Tkay Maidza
with special guest Maina Doe
After a four-year hiatus, and fresh off her tour with Billie Eilish, Zimbabwe-born Australian hip-hop star Tkay Maidza makes her long-awaited Sydney Opera House debut, supported by rising R&B artist Maina Doe.
In the Joan Sutherland Theatre | Contemporary Music
COVID-19 safety information
The health and wellbeing of everyone attending the Opera House is our top priority. We’re committed to making your experience safe, comfortable and enjoyable, with a number of measures in place including regular cleaning of high-touch areas, air conditioning systems that maximise ventilation, and hand sanitiser stations positioned in all paths of travel. We encourage you to wear a mask in indoor settings or when physical distancing can’t be maintained, and please stay home if you feel unwell. If you need to discuss your ticketing or booking options, contact our Box Office team on 02 9250 7777.
One event on Sunday 29 May 2022
Sunday 29 May, 8pm
Sunday 29 May, 9pm AEST (livestream - Tkay Maidza)
Standard tickets from $39 | $8.50 Booking Fee applies per transaction
Livestream ticket $20
| Ticket | Description & price |
| Standard | All tickets |
| Premium | $59 |
| A Reserve | $49 |
| B Reserve | $39 |
| C Reserve (listening seats) | $29 |
| Livestream | Livestream ticket |
| Livestream - 29 May 9pm AEST |
$20 |
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A maximum of six (6) tickets to Tkay Maidza per customer are available for purchase. This maximum applies across all shows, not per performance. Tickets purchased in excess of a ticket limit may be cancelled without notice.
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The duration of this show is 90 minutes
Set times
7:30pm - Joan Sutherland Theatre doors open
8:00pm - Maina Doe
9:00pm - Tkay Maidza
10:30pm - Event concludes
Event duration is a guide only and may be subject to change
Recommended for all ages
Performance may contain the use of strobe lighting and/or smoke machines (to be confirmed, please check closer to the performance date).
Performance may contain the use of strobe lighting and/or smoke machines (to be confirmed, please check closer to the performance date).
Children aged 15 years and under must be accompanied at all times. Children aged 0-23 months at the time of a performance may be seated on a parent’s lap free of charge. All children occupying a seat or aged 2 years of age must hold a valid ticket.
“With a dexterous flow and a close ear for wordplay and melody, she infuses her music with a breezy, effortless mix of pop, rap, R&B, and reggae.”
Pitchfork
Australia’s globe-conquering hip-hop queen returns home
It’s been a whirlwind few years for Tkay Maidza. Since her head-turning teenage debut, 'Brontosaurus', the Zimbabwe-born, Australian-raised singer and rapper has dropped a top-20 album, won an ARIA, and unleashed the fire Last Year Was Weird mixtapes, while collaborating with the likes of Killer Mike, Danny L Harle, JPEGMafia, Troye Sivan, Yung Baby Tate and Duckwrth. Now, hot off her opening slot for superstar Billie Eilish’s world tour, Maidza is coming back to Australia to make her long-awaited Sydney Opera House debut – and play her first Sydney headline show since 2018.
Inspired by her heroes Nicki Minaj and Santigold, Maidza’s bouncy, bratty hip-hop and future-facing R&B drew comparisons to everyone from M.I.A. to Missy Elliott and Doja Cat, but the firecracker sound of bangers like 'Shook, '24K' and 'Cashmere' is all her own. With her live performances currently electrifying stadiums across the world, Maidza is primed for superstardom. Consider Vivid LIVE her coronation.
For this one night only performance in the Joan Sutherland Theatre, Tkay Maidza is joined by emerging Australian nu-soul star Maina Doe, who makes her Sydney Opera House live debut following her mesmerising performance as part of the Liminal music film series in 2021. Emerging from an exciting new generation of Sydney performers, the Indonesian-born singer-songwriter infuses her love of old-school R&B, digital-era hip-hop, and cutting-edge soul with an evocative sense of melody – a sound that has quickly made her one of the most exciting young performers on the scene.
Sure to be a night of powerful, provocative hip-hop and soul from two of the best in the game.
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Foyers will be open 90 minutes pre-show for Concert Hall, Joan Sutherland Theatre and Utzon Room performances, and two hours pre-show for Drama Theatre and Studio performances. Refreshments will be available for purchase from our theatre bars.
The venue doors will be open 45 minutes pre-show for Concert Hall, Joan Sutherland Theatre and Utzon Room performances, and 30 minutes pre-show for Drama Theatre and Studio performances.
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How do I watch the livestream?
- Purchase a livestream ticket. Livestreams are watched through the Sydney Opera House's streaming platform, Stream.
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- You will have a chance to re-watch the livestream for an indicated length of time, which will be made available on your Stream account following the event. Note, the archived recording will be available approximately 90 minutes after the conclusion of the livestream.
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Once I have watched the livestream, can I watch it again later?
A recording of the livestream will be available to watch on your account for 3 days following the event. Note, the archive recording will be available approximately 90 minutes after the conclusion of the livestream.
What happens if there is a technical issue with the livestream?
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If you have continue to have issues with the livestream during the duration of the event, note you will be able to watch a recording of the Livestream via your account for 30 days following the festival.
If your issue persists, please contact Support at https://stream.sydneyoperahouse.com/contact/support.
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