There aren’t many artists who can claim a catalogue streaming well into the billions while still operating entirely on their own terms, but mike. has spent well over a decade doing exactly that. Cult following, grassroots approach, and a sound that pulls from across genres without ever sitting comfortably in just one — he’s built something genuinely singular, and this September he’s bringing it to Australia and New Zealand for what will be the last time.
With his retirement announced, the Upside Down Tour Pt.3 carries a weight that most tours don’t. Four dates, four cities, and then that’s it. It kicks off at The Tuning Fork in Auckland on Thursday 3 September, before heading to Oxford Art Factory in Sydney on Saturday 5 September, Max Watt’s in Melbourne on Saturday 12 September, and closing out at The Triffid in Brisbane on Friday 18 September. Small venues, close crowds — the kind of shows that’ll mean something to everyone in the room.
Live Nation presale opens Wednesday 22 April at 10am local until Thursday 23 April at 10pm local, or until allocation runs out. Register at livenation.co.nz or livenation.com.au. General public tickets go on sale Friday 24 April at 10am local.