Rina Sawayama

Rina Sawayama announces “Hold the Girl Back” tour

Kicking off in October 2022

Multidimensional pop sensation Rina Sawayama announces her highly-anticipated sophomore album Hold The Girl her highly anticipated sophomore album, set to be released September 2nd, 2022 via Dirty Hit. 

Plus, fresh off the triumph of her sold-out UK and US headline tours and packed-out sets at Coachella, Rina announces her forthcoming UK and Ireland tour. This October, tour kicks off in Newcastle at the O2 City Hall before making its way to end in London with a show at the iconic Brixton Academy.

In 2020, Rina’s debut album SAWAYAMA became one of the most critically acclaimed albums that year landing on over 50 album of the year lists, including the New York Times (#2), The Guardian (#3) and Rolling Stone (#6). The last 18 months have seen Rina Sawayama achieve a magnitude of milestones including changing the Mercury Prize and BRITs eligibility rules which meant Non-British artists could apply if they have been a permanent resident in the UK for more than 5 years. In 2021 Elton John joined forces with the pop star to release a special rendition of Chosen Family, a powerful and emotional ode to her LGBTQ+ family. Elsewhere Rina injected new life into Lady Gaga’s instant club classic Free Woman. 2023 will see Rina in her film acting debut as she stars in John Wick 4 alongside Keanu Reeves.