Nessa Barrett has officially launched the Australian leg of her Aftercare Tour 2025, bringing her dark-pop sound and emotionally charged performance style to fans Down Under. The singer kicked off the run on December 9 with a headlining show at Melbourne’s Margaret Court Arena, marking her first major arena date in Australia. The concert introduced a full setlist centered on Aftercare, her second studio album, released in late 2024.
Barrett opened the night with “S.L.U.T.” before moving through fan favorites including “BABYDOLL,” “Edward Scissorhands,” and “Dirty Little Secret.” She also delivered an atmospheric cover of Portishead’s “Glory Box.” The performance closed with three of her most impactful songs: “Aftercare,” “Die First,” and “Porn Star.”
Full Setlist:
- S.L.U.T.
- BABYDOLL
- Heartbreak in the Hamptons
- Heartbeat
- Dirty Little Secret
- Edward Scissorhands
- Blue Valentine
- Glitter and Violence
- Pins and Needles
- Given Enough
- Love Looks Pretty on You
- Russian Roulette
- Keep Your Eyes On Me Boy
- High On Heaven
- Gaslight
- Dying on the Inside
- Glory Box (cover)
- Aftercare
- The One That Should’ve Got Away
- Die First
- Porn Star
Nessa’s second album, Aftercare, peaked at No. 98 on the Billboard 200 and was supported by the singles “PASSENGER PRINCESS” and “MUSTANG BABY.”
Following the Melbourne opener, Barrett will continue the Australian leg with two more headlining dates: Sydney’s Hordern Pavilion on December 10 and Brisbane’s Fortitude Music Hall on December 16. She will also appear at the next two dates of the 2025 Spilt Milk Festival, joining a diverse lineup that includes Kendrick Lamar, Doechii, Dominic Fike, and Sombr.
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