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Canadian country sensation Cameron Whitcomb announces the hard way tour debut Australia & New Zealand shows for May 2026
16 Oct 2025Frontier Touring are pumped to welcome Canadian country powerhouse Cameron Whitcomb to Australia and New Zealand for his debut headline shows this May 2026!
Known for his gritty voice, high-octane performances and raw storytelling, Cameron has quickly become one of country music’s most exciting new names. Since the release of his breakout 2024 EP Quitter, the 22-year-old has earned over 600 million global streams, headlined shows across North America and Europe, and landed on Spotify and Amazon Music’s 2025 Artists to Watch lists, all before dropping a full-length album.
Hailing from British Columbia, Whitcomb brings his Hard Way Tour to Australia and New Zealand for the first time, kicking off at Auckland's Powerstation on Tuesday 5 May, before heading to Australia: The Gov, Adelaide (Thursday 7 May), Forum, Melbourne (Saturday 9 May), The Tivoli, Brisbane (Tuesday 12 May), and wrapping up at UNSW Roundhouse, Sydney (Friday 15 May).
The Frontier Member presale commences Monday 20 October (11am local time) before the general on sale on Tuesday 21 October (12pm local time). Tickets and tour info via frontiertouring.com/cameronwhitcomb.
“To say that Whitcomb brought the energy would be an understatement. After all, when was the last time you saw a performer do a backflip – make that two – in a concert?” - Country Standard Time
“Cameron has a stage aura that many artists would wish to have… the energy, the voice, the lyrics… he can have an audience in the palm of his hand from start to finish – perfection.” - Scottish Music Network
“Whitcomb’s voice was as commanding as it was emotive… carrying the kind of grit that makes you believe every lyric he sings.” - Crucial Rhythm
With a story as bold as his sound, Whitcomb’s journey from pipeline worker to breakout country star has been anything but ordinary. His songs - gritty, heartfelt, and deeply human, reflect a young artist unafraid to face his own truths and connect with fans who see themselves in every word.In a world that often prizes surface-level honesty, Cameron Whitcomb is the rare artist with the courage to uncover his most uncomfortable truths. After leaving home at age 17 and getting a job on a pipeline, the British Columbia native discovered his passion for singing and devoted himself to making music, soon breaking through with his 2024 debut EP Quitter —a fearlessly candid collection of country/folk songs inspired by his journey in overcoming addiction. In a testament to the pure force of his storytelling, the 22-year-old singer/songwriter has ascended to tremendous heights in the past year alone, including headlining multiple tours across North America and Europe, amassing over 600 million global catalogue streams, and landing on 2025 Artist to Watch lists from Spotify and Amazon Music—all before releasing a full-length project.
On his debut album The Hard Way, Whitcomb now shares his most powerful work yet: a selection of songs that willfully stare down his demons, instilling every moment with equal parts grit and sensitivity and explosively poetic detail. The Hard Way debuted at #1 on the Canadian Country Albums chart, establishing Whitcomb’s position as one of the leading voices in country music today. Upon release, the album quickly surpassed 100 million on-demand streams nationwide, achieving Certified Gold status in Canada.
Made in close collaboration with producer Jack Riley (Knox, Grace VanderWaal), The Hard Way includes Whitcomb’s chart-climbing singles ‘Medusa’ and ‘Quitter’ (ARIA Gold status and nominated for Single Of The Year at the 2025 Canadian Country Music Awards where he won Breakthrough Artist of the Year and Fan’s Choice), both of which continue to rack up over a million streams weekly in the U.S. and two million streams weekly across the globe. Also featuring standouts like ‘Hundred Mile High’ (a No. 33 hit on Billboard’s Hot Rock & Alternative Songs chart), the 15-track album ricochets from stripped-back folk to rough-edged country to punk-leaning pop as Whitcomb offers a real-time glimpse into his inner world.
“Cameron commands the stage with high energy and a smile that never fades… he covered many genres and ended the night with ‘Quitter’ — the crowd loved every minute.” - Strange Carolinas
“Cameron created a space of collective effervescence where everyone felt they were a part of his songs.” - WNY Music
While gearing up for The Hard Way’s arrival, Whitcomb recently embarked on his I’ve Got Options Tour - a fast-selling North American headline run including a two-night stand at the historic Troubadour in Los Angeles.
Experience the raw energy and authenticity of Cameron Whitcomb live on his debut tour of Australia and New Zealand this May!