Australian Crawl Reunites for First Shows in 40 Years
Quick Look
- Australian rock band Australian Crawl is reuniting for 10 shows in October and November, their first since splitting in 1986.
- Original members James Reyne, Simon Binks, and David Reyne will be joined by other musicians.
- The shows are part of the Red Hot Summer Tour and feature other notable Australian artists.
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Why It Matters
Australian Crawl, a celebrated Australian rock band, is reuniting for 10 shows in October and November, marking their first performances under the band name since splitting in 1986. The reunion involves original frontman James Reyne, guitarist Simon Binks, and drummer David Reyne.
For the first time in four decades, Australian Crawl, one of the country's most celebrated rock bands, is getting back together.
Original frontman James Reyne will reunite with guitarist Simon Binks and drummer David Reyne for 10 shows in October and November, their first since the band split in 1986.
While James Reyne has continued to perform Australian Crawl material over the years, these shows mark the first time the band has reunited under the name.
Earlier this year, Binks and James Reyne filed a Federal Court application against former drummer Bill McDonough, who had registered trademarks relating to the band's name in the 1990s.
While it can not be a full reunion, after Guy McDonough and Brad Robinson died in 1984 and 1996, respectively, the Reyne brothers and Binks will be joined by a strong onstage line-up.
Former Aussie Crawl member John Watson will help out at the shows, as will esteemed musicians Brett Kingman, Josh Owen, Andrew McIvor, Sean Johnson, Melinda Jackson and Nicole Kurta.
Joining them at their first shows in 40 years will be fellow rock royalty Men At Work. That band now features legendary frontman Colin Hay with a crack group of American session musicians working through the biggest and most enduring hits of Men at Work's esteemed career.
The shows, part of the Red Hot Summer Tour, will be a non-stop celebration of Australian music, with recent ARIA Hall of Fame inductees Vika & Linda, fellow 80s heroes Boom Crash Opera, and modern alt-rock icons Birds of Tokyo, Eskimo Joe and Ella Hooper all playing the shows as well.
Australian Crawl formed on the Mornington Peninsula, playing its first show late in 1978. Though the band's career was relatively short, albums like Sirocco and Sons of Beaches made a major impact, with both climbing the charts on release.
Hits like Reckless (Don't Be So), which came in at number 39 on the Hottest 100 of Australian Songs, The Boys Light Up, Errol and Things Don't Seem remain Australian rock staples decades on.
Australian Crawl will play the following shows as part of the Red Hot Summer Tour. Tickets are on sale from June 25.
Saturday, October 17 — Queens Park, Toowoomba
Sunday, October 18 — Sandstone Point Hotel
Saturday, October 24 — Berry Showground
Sunday, October 25 — Keirle Park, Manly
Saturday, October 31 — Roche Estate, Hunter Valley
Sunday, November 1 — Coolangatta Beach
Saturday, November 7 — Victoria Park, Ballarat
Sunday, November 8 — Mornington Racecourse
Saturday, November 14 — Sandalford Wines, Swan Valley
Open Questions
- Will this reunion lead to new music?
- What is the full setlist for the shows?
