UMI (USA) adds Australia and New Zealand to World Tour
Fresh off the heels of her acclaimed new album, people stories (Epic), ascendant young R&B star UMI has announced a brand new world tour, with stops across Australia and New Zealand in March.
Tickets are on sale from 10am local Friday 5 September, for more information visit mg.live/UMI. Fans can take their concert experience to the next level with an official VIP package, that includes an intimate pre-show meditation session led by UMI herself, a curated self-care ritual kit, ticket to the show, early entry, a professional group photo, and much more
After a string of lauded independent releases, people stories marks UMI’s major label debut and is her most personal and expansive album to date. Inspired by the stories of fans and loved ones, the record overall explores the depth of the human experience and the surprising inner connectedness of our life stories. She sings about ego, healing, identity, and connection – all filtered through her signature tranquil songwriting and seamless ability to weave across genres like soul, R&B, folk, and pop.
“An UMI show is far from your typical concert…”
-Pollstar
“her laid-back neo-soul feels as soft and refreshing as grass coated in early-morning dew”
-Pitchfork
“one of those unique contemporary soul singers with a voice that travels directly to your heart”
-Pigeons & Planes
“UMI offers listeners a chance to unwind and reflect with her light and airy tunes that flow like water” -Genius
UMI PEOPLE STORIES WORLD TOUR
Presented by MG Live and I OH YOU
TICKETS ON SALE
From 10am local Friday 5 September
AUCKLAND
Saturday 21 March 2026
Powerstation
18+
Tickets via Ticketmaster NZ
BRISBANE
Tuesday 24 March 2026
The Princess Theatre
18+
Tickets via Ticketmaster
SYDNEY
Wednesday 25 March 2026
Metro Theatre
18+
Tickets via Ticketek
MELBOURNE
Thursday 26 March 2026
Northcote Theatre
18+
Tickets via MoshtixPERTH
Saturday 28 March 2026
Freo. Social
18+
Tickets via Moshtix
ABOUT UMI
As a singer, songwriter, and sonic healer whose genre-defying sound blends R&B, neo-soul and folk, UMI has proven to be a rising musical force. Born and raised in Seattle to a multicultural, musically inclined family, UMI found her voice early – first sharing acoustic songs and covers on SoundCloud during high school. Her deeply introspective lyrics and calming presence quickly built a loyal following, leading her to leave USC to continue honing her craft and focus on her skyrocketing career.
Her new album, people stories, marks a new chapter. Inspired by her loved ones, fans, strangers, and her own experiences, the project explores ego, healing, identity, and connection – all filtered through her signature tranquil songwriting. The album is her most personal and expansive to date, featuring spoken word outros from her therapist and guide – sonic imperfections are intentionally left in as a tribute to life’s beautiful messiness. people stories is deeply universal, seamlessly weaving through various styles like R&B, folk and pop, with each track offering its own texture. For UMI, people stories is both a reclamation of her past and a tribute to collective growth.
