# Secondhand Serenade – Awake 20th Anniversary Australian Tour

**Tour Announcement** — On Your Markus  
**Published:** 25 August 2025  
**Author:** Markus Hamence  
**Source:** https://onyourmarkus.au/tour-announcements/secondhand-serenade-awake-20th-anniversary-australian-tour/

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After A 16 Year Absence From Australia, **Secondhand Serenade** return for 3 very special shows backed by a Symphony String Section.

From the raw, heartfelt strums of a lone acoustic guitar in a Californian bedroom to global stages filled with thousands singing his lyrics, John Vesely, better known as **Secondhand Serenade**, has carved a legacy that is undeniable. Hard work and raw emotion are a given, but it’s Vesely’s undeniable talent as a songwriter, vocalist and performer, paired with an unrelenting connection to his fans, that sets him far above.

[Watch on YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/embed/FKi125iqnFg)

In the 20 years since releasing the debut album, *Awake*, Secondhand Serenade has become a cornerstone of the emo-pop movement. Vesely’s soul-baring anthems strike at the heart and are the soundtrack and voice to many of the MySpace generation.

Secondhand Serenade’s live performances are a tidal wave of feelings. Vulnerability, hope and angst all set against an array of soaring melodies and the kind of authenticity that leaves you spellbound. From the multiple platinum anthems *Fall For You*, *Your Call* and *Maybe*, to more recent tracks like *Find Somebody Else*, *Edge Of A Riot*, and *Not Enough*, Vesely’s shows are a journey through love, loss and redemption.

And what better way to experience the full emotional odyssey of these peerless songs than with a backing orchestral string section!

**TOUR DATES**

Fri, December 19: Max Watts, **Melbourne**  
Sat, December 20: Manning Bar, **Sydney**  
Sun, December 21: The Triffid, **Brisbane**  
  
Pre Sale: Wed, Aug 27 @ 9.00am   
On Sale, Fri, Aug 29 @ 9.00am  
  
Tickets via  
**[www.thephoenix.au](https://maricmedia.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=727b0946ab3fa65fe60bec739&id=a090e70843&e=c982cfcc7a)**

![Musician holding an acoustic guitar against a green background with tour dates for Secondhand Serenade's 20-year anniversary shows.](https://media.onyourmarkus.au/originals/29101/8f17eae8-2f24-9724-d735-af721d0ac389.jpg)