Tori Darke

Name: Tori Darke
Start: 2026-08-18T19:00:00+01:00
Location: FortyFive Vinyl Café

Schedule

Tue, 18 Aug, 2026 at 07:00 pm

UTC+01:00

Location

FortyFive Vinyl Café | York, EN

Tori Darke stands as one of Australia’s most exciting and dynamic female voices in country music, a fearless performer whose songs fuse raw emotion, powerful storytelling, and undeniable charisma. With a career spanning over a decade, Tori has evolved into a leading force on the country scene, captivating audiences nationwide with her signature blend of grit, grace, and glamour.
Her powerhouse vocals and bold songwriting have earned multiple charting singles, major festival appearances, and national touring opportunities alongside Australian country royalty Lee Kernaghan. In 2024, Tori captured the hearts of audiences across the nation on The Voice Australia, turning chairs and joining Team LeAnn Rimes. The moment led to an unforgettable duet with Rimes and Reuben De Melo on “The Chain,” solidifying her reputation as a standout vocalist and storyteller.
2025 marked a defining chapter. Her acclaimed singles “Trouble,” “My Boots Made Me Do It,” and “Ashes” showcased her range and star power. “Trouble,” a cheeky duet with Jay Santilli, became a streaming favourite and editorial playlist success across Apple Music and Spotify. Follow-up single “My Boots Made Me Do It” brought swagger and confidence to the airwaves, earning heavy national rotation on KIX Country, ABC Country, iHeartCountry, Nova, and Triple M, while surpassing 500,000 streams and landing a sync placement on CBS’s Sheriff Country.
Her November release Build Me A Man marked a major breakthrough moment. The single quickly entered the Country Town Top 50 and introduced a bold new era of glam-country confidence. Expanding beyond genre boundaries, Tori collaborated with DJ James Alexandr on an EDM remix that debuted on the ARIA Club Charts at #14 and is still climbing the charts, this is a rare crossover achievement that highlights her versatility and growing international appeal.
2026 marks a major international milestone as Tori makes her debut appearances on both the UK (Country Calling) and US (Country Jam) festival circuits, introducing her electrifying live show to global audiences for the first time. Building on her rapid rise in Australia, these performances signal a bold expansion into international markets and position Tori as one of the next breakout voices in Country Music. Known for commanding stages with powerhouse vocals, glam-country flair, and undeniable charisma, her overseas festival debut represents the next chapter of a career that is moving confidently onto the world stage.
Beyond the spotlight, Tori is an accomplished songwriter and emerging composer, building a catalogue rooted in empowerment, vulnerability, and identity. Her authenticity both on and off stage continues to connect with fans, cementing her as an artist of substance, strength, and longevity.
With her signature blend of powerhouse vocals, modern country edge, and fierce femininity, Tori Darke is not just making her mark, she’s redefining what it means to be country, but fabulous.