Noah Kahan Opens Tour Leg at Rod Laver Arena

Noah Kahan launched the Australia and New Zealand leg of The Great Divide tour with his first concert at Rod Laver Arena. The performance began with Cat Stevens song Wild World used as entrance music. On stage, Kahan played the song American Cars accompanied by a six-piece backing band. Nina de Vitry plays violin, fiddle, mandolin, banjo, and guitar. During the set, Kahan switched instruments to the mandolin for the track All My Love.

During the show, Kahan introduced the song Staying Still by discussing how much he hates the airport in Boston. Additionally, Kahan stated that he earned his first hit song, Hurt Somebody, in Australia. He also confirmed that he wrote Draw You Out, the lead song of The Hunger Games: Sunrise On The Reaping soundtrack.

The encore segment of the concert started with the song End Of August, during which Kahan accompanied on piano. The performance concluded with the song Stick Season. A Stick Season scented candle is currently available for sale on Kahans website.