Two decades after reshaping Australian hip hop, The Herd reunite to celebrate their landmark 2005 album with a national tour in February 2026.
Two decades after reshaping Australian hip hop with their landmark 2005 album, The Herd will reunite for a full national tour in February 2026 to celebrate The Sun Never Sets.
Formed in Sydney in 2001, The Herd were one of the first Australian hip hop acts to perform as a full live band. The group – Ozi Batla, Urthboy, Berzerkatron, Unkle Ho, Traksewt, Sulo, Toe-Fu, Rok Poshtya and vocalist Jane Tyrrell – became known for blending beats and live instrumentation with socially conscious lyrics.
A Group Ahead of Their Time
The Herd boldly delved into controversial topics and opened conversations around anti-racism, decolonisation, anti-war and environmentalism through their songwriting. The Sun Never Sets cemented them as one of the most sociopolitically vocal acts in the country, earning ARIA and J Award nominations, with the record debuting at #3 on the AIR Independent Album Charts.
Reflecting on 20 years, band member Kenny Sabir aka Traksewt says it was the album that changed everything: "It was the first time we broke through to festivals, which wasn't easy for a hip hop band on an independent label back then. It came out in the shadow of the Cronulla riots, when flag-draped racism was on the rise, and we were pushing back with tracks like 'National Holiday'."
Tour Dates
- Thursday 5 February – Thirroul, NSW at Anita's Theatre
- Friday 6 February – Sydney, NSW at Factory Theatre
- Saturday 7 February – Brisbane, QLD at The Triffid
- Friday 13 February – Perth, WA at Magnet House
- Saturday 14 February – Adelaide, SA at The Gov
- Friday 20 February – Melbourne, VIC at 170 Russell
- Saturday 21 February – Hobart, TAS at Altar
Tickets available via Destroy All Lines.