Secret Sounds has today announced that rising UK artist Nectar Woode is set to embark on her first ever Australian dates, bringing her soulful, jazz-flecked tour to fans in Sydney and Melbourne this August. Known for her magnetic blend of neo-soul, folk, jazz, gospel and diaristic songwriting, Woode has quickly emerged as one of the UK’s most compelling new voices. The tour will commence at Sydney’s The Vanguard on Thursday 20 August before heading to Melbourne’s The Toff on Friday 21 August. Tickets go on sale on Tuesday 16 th June at 10am AEST. A Secret Sounds presale will commence on Monday 15 th June at 10am, running until Tuesday 16 th June at 9am AEST. For complete tour and ticket information, visit secretsounds.com The announcement follows a standout period for Woode, including her viral breakthrough Good Vibrations , which has amassed over 11 million streams, a sold-out London headline show at Moth Club, support slots with Leon Bridges and NAO , and recognition as a BBC Radio 1 Track of the Week . On last year’s EP it’s like I never left , she explored identity, heritage and home, inspired in part by her first trip to Ghana in early 2025. The project featured collaborations with Jordan Rakei and Ghanaian collective SuperJazzClub , deepening her already rich blend of soul, jazz and afro-futurist textures. Most recently, Woode teamed up with Elton John on the poignant ballad Wine into Water , the final teaser from her forthcoming Naturally mixtape, out on June 26. Elton John lends his magical touch to this emotionally rich gem, further underlining his longstanding support for Nectar Woode, whom he recently spotlighted at this year’s 71st Ivor Novello Awards. Having previously likened her to soul powerhouse Nina Simone on his Apple Music show, Rocket Hour, the collaboration builds on an ongoing musical exchange between the two, and highlights Elton’s continued championing of the scene’s most exceptional rising tal
