Acclaimed Australian singer-songwriter Pete Murray is set to embark on his largest tour ever with the release of his brand new single I Am Fire. The poignant and powerful track offers a stirring ode to everyday heroes, and will be supported by a mammoth 55-date solo acoustic tour across Australia, kicking off in May.
This extensive run will see Murray visit numerous markets he has never played before, touring regional Australia as well as capital cities from May through early September.
“I’ve never done a solo tour in this country before, so it’s been on the cards for a while,” Murray said.
“I’ve done it overseas and people love it – so it’s about time I did it in my own country. There will be some storytelling of my songs, my life and career. The shows will be very intimate.”
Offering a taste of his forthcoming body of work, I Am Fire follows Murray’s 2024 single Wouldn’t It Be Good.
The new track sees the acclaimed artist channeling powerful emotions and tranquil arrangements, with the addition of a Gibson 1971 Classical guitar providing a poignant tone.
“The song is inspired by normal people who stand up against regimes and who stand up for humanity and risk their own lives to save others,” Murray said.
“They are the real heroes of the world. I have used elements, emotions and feeling to describe these people. The courage they have is enormous and the love they give is forever. This song is also about normal heroes like mums and dads who are always there for their kids.”
Stepping into the producer role once again, Murray worked alongside a team of stellar creatives to bring I Am Fire to life, recording the track with Luke Palmer and enlisting the talents of local musicians. The song is accompanied by a powerful music video that reminds us of real historical moments of hope and bravery.
With over 1.2 million albums sold, hundreds of millions of streams, and 17 ARIA Award nominations, Pete Murray has solidified his status as one of Australia’s most successful singer-songwriters. His upcoming solo tour promises to be a unique and intimate experience for fans, as he delves into his extensive catalog of hits and shares stories from his remarkable career.
Tickets for Pete Murray’s solo acoustic tour go on sale to the general public on Friday 21 March at 10am local time via www.petemurray.com.
