Hein Cooper brings his raw, garage-made album My Own to Torquay for national tour

From his mum’s garage to the coastal stages of Victoria, Australian indie-folk gem Hein Cooper is back – and he’s bringing a whole lot of heart with him.

This week, the acclaimed singer-songwriter kicks off a national co-headline tour with fellow troubadour Gaudion, and lucky for us, Torquay is on the list. If you’re into raw, honest songwriting with that dreamy indie-folk feel (think Bon Iver meets Ben Howard), then you’ll want to grab a spot at this one.

Hein Cooper Tour Dates

• Sat 10 May | Grace Emily Hotel, Adelaide SA
• Fri 16 May | Solbar, Maroochydore QLD
• Sat 17 May | Beach Hotel Byron Bay NSW
• Thu 22 May | Qirkz, Abermain  NSW
• Fri 23 May | The Loft on Broadway, Sydney NSW
• Sat 24 May | Heritage Hotel, Bulli  NSW
• Sun 25 May | Brass Monkey, Cronulla NSW
• Thu 29 May | Northcote Social Club, Northcote VIC
• Fri 30 May | Bells Beach Brewing, Torquay VIC
• Sat 31 May | Alt Road Wines, Winchelsea South VIC
• Sun 01 Jun | Whalers Hotel, Warrnambool VIC
• Fri 06 Jun | Milton Theatre, Milton NSW
• Sat 07 Jun | Dissent Café and Bar, Canberra ACT
• Thu 12 Jun | Lefty’s Music Hall, Brisbane QLD
• Fri 04 Jul | Settler’s Tavern, Margaret River WA
• Sat 05 Jul | Suburban Vibes, Fremantle WA
• Tickets: here

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Cooper’s just dropped his fourth studio album, My Own – and it’s as personal as it gets. We’re talking written, recorded, and produced entirely by Cooper himself over six months, all from the humble setup of his mum’s garage. The result? A beautifully vulnerable, emotionally rich collection of songs that cut straight to the core.

“I called the record My Own because it really is me – I wrote it, recorded it, and produced all of my deepest thoughts and feelings,” he says. And you can feel that truth in every track.

Each month, Cooper let life lead the way, releasing one song at a time, shaped by whatever he was going through in the moment. The final product is a testament to resilience, reinvention, and creative freedom – and it hits different when you know it was born out of such an honest process.

Expect an intimate, soul-stirring set when Cooper hits Torquay, packed with the kind of storytelling that makes you feel seen, and the kind of melodies that stay with you long after the last chord.

Whether you’ve been following Cooper since his earlier releases or you’re just discovering his music now, this show is the perfect chance to catch an artist fully in his element – and fully in control of his craft.

words by Frankie Anderson-Byrne