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Sailor Jerry and Yours and Owls bring WAAX back for Jerry Can & A Van 2025Celebrate the return of WAAX and their first release in three years with the raw and intimate “UR A RAT” tour fueled by Sailor Jerry’s rebellious spirit and deep-rooted tattoo culture including a one-day flash tattoo session with celebrity artist Lauren Winzer.
Iconic spiced rum Sailor Jerry and the legends at Yours and Owls are turning up the volume once again with the return of Jerry Can & A Van - the no-rules all-heart live music tour hitting five East Coast stops this August and September.
This year’s headline act is none other than Brisbane’s own WAAX returning leaner louder and full of fire after a three-year hiatus. Fronted by magnetic vocalist Maz De Vita WAAX marks a fierce new chapter with the release of their blistering new single “UR A RAT” and a run of intimate high-energy shows in raw sweat-filled venues that honour both Sailor Jerry’s and the band's gritty roots.
With Sailor Jerry’s legacy deeply rooted in traditional tattoo culture it’s only fitting that this year’s tour also brings ink into the spotlight. Taking the energy up a notch celebrity tattoo artist Lauren Winzer will team up with Maz for exclusive content and join the Sydney show for a one-day-only flash tattoo session giving fans the chance to wear the tour on their sleeve (literally). It’s a celebration of bold self-expression rebellious spirit and the lasting art that unites music and ink.
Kicking off in WAAX’s hometown at much loved venue The Brightside Brisbane on 29 August the tour will roll through UC Hub (University of Canberra) Canberra (5 Sept); UTS Underground Sydney (6 Sept); Howler Melbourne (11 Sept); and wrap up in Frankston at Pelly Bar (12 Sept).
Speaking on her return to the stage Maz De Vita says “This tour is about reclaiming WAAX in the most raw honest way possible and teaming up with Lauren felt like the perfect fit - we’re both driven by creativity connection and strong female energy. Tattoos have always been a part of how I connect with fans; they’re like permanent time stamps on our shared experiences. To bring that element into the live show feels really special. Starting the tour in my hometown of Brisbane makes it even more meaningful. This new chapter is all about evolution and empowerment and I’m so excited to share it up close with everyone. Massive thanks to Sailor Jerry and Yours and Owls for backing this wild ride and giving us the space to bring it all to life.”
Rooted in DIY spirit and zero ego Jerry Can & A Van is music with grit heart and connection celebrating the in-between moments intimate venues and the messy magic of live shows that punch above their weight. Just like the tour Sailor Jerry spiced rum embraces bold flavours good times and unapologetic self-expression. Inspired by legendary tattoo artist Norman “Sailor Jerry” Collins this smooth spicy rum is perfect neat in a classic Jerry cola or your own creative cocktail made for those who like a little edge with their drink.
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Event Venue & Nearby Stays
The Brightside Brisbane, 27 Warner St, Fortitude Valley QLD 4006, Australia, Fortitude Valley
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