Handsome Tours and Astral People are thrilled to announce that Omar Apollo will be coming to Australia and New Zealand for the first time ever as part of St. Jerome’s Laneway Festival and headline shows in Melbourne and Sydney.

After dropping out of college only 2 weeks in, Omar Apollo, a 20-year old, first generation Mexican-American singer from Indiana, began writing and recording his own mix of jazz, R&B, funk, alternative, soul, and pop music. His parents moved to the US to give their kids a better life and the opportunity to go to college; however, Omar always knew this route wasn’t meant for him.

He began playing guitar at 12 years old, but quit soon after because he got bored of only playing in church. At age 18, Omar began listening to new styles of music and fell in love with the guitar again. His biggest influences are Benny Sings, D’angelo, Los Panchos, John Mayer, Elliott Smith, Cuco Sánchez, Paul Simon, Gary Numan, and João Gilberto.

“A triple threat of an artist with plenty to offer”
– Pitchfork

“Apollo’s music can fit into a lot of different boxes but the DIY spirit is an essential element in his vibe”
Pigeons & Planes