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Kid Cudi hinted that a full Australian tour is in the works after returning to the country for the first time in more than a decade, telling fans he was already “planting the seeds” for a headline run following his recent festival appearances across Australia.
The Cleveland-born rapper and singer made his long-awaited return to Australian stages over the New Year’s period, appearing at both Wildlands Festival and Beyond The Valley, two major events produced by Untitled Group.
In a video posted to his Instagram Story on Jan. 3, Cudi reflected on the experience and suggested he would soon return for a “full” tour across Australia.
“This whole trip, New Zealand, Australia — this whole little tour was f—ing epic,” Cudi said in the clip.
He thanked fans who attended the shows, adding that seeing crowds “losing their s—t to every song” and “singing every word” meant a great deal to him.
“I’ll be back soon,” he continued, before revealing he had already been “planting the seeds for a little tour down under.” Cudi went on to promise that when he returns, he’ll do it “right,” teasing “a full set” featuring “all the smashes, all the deep cuts and some new s—t.”
While no dates or routing details have been confirmed, the comments immediately sparked speculation among Australian fans, many of whom have waited years for Cudi to bring a full headline show back to the region.
The “Day ‘N’ Nite” rapper performed as part of Australia’s Wildlands Festival on Jan. 1, which went coast-to-coast with a bill headlined by Dom Dolla, Kid Cudi and Addison Rae.
The lineup also featured Chris Stussy, KETTAMA, Luude, 070 Shake and Cassian. The single-day event kicked off at Brisbane Showgrounds on Jan. 1, before traveling west to Perth for a Jan. 3 show at Arena Joondalup.
Wildlands Festival is produced by Untitled Group, the events powerhouse behind Beyond The Valley festival at, which took place at Barunah Plains in Victoria from Dec. 28 through to Jan. 1.
Cudi also performed at Beyond The Valley, which recently wrapped its landmark 10th anniversary edition. Presented by Untitled Group and triple j and supported by Visit Victoria, the festival sold out instantly and welcomed 40,000 attendees to Barunah Plains.
Reflecting on the moment, Cudi shared on his personal Instagram: “Man, bringing in the New Year at BTV was the most epic shit ever!!! I had the best time w u all!!! So much love, bouncing back from me to u. Such a beautiful experience.”
The milestone edition was defined by a series of headline moments, including Dom Dolla counting in the new year and Addison Rae making festival history with her first-ever festival appearance.
