Wed 16 Sep 2026
6:30pm
Forum Melbourne Pre-Sale
Wed 17 Jun 2026
11:00AM
General Public Tickets
Thu 18 Jun 2026
11:00AM
Kate Miller-Heidke
Join genre-defying singer-songwriter Kate Miller-Heidke as she launches her new album, and explores territory at once both ancient and new - deconstructing our past, illuminating the present, and casting her eye towards our future, on her new gothic folk masterpiece, THE KISS AND THE ABYSS.
This event will take place in the intimate and seated Forum II, upstairs at Forum Melbourne.
On her new album, Kate Miller-Heidke returns to her musical roots - while pushing further into the unknown than ever before. A striking fusion of gothic folk, theatrical storytelling, cinematic soundscapes, and avant-garde textures, the new album finds one of Australia’s most singular voices at her most fearless, expansive and self-assured. Kate takes the folk music that was the first love of her songwriting youth, and refracts it through a darker, more experienced lens, to focus on the ills - and the hopes - of the modern world.
THE KISS AND THE ABYSS is a meditation on the Internet age - its distortions, seductions, and impact on our humanity. Old-world instrumentation and mythological imagery collide with distinctly modern anxieties, creating a work that is both timeless and sharply of the moment, reflecting the emotional and ideological battlegrounds of contemporary life.
Join Kate Miller-Heidke, with longtime collaborator Keir Nuttall on guitar, as she performs a wide selection of tracks from the album – some for the first time – alongside the songs that have made her one of the most acclaimed and respected singers, songwriters, and creative forces in contemporary Australian music.
Age Policy - 14+ (ACCOMPANIED)
This is a 14+ event which means anyone from age 14 can attend but need to be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian with a valid ticket. Limit of x3 minors per adult applies.
Valid Proof of Age photo ID is required by all patrons over 18 (Australian Driver’s License, Victorian Learners Permit, Passport, Proof of Age Card, Keypass). Photocopies and photos of ID will not be accepted.
Age Requirements & Information: This is a 14+ event. 14 to 17 year olds can attend but need to be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian with a valid ticket. Limit of x3 minors per adult applies.
Valid Proof of Age photo ID is required by all patrons over 18 (Australian Driver’s License, Victorian Learners Permit, Passport, Proof of Age Card, Keypass). Photocopies and photos of ID will not be accepted.
Venue Seating: All seating will be Reserved Seating.
If you have access requirements please contact our Customer Service team to arrange seating ahead of the show. Call 1300 11 10 11 and select option 2 for our accessibility customer service line, or you can find more info here.
Conditions of Entry: To ensure you have a safe and enjoyable experience, please be aware of Forum Melbourne's Conditions of Entry here.
Mobile/Emailed Tickets: Download your tickets before you arrive. For the best experience we recommend downloading the Ticketek App to your phone.
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.
Bars: Before and during the show: The Mezzanine and Last Chance bars will be open from doors and in between sets. Guests are welcome to take their beverages into the auditorium.
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.
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.
Wed 16 Sep 2026
6:30pm
Forum Melbourne Pre-Sale
Wed 17 Jun 2026
11:00AM
General Public Tickets
Thu 18 Jun 2026
11:00AM