Maoli

Hawaiian-born rising star Maoli returns to Australia following a sell-out tour in early 2025, bringing his Island Vibe tour to Melbourne and Palace Foreshore on Sunday 15 March, 2026.

Breaking into the mainstream with a unique mix of island reggae and country soul, Maoli seeks to put his people on the map like they've never been before. The golden-voiced native of upcountry Maui boasts nine independent albums and over half a billion global streams, with a nearly 15-year recording and touring career making him a fixture across the Pacific Islands and beyond.

Inspired by traditional Hawaiian music (the believe-it-or-not birthplace of steel guitar), plus rock, reggae and the country music of artists like Dolly Parton, Willie Nelson and George Strait, Maoli's early island pop and roots-reggae sound helped spread his rangy, sand-and-soul vocal across Polynesia to the American West Coast, and as far east as Texas. It was there in 2018 that the singer-songwriter rediscovered his country roots, turned on to the similarities between his music and modern country: the swaying melodies, solid rhythms and tradition of simple-life storytelling.

Carrying the pride of his people across the globe, his unique Hawaiian-country sound has driven a series of innovative albums and viral singles, including emotionally-charged covers of Brett Young's "Mercy" and "In Case You Didn't Know." His latest album Last Sip of Summer (Island Vibe Edition) is out now.

Don't miss Maoli at Palace Foreshore on Sunday 15 March, 2026.