Australian fans camp out for hours just to get a closer look at Billie Eilish

A global superstar has sent Brisbane into a frenzy as she prepares for the second stop of her Aussie tour, where she will be greeted by hundreds of camped-out fans. 

As Billie Eilish, 23, touched down in the Queensland capital on Monday, the Blue hitmaker's supporters were already lining up for her concert this evening.

The singer will spend February and March in Australia in support of her highly anticipated third studio album tour, Hit Me Hard and Soft.

Watch the video above.

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Today's Queensland reporter Andrea Crothers spoke with the committed fans who have spent days queuing at the Brisbane concert venue to get a glimpse of the Grammy-winning star. 

Crothers revealed "about 300" fans have been camping out since Saturday night.

"They've been putting on wristbands, numbering in themselves to make sure the right person who's been the keenest Billy fan gets to go," she said.

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The singer was previously spotted blending in with crowds after journeying from America to Melbourne. 

Eilish's string of concerts begins today, February 18, at Brisbane Entertainment Centre, where she will stay until February 22.

The Hit Me Hard and Soft tour then moves to Sydney's Qudos Bank Arena from February 24 until February 28. 

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March 4 marks Eliish's return to the stage after a brief break as the star performs at Rod Laver Arena in Melbourne until the tour wraps up on March 8. 

The tour began in September 2024 and kicked off in North America; after Australia, it will move to Europe, the UK, and Ireland for arena shows.

Eilish last toured Australia in 2022 with her Happier Than Ever tour, which saw the star completing 12 shows in Sydney, Brisbane, Melbourne, and Perth.

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Title: Australian fans camp out for hours just to get a closer look at Billie Eilish
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Published Date: Mon, 17 Feb 2025 22:02:00 GMT