Sep 17

THE LONGEST JOHNS announce Pre-Sales for their Australian Tour in May 2025

The Longest Johns Australian Tour - Band Photo

Get ready to be hurled headfirst into the Stormy Seas of Adventure:

The Longest Johns are finally making their way Down Under! That’s right – the world’s favorite sea shanty crew is hitting Australian shores for the first time ever, and they’re bringing a musical voyage that’ll blow your pirate hat clean off.

This isn’t just another tour – this is a full-throttle, cannonball-blasting, rum-soaked ride through the high seas of sound. Hailing from Bristol, these modern-day buccaneers have spent over a decade perfecting the ‘rock n’ roll of 1752,’ captivating legions of landlubbers and sea dogs alike.

After twelve years of navigating treacherous waters – from the fog-drenched shores of Europe to the bustling harbors of North America – The Longest Johns are set to unleash their nautical anthems across Australia. May will see the lads storming venues near you, with their signature four-part vocal harmonies, fiddles, and drums in tow. With five albums under their belts – including their latest, *Voyage* – they’re on a mission to transform every stage into a lively, flagon-clinking tavern.

And if you’re wondering, “Who are these scallywags?”

Well, let’s break it down. The Longest Johns have racked up over 400 million streams, gained half a million YouTube subscribers, and pulled in 200,000 hours of Twitch views. They’ve collaborated with gaming giants like Ubisoft and Sea of Thieves, laid down tracks for indie games Ship of Fools and Wanderworld, and even set the soundtrack for the upcoming film No Man’s Wife.

You may have first heard of them during the great sea shanty renaissance of 2021, when their version of “Wellerman” took the internet by storm, sailing to #2 on the US Spotify Viral Chart and hitting #5 worldwide. That’s over 67 million plays and counting!

But The Longest Johns are more than just viral sensations – they’re walking pieces of musical history. From performing for royalty at the British Embassy in Paris to turning down gold records in favor of eco-friendly wooden ones made from recycled ship timbers, they’ve cemented themselves as legends.

Australia, you’re next! Don your best pirate gear, guzzle some grog, and get ready to be swept up in a whirlwind of sea shanties. Expect bangers like “Drunken Sailor,” “Hammer and The Anvil,” “Wellerman,” and shanty-fied classics like “Proud Mary” and “Santania.”

This is your call to adventure! Hoist the sails, grab your mates, and prepare for a night of roaring sing-alongs, foot-stomping anthems, and a trip back to the golden age of piracy.

The Longest Johns are coming, and this is one voyage you won’t want to miss!