With 20 gigs locked in across the country, Above is one of the most in-demand live acts you need to know about right now.
Some artists hand you their whole story before you've even heard a note. Above isn't one of them. No fixed base, no neat backstory, no carefully curated press release to tell you what to think. Just a relentless gigging schedule and a reputation that keeps spreading the old-fashioned way — word of mouth, sweaty rooms, and sets that people can't stop talking about.
Everywhere at Once
Twenty upcoming and recent gigs on the books. That's not a residency — that's a movement. While plenty of Australian acts are still finding their footing post-pandemic, Above is out there doing the work, night after night, city after city. There's something deeply refreshing about an artist who lets the live show do the talking.
Being based "various" isn't a cop-out — it's a philosophy. Australia's music scene has always rewarded artists who are willing to travel, to play the regional rooms as hard as the capital city headline slots. Above clearly gets that. You don't rack up a schedule like this by being precious about where you perform.
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Why They Matter Right Now
The Australian live music landscape is in a fascinating moment of reinvention. Venues are fighting to stay open, audiences are more discerning than ever, and the artists cutting through are the ones with genuine presence — the ones who make you feel like you caught something real.
Above fits that bill. The mystery around their sound and origin isn't a gimmick — it's an invitation. In an era of algorithmic over-explanation, there's real power in an act that makes you show up to find out for yourself.
"Some of the best nights of your life start with a name you've never heard before."
That's the promise Above is quietly making every time they take a stage. And with 20 dates already lined up, there are plenty of chances to take them up on it.
See Them Before Everyone Else Does
Here's the thing about artists who are perpetually on the road — they build momentum fast. The punters who catch Above in a 200-cap room this month are going to be the ones saying "I saw them when" in a couple of years. That's not hype, that's just how Australian music has always worked.
From the sticky-floored pub circuit to festival sidestages, the artists who gig hard and gig often are the ones who eventually own this country's musical conversation. Above is putting in that work right now, in real time.
Get On It
You don't need a biography to know when something deserves your attention. Twenty gigs is a statement of intent — and Above is making it loudly.
Head to musick.com.au to check all upcoming Above gig dates, grab your tickets, and find out exactly when they're rolling into a venue near you. Don't sleep on this one.