Australian Idol Stars Side by Side

Australian Idol 2026 winner Kesha Nevé and fan favourite Kalani Artis are bringing their acclaimed voices to Campbelltown as their Side By Side tour hits The Cube on Saturday, December 12.

Fresh from winning over audiences across Australia, the pair will join forces for a full-band show blending memorable Idol performances with brand-new original music.

Snowy Mountains singer Kesha emerged as one of the season’s biggest stars with her powerful, raspy vocals and emotionally charged performances, ultimately taking out the Australian Idol crown.

Her set will revisit favourites from her Idol journey including The Climb, When We Were Young and Girls Just Wanna Have Fun, alongside her new original single Better This Way.

Central Coast singer-songwriter Kalani, who finished third, became a breakout favourite with his soulful indie-folk style and distinctive interpretations. His performance of Torn has amassed an impressive 1.1 million YouTube views and 780,000 Instagram likes.

Inspired by artists including James Bay, Lewis Capaldi, Jack Johnson and Matt Corby, Kalani will revisit Idol favourites including Pink Pony Club, Don’t Dream It’s Over and Torn, as well as performing his new single Winter Never Ends.

Together, the two rising stars promise powerful vocals, acoustic moments, crowd favourites and the natural chemistry that helped capture viewers during their Idol journey.

Side By Side is also the first opportunity for audiences to hear Kesha and Kalani perform their new original singles live with a full band, marking an exciting new chapter beyond Australian Idol.

The national tour has already struck a chord with fans, with its November 20 Merimbula show selling out and an encore performance added.

SIDE BY SIDE TOUR DATES

Fri 9 Oct | Shoal Bay Country Club, NSW

Sat 10 Oct | Royal Hotel, Kew, NSW

Sun 11 Oct | Coffs Hotel, NSW

Fri 23 Oct | Distillery Rd Market, Eagleby, Qld

Sat 24 Oct | The Shed, Aussie World, Palmview, Qld

Fri 30 Oct | Miranda Hotel, NSW

Sun 1 Nov | Evan Theatre, Panthers Penrith, NSW

Sat 7 Nov | Wenty Leagues, Wentworthville, NSW

Sun 8 Nov | Castle Hill Rsl, NSW

Fri 20 Nov | Club Sapphire, Merimbula, NSW Sold Out!