The Aussie based fan favourites are set to return to British and Irish shores next year. The tour will commemorate the Band’s debut album ‘Hills End’ on its 10 year anniversary.
The DMA’s most recent appearance in the UK came this summer, when they supported Catfish and The Bottlemen at both the Principality and Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.
The Indie-Rock trio, fronted by Tommy O’Dell, bring a modern day melodic answer to the bands of the 90s that seemed relatable yet admirable. The feel good, dreamy sound of their music has garnered the attention of music appreciators globally, most notably in the UK. Part of this is their working class appeal. The defiant vulnerability of their music was bound to resonate with a population gasping for a revamp of the sound of old.
Their fashion also resonates massively with the terrace style culture here in the UK. Tommy’s iconic aquascutum cap, for instance, would fetch a fair few compliments at a football match.
Renowned for their powerful live performances, the freedom of their sound allows gig-goers to fill their lungs full of passion, and belt out the unpolished beauty at the summit of their voices.
The unique 2026 tour will see the band play their debut record in full, as well as some of their other hits. The Album is a beautiful, guitar driven, elevating display of their talent. It’s as peaceful as it is thought provoking. Songs like ‘Delete’ and Lay Down’ dominate the headlines when this album is referred to, and rightly so… they’re absolutely fantastic.
Speaking to NME in 2020, vocalist Tommy O’Dell explained what you can expect from the Sydney based band:
“it’s about letting off steam and having some fun. I don’t think writing political music would really suit us. It’s never been our thing.
“I don’t think of music as a platform for that. I like to think that our music, in a way, can help people escape from those kinda things. We prefer to sing about love, loss and everything in between.”
“The songs are written from the heart and they’re performed from the heart. I don’t say that in a cheesy way; it’s just honest songwriting and people can feel that.”
The UK tour will see the band grace the following venues:
6 Feb 2026 – O2 Victoria Warehouse, Manchester
7 Feb 2026 – NX, Newcastle
8 Feb 2026 – O2 Academy, Birmingham
10 Feb 2026 – O2 Academy, Bristol
12 Feb 2026 – O2 Academy Brixton, London
14 Feb 2026 – O2 Academy, Leeds
16 Feb 2026 – O2 Academy, Glasgow
21 May 2026 – Rock City, Nottingham
22 May 2026 – UEA, Norwich
You can sign up for, and see, all ticket information here.
Pre-sale begins at 9am on Wednesday October 15, general sale will follow at 9am on Friday October 17.
