Snotty Nose Rez Kids x Barkaa Australia Tour
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28 February 2026 starting 9:00 am
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From: $65
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Powerful hip hop duo SNOTTY NOSE REZ KIDS are wasting no time in continuing to build upon the momentum that has generated in Australia– confirming their Australian return, as well as their debut in Aotearoa/New Zealand across February and March, 2026.
SNOTTY NOSE REZ KIDS represent more than just a hip hop firebrand coming out of British Columbia. The rappers, hailing from the Haisla Nation, are cultural gamechangers; fusing the storytelling and ardent connection to their histories and ancestral lines with a ferocious brand of music and forward thinking sounds.
The release of their sixth album RED FUTURE in 2024 repositioned SNOTTY NOSE REZ KIDS as one of Canada’s most important creative forces. The album earned critical praise, as well as the Juno Award for ‘Rap Album of the Year’ in 2025; making SNOTTY NOSE REZ KIDS the first Indigenous artists to do so. Also long-listed for the prestigious Polaris Music Prize, the project proved to be a moment of redefinition for SNOTTY NOSE REZ KIDS and as Australian audiences have witnessed on previous visits, the music and the messaging have never been more urgent or poignant.
WATCH ‘BBE’ MUSIC VIDEO
First Nations excellence will be celebrated at all stops of SNOTTY NOSE REZ KIDS’ Australian and Aotearoa/NZ run; with award-winning Malyangapa, Barkindji rapper BARKAA co-headlining all Australian dates, and award-winning Tamaki Makaurau/Auckland artist REI supporting at both shows in Aotearoa/New Zealand. Representing some passionate storytelling and uncompromising performance styles, this SNOTTY NOSE REZ KIDS return is one that could not have been curated more perfectly.
The tour begins on the West Coast with an appearance on the 2026 PERTH FESTIVAL program on February 21. SNOTTY NOSE REZ KIDS then down the Australian East Coast with BARKAA and special guests, before heading to Aotearoa for the first time, where REI and special guests will join for these unmissable Aotearoa shows. Ngati Raukawa, Ngati Pakeha songwriter and producer REI has been leading a wave of innovative artists fusing culture, language and music out of Aotearoa. The 6 time Waiata Maori Award winning artist has taken his music global in recent years, and continues to redefine what it means to be a modern artist in Aotearoa working te reo in with clashing genres such as hip hop, R&B and electronic.
“Australia is like our home away from home. As Indigenous people from Turtle Island, we can relate to the struggles of Indigenous people in Australia. Every time we come, it’s nothing but love and we’re stoked to be back and playing shows in both Australia and New Zealand this time around.” SNOTTY NOSE REZ KIDS
For Australian punters, the opportunity to see SNOTTY NOSE REZ KIDS and BARKAA together on one bill is not one to be missed. Powerhouses in their own right, the 7x ARIA Award nominated, National Indigenous Award winning rapper has cemented her status as one of Australia’s finest and potent voices. With over 10 million streams and continued positive influence spreading nationwide with her music, BARKAA is set to embark on a bright new chapter in 2026 – this tour perfectly timed for such a kick off.
“I’m so honoured to be joining my First Nations brothers, SNRK, on their tour next year, connection is everything for us mob and sharing culture! To be able to continue the song-lines of our old people and putting power back into my people means everything to me. LAND BACK!” BARKAA
The tour also further deepens the connection between SNOTTY NOSE REZ KIDS and BAD APPLES MUSIC - the music label, collective and platform for First Nations excellence, celebrating its tenth anniversary in 2025. Since being founded by BRIGGS ten years ago, Bad Apples has grown into a community-driven movement, one that supports and uplifts First Nations talent through collaboration, mentorship, and uncompromising artistic freedom.
“We’re stoked to be sharing the stage with our homie BARKAA in Australia and our brother, Rei, in New Zealand. This all started with the Perth Festival reaching out and bringing us onto their festival and we’re excited to play Perth for the first time. We can promise you energy energy energy on this next tour. See you on the road.” SNOTTY NOSE REZ KIDS
SNOTTY NOSE REZ KIDS represent more than just a hip hop firebrand coming out of British Columbia. The rappers, hailing from the Haisla Nation, are cultural gamechangers; fusing the storytelling and ardent connection to their histories and ancestral lines with a ferocious brand of music and forward thinking sounds.
The release of their sixth album RED FUTURE in 2024 repositioned SNOTTY NOSE REZ KIDS as one of Canada’s most important creative forces. The album earned critical praise, as well as the Juno Award for ‘Rap Album of the Year’ in 2025; making SNOTTY NOSE REZ KIDS the first Indigenous artists to do so. Also long-listed for the prestigious Polaris Music Prize, the project proved to be a moment of redefinition for SNOTTY NOSE REZ KIDS and as Australian audiences have witnessed on previous visits, the music and the messaging have never been more urgent or poignant.
WATCH ‘BBE’ MUSIC VIDEO
First Nations excellence will be celebrated at all stops of SNOTTY NOSE REZ KIDS’ Australian and Aotearoa/NZ run; with award-winning Malyangapa, Barkindji rapper BARKAA co-headlining all Australian dates, and award-winning Tamaki Makaurau/Auckland artist REI supporting at both shows in Aotearoa/New Zealand. Representing some passionate storytelling and uncompromising performance styles, this SNOTTY NOSE REZ KIDS return is one that could not have been curated more perfectly.
The tour begins on the West Coast with an appearance on the 2026 PERTH FESTIVAL program on February 21. SNOTTY NOSE REZ KIDS then down the Australian East Coast with BARKAA and special guests, before heading to Aotearoa for the first time, where REI and special guests will join for these unmissable Aotearoa shows. Ngati Raukawa, Ngati Pakeha songwriter and producer REI has been leading a wave of innovative artists fusing culture, language and music out of Aotearoa. The 6 time Waiata Maori Award winning artist has taken his music global in recent years, and continues to redefine what it means to be a modern artist in Aotearoa working te reo in with clashing genres such as hip hop, R&B and electronic.
“Australia is like our home away from home. As Indigenous people from Turtle Island, we can relate to the struggles of Indigenous people in Australia. Every time we come, it’s nothing but love and we’re stoked to be back and playing shows in both Australia and New Zealand this time around.” SNOTTY NOSE REZ KIDS
For Australian punters, the opportunity to see SNOTTY NOSE REZ KIDS and BARKAA together on one bill is not one to be missed. Powerhouses in their own right, the 7x ARIA Award nominated, National Indigenous Award winning rapper has cemented her status as one of Australia’s finest and potent voices. With over 10 million streams and continued positive influence spreading nationwide with her music, BARKAA is set to embark on a bright new chapter in 2026 – this tour perfectly timed for such a kick off.
“I’m so honoured to be joining my First Nations brothers, SNRK, on their tour next year, connection is everything for us mob and sharing culture! To be able to continue the song-lines of our old people and putting power back into my people means everything to me. LAND BACK!” BARKAA
The tour also further deepens the connection between SNOTTY NOSE REZ KIDS and BAD APPLES MUSIC - the music label, collective and platform for First Nations excellence, celebrating its tenth anniversary in 2025. Since being founded by BRIGGS ten years ago, Bad Apples has grown into a community-driven movement, one that supports and uplifts First Nations talent through collaboration, mentorship, and uncompromising artistic freedom.
“We’re stoked to be sharing the stage with our homie BARKAA in Australia and our brother, Rei, in New Zealand. This all started with the Perth Festival reaching out and bringing us onto their festival and we’re excited to play Perth for the first time. We can promise you energy energy energy on this next tour. See you on the road.” SNOTTY NOSE REZ KIDS
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