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Surprise Chef’s music is based on evoking mood; their vivid arrangements utilize time and space to build soundscapes that invite the listener into their world. The quintet’s distinct sound pulls from 70s film scores, the funkier side of jazz, and the samples that form the foundation of hip hop. They push the boundaries of instrumental soul and funk with their own approach honed by countless hours in the studio, studying the masters, and perhaps most importantly, the ‘tyranny of distance’ that dictates a unique perspective to their music. Hailing from just outside of Melbourne, Australia their first two albums, All News Is Good News and Daylight Savings amassed a die-hard fanbase and brought their sound from their home studio to every corner of the globe. The band is now signed to Big Crown Records, joining a lineage of contemporary and classic sounds that have influenced Surprise Chef’s music since their formation in 2017. Their self proclaimed “moody shades of instrumental jazz-funk” have a bit of everything: punchy drums, infectious keys, rhythm guitar you might hear on a Studio One record, and flute lines that could be from a Blue Note session. But when you step back and take in the entirety of their sound and approach, you’ll hear and see a group greater than the sum of its parts.
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Yes, Surprise Chef is currently on tour. If you're interested in attending an upcoming Surprise Chef concert, make sure to grab your tickets in advance. The Surprise Chef tour is scheduled for 24 dates across 19 cities. Get information on all upcoming tour dates and tickets for 2026-2027 with Hypebot.
Surprise Chef is scheduled to play 24 shows between 2026-2027. Buy concert tickets to a nearby show through Hypebot.
Surprise Chef's tour starts Sep 24, 2026 and ends on Nov 21, 2026. They will play 19 cities; their most recent concert was held in Sydney at Phoenix Central Park and their next upcoming concert will be in Sydney at Phoenix Central Park.
As part of the Surprise Chef tour, Surprise Chef is scheduled to play across the following venues and cities:
