Ruby Gill Plots 2027 Australian Tour

Award-winning singer and songwriter Ruby Gill is going fishin', announcing an extensive run of shows across Australia in 2027.

The Johannesburg-born, Victoria-based musician and best-selling poet is hitting the road in support of their new album, Fishing is not about fishing.

Co-produced by Tom Iansek (#1 Dads, Maple Glider, Kate Miller-Heidke) and recorded live in London with bandmates Lewis Coleman (The Cactus Channel, Pet Soundds) and Jess Ellwood (Angie McMahon, Julia Jacklin).

Gill gets things underway supporting Gordi in the UK and Europe, then heads to South Africa for two gigs before returning to Australia for 11 headline shows.

Kicking things off at Hobart's Altar Bar on Thursday 25 March, Gill then plays Sydney's The Lansdowne on Thursday 1 April, Port Kembla's The Servo on Friday 2 April, Canberra's Gang Gang Cafe on Saturday 3 April, Adelaide's Grace Emily on Friday 9 April, Perth's The Bird on Saturday 10 April and Fremantle's Mojo's Bar on Sunday 11 April.

Gill wraps the tour with four shows across Victoria, with dates at Geelong's The Church on Friday 16 April, Castlemaine's The Bridge Hotel on Saturday 17 April, Beechworth's Oregon Hall on Sunday 18 April and Melbourne's Quad Club on Saturday 1 May.

Tickets are on sale now at rubygill.me.

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Following up last year's Some Kind Of Control, Gill's latest release finds the creative backed by a band, giving the songs a fuller sound while keeping Gill's relatable lyrics intact.

Stereogum lauded the 11-track album, calling Fishing is not about fishing a "remarkable achievement in songwriting and just as remarkable a performance".

This tour gives fans the chance to hear the album live for the first time, with tickets sure to be in demand.

Catch Ruby Gill performing at The Grace Emily on Friday 9 April. Tickets on sale via oztix.com.au.