“SONGS THE WORLD WILL NEVER HEAR” 2025 TOUR MERCH’ Celebrating 20 years of FKN Hardcore Rock N Roll Nerding
If you’ve caught one (or more) of Tim’s UK 2025 shows* and wish to keep celebrating 20 years of FKN Hardcore Rock N Roll Nerding — but missed the merch stand — you’ll be glad to know the full range is now available online here.
Following the releases of ‘Ruby’, ‘The Song of The Masochist’ and ‘I Wouldn’t Like You’, this is the fourth single from Tim’s upcoming new album Tim Minchin Time Machine, which will be out July 25th 2025. (Pre-order details below).
You can listen to/download or watch the official video for ‘You Grew On Me‘ here.
Tim: “I’ve performed this tune in various forms for years, and it has always been one of my faves. It’s sort of discombobulating because it constantly shifts: between funny and heartfelt, between two different time signatures, and between different key centers. This version, with its bonkers choral backing vocals and awesome Jak Housden guitar, is deeply satisfying to me.”
It’s the third single from Tim’s forthcoming new album Tim Minchin Time Machine, which will be out July 25th 2025. (Pre-order details below).
You can listen to/download or watch the official video for ‘I Wouldn’t Like You‘ here.
Tim: “Of all the tunes on this record that have been reinvented, this one has had the most successful vibe update. I always thought this was a keeper, but now with Evan’s loping groove, and the pure undeniable jank of Jak’s guitar in the chorus… I love it.”
Recorded & Performed by:
Tim Minchin – Piano and Vocals
Jak Housden – Guitars
Evan Mannell – Drums/Percussion
James Haselwood – Bass
I Wouldn’t Like You Lyrics
Don’t ask me to stop making you coffee in the morning
Everybody has their forte
And don’t ask me to change my socks while dancing in your bedroom
Everyone needs fifteen minutes of fame
And I’d never dream of asking you to discontinue use of my
Therapeutic pillow no no
I’d never dream of asking you to dress in any garment but
The overalls that you love and know
I wouldn’t like you if you weren’t like you
I wouldn’t like you if you weren’t like you
Don’t ask me to stop calling you any time I want to
Everyone has their addiction
And don’t ask me to stop writing you stupid little love songs
It’s just a part of my affliction
And I’d never dream of helping you to analyse and criticise the
Imperfections of your body
I’d never dream of asking you to change one thing about yourself for me
Not for anybody
I wouldn’t like you if you weren’t like you
I wouldn’t like you if you weren’t like you
I wouldn’t like you if you weren’t like
You if you weren’t
Like you if you weren’t like you
You can pre-order Tim Minchin Time Machinehere.
There are a limited number of signed copies available here if you get a wiggle on.
‘The Song of The Masochist‘ is out today. It’s the second single from Tim’s upcoming new album Tim Minchin Time Machine, which will be out July 25th 2025.
You can listen to/download ‘The Song of The Masochist‘ here. (Lyrics below)
Tim: “Masochist is a jam track written in my early 20s, and might be unique in that it’s the only one from that era that I’ve never fallen out of love with. Sitting as it does in that place between satire and serious, it has never made it into one of my major tours… until this year. I’m stoked with this studio version, which I had taught to the boys the day before, and recorded bass, drums and guitar as live. I reckon you can feel that chaotic immediacy, yet it’s rooted in Mannell and Haselwood’s bang-in-the-pocket groove. I fkn love that groove.” (more…)
“SONGS THE WORLD WILL NEVER HEAR” 2025 Australian TOUR Celebrating 20 years of FKN Hardcore Rock N Roll Nerding
Audiences can expect an evening packed with unforgettable songs and stories, as Tim looks back on how a Perth cabaret pianist ended up building one of the most eclectic and extraordinary careers in entertainment. Delivered with his signature blend of razor-sharp wit, musical virtuosity, and disarming honesty, the set list will see Tim and his band draw from three decades of unique songwriting.
Tim: “20 years ago, Dark Side took me from tiny cabaret rooms to the West End of London. In the years since then, I’ve pushed the boat out in as many directions as possible … and I’ve only been able to do so because of my fans. They’ve never flinched as I’ve turned corners and reinvented myself, always engaging open-heartedly with whatever I have to offer. I’m the luckiest artist on the planet and I can’t wait to be back touring my home country with a big joyous show, spanning my whole bloody mad career.”
Today Tim released his poignant new single ‘Ruby‘, offering a glimpse into his new album Tim Minchin Time Machine, which will be out July 25th 2025.
‘Ruby’ draws from a real-life story of a mother-daughter bond, complex, bruised, and ultimately full of love. You can listen/download the song here and you can watch the official music video here with the lyrics in the description and below.
Tim: “Tim Minchin Time Machine: Eleven tracks, all written in my 20s, re-imagined and – finally! – properly recorded and produced. Some songs you will know (including the first ever studio version of RocknRoll Nerd, which utterly bangs), and some songs you may not. It’s not a comedy record (though there’s plenty of joy and musical foolery), nor is it a chin-stroker (but there is plenty of loveliness). I’ll be dropping singles between now and then. Stay tuned, monkeys.”
TimMinchinTimeMachine Tracklist
1. Understand It
2. I Wouldn’t Like You
3. Ruby
4. The Song of The Masochist
5. You Grew On Me
6. Dark Side
7. Pop Song
8. Moment of Bliss
9. Rock n Roll Nerd
10. If All You Ever Had Was Love
11. Not Perfect
Already available in the UK and Australia here.
Drawn from three of his most beloved university commencement addresses, Tim’s first non-fiction book is a rallying cry for creativity, critical thinking, and compassion in our daily lives. More details here.
The spectacular Jesus Christ Superstar arena show, with Tim playing his, award winning, dream role of Judas Iscariot, is currently being screened at cinemas across the UK and Australia. The list below is not exhaustive so its worth checking for screenings in your country or local area.
The show was filmed over two nights at Birmingham’s NIA, for a delighted and emotional crowd, when it first toured UK arenas in 2012. The fabulous cast also includes Melanie C as Mary Magdalene, Alexander Hanson in the role of Pontius Pilate, Chris Moyles as King Herod and winner of the ITV prime-time show Superstar Ben Forster in the title role of Jesus.
Tim attended the G’Day USA Arts Gala on Friday, February 21st, 2025 at the Skirball Cultural Center in Los Angeles.
Three Australians were inducted into the organisation’s list of honourees. Tim received the Excellence in the Arts Award for his work as a lyricist and composer of musicals as well as his screenwriting and acting. Warwick Thornton and Teresa Palmer both won Excellence in Film and Television Awards.
Tim performed ‘Play It Safe’ at the event and was presented with his award by David Duchovny.
“SONGS THE WORLD WILL NEVER HEAR” 2025 UK TOUR Celebrating 20 years of FKN Hardcore Rock N Roll Nerding
Audiences can expect an evening packed with unforgettable songs and stories, as Tim looks back on how a Perth cabaret pianist ended up building one of the most eclectic and extraordinary careers in entertainment. Delivered with his signature blend of razor-sharp wit, musical virtuosity, and disarming honesty, the set list will see Tim and his band draw from three decades of unique songwriting.
Tim: ”Incredibly, many of my UK fans have been by my side for two decades. They have never flinched as I’ve turned corners and reinvented myself, always engaging open-heartedly with whatever I have to offer. I’m the luckiest artist on the planet, and I can’t wait to be back to deliver a big joyous show, spanning the whole bloody thing.”
TICKETS are available from venue box offices (all links below)
and Ticketmaster.
Accessible ticket bookings can be made directly with the venues
As before there will be a limited number of premium-priced VIP seats at each show, with proceeds contributing £5,000 per night to local charities.
VIP ticket holders will also receive exclusive signed merchandise
(to be collected at the theatre on the night from the merch’ stand)
All charity tickets will be sold via Ticketmaster.
Twickets has been appointed as the official ticket resale partner for the UK tour.
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The Band:
Jak Housden – Guitars, BVs
Evan Mannell – Drums, BVs
Emily Moore – Guitars, Piano, Keys, BVs
Jeni Magaña – Bass, Clarinet, BVs
Nick Etwell – Trumpet, Keys, Percussion, BVs
Sydney! The opening of a new theatre is a rare and wonderful thing… so I’m stoked and proud to be playing 5 VERY intimate shows to mark the occasion of the opening of the brand-spanking-new Foundry Theatre.
I’m getting the band back together and we’re going to have a very very good time. For obvious reasons, we’re calling this little season “First at the Foundry”… we hope you can be first with us.
First at the Foundry: 11th-15th February 2025. Foundry Theatre, Sydney (tucked within the Sydney Lyric Theatre)
Venue presale: on sale now! PRESALE TICKETS here!
Ticketmaster presale: Thursday 5th December, 10am.
In early September this year Tim embarks on an “In Conversation” mini-tour of England, talking about his first non-fiction book: “You Don’t Have To Have A Dream (Advice for the Incrementally Ambitious)”
Tim: “Hello my English friends: I am genuinely stoked to announce this lovely little Book Tour in early September. It’ll just be me and a smart, charming facilitator/interviewer chatting about the ideas in You Don’t Have To Have A Dream, and answering some of your questions. Can’t wait!”
In conversation with special guest interviewers*, Tim will share his inimitable thoughts and advice on life, art, success, kindness, love and thriving in a meaningless universe. Drawing from his legendary university commencement addresses, Tim’s rallying cry for creativity, critical thinking, and compassion in our daily lives will touch the science-loving reality-romantic in all of us.
*Special Guest Interviewers: Dr. Sian Williams in Manchester, Helen Lewis in Brighton and Eva Wiseman in London.
Tim: “Although I’m a bit nervous to be sitting on a stage without a piano to sugar the pill of my opinions with, I’m really excited to dig deeper into some of the ideas I explore in this book. And, knowing the calibre of my interlocutors and my audiences, I’m sure the chat will push out beyond just those!”
Later this year Tim embarks on an “In Conversation” tour of Australia and New Zealand, talking about his first non-fiction book: “You Don’t Have To Have A Dream (Advice for the Incrementally Ambitious)”
Tim: “Australasian compadres: Chuffed here to announce a wee Aus/NZ Book Tour in late Sept / early Oct. It’ll just be me and a lovely, smart facilitator/interviewer sitting* on chairs and chatting about the ideas in You Don’t Have To Have A Dream, and answering some of your questions. *I might stand up if I feel strongly about something.”
In conversation with special guest interviewers (please see below), hear Tim share his inimitable thoughts and advice on life, art, success, kindness, love and thriving in a meaningless universe. Drawing from his legendary university commencement addresses, Tim’s rallying cry for creativity, critical thinking, and compassion in our daily lives will touch the science-loving reality-romantic in all of us.
Tim: “Although I’m a bit nervous to be sitting on a stage without a piano to sugar the pill of my opinions with, I’m really excited to dig deeper into some of the ideas I explore in this book. And, knowing the calibre of my interlocutors and my audiences, I’m sure the chat will push out beyond just those!”
On Sale Info:
Tuesday 18th June 10am Australia local time / 12pm New Zealand – Artist Presale.
Thursday 20th June 10am Australia local time / 12pm New Zealand – General On Sale. Tickets: Fane.com.au/TimMinchin
Prices from $69 (AUD & NZD)
Auslan and NZSL interpreted shows and booking links below
Prime seats are held in each location for the Deaf community
*Perth Auslan bookings via the Box Office. Call 9231 9999 or email [email protected]
‘The Song of The Masochist‘ is out today. It’s the second single from Tim’s upcoming new album Tim Minchin Time Machine, which will be out July 25th 2025.
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