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Vance Joy

James Gabriel Keogh (born 1 December 1987), known professionally as Vance Joy, is an Australian singer-songwriter and former Australian rules footballer. He is best known for his 2013 hit song "Riptide".

Joy signed a five-album deal with Atlantic Records in 2013. He released his debut EP God Loves You When You're Dancing in March 2013. His song "Riptide" was voted number 1 on the 2013 Triple J Hottest 100. Joy released his debut studio album Dream Your Life Away on 5 September 2014 in Australia and on 9 September 2014 elsewhere. At the ARIA Music Awards of 2015, he won Best Male Artist. His second studio album, Nation of Two, was released in 2018, and his third studio album, In Our Own Sweet Time, was released in June 2022.

Albums

2014 Dream Your Life Away
2018 Nation of Two
2022 In Our Own Sweet Time
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Upcoming Gigs

31 JANUARY 2026
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Optus StadiumBurswood WA
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1 FEBRUARY 2026
Ed Sheeran | Loop Tour
Optus StadiumBurswood WA
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26 FEBRUARY 2026
Ed Sheeran | Loop Tour
Marvel StadiumDocklands VIC
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27 FEBRUARY 2026
Ed Sheeran | Loop Tour
Marvel StadiumDocklands VIC
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28 FEBRUARY 2026
Ed Sheeran | Loop Tour
Marvel StadiumDocklands VIC
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Latest Articles

Reviews / Album
Album Review: Vance Joy - Dream Your Life Away
Each of the tracks has the potential to be an individual listener’s favourite.
News / Music
Watch The Vance Joy-Backed Trailer For 'Transparent'
If nothing else, the Amazon-produced drama has good taste
Features / Music
Beyond The Riptide
Vance Joy takes us through his debut track-by-track
News / Music
Watch Vance Joy Play 'Wasted Time' Live From Sing Sing
The curly-topped troubadour just keeps the sublime songwriting work coming
Features / Music
The Tide Is High
I don’t really miss playing, but I love watching good games and kicking the footy with mates.
News / Music
Vance Joy Announces Debut Album Details
The ‘Riptide’ troubadour has a brand new single for you to get behind, too
News / Music
New Vance Joy, Alt-J Tracks Among Latest Triple J Adds
Here's what to keep your ears out for
News / Music
Vance Joy Cracks US Top 100
Riptide's steady rise continues
Reviews / Live
Live Review: Vance Joy, Gossling, Teeth & Tongue
"This was a great line-up filled with the some of the best Melbourne has to offer, and it was embarrassing that they had to play for a largely disinterested Sydney audience."
Reviews / Live
Live Review: Vance Joy, Gossling
Nowadays with encores pretty much a given in any set, it was odd to see a gig where nobody called for one – a true indication of the performance.
News / Music
Aussies Among Mammoth Glastonbury Line-Up
Three locals are on their way to Glasto!
Features / Premiere
Vance Joy - Riptide (Live On US Radio KCRW)
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