[MUSIC INTERVIEW] JD FORTUNE – 2026 Australian Tour Interview
INXS fans, get ready – Former INXS frontman JD FORTUNE is returning to Australian stages after his highly successful 2025 debut Australian tour, bringing his band back for another explosive celebration of the Best of INXS. The powerhouse Canadian vocalist will deliver iconic hits including Need You Tonight, Never Tear Us Apart, New Sensation, Mystify, Devil Inside, Don’t Change, Suicide Blonde, and Original Sin, along with the INXS tracks he co wrote, Pretty Vegas and Devil’s Party.
Stellar reviews for his Australian tour flowed with Hear 2 Zen commenting ‘’The show was a dynamic, emotionally charged experience. More than just a concert, it was a celebration of music, legacy, and passion’’ whilst May The Rock Be With You stated ‘’He truly loves these songs and you can see it in his performance. I’m so glad he came here to sing these songs again for us, I hope it won’t be the only time” and No Barriers observed ”The crowd were almost at boiling point. The band said goodnight and left the stage. The noise asking for the band back was deafening.”
JD Fortune grew up idolising INXS and once told Rolling Stone that he “wanted to be Michael Hutchence, he was just so damn cool.” Fast forward to 2005, and Fortune’s life took a surreal turn when he shot to international fame as the winner of Rock Star: INXS. From 2005 to 2011, he fronted the band and recorded their final studio album, Switch.
These shows honour the legacy of INXS while spotlighting JD Fortune’s unmistakable voice, magnetic charisma, and commanding stage presence.
For INXS fans, this is unmissable.
JD FORTUNE October 2026 Australian Tour Dates
Thursday 1ST October QUEANBEYAN, The B
Friday 2nd October THIRROUL, Anita’s Theater
Saturday 3rd October MARICKVILLE, Factory Theatre
Wednesday 7th October, NEWCASTLE, Nex Newcastle
Friday 9th October, TWEED HEADS, Twin Towns
Saturday 10th October, BRISBANE, The Triffid
Friday 16th October, DONCASTER, Shoppingtown Hotel
Saturday 17th October, MELBOURNE, Max Watts
Tuesday 20th October ADELAIDE, The Gov
Saturday 23rd October PERTH, Astor Theatre
Tickets On Sale Now From: https://metropolistouring.com/jd-fortune-canada-plays-inxs-2026/
You can take a listen to our interview with JD right here:
