“Distant Hen’s Night – The Drones Live At The Tote” Vinyl Release
“Like a swimmer caught by said shark (or being dragged by a croc down to its lair), frontman Gareth Liddiard spat, writhed, kicked and hit his way through the mesmerising set.” Sydney Morning Herald
To celebrate their return to the live stage, The Drones are thrilled to announce they will be releasing a limited-edition live vinyl, ‘Distant Hen’s Night – The Drones Live At The Tote’, available exclusively at shows. In 2016, The Drones returned to where it all began for five sold-out nights straight at The Tote; those of you lucky enough to score tickets to this tour can now own that on wax. Recorded at the Tote on 29/5/2026 by Ryan Hazell and mixed by Gareth Liddiard, you can watch that full set right now on YouTube:
What started as a six-show run for fun has expanded into eighteen headline shows and appearances at Darwin Festival and Yours and Owls in Wollongong. Adelaide has joined the list of sold-out shows.
They will be joined by good mates The Mess Hall, who have also returned to live touring in 2026 after a decade-long hiatus. Albums include Notes From ACeiling, Devils Elbow and For The Birds.
And newly added Michael Beach/Unit and DB4 join Melbourne on August 21, and Time For Dreams join Melbourne on August 22.
The Drones Live At The Tote Tracklisting:
1. Private Execution
2. Taman Shud
3. The Minotaur
4. Boredom
5. Then They Came For Me
6. To Think That I Once Loved You
7. Shut Down SETI
8. River Of Tears
Saturday, 8 Aug Darwin Festival Darwin NT
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Friday, 14 Aug SOLD OUT Thornbury Theatre Thornbury VIC
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Saturday, 15 Aug SOLD OUT Thornbury Theatre Thornbury VIC
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Friday, 21 Aug SOLD OUT Thornbury Theatre Thornbury VIC
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Saturday, 22 Aug Thornbury Theatre Thornbury VIC
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Wednesday, 26 Aug Crowbar Brisbane QLD
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Thursday, 27 Aug SOLD OUT Crowbar Brisbane QLD
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Friday, 28 Aug SOLD OUT Crowbar Brisbane QLD
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Saturday, 29 Aug SOLD OUT Factory Theatre Marrickville NSW
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Sunday, 30 Aug SOLD OUT Factory Theatre Marrickville NSW
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Friday, 4 Sept SOLD OUT The Gov Adelaide SA
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Saturday, 5 Sept SOLD OUT Rechabite Perth WA
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Sunday, 6 Sept Rechabite Perth WA
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Friday, 11 Sept SOLD OUT Theatre Royal Castlemaine VIC
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Saturday, 12 Sept SOLD OUT Archie’s Creek Hotel Archies Creek VIC
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Friday, 18 Sept SOLD OUT Hamilton Station Newcastle NSW
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Saturday, 19 Sept Factory Theatre Marrickville NSW
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Friday, 25 Sept SOLD OUT Altar Hobart TAS
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Saturday, 26 Sept Altar Hobart TAS Tix from here.
Oct 3& 4 Yours & Owls Festival Wollongong NSW
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