The Herd formed in 2001 after the core members of the record label Elefant Traks decided to collaborate rather than submit individual tracks for a compilation. What resulted was the self-titled album that featured the triple j hit ‘Scallops’, a song that became an Aussie backyard anthem. Mid-2002 saw The Herd put the final touches on the follow-up album called ‘An Elefant Never forgets’, featuring hit singles ‘Burn Down The Parliament’ and ‘77%’, a controversial tune criticising the treatment of asylum seekers during the Tampa incident. Despite the uproar, the track was voted into the triple j Hottest 100. Now with five albums, a J Award, ARIA nomination, an AIR Award, and further hit singles including ‘The King is Dead’ and ‘The Sum of it All’, under their collective belt, The Herd is back for this tour