Hawaiian singer-songwriter Thunderstorm Artis will return to Australia in March 2026, bringing his deeply personal live show to a carefully curated run of intimate venues across Victoria, New South Wales, the ACT and Queensland. Designed to prioritise connection over scale, the tour places Artis in close proximity to audiences, allowing his warm vocal delivery and reflective songwriting to resonate in the way his music was always intended.
Artis has built a career defined by authenticity rather than spectacle, a rare achievement in an era where many artists are first introduced through television talent competitions. While such shows often prioritise drama and short-term attention, Artis emerged as a genuine exception. His appearances as a finalist on The Voice in the United States, followed by a Top Five finish on American Idol, revealed a songwriter with substance, depth and a clear artistic vision. Long after the television cameras stopped rolling, his audience continued to grow.
Since those early breakthroughs, Thunderstorm Artis has accumulated more than 28 million global streams and maintains a dedicated monthly listenership exceeding 300,000. His social following continues to expand steadily, reflecting a fanbase drawn not by hype but by emotional honesty and consistency. These listeners have followed Artis from television stages to theatres, clubs and house concerts, spaces where his songs can breathe and where storytelling becomes central to the experience.
Born and raised on the North Shore of Oahu, Artis grew up immersed in music as part of a large and creatively driven family. That upbringing continues to inform his sound, which blends Americana, folk, pop, soul, gospel and subtle island influences into a style that feels both contemporary and timeless. His songs often explore love, loss, resilience and personal growth, framed through melodies that favour intimacy over excess.
A multi-instrumentalist as well as a vocalist, Artis is known for layered guitar work and arrangements that allow his voice to sit front and centre. Whether performing stripped-back acoustic material or fuller soul-inflected compositions, his approach remains grounded in clarity and emotional precision. This balance has seen him share stages with artists including Jack Johnson, Train and Zac Brown Band, as well as tour extensively alongside his brother Ron Artis II.
Central to Artis’ work is a desire to create music that heals and connects. That philosophy carries through his most recent single, I Just Want You To Know, a tender and reflective song that reinforces his focus on meaning rather than momentum. The track sits comfortably alongside earlier compositions such as Sedona, which first drew widespread attention during his television appearances and continues to be a touchstone for fans discovering his catalogue.
The March 2026 Australian tour reflects this ethos. Rather than large theatres, Artis has chosen venues that encourage stillness, attentiveness and shared experience. From coastal breweries to heritage hotels and basement bars, each space has been selected to support the sense of belonging that defines his live performances. Audiences can expect an evening shaped by storytelling, musical dexterity and a genuine exchange between artist and listener.
For Australian fans, many of whom first encountered Artis through international broadcasts before following his independent releases, the tour represents an opportunity to experience his music in its most direct form. In rooms where silence matters and every lyric lands with intention, Thunderstorm Artis continues to prove that longevity is built not on spectacle but on sincerity.
TOUR DATES
Thurs, March 5: Pelly Bar, Frankston
Fri, March 6: Bells Beach Brewery, Torquay
Sat, March 7: The Leadbeater Hotel, Melbourne
Wed, March 11: UC Hub, Canberra
Thurs, March 12: Six String, Erina
Fri, March 13: Brass Monkey, Sydney
Sat, March 14: Heritage Hotel, Bulli
Sun, March 15: The Stag, Newcastle
Wed, March 18: Press Basement Bar, Tamworth
Thurs, March 19: Byron Theatre, Byron Bay
Fri, March 20: Miami Marketta, Gold Coast
Sun, March 22: Crowbar, Brisbane
Tickets available from
www.bigapachee.com.au/batours
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