International Women's Day is just around the corner, and to celebrate, we're showcasing some of the incredible female artists set to take over stages across Australia & New Zealand this year! Check out our top picks below and find out where you can catch them performing in 2023.

Keen to discover more female artists? Discover more HERE (AU) and HERE (NZ).

ASHNIKKO

US pop provocateur Ashnikko will play her first ever Australia and New Zealand shows in April 2023. The cross-genre hyper-pop artist whose music ricochets around themes of empowerment, vengeance, and sexual positivity will play Melbourne, Adelaide, Brisbane, Sydney and Auckland. Tickets are on sale now, don't miss out!

Mallrat

Brissie's own Mallrat will be bringing her acclaimed debut album Butterfly Blue to life on stage alongside all her hits, accompanied by her incredible new live band. Catch her at Adelaide's Hindley St Music Hall and Sydney's Roundhouse in May!

Mia Wray

Originally from Noosa, Mia Wray honed her craft playing bars, restaurants and country clubs up the coast just her and her guitar before heading to Melbourne in her late teens. Now, you can catch her live in Wollongong, Sydney and Melbourne throughout March!

Hope D

Introducing herself in late 2019 with her debut single Swim, Hope D captivated audiences with her eclectic capability to create purposeful, confessional and enthralling music. Set to wow fans with performances in Adelaide and Brisbane, catch Hope D performing live in April. Tickets are on sale now!

Stella Donnelly

Award winning Perth muso Stella Donnelly released her highly anticipated and critically acclaimed sophomore record Flood in August 2022. Currently touring the record across Australia, tickets to her shows in Canberra, Brisbane and Wollongong are on sale now.

Lisa Hunt

Lisa Hunt, Byron Bay's adopted soul songstress, is bringing her Forever Soul show to The Green Room at the Byron Events Farm, the home of Bluesfest on Sunday 12 March. When watching Lisa's Forever Soul show, people can expect high energy and even higher notes! She is a master soul singer who always leaves crowds cheering for more.

Natalie Gillespie

Natalie Gillespie is one of Perth's most soulful singer-songwriters. A passionate storyteller, Natalie weaves her whole heart into each and every song, taking her audiences on a journey many miles deep. Catch her at Perth's The Duke of George on Sunday 12 March for what is sure to be a spectacular performance.

Gin Wigmore

Kiwi-born singer-songwriter Gin Wigmore is no stranger to the New Zealand charts. Armed with an untouchable catalogue of bluesy pop tunes, local fans can catch the esteemed musician on her current New Zealand tour throughout March and April.

Alice Phoebe Lou

Berlin-based singer-songwriter Alice Phoebe Lou is set to take over The Tuning Fork Auckland on Tuesday 14 March, bringing her ethereal indie-folk sound Down Under. Don't miss her honest storytelling and raw, beautiful voice live on stage. Tickets are selling fast!

Laurel

British indie musician Laurel is heading to Australia & New Zealand in April and May 2023. This will be Laurel's highly anticipated return since her debut AU tour in 2019 after developing a much more energetic and synth-driven sound. Tickets are on sale now!