April 2025

“SONGS THE WORLD WILL NEVER HEAR”
2025 Australian TOUR
Celebrating 20 years of FKN Hardcore Rock N Roll Nerding

Audiences can expect an evening packed with unforgettable songs and stories, as Tim looks back on how a Perth cabaret pianist ended up building one of the most eclectic and extraordinary careers in entertainment. Delivered with his signature blend of razor-sharp wit, musical virtuosity, and disarming honesty, the set list will see Tim and his band draw from three decades of unique songwriting.

Tim: “20 years ago, Dark Side took me from tiny cabaret rooms to the West End of London. In the years since then, I’ve pushed the boat out in as many directions as possible … and I’ve only been able to do so because of my fans. They’ve never flinched as I’ve turned corners and reinvented myself, always engaging open-heartedly with whatever I have to offer. I’m the luckiest artist on the planet and I can’t wait to be back touring my home country with a big joyous show, spanning my whole bloody mad career.”

TICKETS

Tim’s Artist Presale: Tue 8th April, 9am (local) to Thur 10th April, 9am (local)
There is no code or password needed for the presale. Presale now ended
TICKET links below 
Accessible ticket bookings, including Auslan interpreted shows, can be made directly with the venues.
A portion of sales from the shows will be donated to a local charity: details here.

Ticketmaster Resale and Ticketek Marketplace are the official platforms for ticket resale for Tim’s Australian tour dates. They allow fans to buy and sell tickets in a secure and verified manner, reducing the risk of fraud and offering an alternative to the exploitative secondary ticketing platforms and potential scammers on social media. For shows at Canberra Theatre and Toowoomba Empire Theatre please contact the venue about options.

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TICKET Links for each venue:

There’s nothing quite like an evening in Tim’s company: from early comedy classics to heartfelt anthems. and tear-jerking Christmas songs… from boobs to existentialism… from fast fingering to free will…

Today Tim released his poignant new single ‘Ruby‘, offering a glimpse into his new album Tim Minchin Time Machine, which will be out July 25th 2025.

‘Ruby’ draws from a real-life story of a mother-daughter bond, complex, bruised, and ultimately full of love. You can listen/download the song here and you can watch the official music video here with the lyrics in the description and below.

Tim: “Tim Minchin Time Machine: Eleven tracks, all written in my 20s, re-imagined and – finally! – properly recorded and produced. Some songs you will know (including the first ever studio version of RocknRoll Nerd, which utterly bangs), and some songs you may not. It’s not a comedy record (though there’s plenty of joy and musical foolery), nor is it a chin-stroker (but there is plenty of loveliness). I’ll be dropping singles between now and then. Stay tuned, monkeys.”

You can pre-order Tim Minchin Time Machine here.

TimMinchinTimeMachine Tracklist
1. Understand It
2. I Wouldn’t Like You
3. Ruby
4. The Song of The Masochist
5. You Grew On Me
6. Dark Side
7. Pop Song
8. Moment of Bliss
9. Rock n Roll Nerd
10. If All You Ever Had Was Love
11. Not Perfect

RUBY Lyrics
I’ve been listening to your songs Ruby
Showing off to all my friends
Thought I ought to let you know
That I’m your greatest fan, Ruby.

Don’t let things freak you out Ruby
You’ve got nothing to fear
Just play this one by ear
And the tune will write itself

Lipstick on the walls
Bubble shoes in basin
All your mother wants
It’s to keep you from harm

Don’t stop writing songs
Don’t stop thinking crazy
But just don’t let her go Ruby
No matter what you do
Don’t forget, she’s someone’s daughter too
She’s just a girl like you Ruby
You Ruby

And if you’re feeling down Ruby
Don’t bear the weight yourself
You’ll never be alone
Cos you’re so fucking loved Ruby

Lipstick on the walls
High heeled shoes and naked
All your mother wants
It’s to keep you from harm

Don’t stop writing songs
Don’t stop playing your game
But don’t let her slip away Ruby
No matter what they say
Don’t forget, she also feels this way
No never let her go Ruby
No matter what you do
Don’t forget, she’s someone’s daughter too
She’s just a girl like you Ruby
Ruby