Mercury Prize and Ivor Novello-nominated rap renegade and visionaryPa Salieumakes his long-awaited Australian debut this summer, bringing his electrifying live show to Melbourne and Sydney for two exclusive headline performances, in addition to his much-anticipated appearance at Meredith Music Festival.Pa Salieu’sgenre-blurring sound – shaped by his British upbringing and deep Gambian roots – has seen him hailed as one of the most compelling voices in contemporary hip hop.
Recently shortlisted for the prestigious 2025 Mercury Prize for Album of the Year with his transformative albumAfrikan Alien,Pa Salieucontinues to redefine the boundaries of global hip hop.Afrikan Alien is a bold, genre-defying statement of identity, resilience and creative rebirth with Pitchfork stating, “as a blueprint for a new, pan-African pop music, it is thoroughly convincing”. Written during a period of deep introspection and systemic barriers, the album channels his lived experience navigating ADHD and mental health, embracing the duality of his Gambian heritage and British upbringing.
Since bursting onto the scene with his breakout singleFrontlinein 2020,Pa Salieuquickly captured attention with his raw lyricism and genre-blending sound. His critically acclaimed mixtapeSend Them To Coventryearned widespread praise and an Ivor Novello nomination for Best Album in 2021. That same year, he was named BBC’s Sound of 2021, received a Brit Rising Star nomination and made his US television debut onThe Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon.
With collabs including FKA Twigs, Ghetts, Mura Masa, Aitch and Disclosure, his sound is as fluid as it is fierce, firmly establishingPa Salieuas a fearless storyteller and sonic innovator.
“Pa Salieu’s live return is one for the ages … A joyous exhalation, a night of freedom and celebration.”
Clash Magazine
“A force to be reckoned with in the live arena as he is on record!”
NME
JoiningPa Salieuin Melbourne and Sydney isC.FRIM, bringing her signature bold, hybrid sound to the stage – drum-driven cuts that step, bounce, sway and shuffle, bridging bass, gqom, jungle and beyond. Drawing on her Ghanaian-Filipina roots,C.FRIMblends global club styles that are urgent, nostalgic and boundary-pushing. After her legendary Boiler Room set, the Melbourne producer has become a key force redefining Australia’s dance music scene.
Don’t missPa Salieulive in full force this December – a night you won’t forget!
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