If you ask Bobby Alu from Byron Bay what his music sounds like, he says this: he hopes to evoke the feeling of holding your favourite cocktail in your hand, sipping it as the sun sets on a balmy evening. This, combined with the promise of a future adventure. In an ideal world, he would spend the summer travelling the globe, endlessly chasing that feeling from his songs. These span the full spectrum from Polynesian folk to roots and soul, all the way to tropical pop. He has earned a reputation as a world-class performer. For five years, he toured as percussionist for Xavier Rudd and supported him, the John Butler Trio, and Trevor Hall across North America and Europe. It’s no surprise that audiences leave his shows with a warm feeling in their hearts. Alu’s fourth studio album is a mantra – Keep It Tropical. Take a nap. Be generous. Seek adventure. Be grateful. Enjoy the little things. Strive to be better. Don’t take life too seriously. Love. Laugh a lot. Eat the occasional donut. Swim in the ocean. Enjoy the sunshine and the warmth.

His mantra is also his superpower as a musician. From the very beginning, the Australian has chosen to spread positivity without sugar-coating life’s tougher topics; inviting and expressive, he has given his worldwide audience a sense of community. A live experience not to be missed.