The Bamboos—Sugar On Top Australian Tour 2027

Melbourne 10 piece Funk & Soul trailblazers The Bamboos are embarking on a national tour to celebrate the release of their twelfth studio album Sugar On Top.

Formed by guitarist and songwriter Lance Ferguson in 2000, The Bamboos held their own against the overwhelming tide of rock music on Australian stages, and became a foundation of the now world famous “Melbourne Soul Scene”. The Deep Funk of their releases caused ripples worldwide, and they become the first Australian band with that sound to be signed to international labels and tour Europe and the UK. Kylie Auldist joined in 2007 and in a short space of time they became one of the first local Funk & Soul live drawcards, establishing a reputation as one of the best live bands in the country, regardless of genre. They soon evolved, incorporating a more complex blend of modern songwriting with classic Soul arrangements, appealing to both purist fans of the genre as much as casual music fans by focusing on what’s important: songwriting, groove and powerful vocals.

These shows are the first national run since their triumphant 25th anniversary dates in 2025, and with now twelve albums, twenty-six years of music to dig into and a ten piece band comprising some of the best players in the country, the live Bamboos experience is as great as it’s ever been.

The viral success for their 2006 track I Don’t Wanna Stop, which exploded on social media in late 2025 shows no signs of abating with now well over one billion plays on TikTok, and with similarly huge numbers across Instagram and YouTube. Long a live favourite, there’s been no pattern or trend to the song’s success in how it’s been used, with users in almost every language and country around the world simply drawn to an undeniably feel-good sweet Soul tune.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT We acknowledge and respect the Palawa people as the traditional and ongoing owners of the skies, land, and water of Lutruwita. We pay our respects to their elders both past and present and acknowledge that sovereignty has never been ceded.

SAFE SPACE We believe in safe and positive spaces where all people are welcome and respected. If you experience or see something that doesn’t look right, please report it to one of our friendly staff.

ACCESSIBILITY Level access is available from 112 Murray Street via the black and white laneway leading to the Garden. There is one accessible toilet. There is braille signage and tactile ground surface indicators throughout the venue. Please contact us via info@altarhobart.com.au prior to the show day or speak to staff at In The Hanging Garden for assistance.