Balu Brigada
Kiwi brothers making slinky, falsetto-led alt-funk: Auckland groove-pop polished to a late-night sheen, with basslines that do most of the flirting.
Where to see Balu Brigada
Played before (9)
- Austin City Limits Sat, Oct 3 · 3:05 – 3:40 PM · T-Mobile Stage · Lineup / Sat, Oct 10 · 2:30 – 3:15 PM · T-Mobile Stage · Lineup
- All Things Go DMV Friday · 4:35 – 5:05 PM · Pavilion Stage · Lineup
- Outside Lands Sunday · 2:25 – 3:15 PM · Lands End · Lineup
- Lollapalooza Friday · 2:30 – 3:30 PM · Bud Light Stage · Lineup
- Lollapalooza Berlin Saturday · 1:30 PM · Essence Stage · Top billing
- Lollapalooza Brasil Sunday · Palco Flying Fish · Top billing
- Lollapalooza Argentina Friday · Alternative Stage · Lineup
- Lollapalooza Chile Saturday · Alternative Stage · Lineup
- Lollapalooza Paris Friday · Main East · Lineup
About Balu Brigada
Balu Brigada is an alt-pop band from Auckland, New Zealand, formed in 2016.
Balu Brigada started in Auckland in 2016 as a four-piece, originally named Baloo after the Jungle Book character before a rename to avoid trouble with Disney. Henry Beasley sang and played guitar, his older brother Charles played drums, younger brother Pierre took keyboards, and childhood friend Guy Harrison played bass, with early singles "Weekend" and "Ricochet."
Charles and Harrison left over the following years, leaving Henry and Pierre to become dual vocalists and multi-instrumentalists who write and produce the band's material themselves. In 2022 the pair signed jointly to Warner Music Australia and Atlantic Records, relocated from Auckland to New York City, and released their debut EP, I Should Be Home, that September.
A second EP, Find a Way, followed in 2023, built around the singles "Designer" and "2Good," and pulled the band back to New Zealand and Australia to tour. A compilation, Balu, appeared in 2024, and the debut album Portal was released in August 2025.
The band expanded to a four-piece again on the road, adding Harper Finn on keys and Jacob Stockman on drums to support Twenty One Pilots across the United States, Australia, New Zealand, Latin America and Europe. Balu Brigada then headlined its own small-venue Can't Be Your Dog Tour in early 2025 and made its television debut on Jimmy Kimmel Live!, performing "So Cold."
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What festivals is Balu Brigada playing in 2026 and 2027?
Balu Brigada is booked at 6 festivals we cover: Corona Capital 2026, Party in the Paddock 2027, Laneway Festival Sydney 2027, Laneway Festival Brisbane 2027, Laneway Festival Melbourne 2027, Laneway Festival Auckland 2027.
Is Balu Brigada on tour?
Yes. Balu Brigada has 2 shows listed, from Abono Club Pass Corona Capital 2026 on Nov 20, 2026 to Individual Comfort Pass Banamex Corona Capital 2026 on Nov 21, 2026, plus 6 festivals on the page above.
Is Balu Brigada playing Corona Capital 2026?
Yes, Balu Brigada is on the Corona Capital 2026 lineup, November 20–22, 2026 at Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez, Mexico City, Mexico.
Is Balu Brigada playing Party in the Paddock 2027?
Yes, Balu Brigada is on the Party in the Paddock 2027 lineup, February 4–7, 2027 at Quercus Park, Carrick, TAS, Australia. They play Sunday, February 7.
Is Balu Brigada playing Laneway Festival Sydney 2027?
Yes, Balu Brigada is on the Laneway Festival Sydney 2027 lineup, February 12, 2027 at Centennial Park, Sydney, NSW, Australia. They play Friday, February 12.
Is Balu Brigada playing Laneway Festival Brisbane 2027?
Yes, Balu Brigada is on the Laneway Festival Brisbane 2027 lineup, February 13, 2027 at Brisbane Showgrounds, Bowen Hills, Brisbane, QLD, Australia. They play Saturday, February 13.
Is Balu Brigada playing Laneway Festival Melbourne 2027?
Yes, Balu Brigada is on the Laneway Festival Melbourne 2027 lineup, February 19, 2027 at Flemington Park, Flemington, Melbourne, VIC, Australia. They play Friday, February 19.
Is Balu Brigada playing Laneway Festival Auckland 2027?
Yes, Balu Brigada is on the Laneway Festival Auckland 2027 lineup, February 21, 2027 at Western Springs, Auckland, New Zealand. They play Sunday, February 21.
Where is Balu Brigada from?
Balu Brigada is from Auckland, New Zealand.
When did Balu Brigada form?
Balu Brigada formed in Auckland in 2016.
What was Balu Brigada's first album?
Balu Brigada's first album was Portal (2025).
What kind of music does Balu Brigada play?
Balu Brigada plays alt-pop and funk-pop.
What festivals has Balu Brigada played before?
Balu Brigada has played Austin City Limits 2026, All Things Go DMV 2026, Outside Lands 2026, Lollapalooza 2026, Lollapalooza Berlin 2026, Lollapalooza Brasil 2026, Lollapalooza Argentina 2026, Lollapalooza Chile 2026, Lollapalooza Paris 2025.