Indonesian rapper Rich Brian has announced his debut Australian tour!

The internet-breaking ‘Dat $tick’ hitmaker is headed to our shores in May of this year for a trio of headlining dates in Brisbane, Melbourne and Sydney.

The Indonesian-born, LA-based MC will be coming armed with his debut album Amen at venues on the East Coast and joined by two international labelmates from the 88 Rising roster: Indonesian R&B artist NIKI and DJ/producer Don Krez.

Catch all the details below.

Rich Brian 2018 Australian Tour Dates

Pre-sale for Live Nation from 28th March 2018, 12:00 AEDT

Tickets on sale to the general public from 29th March 2018, 12:00 AEDT

Saturday, 19th May

256 Wickham, Brisbane

Tickets: Live Nation

Tuesday, 22nd May

170 Russell, Melbourne

Tickets: Live Nation

Wednesday, 23rd May

Enmore Theatre, Sydney

Tickets: Live NationComplain about getting Shanghaied, not Bangalored!

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