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Foo Fighters Release Intimate Child Actor Video for Vevos New Series Ahead of Australian/New Zealand Stadium Tour
Foo Fighters have premiered a filmed performance of “Child Actor,” the opening release in Vevo’s newly launched Extended Play series. The video was shot at the band’s 606 studio in Los Angeles and was released on September 9 2026. It follows the release of the group’s twelfth studio album, Your Favorite Toy, which debuted on April 24 2026 under Roswell Records and RCA Records.
The performance is described as deliberately intimate. It alternates rapid edits with longer shots of individual band members, creating a visual contrast between the constant activity of a touring act and the quieter moments that precede it. The song’s refrain, “turn the cameras off, turn the cameras off,” is repeated before the screen fades to black. The setting—Foo Fighters’ own studio—places the themes of fame, self‑worth and industry pressure directly in the environment where the band creates its music.
Vevo’s EVP of Content, Programming and Marketing, JP Evangelista, said the collaboration shows the band’s commitment to the creative process and praised the musicianship involved. Vevo explained that the Extended Play series is produced through close collaboration with artists, selecting locations that align with each project’s creative direction. The series is intended to feature performances and conversations rather than conventional music videos.
The release comes at a key point in the band’s touring cycle. Foo Fighters will return to Australia and New Zealand for nine stadium shows that begin on November 5 in Brisbane and finish on January 25, 2027, in Perth. The tour will include stops in Townsville, Sydney, Newcastle, Melbourne, Adelaide, Christchurch, Auckland and Perth. The Christchurch concert at One New Zealand Stadium will be one of the venue’s first major events after its construction.
Australia has been an important market for the band since their first appearance at the SummerSault Festival in 1995. They have toured the country 13 times, moving from club venues to arenas and eventually stadiums. The group has sold more than 1.8 million albums in Australia and has recorded nine number‑one albums there. Australian audiences have also witnessed unique moments in the band’s history, such as the live debut of “The Ballad Of The Beaconsfield Miners,” inspired by the 2006 Tasmanian mining disaster.
The current touring lineup consists of Dave Grohl (lead vocals, guitar), Nate Mendel (bass), Chris Shiflett (guitar), Pat Smear (guitar), Rami Jaffee (keyboards) and drummer Ilan Rubin. Rubin has taken over the drum seat following the death of longtime drummer Taylor Hawkins in 2022.
Sixteen local acts from Australia and New Zealand will support Foo Fighters across the nine shows. The supporting lineup includes Full Flower Moon Band, Mini Skirt, Downgirl, The Belair Lip Bombs, TEENS, The Buoys, C.O.F.F.I.N, FRENZEE, Kurralta Park, Spooky Eyes, Dartz, Seek Help!, Dick Move, Ringlets, Southern River Band and Last Quokka.
The Vevo release adds a new visual interpretation of “Child Actor” to the band’s catalog and aligns with the upcoming stadium tour, which will bring the song and the rest of Your Favorite Toy to large audiences across the Southern Hemisphere. The tour’s schedule, announced on the Frontier Touring website, confirms the dates and venues:
- Thursday 5 November 2026 – Brisbane, Suncorp Stadium - Saturday 7 November 2026 – Townsville, Queensland Country Bank Stadium - Tuesday 10 November 2026 – Sydney, Accor Stadium - Thursday 12 November 2026 – Newcastle, McDonald’s Jones Stadium - Saturday 14 November 2026 – Melbourne, Marvel Stadium - Tuesday 17 November 2026 – Adelaide, Coopers Stadium - Tuesday 19 January 2027 – Christchurch, One New Zealand Stadium - Friday 22 January 2027 – Auckland, Western Springs Stadium - Monday 25 January 2027 – Perth, HBF Park
The band’s performance video and the stadium tour represent two facets of Foo Fighters’ current strategy: a focus on intimate, narrative‑driven content for digital audiences and a return to large‑scale live shows in key markets. The combination of these initiatives is expected to reinforce the band’s presence in the Australian and New Zealand markets ahead of the next phase of their touring and promotional activities.
The article concludes that the Vevo release and the stadium tour together provide a comprehensive package of new material, visual storytelling and live performance, positioning Foo Fighters for continued engagement with fans in the Southern Hemisphere.
The performance is described as deliberately intimate. It alternates rapid edits with longer shots of individual band members, creating a visual contrast between the constant activity of a touring act and the quieter moments that precede it. The song’s refrain, “turn the cameras off, turn the cameras off,” is repeated before the screen fades to black. The setting—Foo Fighters’ own studio—places the themes of fame, self‑worth and industry pressure directly in the environment where the band creates its music.
Vevo’s EVP of Content, Programming and Marketing, JP Evangelista, said the collaboration shows the band’s commitment to the creative process and praised the musicianship involved. Vevo explained that the Extended Play series is produced through close collaboration with artists, selecting locations that align with each project’s creative direction. The series is intended to feature performances and conversations rather than conventional music videos.
The release comes at a key point in the band’s touring cycle. Foo Fighters will return to Australia and New Zealand for nine stadium shows that begin on November 5 in Brisbane and finish on January 25, 2027, in Perth. The tour will include stops in Townsville, Sydney, Newcastle, Melbourne, Adelaide, Christchurch, Auckland and Perth. The Christchurch concert at One New Zealand Stadium will be one of the venue’s first major events after its construction.
Australia has been an important market for the band since their first appearance at the SummerSault Festival in 1995. They have toured the country 13 times, moving from club venues to arenas and eventually stadiums. The group has sold more than 1.8 million albums in Australia and has recorded nine number‑one albums there. Australian audiences have also witnessed unique moments in the band’s history, such as the live debut of “The Ballad Of The Beaconsfield Miners,” inspired by the 2006 Tasmanian mining disaster.
The current touring lineup consists of Dave Grohl (lead vocals, guitar), Nate Mendel (bass), Chris Shiflett (guitar), Pat Smear (guitar), Rami Jaffee (keyboards) and drummer Ilan Rubin. Rubin has taken over the drum seat following the death of longtime drummer Taylor Hawkins in 2022.
Sixteen local acts from Australia and New Zealand will support Foo Fighters across the nine shows. The supporting lineup includes Full Flower Moon Band, Mini Skirt, Downgirl, The Belair Lip Bombs, TEENS, The Buoys, C.O.F.F.I.N, FRENZEE, Kurralta Park, Spooky Eyes, Dartz, Seek Help!, Dick Move, Ringlets, Southern River Band and Last Quokka.
The Vevo release adds a new visual interpretation of “Child Actor” to the band’s catalog and aligns with the upcoming stadium tour, which will bring the song and the rest of Your Favorite Toy to large audiences across the Southern Hemisphere. The tour’s schedule, announced on the Frontier Touring website, confirms the dates and venues:
- Thursday 5 November 2026 – Brisbane, Suncorp Stadium - Saturday 7 November 2026 – Townsville, Queensland Country Bank Stadium - Tuesday 10 November 2026 – Sydney, Accor Stadium - Thursday 12 November 2026 – Newcastle, McDonald’s Jones Stadium - Saturday 14 November 2026 – Melbourne, Marvel Stadium - Tuesday 17 November 2026 – Adelaide, Coopers Stadium - Tuesday 19 January 2027 – Christchurch, One New Zealand Stadium - Friday 22 January 2027 – Auckland, Western Springs Stadium - Monday 25 January 2027 – Perth, HBF Park
The band’s performance video and the stadium tour represent two facets of Foo Fighters’ current strategy: a focus on intimate, narrative‑driven content for digital audiences and a return to large‑scale live shows in key markets. The combination of these initiatives is expected to reinforce the band’s presence in the Australian and New Zealand markets ahead of the next phase of their touring and promotional activities.
The article concludes that the Vevo release and the stadium tour together provide a comprehensive package of new material, visual storytelling and live performance, positioning Foo Fighters for continued engagement with fans in the Southern Hemisphere.
