Lorde has announced plans for an extensive Australian tour, this coming April & May.

The six-show event will span Australian major cities, capping off an impressive twelve months for the rising Kiwi singer/songwriter.

Speaking on Australian radio station Triple J, the singer told hosts Matt and Alex, “I’m so pumped…. I’ve only played the smaller clubs in Australia and the festival [circuit]. I’m ready to play my own shows in large venues”.

Dates are as follows:

Thu 24 Apr
Melbourne – Festival Hall

Sun 27 Apr
Adelaide – EC Theatre

Tue 29 Apr
Perth – Challenge Stadium

Fri 2 May
Sydney – Hordern Pavilion

Sun 4 May
Newcastle – Entertainment Centre

Tue 6 May
Brisbane – Riverstage

Tickets on sale now direct from Ticketmaster Australia. Click here for more information.