Kip Moore drops ‘Levee’ and launches ‘Reason To Believe World Tour’ with Australia and New Zealand return
kip moore has released a new single, “Levee, ” featuring guest vocals by Hillary Lindsey, and announced the “Reason To Believe World Tour, ” as of 3: 00 PM ET on March 7. The rollout ties new music to a global run of shows stretching across Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, Europe, the US, and the UK through November. The announcement also confirms an October–November return to Australia and New Zealand with theatre dates in Melbourne, Brisbane, Sydney, Christchurch, and Auckland.
New single “Levee” arrives with guest vocals and a direct message
“Levee” is out now Virgin Music Group and includes guest vocals from Hillary Lindsey., Kip Moore framed the track as a reaction to the current social climate, calling it “an expression of frustration with the loudness of the world, ” and pointing to “the constant bickering” and what he described as “a graceless age. ” He added that the opening verse came quickly, “in seconds as a scream, ” underscoring the intensity behind the writing.
The song is described as a guitar-forward anthem built for speed, and it was co-produced by Moore alongside Andrew DeRoberts. The release lands at the same moment as the world tour reveal, keeping the focus locked on both the new recording and the live schedule that follows.
Kip Moore confirms global “Reason To Believe World Tour, ” including South Africa dates
The “Reason To Believe World Tour” is slated to visit stadiums and arenas across multiple regions, including Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, Europe, the US, and the UK, running through November. Among the highlighted stops are shows at SuperSport Park Stadium in Pretoria and Cape Town’s GrandWest Arena, marking Moore’s first trip back to South Africa since 2024.
The South Africa leg is being positioned as a major benchmark in the new itinerary. Moore has played what were described as his largest shows in the country, and his 2023 arena show was described as the fastest sell-out in Cape Town history, with crowds cited at over 40, 000 fans.
Additional scheduling details place Moore in The Netherlands for the Holland International Blues Festival and in Chelmsford, UK for State Fayre before the broader world tour run continues.
Australia and New Zealand dates set for October–November, with ticket timing listed in local time
Australia and New Zealand are confirmed for October and November as part of the “Reason To Believe World Tour, ” described as Moore’s sixth visit to the region. The itinerary lists Friday and Saturday night theatre shows on the Australian East Coast beginning Friday, October 30, plus stops in Christchurch and Auckland on Saturday, November 21 and Sunday, November 22.
Ticket access windows are also spelled out, with a Frontier Members presale scheduled for 1: 00 PM local time on Thursday, March 5, followed by a general onsale at 1: 00 PM local time on Tuesday, March 10. While those sales times are listed in local time, El-Balad. com notes this announcement was current as of 3: 00 PM ET on March 7.
- Melbourne: The Forum — Friday, October 30 and Saturday, October 31
- Brisbane: The Fortitude Music Hall — Friday, November 6 and Saturday, November 7
- Sydney: The Enmore Theatre — Friday, November 13 and Saturday, November 14
- Christchurch: Christchurch Town Hall — Saturday, November 21
- Auckland: Auckland Town Hall — Sunday, November 22
Immediate reactions: Moore’s statement sets the tone as the tour gears up
Moore’s own comments are driving the first wave of reaction, with the artist emphasizing that “Levee” is rooted in frustration and a sense of cultural noise. “Everybody being self-righteous, ” Moore said, adding that people have become “obsessed with their own voice and being the beacon of truth. ”
That framing gives the new release a pointed emotional angle as the tour begins to take shape across continents, with “Levee” positioned not just as another single, but as a thematic launchpad for the next run of live dates.
What’s next
Next on the calendar are the newly announced dates tied to the “Reason To Believe World Tour, ” including a run across the US and Europe ahead of the October–November stretch in South Africa, Australia, and New Zealand. For fans tracking the rollout in real time, the immediate headline is the pairing of new music and the world tour announcement—while kip moore moves from the release of “Levee” into the next phase of shows through November.
