To many people, Kiwi singer-songwriter Bic Runga is a one-hit wonder. While “Sway” was a monster hit, that tag is a bit dismissive of her artistry. She’s actually released five studio albums, and on February 13 she’ll add Red Sunset to the collection. So perhaps it’s not so much of a surprise that in April she’ll grace our shores for some intimate shows.
Red Sunset is Bic’s first album of all original material since 2011’s Belle. Listening to the title track, you can hear that Bic has seriously evolved since her breakthrough hit. Its dance-pop flavour is a bit of a left turn, but Bic pulls it off. After taking a bit of a deep dive into her music today, I’m excited to hear the rest of the new stuff.
Bic will visit Australia after playing gigs in her native Aotearoa/New Zealand. While promoting Red Sunset, she promises to play plenty of favourites from her earlier albums. Tickets are available now through the links.
9 April 2026 – Northcote Theatre, Naarm/Melbourne
11 April 2026 – Princess Theatre, Meeanjin/Brisbane
12 April 2026 – City Recital Hall, Eora/Sydney
14 April 2026 – Canberra Theatre, Ngambri Country/Canberra
16 April 2026 – Freo.Social, Walyalup/Fremantle
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