Progress EP offered a further glimpse into her internal world, with tracks like “Dive” and “Down Swinging” exploring self-doubt, growth and resilience.

From playing songs in her haunted childhood home to headlining shows around the world, her live performances have become an essential part of her story. She’s played the Woodsies Stage at Glastonbury to a packed out tent, headlined Barn On The Farm, sold-out venues across Europe, Japan and Australia, and toured the US with Olivia Rodrigo and Girl in Red. In 2024, she took another major leap — joining Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour as a support act at Wembley Stadium, performing to tens of thousands and introducing her introspective songs to a new legion of fans.

Whether with a full band or alone on stage with just her guitar and keys, Holly is a compelling performer. At venues like London’s Kentish Town Forum and Shepherd’s Bush Empire which she sold out, she has created moments of quiet power, including a standout performance of “Friendly Fire” alongside Bombay Bicycle Club’s Jack Steadman. Her live shows reflect the same emotional vulnerability that runs through her music — intimate, confessional, and unafraid to sit with discomfort.

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