Vance Joy returns to Nova's Red Room for exclusive Sydney show

Multi award-winning artist Vance Joy is returning to Nova’s Red Room, headlining an exclusive live performance at Sydney’s Paddo Inn on Thursday, 23 October 2025.

The show marks the singer-songwriter’s first Nova Red Room appearance since his 2022 Brisbane set beneath the venue’s iconic neon sign.

This time around, only 150 guests will score an invite, the kind of money-can’t-buy experience that’s become synonymous with Nova’s flagship live music series.

“I’m looking forward to returning to Nova’s Red Room as I had a blast last time,” he said.

Blending intimacy and anthems

The performance follows the release of Vance Joy’s double A-side, Divine Feelings and Fascination in the Dark,  his first new music since 2022’s In Our Own Sweet Time.

The tracks continue the Melbourne-born artist’s trademark mix of folk-pop warmth and confessional storytelling, reaffirming his place as one of Australia’s most loved songwriters.

With more than 10 billion streams, multiple gold and platinum releases, and tours alongside global acts like Taylor Swift, Joy’s return to the Nova stage offers fans a stripped-back, up-close experience rarely seen on such a scale.

Nova doubles down on live music moments

Brendan Taylor, Nova Network’s Group Programming Director, said the event is part of Nova’s ongoing commitment to delivering exclusive experiences that connect audiences with the artists they love.

“Vance Joy is one of Australia’s most celebrated artists, and his return to Nova’s Red Room for the second time gives fans a truly rare chance to experience his music up close,” Taylor said.

“It’s an experience only Nova’s Red Room can deliver; whether it’s Taylor Swift, Lewis Capaldi, or homegrown talent, creating these unforgettable moments is what we’ve become known for.”

Joy’s Red Room performance comes between major live commitments, following his North American tour and just ahead of his set at Adelaide’s Harvest Rock Festival on Saturday, 25 October.

For Nova, the collaboration extends the Red Room’s legacy as a space where artists and fans connect beyond streaming numbers and social feeds.

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