Sat 11 Apr 2026
7:30pm
Joey Valence & Brae
This event is strictly 18+
Forum Melbourne subscriber pre-sale begins 10am Tuesday 20 January.
General public tickets on sale 10am Wednesday 21 January.
It’s true - youth doesn’t last forever… but Joey Valence & Brae have unofficially bottled it. From State College, Pennsylvania, this hyper-creative duo holds the keys to a perpetual fountain of energy, enthusiasm and relentless sonic invention that feels like an open invitation to dance.
In 2025, JVB made their long-awaited Australia and Aotearoa debut, smashing through two sold-out headline shows in Sydney and Melbourne and commanding the crowd at Laneway Festival with an electrifying blend of bangers that had fans losing their minds.
2026 tells a very similar story, as JVB return to Australia and New Zealand with their biggest shows yet, bringing their boldest statement to date - their new album HYPERYOUTH. Released late last year and produced, mixed, and mastered entirely by Valence in his State College, PA bedroom studio-meets-Pokémon shrine, the record is a masterclass in evolution and identity. It carries all the hallmarks of JVB’s signature sound - sample-rich layers, boisterous raps, booty-popping bars and EDM-infused grooves - but deeper, sharper and more thoughtful. Featuring heavy-hitting collaborators like JPEGMAFIA, Rebecca Black and TiaCorine, HYPERYOUTH isn’t just an album - it’s a manifesto about growing up without getting old, about preserving that reckless joy even as you’re becoming who you really are.
It feels like just yesterday that Joey Valence & Brae exploded out of the underground and onto the global stage with a sound that combined nostalgic boom-bap energy and hardcore punk bravado with Gen-Z hip-hop flamboyance, all wrapped in nerdcore wit and maximalist production. Their breakthrough single, “PUNK TACTICS”, didn’t just go viral, echoing across TikTok and tastemaker playlists - it became an anthem that surfaced in unexpected places across the landscape of pop culture, most recently appearing in a major Street Fighter teaser.
Architects of joyful chaos and curators of an unrestrained energy, Joey Valence & Brae create music that spans generations, cultural scenes and dance floors, with a sound that feels like every wild, carefree moment you’ve ever lived - anthemic, uproarious and unapologetically fun.
JVB invite you into a world where excitement is a language and movement is mandatory. Don’t miss their return to Australia and New Zealand.
You must be 18 years or over to attend this event.
Valid Proof of Age photo ID is required by all patrons (Australian Driver’s License, Victorian Learners Permit, Passport, Proof of Age Card, Keypass). Photocopies and photos of ID will not be accepted.
Conditions of Entry:
To ensure you have a safe and enjoyable experience, please be aware of Forum Melbourne's Conditions of Entry here.
*Please note, steel cap shoes are not permitted to be worn inside the venue.
Mobile/Emailed Tickets: Download your tickets before you arrive. For the best experience we recommend downloading the Ticketek App to your phone.
Booth Ticket Holders: Please go to the Box Office on arrival at the venue to collect your wristband and our staff will then direct you to your booth. Note that a General Admission ticket plus a Booth Upgrade ticket must be purchased and presented together for booth access.
Location: Forum Melbourne is located at 154 Flinders Street, Melbourne 3000.
Parking: Discounted parking rates are available at some nearby Wilson Car Parks. More info here.
Accessibility: Forum Melbourne is committed to making performances accessible to the widest possible audience. For further information about accessibility call 1300 11 10 11 and select option 2 for our accessibility customer service line, or you can find more info here.
Purchasing Tickets: Only purchase your tickets from our official ticketing partner, Ticketek and not from any unauthorised or secondary ticket sellers, as they do not guarantee access to the venue.
Cloakroom: A cloakroom is available upstairs on the Mezzanine level. The cost for cloaking is $5, which includes up to 3 items.
Bag checks: Due to security requirements, you will be required to show the contents of your bag to venue staff. Prohibited items will not be allowed into the venue and may be confiscated or entry may be refused.
Cameras: Phone cameras and small point and shoot cameras are permitted. No larger cameras or cameras with detachable lenses are permitted. No flash photography.
This event is strictly 18+
Sat 11 Apr 2026
7:30pm