The Cruel Sea Concert History

The Cruel Sea is a multi-ARIA Award winning 90s Australian rock/blues outfit. Originally an instrumental band focused on surf sounds, the addition of vocalist Tex Perkins (also a member of The Beasts of Bourbon and a solo artist) proved an inspired decision. Combining the charismatic Perkins with the highly talented musicians created an unstoppable force through much of the 90s. Members of the band continue to perform, though with the exception of Perkins, most activity is fairly low key.

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May 18, 2025
Upcoming
The Cruel Sea The Tivoli Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
May 16, 2025
Upcoming
The Cruel Sea Anita's Theatre Thirroul, New South Wales, Australia
May 02, 2025
Upcoming
The Cruel Sea Athenaeum Theatre Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
Mar 08, 2025
The Cruel Sea / Vika & Linda Royal Botanic Gardens Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
Feb 14, 2025 –
Feb 16, 2025
Riverboats Music Festival 2025
The Pleasures / The Southern River Band / Ian Moss / Skyscraper Stan & The Commission Flats / Emily Wurramara / Grace Cummings / Pierce Brothers / Little Birdy / Dan Sultan / The Cruel Sea / Hana & Jessie-Lee's Bad Habits / Dan Kelly's Regional Crisis / Owelu Dreamhouse / Bic Runga / John Butler Show all bands
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Aquatic Reserve Echuca, Victoria, Australia
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Nov 28, 2024
Cold Chisel / The Cruel Sea / Karen Lee Andrews

The Big Five-O - The 50th Anniversary Tour

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Commonwealth Park Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Nov 23, 2024
Cold Chisel / The Cruel Sea / Karen Lee Andrews

50th Anniversary tour

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Sidney Myer Music Bowl Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
Nov 22, 2024
Cold Chisel / The Cruel Sea / Karen Lee Andrews

Cold Chisel - The Big Five-0 50th Anniversary Tour

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Arts Centre Melbourne Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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Nov 17, 2024
Cold Chisel / The Cruel Sea / The Superjesus / Tonix

Adelaide 500 Day 4 After Race Concert 2024

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Adelaide Street Circuit Adelaide, South Australia, Australia
Nov 16, 2024
Cold Chisel / The Cruel Sea

50th Anniversary Tour

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Qudos Bank Arena Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Nov 10, 2024
Cold Chisel / Karen Lee Andrews / The Superjesus / Birds of Tokyo / The Cruel Sea

Cold Chisel @ Mornington Racecourse

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Mornington Racecourse Mornington, VIC, Australia
Nov 09, 2024
Cold Chisel / The Cruel Sea / Birds of Tokyo / The Superjesus / Karen Lee Andrew’s

Cold Chisel The Big Five O 50th anniversary tour

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Victoria Park Ballarat, Victoria, Australia
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Nov 03, 2024
Cold Chisel / The Cruel Sea / Karen Lee Andrews

The Big 5-0 50th Anniversary Tour

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Victoria Park Herston Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
Nov 02, 2024
Cold Chisel / The Cruel Sea / Karen Lee Andrews

The Big Five-0 50th Anniversary Tour

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Victoria Park Herston Herston, QLD, Australia
Oct 26, 2024
Cold Chisel / The Cruel Sea / Karen Lee Andrews
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Flemington Racecourse Flemington, Victoria, Australia
Oct 20, 2024
Cold Chisel / Karen Lee Andrews / The Superjesus / Birds of Tokyo / The Cruel Sea
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Sandalford Wines - Swan Valley Caversham, WA, Australia
Oct 19, 2024
Cold Chisel / Karen Lee Andrews / The Superjesus / Birds of Tokyo / The Cruel Sea
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Sandalford Wines - Swan Valley Caversham, WA, Australia
Oct 12, 2024
Cold Chisel / The Cruel Sea / Karen Lee Andrews

Cold Chisel 50th Anniversary Tour

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Entertainment Quarter Moore Park, New South Wales, Australia
Mar 30, 2024
Bluesfest (Byron Bay, AUS)
Tedeschi Trucks Band / Tom Jones / Taj Farrant / Here Come the Mummies / Tommy Emmanuel / The Paper Kites / The Cruel Sea / Taj Mahal / Ian Moss / Dan Sultan / Playing for Change / Lisa Hunt Band / Caravana Sun / 19-Twenty / Hussy Hicks / Blues Arcadia Show all bands
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Byron Events Farm Tyagarah, New South Wales, Australia
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Mar 28, 2024 –
Apr 01, 2024
Byron Bay Bluesfest 2024
Jack Johnson / Elvis Costello / The Paper Kites / Tom Jones / Matt Corby / Newton Faulkner / Drive-By Truckers / Tedeschi Trucks Band / The Teskey Brothers / The Dead South / Rickie Lee Jones / Tommy Emmanuel / The Blind Boys of Alabama / Dan Sultan / Elvis Costello & The Imposters / The Cruel Sea / Tim Finn / Ian Moss / Here Come the Mummies / Harry Manx / Steve Poltz / Coterie / Jackie Venson / Caravãna Sun / Erja Lyytinen / WILSN / Little Quirks / 19-Twenty / Peter Garrett / Hussy Hicks / Blues Arcadia / Roshani Show all bands
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Byron Events Farm Tyagarah, New South Wales, Australia

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Cold Chisel / The Cruel Sea / Karen Lee Andrews
Nov 23, 2024
 Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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Cold Chisel / The Cruel Sea
Nov 16, 2024
 Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
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Cold Chisel / The Cruel Sea
Nov 16, 2024
 Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
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Cold Chisel / The Cruel Sea
Nov 16, 2024
 Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
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Riverboats Music Festival 2025 on Feb 14, 2025 [624-small]

Riverboats Music Festival 2025
Feb 14 - 16, 2025
 Echuca, Victoria, Australia
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Midnight Oil / Hunters & Collectors / The Cruel Sea on Jan 7, 1995 [158-small]

Midnight Oil / Hunters & Collectors / The Cruel Sea
Jan 7, 1995
 Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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Nick Cave and The Bad Seeds / The Cruel Sea / Dave Graney And The Coral Snakes on Dec 5, 1992 [533-small]

Nick Cave and The Bad Seeds / The Cruel Sea / Dave Graney And The Coral Snakes
Dec 5, 1992
 Moore Park, New South Wales, Australia
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Big Day Out 1994 on Jan 26, 1994 [824-small]

Big Day Out 1994
Jan 26, 1994
 Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
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tags: Article - The Rolling Stones / The Cruel Sea on Apr 2, 1995 [734-small]

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The Rolling Stones / The Cruel Sea
Apr 2, 1995
 Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
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Cold Chisel / The Cruel Sea / Karen Lee Andrews on Nov 23, 2024 [609-small]

Cold Chisel / The Cruel Sea / Karen Lee Andrews
Nov 23, 2024
 Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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Cold Chisel / The Cruel Sea / Karen Lee Andrews on Nov 23, 2024 [607-small]

Cold Chisel / The Cruel Sea / Karen Lee Andrews
Nov 23, 2024
 Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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Cold Chisel / The Cruel Sea / Karen Lee Andrews on Nov 23, 2024 [606-small]

Cold Chisel / The Cruel Sea / Karen Lee Andrews
Nov 23, 2024
 Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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