Who is Kevin Abstract? Rapper announced as the opening act for Lorde’s Australia leg of the Ultrasound World Tour

Who is Kevin Abstract? Rapper announced as the opening act for Lorde’s Australia leg of the Ultrasound World Tour
Kevin Abstract and Lorde (Image via official Instagram @kevinabstract and @lorde)

Lorde is set to perform across Australia as part of her Ultrasound World Tour. The singer will perform from February 11, 2026 to February 25, 2026, starting in New Zealand before moving to Australia. Now it has been announced that Kevin Abstract will support the singer on the tour. The announcement was made by the singer in an Instagram story post, and later amplified by Kevin Abstract:

Kevin Abstract is the stage name of American rapper Clifford Ion Simpson. The rapper is from Corpus Christi in Texas and started his career in the hip hop group Brockhampton. Brockhampton was a highly successful group which ran from 2009 to 2022.

The group released eight studio albums in the entirety of their career, with albums like Iridescence and Ginger going on to become highly successful commercial releases.

Kevin Abstract started his solo career even as he was with Brockhampton. The rapper released his debut album, MTV1987, in 2014. He followed that up with his second album American Boyfriend: A Suburban Love Story in 2016. Subsequently, he released three more albums, including Blush in 2025. On Blush, the super duo Gleezer, consisting of Kevin Abstract and Dominic Fike, made its debut.

Alongside his music career, Abstract was also a creative consultant for the TV series Euphoria. He also founded a record label and clothing brand, Video Store Apparel.

Abstract's supporting performances for Lorde will only be his latest collaboration. Abstract has collaborated with a number of other artists and bands over the years. These include Ryan Beatty, Lil Nas X, Lil Yachty, HVN, Slowthai, $NOT, and Easy Life.


Lorde's Australia leg of Ultrasound World Tour: Dates and venues

The dates and venues for Lorde's Australia leg of the Ultrasound World Tour are as follows:

  • February 11, 2026 – Auckland, New Zealand at Spark Arena
  • February 13, 2026 – Christchurch, New Zealand at Wolfbrook Arena
  • February 16, 2026 – Brisbane, Australia at Brisbane Entertainment
  • February 18, 2026 – Sydney, Australia at Qudos Bank Arena
  • February 19, 2026 – Sydney, Australia at Qudos Bank Arena
  • February 21, 2026 – Melbourne, Australia at Rod Laver Arena
  • February 22, 2026 – Melbourne, Australia at Rod Laver Arena
  • February 25, 2026 – Perth, Australia at RAC Arena

Before the Australia tour leg, Lorde will wrap up her 2025 shows across Europe and in the US. The dates and venues for these shows are also listed below:

  • November 15, 2025 – Manchester, UK at AO Arena
  • November 16, 2025 – London, UK at O2 Arena
  • November 19, 2025 – Glasgow, UK at OVO Hydro
  • November 20, 2025 – Birmingham, UK at Utilitia Arena
  • November 22, 2025 – Dublin, Ireland at RDS Simmonscourt
  • November 24, 2025 – Amsterdam, Netherlands at AFAS Live
  • November 27, 2025 – Brussels, Belgium at Forest National
  • November 29, 2025 – Bologna, Italy at Unipol Arena
  • November 30, 2025 – Zurich, Switzerland at Halle 622
  • December 1, 2025 – Munich, Germany at Zenith
  • December 3, 2025 – Cologne, Germany at Palladium
  • December 5, 2025 – Berlin, Germany at Max-Schmeling-Halle
  • December 6, 2025 – Lodz, Poland at Atlas Arena
  • December 8, 2025 – Copenhagen, Denmark at K.B. Hallen
  • December 9, 2025 – Stockholm, Sweden at Annexet
  • December 16, 2025 – Brooklyn, New York at Barclays Center
  • December 17, 2025 – Brooklyn, New York at Barclays Center

After her Australia tour, Lorde will perform at a number of festivals, including the Lollapalooza editions in Chile, Argentina, and Brazil as well as Asunciónico festival, Estereo Picnic and more.

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Edited by Ayesha Mendonca