Tyla Joins Bruno Mars on Tour in Australia, Fans Want Solo Shows Instead
- Sony Music Australia announced on Thursday, 27 August 2026, that Tyla will join Bruno Mars on his Australian tour
- The two-time Grammy winner will appear as an opening act, a decision that has divided fans online
- Many Australian fans flooded the comments demanding a solo Tyla tour rather than a supporting slot
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Grammy-winning South African sensation Tyla is heading to Australia, but not quite in the way her fans had hoped. Sony Music Australia announced on Thursday, 27 August 2026, that the Water hitmaker will be joining Bruno Mars on his Australian tour, sending fans into a frenzy — though not entirely for the right reasons.
Tyla rose to global fame after her smash single Water exploded across streaming platforms, earning her two Grammy Awards and cementing her as one of Africa's biggest pop exports. She has since built an international fanbase hungry to see her perform on her own terms.
Fans push back on tour role
The announcement landed with mixed energy in the comments section. While plenty of fans expressed excitement at the prospect of seeing Tyla live, a significant number were vocal about wanting a dedicated solo tour in Australia rather than a supporting slot.
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@antiquaaa_heroinaaa put it plainly:
"I mean this with all the love in the world. Tyla, you have TWO Grammys. Why are you an opener?"
@rudiavanzini wrote:
"If she doesn't do a solo tour in Aus, I'll be so IRRITATED 😭"
@jess.disco kept it short:
"Solo pls😢😢😢"
@mysteriousmishqah echoed the sentiment:
"We. Want. Her. Tour. Only. Thank. YOU."
@rubz_bobalover added:
"We still waiting for that solo tour, miss ma'am."
Not everyone shared the frustration, though. @sabbytrades_ offered some context, writing:
"Guys, y'all don't listen, and it shows. Tyla said she didn't expect Water to blow up; she wanted to start her career small and build up from there, so that's what she's doing."
@jeremiah.gov.za also pushed back on the criticism:
"Why are so many people in the comments not aware that Tyla has her own solo tour coming up? 😭 CHECK HER PAGE."
An unusual pairing?
Some fans also questioned the pairing itself. @gabrielabrwn wrote: "That's a WEIRD collab to do !!! 😂😩😩 WHO did this?"
Meanwhile, @jbee_forest noted the split in fan opinion: "So people in the comments want Tyla to add Australia to her Solo tour, not open for Mr Bruno 😢"
Despite the debate, excitement for the tour remains high, with fans like @jacintarai_ridgewaymaahs_ already planning ahead: "This would be fun to take the girls too, @lucysewell_"
Tyla gets 'Bratzified'
Briefly News reported the Tyla and the iconic Bratz doll franchise, which was announced on 18 July 2026.
This partnership marks a significant milestone for the South African pop sensation, who expressed her desire for a Bratz doll as far back as 2024.
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