Scottish post rock pioneers Mogwai are heading back to Australia, marking three decades of music with a run of headline shows that will land in Melbourne this May.
The tour kicks off at the Sydney Opera House Concert Hall as part of Vivid LIVE on May 23, before arriving at the Forum on May 25 and continuing to Brisbane’s QPAC for Open Season on May 27. For Melbourne fans, it is a rare chance to experience one of the most influential bands in their field in an intimate live setting.
Formed in Glasgow in 1995, Mogwai have spent 30 years carving out a sound that is entirely their own. Across 11 studio albums, they have balanced sheer sonic force with moments of restraint, building tracks that swell from quiet, melodic passages into towering walls of sound. It is a formula that has earned them a fiercely loyal global following.
The anniversary tour will draw from across their catalogue, from early releases like Young Team to fan favourites Rock Action and Happy Songs for Happy People, alongside more recent work including their chart topping album As the Love Continues.
Fans can also expect material from their latest record The Bad Fire, released last year to strong acclaim. Produced by John Congleton, the album features singles Lion Rumpus, God Gets You Back and Fanzine Made Of Flesh, and reflects a period of personal challenges for the band.
Beyond the music, the tour also carries a charitable element, with Mogwai partnering with PLUS1 to support War Child. One dollar from every ticket sold will go towards helping children affected by war.
Tickets for the Melbourne show go on sale at 9am on Friday, March 27, following presales. All tour and ticketing info available here.
