Jordan Rakei—A Safe Place To Be Wild
Wed, 9 Dec 2026 · 18:30 · Odeon Theatre, Hobart
<p dir="ltr"><strong>Jordan Rakei </strong>is feeling more free than ever before. A decade on from the release of his debut album <em>Cloak</em>, the New Zealand-born, Britain-based singer-songwriter is entering a new chapter of unfettered creativity. Now, he returns to Australia and New Zealand with his biggest headline tour to date in celebration of his new album, <em>A Safe Place To Be Wild</em>. </p><p dir="ltr">Over the past 10 years—and six studio albums—the <strong>Grammy-nominated multi-instrumentalist</strong> has explored everything from the warmth of neo-soul and jazz-influenced improvisation, to earworm pop-melodies and orchestral arrangements, picking up nominations for an <strong>AIR Award</strong> and the <strong>Australian Music Prize</strong> along the way. On stage, his joyous live performances have captivated audiences from Glastonbury to two sold-out shows at the Royal Albert Hall, and a sold-out performance at the Sydney Opera House last year. </p><p dir="ltr">A Safe Place To Be Wild is informed by Rakei’s year spent as the first resident at London’s iconic <strong>Abbey Road Studios</strong> and inspired by the creation of his own home studio—two experiences reflected by the album’s themes following the urge for freedom, experimentation and truth-telling vulnerability, tied together by Rakei’s ear for lasting melody and anchored in the soft vibrato of his voice. </p><p dir="ltr">‘I’m truly myself in this music,’ he says. ‘It’s all about creating that safe space to be wild and free.’ </p><p dir="ltr">With support from <strong>Tai Harlii.</strong></p><hr><p dir="ltr"><strong>Doors open</strong> 6:30pm</p><p dir="ltr"><em>All times are subject to change</em></p><hr><p><span class="fr-video fr-fvc fr-dvb fr-draggable" contenteditable="false" draggable="true"><iframe width="640" height="360" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/JtBmUxz4GsM?wmode=opa…