Pierce Brothers are really some of Australia’s quiet achievers. Every album they release is so solid, with back-to-back alt-folk bangers. They hit the top of the charts, but there’s never a lot of fanfare leading up to the releases and ARIA and the other awards bodies never seem to acknowledge the work. Radio doesn’t play them. They perform across Europe, the United Kingdom, North and South America, and Australia, but most people I speak to don’t know them. If you’re yet to discover Pierce Brothers, might I suggest pressing play on their latest album, Moonrise? It’s so fantastic. It’s the band’s fourth studio album, so once you’re hooked there’s plenty to explore.
“I’m so stoked to have this album out in the world!” Jacks said about the recent release of Moonrise. “We worked hard all year in between heavy touring to get this over the line, and it was a monumental effort from everyone involved! Some of the tracks on this album are some of the proudest I’ve been in songwriting, storytelling and production! … And some of those tracks absolutely go off live! Can’t wait to touring them globally in 2026!”
Pierce Brothers are currently playing shows in Europe and the United Kingdom, but they’ll be back on Aussie shores this March for some festivals and headlining shows. The siblings are known for their engaging high-energy sets, and after so long on the road they’re bound to be in fine form. Wherever you are, don’t go sleeping on this one. I am kicking myself for making holiday plans when they’re in my part of the country, but I don’t want you to miss out! Tickets for all shows are available now from the links.
27 January 2026 – Saint Luke’s, Glasgow
28 January 2026 – The Deaf Institute, Manchester
29 January 2026 – Brudenell Social Club, Leeds
31 January 2026 – The Garage, London
1 February 2026 – The Bodega Social Club, Nottingham
3 February 2026 – Thekla, Bristol
5 February 2026 – Le POPUP du Label, Paris
6 February 2026 – Helios 37, Cologne
7 February 2026 – Hebebuhne, Hamburg
8 February 2026 – Lark, Berlin
10 February 2026 – De Oosterpoort, Groningen
12 February 2026 – Rotown, Rotterdam
13 February 2026 – Paradiso Noord, Amsterdam
14 February 2026 – Doornroosje, Nijmegen
7 March 2026 – Port Fairy Folk Festival @ Southcombe Park, Gunditjmara Country/Port Fairy
12 March 2026 – King Street Warehouse, Mulubinba/Newcastle
13 March 2026 – The Lansdowne Hotel, Eora/Sydney
19 March 2026 – The Ed Castle, Tarntanya/Adelaide
20 March 2026 – The Setts, Latje Latje Country/Mildura
21 March 2026 – Wide Open Spaces Festival @ Beulah Recreation Reserve, Wotjobaluk, Jaadwa, Jadawadjali, Wergaia, and Jupagalk Country/Beulah
3 April 2026 – Byron Bay Bluesfest @ Byron Events Farm, Arakwal Country/Tyagarah
10 April 2026 – Theatre Royal, Dja Dja Wurrung Country/Castlemaine
11 April 2026 – Barwon Heads Hotel, Koornoo/Barwon Heads
18 April 2026 – Tanks Arts Centre, Gimuy/Cairns
1 May 2026 – 170 Russell, Naarm/Melbourne
14 May 2026 – Mangrove Mountain Hall, Darkinjung Country/Mangrove Mountain
15 May 2026 – Finnian’s Irish Tavern, Guruk/Port Macquarie
Photo credit: Dara Munnis