Xavier Rudd stands as one of Australia’s most iconic and internationally revered artists, with a remarkable career spanning over 20 years. His unique and uplifting music has touched lives around the globe. Beginning with his seminal 2002 album To Let, Xavier quickly captivated fans with his extraordinary talents as a multi-instrumentalist and his unwavering commitment to social and environmental activism. Over the years, his dynamic live performances have evolved from full band and trio showcases to his current internationally acclaimed one-man band format. Expanding now upon what has proven to be the most intricate solo show of his career, where Xavier seamlessly juggles multiple instruments, intricate live looping and immersive soundscapes, taking his live show experience to a whole new level.

In recent years, Xavier has celebrated significant milestones, including the 2022 release of his critically acclaimed tenth studio album, Jan Jun Moon, which garnered an Australasian Performing Right Association Award (APRA Award) for Most Performed Blues and Roots Work. He also received first place in the Environmental Music Prize for his song “Stoney Creek,” donating the prize to four grassroots environmental organisations. Throughout this period Xavier also performed at major festivals in Australia and around the world, including Glastonbury (UK), Pinkpop (Netherlands), Rock Werchter (Belgium), Esperanzah (France), and the Byron Bay Blues Festival (Australia). He recently returned from two successful summer tours in North America and Europe, including a sold out 2025 European headline tour, with another European headline and festival run planned for 2026, as his global audience continues to grow.

Xavier’s activism for equality and environmental conservation is well documented. He has partnered with numerous organisations, including Sea Shepherd, Clean Up Arnhem Land, and Save the Kimberley in Australia. His many global activism endeavours include projects like Surf for Life and Waves of Hope, where he helped build a high school in northern Nicaragua. He has also raised funds at charity events and awareness on topics ranging from rallies against gas pipelines across North America, to Indigenous land rights in Dakota, and environmental clean ups in Indonesia. The list of his contributions continues to grow.

Following the success of his Freedom Sessions Australian tour in 2024 and key performances across 2025, Xavier returned to home soil in 2026 with a series of sold out shows nationwide. With gold accreditations for both “Stoney Creek” and “We Deserve To Dream” under his belt, and another European headline and festival tour on the horizon, Xavier Rudd’s music continues to resonate across generations, transcending age groups and geographical borders.  

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