Beautiful Machine Tour by Wine Grape Council of South Australia

Sam Buckingham performs on her Beautiful Machine tour at McLaren Vale Institute Hall, showcasing intimate acoustic versions of crowd favorites from albums like DEAR JOHN alongside new songs from her 2026 release, created in collaboration with producer Clare “LOLLIES” Reynolds. The event on May 14, 2026, features doors at 6:00 PM, Set 1 from 6:30 PM to 7:15 PM, and Set 2 from 7:35 PM to 8:30 PM, with BYO food and drinks permitted. Themes center on love for the body, Earth, and humanity, contrasting natural beauty with technological obsession, influenced by artists like Brandi Carlile and Maggie Rogers. All ages are welcome, with free entry for kids 12 and under. The performance utilizes Ableton Push for live looping, highlighting her masterful songwriting praised by Kate Miller-Heidke and others.