King Stingray

In its humble beginnings, King Stingray was just a do-it-yourself challenge – a couple of mates stewing up hot tunes in an equally hot part of the Northern Territory bush. Now, less than a year since they dropped their hooky debut single, Hey Wanhaka in October 2020, these five Yolŋu (Aboriginal) and balanda (non-Indigenous) lads from north-east Arnhem Land and Queensland have become one of Australia’s hottest new acts. 

From the wilds of northeast Arnhem Land, King Stingray are just getting started, so you won't want to miss them when they play The Tivoli for the very first time as part of Open Season. 

“Some music is just timeless, and King Stingray is just timeless music. Especially for this country: it needs to be heard more.” – Josh Hardy, The Chats

OPEN SEASON IS SUPPORTED THROUGH TOURISM AND EVENTS QUEENSLAND, THE QUEENSLAND GOVERNMENT THROUGH ARTS QUEENSLAND, AND BOTH THE LIVE MUSIC AUSTRALIA FUND AND THE RESTART INVESTMENT TO SUSTAIN AND EXPAND (RISE) – INITIATIVES OF THE AUSTRALIAN GOVERNMENT. YOUNG FRANCO FEATURES AS PART OF THE BRISBANE’S CITY COUNCIL’S WINTER SESSIONS, DELIVERED BY QMUSIC AND IMMERSE EVENTS. 

THIS SHOW IS PRESENTED IN PARTNERSHIP WITH VALLEY FIESTA.