I’ve always joked to my family that I might be a more religious person if we had gospel churches in Australia. I can take or leave the Hillsong style of worship music, but soulful songs of praise get me going. I hadn’t come across the music of Kirk Franklin before, but I started listening when the press release for his upcoming Aussie tour came across my desk. I am hooked! Whether you’re true believer or a heathen like me, it’s really good stuff.
What I love most about Kirk’s music is the way he brings gospel into the 21st century. The roots are there, but he blends it with R&B, funk, hip-hop, and pop elements. It’s fabulous. Fans can experience the magic live when he visits Australia for the first time this December.
13 December 2025 – Opera House Forecourt, Eora/Sydney
15 December 2025 – Palais Theatre, Naarm/Melbourne
16 December 2025 – Fortitude Music Hall, Meeanjin/Brisbane
18 December 2025 – Riverside Theatre, Boorloo/Perth
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