Vance Joy: indie superstar to visit UK in 2018

After storming the charts with upbeat indie folk song "Ripitude" in 2013, Vance Joy hasn't looked back. Since its initial commercial and chart success in his native Australia, "Riptide" has peaked at number ten in the UK, number one on Billboard's Alternative Songs chart and, by May 2015, was the second longest charting single still in the US Billboard Hot 100, appearing on that list for 43 weeks. In the Australian charts, the song remained in the top 100 for over 120 weeks; easily surpassing the previous record of 106 weeks held by Lady Gaga for "Poker Face".

Joy signed a five-album deal with Atlantic Records, and followed up his initial success with the release of his critically acclaimed debut EP God Loves You When You're Dancing (which included debut single "From Afar") in March 2013, before putting out his full debut album Dream Your Life Away the following September. 

Compared to the likes of George Harrison by The Telegraph newspaper, Joy appears to heading for huge success. 2018's critically acclaimed second album Nation of Two made it two commercial successes in quick succession, with Vance Joy set to visit the UK in 2018 to promote his latest work. Don't miss your chance to see one of indie's hottest new acts: buy Vance Joy tickets now at StubHub. 

Vance Joy: Australia's hot new talent

Born James Keogh in Melbourne, the now singer-songwriter was a promising footballer before he got his big break in the music world. In 2008 and 2009 he played in Australia for Coburg Football Club in the Victoria Football League, but music proved to be his true calling; with debut single "From Afar" earning him attention across the world. His 2013 debut EP God Loves You When You're Dancing increased the hype, before his stunning breakthrough single "Riptide" became his first chart success.

After supporting Taylor Swift on her The 1989 World Tour across North America, the UK and  Australia, Joy announced that he had laid the groundwork for much of his second album, with Nation of Two being released in February 2018. Catch him live when he returns to the UK by grabbing Vance Joy tickets now at StubHub. 

Similar artists to Vance Joy

Once you've grabbed Vance Joy tickets, take a look at some of the other artists listed at StubHub UK. Pop sensation George Ezra is back on tour in 2018, while fellow Aussies Angus & Julia Stone are a brilliant brother and sister duo.