- 14 Oct Perth opens the tour
- 4 Australian shows
- #5 UK chart debut for How To Be Human
- 1st headline tour down under
Cat Burns is bringing her first Australian headline tour to Perth next week, and we get the opening night. The British singer-songwriter plays The Rechabite in Northbridge on Wednesday, 14 October, before heading east to Brisbane, Sydney and Melbourne.
How To Be Human
The tour celebrates How To Be Human, her second album, which came out on 31 October 2025 and went straight in at number 5 on the UK Official Albums Chart, the biggest week of her career so far. It follows her Mercury Prize-nominated debut Early Twenties and goes somewhere heavier: she wrote it after losing her grandad and going through a breakup at the same time. She has been clear that the vulnerability was the point, saying she believes art should cost us something, and that being nervous about putting the record out meant it would hopefully resonate.
It is not all tissues, though. GIRLS!, which she called her love letter to women, is a flirty, synth-driven sapphic bop, and All This Love leans into the gospel she grew up on.
Autistic, ADHD and open about both
Cat was diagnosed with ADHD at 21 and as autistic at 22, and she has talked about both with real openness. A lot of people heard her speak about it for the first time on The Celebrity Traitors in 2025, where she made the final while playing for the National Autistic Society. She has since become one of the charity’s Celebrity Ambassadors, and she is openly queer too, which you will hear all over this record.
Side Quest What Is the Companion Card?
The Rechabite honours the Companion Card, a scheme for people with disabilities who need a support person to attend events. Cardholders can get a free ticket for their companion at participating venues, so needing support doesn’t mean paying twice.
Accessibility Snapshot
The Rechabite
Accessibility checked: October 2026
Mobility
Step-free entry Confirmed
Use the accessible entrance in the alcove to the left of the main doors on William Street. Staff can help at the door.
Mobility
Lift to every level Confirmed
The lift is just left of the accessible entrance and reaches all four levels. Inside it is 1.41m wide, 1.26m deep and 2.17m high.
Viewing
Upper balconies are stairs only Heads-up
In the main hall, the upper balconies can only be reached by stairs. Everything else is on the lift.
Toilets
Accessible toilets Confirmed
Unisex accessible bathrooms are on the basement level, reached by the lift.
Ticketing
Companion Card Confirmed
The Rechabite honours the Companion Card. Email hello@therechabite.com.au when you book to arrange the companion ticket.
Seating
Extra chair or space on request Confirmed
Email hello@therechabite.com.au before the show. The venue says it will do its best to fit requests like an extra chair or more room.
Viewing
Accessible seating with a companion Reported
Fringe World's venue listing says accessible seating lets one companion sit with you. Gig setups vary, so ask when you book.
Transport
Accessible parking Not available
There is no designated accessible parking. The drop-off point is about 6 metres from the main entrance.
Hearing
Hearing loop or captions Not confirmed
Not mentioned in the venue's access information. Ask the venue before the show.
Sensory
Quiet space Not confirmed
No quiet or low-sensory room is listed. Ask the venue what's available on the night.
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Tour dates
| Date | City | Venue | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wednesday 14 October | Perth Home show | The Rechabite18+ | Tickets |
| Friday 16 October | Brisbane | The Tivoli | Tickets |
| Saturday 17 October | Sydney | Enmore TheatreWith a special guest | Tickets |
| Sunday 18 October | Melbourne | Forum18+, with JAEL and Soli | Tickets |
Getting there
Doors open at 7pm at The Rechabite, 224 William Street, Northbridge. It is a licensed venue, so bring ID. It honours the Companion Card. We’ll update this if more accessibility info becomes available.
- Tissues Dance floor
- Quiet night Big sing-along
An autistic, ADHD, queer artist kicking off her first Australian tour in our city, with a record that wears every bruise on its sleeve? We don’t get many nights like that in Perth. If How To Be Human got you through something this year, Wednesday is your chance to sing it back to her. Tickets are on Moshtix (18+).
Stay unruly.
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