The Honey Badgers

Artist Info

The Honey Badgers are a powerhouse blues/soul band from Adelaide, Australia. Driven by a hard-hitting horn section and irresistible grooves, our music is built to move you and make you feel good.

In 2023, we reached the top six of the International Blues Challenge in Memphis, standing shoulder-to-shoulder with the world’s best. Our debut album, Shakin’ — which peaked at #1 on the ABARAC charts — captured our journey from South Australia’s southern vales favourites to an international stage in Memphis. Recorded over three years, the record carries the spirit of Memphis, where we played on the hallowed ground of Stax Records, Sun Studios, and Beale Street.
Progressing all the way to the Grand Finale at the Memphis Orpheum Theatre, we became only the second Australian band ever to achieve this milestone — joining Melbourne legends Collard, Greens & Gravy. (In 2025, Melbourne Band, Nardia also reached the finals.)

Over the years, we’ve shared stages with some of Australia’s finest blues artists, including Frank Sultana, Nathan Beretta, Dan Sullivan, Ben Wicks, Adrian “Red” Herbert, and Chris Finnen. This year is one of our biggest yet — with a new live album released in March 2025 and a highly anticipated second studio album coming later this year, we’re keeping the music rolling and the grooves tight.

🎶 Catch us live, stream our latest release, and join the ride as we bring Adelaide blues to the world.