From the Far South to the North: Montaigne & Daði Freyr Unite for a Global Tour!

Eurovision stars of 2020 and 2021, Montaigne and Daði Freyr, are joining forces for a joint tour across Australia and Europe — an intriguing collaboration that places Eurovision culture at the heart of the European stage.

Another exciting collaboration has emerged between Daði Freyr and Montaigne on an upcoming joint tour. This tour will take place in the coming weeks and will also feature Montaigne joining Daði Freyr’s European tour happening in September and October across four major countries — United Kingdom, Germany, Poland, and the Netherlands. This collaboration follows the release of Montaigne’s new album and aims to reinforce the Eurovision Song Contest as a symbol of global pop culture.

The Impact of the Tour: Trends of Collaboration and Community Unification

Collaborations between Eurovision artists, such as the partnership of Montaigne and Daði Freyr, have become increasingly common and illustrate a clear trend: the blurring of competition borders in favor of a vibrant, global live music community fostering creativity and renewal. This trend boosts engagement among younger audiences and elevates Eurovision beyond a once-a-year contest to an ongoing platform for spreading trends, collaborations, and innovations across the European pop scene.

The connection between creators from diverse backgrounds raises the bar for live performances and audience expectations.

Reciprocal Hosting: Full Tour Details and Dates

Montaigne will appear in three shows across Australia as part of the “It’s Hard to Be a Fish” tour, promoting her fourth studio and first independent album. She shared on social media about her upcoming Australian shows:

“I can promise both laughing and crying and probably some shivers of wonder and awe at the tragic beauty of the world. see you there!!!!!”

Montaigne’s Australian show dates:

• Thursday, July 31st – The Brightside, Brisbane.

• Friday, August 1st – Howler, Melbourne.

• Saturday, August 9th – Mary’s Underground, Sydney.

Following Australia, Montaigne will join Daði Freyr for eight concerts in the United Kingdom, Poland, Germany, and the Netherlands as part of his “The Sensual Seductive & Sexy Tour”.

Daði Freyr’s European tour dates:

• Monday, September 8th – Albert Hall, Manchester, United Kingdom.

• Saturday, September 13th – Stylus, Leeds, United Kingdom.

• Sunday, September 14th – O2 Institute, Birmingham, United Kingdom.

• Sunday, October 5th – Ockzki, Warsaw, Poland.

• Monday, October 6th – Klub Muzyczny Parliament, Gdansk, Poland.

• Tuesday, October 7th – Metropol, Berlin, Germany.

• Wednesday, October 15th – Zoom Frankfurt, Frankfurt, Germany.

• Saturday, October 18th – Tivolivredenburg, Utrecht, The Netherlands.

Post-Contest Collaborations: Trends and Future Impacts

From my experience covering Eurovision on Euromix, many prominent artists from the contest view cross-border tours like this as a platform to further their careers. Industry professionals praise such collaborations as “a living lab for musical experimentation”. Conversely, some raise concerns that frequent collaborations might dilute the existing brand uniqueness and impact the audience’s long-term experience.

In my opinion, on the Eurovision stage itself, collaborations are not always possible, making the contest fertile ground for future cross-border touring initiatives. This is an additional opportunity for fans to appreciate the artists’ journeys, cultural backgrounds, and creative evolution from a completely different perspective, without competitive pressure.

United by Hatred of Israel?

The performances of Daði Freyr and Montaigne may also turn into a political arena centered, unsurprisingly, around the State of Israel. The waving of Palestinian flags at shows by anti-Israel artists has already become commonplace, and this may also happen with these two representatives who have previously expressed strong criticisms against Israel. Last year, Montaigne announced that she had joined a petition calling to boycott Israel from Eurovision, writing:

“The contest acted against Russia when it invaded Ukraine, so there is no reason not to do the same with Israel, a country that has committed cruel atrocities not only since October 2023 but since the Nakba in 1948”.

Daði Freyr and his band members are signatories on the same petition to expel Israel from Eurovision, signed by 72 Eurovision artists claiming that the Israeli national broadcaster KAN is “complicit in genocide” and that Israel must not be allowed to participate as long as it “maintains an apartheid regime and commits crimes in Gaza”.

A Personal View: Through the Eyes of Audience and Fans

Eurovision 2026 will mark my 15th year watching the contest. Over these years, I’ve closely followed the evolving influence Eurovision brings to the international music arena. Fan meetings, investigations, and behind-the-scenes encounters have vividly demonstrated how tours like this answer the excitement, affection, and camaraderie that characterize the Eurovision fan community. I’ve always been intrigued by what happens to artists after the contest and whether they will collaborate — so for me, reunions between former participants always spark curiosity and motivate fans to engage with the artists they loved in new, meaningful ways.