Perth, Australia’s SOUTH SUMMIT Announce May 2025 UK Tour Dates + The Great Escape Festival Appearance
Tickets - https://www.southsummitband.com
TRIPLE J Featured Debut Album The Bliss Out Now
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Watch The Video For Lead Single ‘Givin’ It Up’
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qMKP-hy6TNU
Perth, Australia’s South Summit are delighted to announce a run of UK headline tour dates for May 2025, including an appearance at The Great Escape Festival in Brighton.
See below for listings - tickets are on sale now and available from: https://www.southsummitband.com/
Following the release of their debut album The Bliss in late 2024, the band received featured album honours from Aussie tastemaker radio Triple J for their debut record all release week, with lead single ‘Givin’ It Up’ out now on all good streaming platforms, along with an official video.
Commenting on the track, the band say: “‘Givin’ It Up’ tells the story of South Summit! Illuminating the everyday life for us, sharing the best of times where we, as a band, find ourselves at our happiest. We cherish blissful vibes and whanau, and really capture the feeling of sharing stories and having a jam in the backyard over a couple drinks and a bbq. This is elevated through reggae chops and singalong melodies where everyone can feel a part of what makes us, South Summit. The things we give up and the sacrifices we make to reap certain rewards, come in all different shapes and sizes. But at the end of the day, we can all relate to what we are sacrificing for.”
Following the announcement of their inclusion on The Great Escape lineup, the band will be heading to the music conference from 14th of May, before playing their first UK headline shows in Cornwall, London and Manchester, along with two dates in the Netherlands.
It’s been a big year for the WA 5-piece; performing on triple J’s Like A Version back in October 2024; playing shows all across Australia and beyond, including a support tour with The Cat Empire across Europe and festival appearances at Vivid, Big Pineapple Festival, Blues At Bridgetown and more; announcing their biggest headline tour for Australia and New Zealand for February 2025; and now the release of their highly anticipated debut album The Bliss.
The album, which was the featured album on triple J all week on release, features 12 tracks of Reggae-infused indie rock that perfectly encapsulates the band’s wide-ranging influences and air-tight song writing abilities.
With The Bliss being South Summit’s first studio record, the impact of this album as being a statement of intent from the group was not lost on the band. From album opener ‘Take Me Down’, to the pop-flecked standout ‘Catacombs’ and decadent moments of pure jamming in ’Holy Cascade’ and ‘We Are The Lions’, this is an album that is unafraid to level up and take South Summit outside their comfort zone.
The album made an impact immediately, with strong support from radio, press and DSPs alike Down Under. The band have found themselves overwhelmed with gratitude following the response, as all of their hard work finally came to fruition.
"The release of The Bliss is such a milestone for us and it feels like a real pinch me moment,” they say. “We're so overwhelmed and grateful for all the amazing feedback and support with the success of the album. Definitely feeling the love!”
South Summit UK/EU Tour Dates:
Wednesday 14-17 May - The Great Escape, Brighton UK
Sunday 18 May - The Watering Hole, Cornwall UK
Monday 19 May - O2 Academy2 Islington, London UK
Wednesday 21 May - The Castle, Manchester UK
Friday 23 May - Melkweg, Amsterdam NL
Saturday 24 May - V11, Rotterdam NL
(TICKETS)
South Summit online:
https://www.instagram.com/southsummitband
https://www.facebook.com/southsummitband
https://www.tiktok.com/@southsummitband
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCadJOBpDAlXr826IZxwSZog
Biography:
Perth’s South Summit has rapidly risen as a unique voice in the Australian indie scene. Emerging from the West Coast in 2021, the band quickly captivated audiences with their raw, genre-blending sound. Drawing from rock, reggae, and hip-hop influences, South Summit's music offers fresh perspectives on life, reflected in their three EPs—Merlin’s (2021), Creatures (2023), and Tales Of The Yeti (2023).
In 2024, they reached a pivotal moment with the release of their debut album, The Bliss. Produced with longtime collaborator Dave Parkin, the album showcases the band's evolving songwriting and confidence. Tracks like ‘Ottoway’ and ‘Exceptional’ highlight their willingness to experiment, taking inspiration from diverse sources like Outkast.
The Bliss captures the band’s journey, blending intricate lyricism with bold soundscapes. As lead vocalist Zaya Reuben describes, it narrates how far they’ve come, embracing vulnerability and growth. For fans old and new, The Bliss serves as both a culmination of their past work and a bold step into the future. South Summit continues to push the boundaries of Australian music, crafting songs that explore the complexities of the human experience.
