Photos by Veronique Jones – Formed in Sydney, Australia, in 2011, 5 Seconds of Summer (5SOS)—comprising Luke Hemmings, Michael Clifford, Calum Hood, and Ashton Irwin—began their journey as YouTube creators posting acoustic covers. Their infectious energy and undeniable musical chemistry quickly caught the attention of the international music industry, leading to a career-defining invitation to open for One Direction on their massive 2013 world tour. Emerging as a breath of fresh air in the landscape of modern music, 5SOS effortlessly bridged the gap between a classic pop-punk garage band and a global pop phenomenon, carving out a unique sonic space that was entirely their own.
The band exploded onto the global stage with their self-titled 2014 debut album, fueled by the multi-platinum, chart-topping anthem “She Looks So Perfect.” Rather than fading away as a brief subgenre trend, 5SOS proved their artistic longevity by continuously evolving. While early records like Sounds Good Feels Good leaned heavily into high-energy pop-punk skate riffs, their subsequent albums—most notably 2018’s Youngblood, featuring its smash-hit title track, alongside CALM and 5SOS5—showcased a sophisticated pivot toward synth-pop, alternative rock, and polished, mature production. This chameleonic ability to reinvent themselves solidified their reputation as true musicians and enduring hitmakers.
What truly separates 5 Seconds of Summer from their contemporaries is their fierce commitment to being a true touring outfit. Every member contributes as a multi-instrumentalist, lyricist, and vocalist, bringing a stadium-level rock energy to every venue they play. Over a decade into their career, they have built an incredibly loyal, multi-generational global fanbase. By balancing stadium-sized pop anthems with deeply vulnerable, introspective songwriting about growth, mental health, and relationships, the group has fostered a profound connection with listeners that has kept them thriving well past the initial boy-band hysteria of the 2010s.
Currently, the Australian pop-rock powerhouse is back on the road for their massive Everyone’s a Star! World Tour, launched in support of their latest hit studio album. Having already wrapped up an explosive string of dates across the UK and Europe earlier this spring, the band is currently taking North America by storm, filling legendary arenas from Madison Square Garden to Toronto’s Budweiser Stage alongside support from acts like The Band CAMINO. Highlighting a setlist packed with career-spanning hits and stunning new material, the tour is a celebration of their legacy, continuing later this year with heavily anticipated stops across South America, Asia, and a triumphant final homecoming run in Australia.
CAMINO
Hailing from Memphis, Tennessee and now based in Nashville, The Band CAMINO has firmly established themselves as one of the definitive forces in modern alternative indie-rock. Formed in 2015 by core members Jeffery Jordan and Spencer Stewart, the group carved out a distinct musical identity by seamlessly blending stadium-sized guitar riffs with shimmering electropop production and deeply relatable, hook-filled lyrics. Anchored by the driving rhythms of drummer Garrison Burgess, they built a massive grassroots following through fan-favorite anthems like “Daphne Blue” and “I Think I Like You,” earning a reputation as master storytellers of heartbreak, self-discovery, and the highs and lows of early adulthood.
Capitalizing on the monumental momentum of their fresh 2026 double-album release, NeverAlways, the trio is currently hitting the road in a massive way. In addition to celebrating their new tracks on their own headlining dates, the band is presently pulling double duty on the arena circuit, serving as the premier direct support act for 5 Seconds of Summer on their massive Everyone’s a Star! global run. Bringing their explosive live energy and sharp harmonies to iconic stages across North America—including highly anticipated back-to-back nights at Madison Square Garden—The Band CAMINO continues to prove exactly why they are widely regarded as one of the most compelling and essential live acts in the alternative scene today.
