Ruel

  • Contemporary Music
  • Forecourt

Ruel to perform On The Steps at Sydney Opera House for special hometown show this December

5:45pm: Early entry for VIP ticketholders
6:00pm: General gates open
7:00pm: Show Starts
Timings are approximate and subject to change without notice.

Visitor information and frequently asked questions about On The Steps events.

After becoming the youngest artist to sell out the Sydney Opera House’s Concert Hall, twice, in 2019, the show is a triumphant return to the venue, with Ruel now conquering the venue’s outdoor Forecourt off the back of announcing his sophomore album, Kicking My Feet.

Ruel is growing up, and it shows on his highly anticipated sophomore album Kicking My Feet. Pop’s newest It Boy has been on the rise since he was a teenager, adorning his studio walls with an ever-growing collection of platinum plaques and award statues from the likes of RIAA, MTV, ARIA, and Nickelodeon.

He has amassed over three billion streams, sold out multiple world tours, and regularly attends fashion shows at the invitation of luxury haute couture such as Louis Vuitton and Hermès. Away from the runway, Ruel’s admiration for unique, highly conceptualised style can be seen in his editorials with Prada and Fendi, and through his extensive list of features on the pages of Vogue, GQ, and The Face. Around the world, eyes have been keenly watching Ruel’s career ascent; notably Sir Elton John and Zane Lowe, both of whom have sung the praises of the UK-born, Sydney raised talent, calling him a superstar. 

Kicking My Feet showcases the 22-year-old’s sharpened songwriting as he explores the innocence and embarrassment of being young and in love, as the album title teases. Alongside frequent collaborator M-Phazes, the album has Ruel expanding his roster of creative partners, including Dan Wilson, Joel Little, Kenny Beats, and Julian Bunetta. The experimentation with his sound and artistry has Ruel evolving himself into a bolder musician on an unmissable trajectory.

Presented by Live Nation, Frontier Touring, Flagrant Artists & WME

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Attending this event

Plan your visit

Address

Sydney Opera House
Bennelong Point
Sydney NSW 2000
Australia

Getting to the venue

The Opera House is a 7-10 minute walk from Circular Quay, and is easily accessible by car, train, ferry, lightrail, bus, bike and on foot.

Location and access

Forecourt

Set below the famous white sails the Forecourt is located at the base of the Monumental Steps, between the Opera House and the Royal Botanic Gardens.

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