Right now is the calm before the Stormzy.

In May 2020, the UK Grime icon will be coming to Australia for a run of shows. This will be his first headlining tour since 2017, during which he performed at Splendour, celebrated his 24th birthday and obliged in a champagne shoey. (Or ‘Shoezy’, if you will).

Update: Stormzy's Australian tour has been rescheduled to November, in light of the Government's restrictions put in place in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

"I was seriously looking forward to bringing the #H.I.T.H World Tour to Australia and New Zealand and playing some epic sold-out shows," Stormzy said in a statement. "However, due to the evolving health and travel concerns surrounding the Coronavirus, I’m regrettably having to reschedule this leg of the tour."

All tickets purchased for the original May dates are valid for the rescheduled dates. Refunds will be available until 3 April for those unable to make the new shows.

"I’ll be seeing you before the end of the year," he continued. "Stay safe and I can’t wait to see you all soon.”

Here's the new dates. More info at handsometours.com.

Stormzy Australian Tour 2020

Sunday 22 November - AEC Theatre, Adelaide

Tuesday 24 November - Melbourne Arena, Melbourne

Thursday 26 November - Hordern Pavilion, Sydney (sold out)

Friday 27 November - Hordern Pavilion, Sydney (sold out)

Sunday 29 November - Riverstage, Brisbane

Wednesday 2 December - HBF Stadium, Perth

It's the latest in a growing list of events and festivals affected by the impact of COVID-19. Splendour In The Grass has rescheduled, Groovin The Moo Download, Ability Fest, and Bluesfest are cancelled.

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Original Story: By the time he hits our shores, we’ll have had months listening to the follow-up to his triple j featured debut album, Gang Signs & Prayer.

Stormzy “felt like a new artist” making Heavy Is The Head The Grime superstar discusses making his second album, Heavy Is The Head, and his hugely anticipated Australian tour.

The cover of Heavy Is The Head (out 13 December) features the Banksy designed Union Jack bulletproof vest and the album itself features appearances by Burna Boy, YEBBA, Tiana Major9, H.E.R., Aitch, Headie One and Ed Sheeran.

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Wednesday 6 May - HBF Stadium, Perth

Saturday 9 May - Hordern Pavilion, Sydney (sold out)

Sunday 10 May - Hordern Pavilion, Sydney (just added)

Wednesday 13 May - AEC Theatre, Adelaide

Thursday 14 May - Melbourne Arena, Melbourne

Saturday 16 May - Riverstage, Brisbane

This year alone the Croydon local has appeared on the cover of Time magazine, being hailed as a ‘Next Generation Leader’ and headlined Glastonbury Festival, to rave reviews. Stormzy also partnered with Cambridge University for a ‘Stormzy Scholarship’ and created his own Merky Books imprint with Penguin Random House UK.