Following overwhelming demand and a string of sold-out performances, beloved singer-songwriter and guitar virtuoso, Diesel has announced a brand new spring edition of his acclaimed BY REQUEST tour, taking his uniquely audience-driven live experience to 22 venues across New South Wales and Victoria this September, October and November.

Returning to regional stages after the enormous success of the tour's first chapters, BY REQUEST places the setlist firmly in the hands of the audience, with fans invited to submit the songs they want to hear before each performance - cover songs included. Also drawing from a catalogue that spans more than four decades, the result is an intimate, unpredictable and deeply personal evening where every show takes on a life of its own.

Beginning on September 4 at The Playhouse, Civic Theatre in Newcastle, the spring run will weave through regional centres including Singleton, Queanbeyan, Griffith, Milton, Bega, Daylesford, Echuca, Bendigo, Ballarat and Cowes before wrapping up in Bathurst on November 28.

Tickets for all BY REQUEST spring 2026 dates are on sale now via dieselmusic.com.au.

From fan favourites and chart-topping classics through to deep cuts and unexpected gems, BY REQUEST continues to offer audiences a rare opportunity to shape the soundtrack of the evening. The tour has also become known for its spontaneous moments, with Diesel often dipping into the music that inspired him along the way, creating a show that feels equally like a concert, a conversation and a celebration of live music.

"The longer we do these shows, the more I realise just how much fun it is handing over the reins," says Diesel. "I love the light and shade that the requests are bringing to my show, from Hendrix to Gershwin, getting to play a classic like ‘Moon River’ and ‘Stay’ by Rihanna was not on my bingo card before BY REQUEST! I can’t wait to see what songs are requested for this next run of shows!”

"I'm thrilled to be visiting more parts of regional NSW and VIC, this BY REQUEST show that has proven to be a deep well of exploration and connection, and after decades of live performances, I feel we share the same tastes too! I love hearing the anecdotes behind the songs being selected, inspiring and humbling at once."

Operating under the moniker Diesel, American-born, Australian-based musician Mark Lizotte has spent decades establishing himself as one of the country's most respected and enduring artists. Since first emerging with Johnny Diesel & The Injectors in the late 1980s, Diesel has built an extraordinary career defined by acclaimed songwriting, virtuosic musicianship and an unwavering commitment to live performance.

With multiple ARIA Awards, chart-topping albums and over 400 registered songs with APRA, Diesel has a catalogue that effortlessly traverses rock, blues, soul, pop and roots music. Diesel remains one of Australia's most compelling performers and his latest studio album, Bootleg Melancholy, further showcases his ability to evolve while remaining true to the musical instincts that have earned him generations of devoted fans.

As BY REQUEST continues to connect audiences with every era of his remarkable career, the spring 2026 dates promise another unforgettable series of nights built entirely around the songs fans love most.

Tickets for all BY REQUEST Spring 2026 dates are available now from www.dieselmusic.com.au

DIESEL – BY REQUEST SPRING 2026 TOUR DATES

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