Presented by: Handsome Tours, Astral People, Triple J & Laneway Presents
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 written, produced, mixed, and mastered entirely by the pair in Joey’s State College studio, the record is a masterclass in evolution and identity. It carries all the hallmarks of their signature sound - sample-rich layers, boisterous raps, booty-popping bars, and EDM-infused grooves - but even 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 ever getting old, about keeping that reckless joy while refining your craft into something truly innovative.
It feels like just yesterday that Joey Valence & Brae exploded out of the underground and onto the global stage with a sound that feels like Beastie Boys hardcore energy colliding with Gen-Z hip-hop flamboyance, all wrapped in nerdcore wit and maximalist production. Their breakthrough single, “Punk Tactics”, didn’t just go viral - it became a generational anthem that surfaced in unexpected places, even appearing in a major Street Fighter teaser, echoing across TikTok, playlists, and pop culture alike.
Architects of joyful chaos and curators of a shared, unrestrained energy that spans age groups, scenes, and dance floors, Joey Valence & Brae create music that feels like every wild, carefree moment you’ve ever lived - anthemic, uproarious, and unapologetically fun. Whether you’re diving into the breakdowns, shouting every hook at the top of your lungs, or just feeling the relentless pulse of their beats, JVB invite you into a world where excitement is a language and movement is mandatory.
It’s JVB world. You’re just living in it. Don’t miss their return to Australia and New Zealand.