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The Dead South Continue Global Rise with Major 2025 Tour Across North America, UK, and Australasia
Verified News Report – May 3, 2025
Canadian bluegrass quartet The Dead South are continuing their meteoric global rise with an ambitious and extensive tour schedule for 2025, including performances across North America, the United Kingdom, and Australasia. The tour supports their latest critically acclaimed album, Chains & Stakes, which has further cemented their reputation for blending traditional bluegrass with punk-inspired energy and alternative Americana style.
After kicking off the year with sold-out performances across the UK in March — notably at the O2 Academy in Birmingham (March 15) and O2 Apollo in Manchester (March 21) — the band returned stateside for spring dates. On May 2, they performed at the Greenfield Lake Amphitheater in Wilmington, North Carolina, and are set to appear at Farm and Fun Time at the Paramount in Bristol, Tennessee, on May 8, where they will share the stage with folk-blues singer Sunny War.
This leg of the tour has been praised for its high-energy shows, masterful musicianship, and the band’s signature stage chemistry, with fans and critics highlighting the dynamic interplay between members and their unique use of traditional string instruments like the cello, banjo, and mandolin.
The biggest highlight of 2025 is yet to come: The Dead South have announced their largest-ever tour of Australia and New Zealand, kicking off in Perth on November 28 and wrapping up in Waipara, New Zealand, on December 13. This tour follows the success of their two previous sold-out Australasia runs and includes shows in all major cities including Sydney, Melbourne, Auckland, and Wellington.
With Chains & Stakes drawing accolades from outlets like Rolling Stone Country and Americana UK, and packed houses across multiple continents, The Dead South are proving that their genre-bending sound and gripping storytelling continue to resonate deeply with a global audience.
For full tour dates and ticket information, fans can visit Live Nation or the band’s official website.
