In the organizer's words:

Support: LENNY MONSOU

Melbourne, Bourke Street. A good ten years ago, anyone wandering through the streets there might have been lucky enough to witness a musical beginning that now fills international halls. Back then, two young men stood between cafés and passers-by with a guitar, harmonica and a drum kit. Today, many people know their names: Jack and Patrick Pierce - the Pierce Brothers.

The twin brothers have long since stepped out of the shadow of other Australian street music legends such as Tash Sultana and Tones and I. Instead of cobblestones, they now play on festival stages, instead of hat money, they have millions of streams: their songs have been listened to over 40 million times worldwide. And yet their origins have never completely disappeared - neither from their songs nor from their attitude to music.

The Pierce Brothers are a musical phenomenon that is difficult to grasp: On the one hand, there is the raw energy of their concerts - two men, an arsenal of acoustic instruments, plus this irrepressible will to make a hall shake. On the other hand, there is also a great melancholy. Songs like "Run Around The Lake" reflect the nomadic life of the touring musicians: wanderlust, homesickness, self-doubt - all tightly interwoven with anthemic choruses that are sung along to live by hundreds of people.

Their latest album "Everything Is Bigger Than Me", released in March 2024, is proof that these brothers never stand still. It debuted at number 1 in the Australian indie charts and shines with catchy melodies and an astonishing maturity. Co-produced in Jack Pierce's home studio and drawing on influences such as Noah Kahan, it is perhaps their most mature work - and at the same time a look back: Ten years after their first acclaimed EP "The Night Tree", they returned to the road once again to mark its release - busking, just as it all began. The brothers' musical network is also growing steadily. In addition to regular collaborations with Tash Sultana and Steph Strings, they founded their own label Woolstore Records in 2024 - a platform that will also provide space for other artists in the future. A bold step that shows that the Pierce Brothers are not just musicians, but have also long been driving forces within the scene.

But their true power unfolds on stage. Anyone who has experienced a live concert by the Pierce Brothers will not forget it in a hurry: With every movement, they melt into the rhythm, their voices carry the audience from euphoria to quiet goosebumps. They don't need a big set-up - their stage design is their presence. And when hundreds of throats rise up in a collective "Ohhh" chorus at the end, you know why these brothers have conquered the world from the streets of Melbourne. In February 2026, the Pierce Brothers will return to Germany - with three concerts that are likely to be like their music itself: honest, passionate and rousing. If you don't know them yet, you shouldn't miss this moment.