Dirty Three
au | Label: Bella Union
Benelux (Promotor) Steven Thomassen

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Dirty Three are an Australian instrumental trio known for their emotionally charged, genre-defying music that blends post-rock, folk, and classical influences. Formed in 1992, the band features Warren Ellis (violin), Mick Turner (guitar), and Jim White (drums)—each a master of their instrument, creating a sound that is raw, cinematic, and deeply evocative.

Ellis’s impassioned violin work leads the charge, often sounding like a voice crying through storms of distortion and rhythm. Dirty Three’s music is wordless yet profound, capturing heartbreak, beauty, and chaos with unfiltered intensity. Albums like Ocean Songs and Horse Stories are hailed as landmarks in experimental rock. Their live performances are equally legendary, balancing fierce improvisation with soul-stirring clarity. Dirty Three aren’t just a band — they’re a force of nature, shaping modern instrumental music with a uniquely poetic and uncompromising vision.

“You are never alone with Dirty Three” – Warren Ellis, London 2025

 The wait is over. Prayers have been answered. Older and meaner, sadder and totally dangerous. Dirty Three are Thirty Three years old. Come blow out the candles and help us stick a knife in the cake.”

The wait is over. Prayers have been answered. Many long years after their last visit, and hot on the heels of their critically acclaimed 2024 album release “Love Changes Everything”, the Dirty Three finally return to Europe. Already  Mick, Jim and Warren will bring their collective energies to European venues This December 2025

“For two hours, Dirty Three were the greatest band on any planet in any universe.” – Sydney State Theatre review

“It’s impossible to find flaw with the performance, though its x factor is something collectively felt. A kind of accruing, song by fiery song, of irrefutable proof as to how truly great this band is.” – Sydney Opera House review -The Guardian

“Their songs, you know, maybe saved someone’s life.” They’re one of the world’s greatest living bands without a shadow of a doubt … It speaks straight to your heart.”  – Jen Cloher (musician)

Ladies & Gentleman, from Melbourne Australia; Dirty Three

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Releases

Love Changes Everything
Bella Union(2024)
Toward The Low Sun
Bella Union(2012)
Cinder
Bella Union(2005)
Ocean Songs
Touch And Go(1998)
Horse Stories
Touch And Go(1996)
Dirty Three
Bella Union(1995)
Sad & Dangerous
Poon Village(1995)

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