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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
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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
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Marvel StadiumDocklands VIC
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Latest Articles

News / Music
Vance Joy’s 'Riptide' Hits ARIA Gold Certification
The Melbourne folk musician is climbing charts and wooing fans
News / Music
Vance Joy Reveals Headline Dates
Band also be supporting Bernard Fanning
News / Music
NGV Announces Live Music Program Featuring Robert Forster, Vance Joy & More
A diverse bunch of brilliant artists will perform at the Gallery on Friday nights.
News / Music
Perth’s ShockOne Smashes TV Contestants On Chart
Drum'n'bass breaks Mothers Day stranglehold
Reviews / Live
Live Review: Vance Joy, Ali Barter
Joy burns through songs from his debut EP God Loves You When You’re Dancing, finishing with lead single Riptide to a very happy audience.
News / Music
Vance Joy Signs To Atlantic Records
There are plenty of exciting developments in the career of the up and coming Aussie singer-songwriter.
Reviews / Live
Live Review: Vance Joy, The Falls
He captivated his intimate audience, promised he’d be back soon and left us spellbound with his biggest smile yet.
News / Music
Vance Joy Adds Extra Melbourne Show To Tour
In high demand: Two Melbourne shows sold out
Features / Music
Keep On Moving
“I was listening to Jeff Buckley, Last Goodbye, and it’s funny, you can listen to that song and if you’re in a different frame of mind it can change every time.”
News / Music
EXCLUSIVE: Stream Vance Joy's First EP
Exciting Melbourne singer bares his soul on God Loves You When You're Dancing
News / Music
A still from Vance Joy's clip. You can see how this one ends.
Vance Joy Gets Sombre On From Afar Video
Plus, New Gods have a newie and all
Features / Premiere
Vance Joy - From Afar
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