Behind the scenes on Nova's Red Room Global Tour powered by Expedia

What do you get when you combine a dozen excited competition winners, one of radio’s most-loved trios, and a jam-packed lineup of music’s biggest rising stars? Nova’s Red Room Global Tour powered by Expedia.

Taking place across one unforgettable week, the tour spanned continents, with Sydney, Auckland, Los Angeles, and Las Vegas playing host to music lovers living their best life. Here’s how it all played out.

Sydney: Ricki-Lee kicks off in her hometown

It all started with a bang. On Monday, April 28, Ricki-Lee Coulter lit up the intimate Piper Rooms at Ovolo Woolloomooloo, delivering a powerhouse performance for Nova's Red Room.

The crowd? A blend of fans, partners, and music insiders, all there to see Ricki-Lee command the stage like only she can.

Her vocals were on point, the vibe was high, and the audience soaked up every minute. But there was no time to linger. Ricki-Lee, Tim & Joel, along with the tour crew, had an early flight the next morning. Auckland was calling.

Ricki-Lee Coulter kicked off Nova's Red Room in Sydney

Auckland: Gracie Abrams steals the show

Touching down in New Zealand on April 29, the crew barely had time to breathe before heading backstage at Spark Arena to catch up with none other than Gracie Abrams. Ricki-Lee, Tim & Joel sat down with the breakout star ahead of her show, getting candid insights into her world before heading out to the arena.

The performance? Intimate, raw, and emotionally charged.

Gracie Abrams with Ricki-Lee, Tim & Joel

Los Angeles: Lunch with Benny Blanco, live with Lauren Spencer Smith

Fast forward to May 1 and the group had landed in LA, where things got both casual and star-studded. Over lunch at Arden in West Hollywood, Ricki-Lee, Tim & Joel chatted with hitmaker Benny Blanco, about everything from making music with Selena Gomez to his favourite songs from a packed career.

The mood? Relaxed but fascinating. Benny spoke openly, laughed a lot, and even took questions from Nova’s competition winners.

Then came Lauren Spencer Smith. Her Red Room performance was part confessional, part showcase, a sneak peek of her The Art of Being a Mess world tour, set to hit Australia in November.

Lauren Spencer Smith with Ricki-Lee, Tim & Joel

Las Vegas: Post Malone and Jelly Roll bring it home

What better place to wrap a global tour than Vegas? On May 4, the group made their way to Allegiant Stadium for a stadium show headlined by Post Malone with Jelly Roll. As expected, the energy was off the charts.

For the lucky Nova winners, it was a front-row seat to a spectacle few ever get to see up close.

Music, memories, and the magic of shared experience

For those lucky enough to attend, Nova’s Red Room Global Tour wasn’t just a prize, it was an experience. One where winners became part of the story, hosts became tour guides, and artists opened up in ways they rarely get to.

Powered by Expedia, the tour proved that when you blend radio, travel, and music with just the right amount of adventure, the result is pure magic.

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