Jason Derulo, Boyz II Men, Kelly Rowland and Flo Rida Are Heading Down Under for a Huge R&B Tour

It's blast from the past time — again — thanks to Australia and New Zealand's annual dose of R&B and hip hop nostalgia. Fridayz Live previously went by RNB Fridays, but still serves up the same focus on old-school favourites no matter its moniker. On 2023's bill: Jason Derulo, Boyz II Men, Kelly Rowland and Flo Rida.

'Whatcha Say', 'End of the Road', 'Low', Destiny's Child songs — they'll all get a whirl on this tour, which does the rounds in November. Hitting up arenas at every stop, it'll kick off in Melbourne, before heading to Perth, Adelaide and Auckland. Then it's Brisbane's and Sydney's turn to finish off the run.

As well Derulo and his 20 platinum singles, 90s boy band favourites Boyz II Men, Beyoncé and Michelle Williams' former colleague, and one of the biggest fans of collaborations in the business, 2023's Fridayz Live will also feature Jojo, 112, Baby Bash, Travie McCoy and Havana Brown.

Making a massive event even bigger, Naughty by Nature's Vin Rock & DJ Kay Gee are on the bill, too, celebrating 50 years of hip hop with a countdown.

Just like last year, Yo! Mafia will be on DJ duties, while Abbie Chatfield and Fatman Scoop are both playing host.

And yes, it's a glorious time to see huge music names Down Under at the moment, with Fridayz Live's roster of talent joining tours by everyone from Kraftwerk, Devo and Paul McCartney to Sparks, Ms Lauryn Hill and Christina Aguilera, plus Chaka Khan, Fall Out Boy and more, getting retro across a whole heap of genres.

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RNB FRIDAYS AND FLAVA PRESENTS FRIDAYZ LIVE 2023 LINEUP:

Jason Derulo
Boyz II Men
Flo Rida
Kelly Rowland
Jojo
112
Baby Bash
Travie McCoy
Havana Brown
50 Years of Hip Hop Countdown: Vin Rock & DJ Kay Gee of Naughty by Nature
Resident DJ Yo! Mafia
Hosted by Abbie Chatfield and Fatman Scoop

RNB FRIDAYS AND FLAVA PRESENTS FRIDAYZ LIVE 2023 DATES:

Friday, November 10 — ​Rod Laver Arena, Melbourne
Saturday, November 11 — ​HBF Park, Perth
Sunday, November 12 — ​AEC Arena, Adelaide
Thursday, November 16 — ​Spark Arena, Auckland
Friday, November 17 — ​Brisbane Showgrounds, Brisbane
Saturday, November 18 — ​GIANTS Stadium, Sydney

RNB Fridays and Flava presents Fridayz Live will tour Australia and New Zealand in November 2023. Pre sales start on Tuesday, September 5, with general sales from Tuesday, September 12 at staggered times. For more information, head to the tour website.

Jason Derulo image: Peter O'Dowd.