- Australian indie post-punk band horse has signed with ROAM for live music and touring representation across Europe and the United Kingdom.
- Music agent Roan Evans will oversee the five-piece outfit's European live booking strategy.
- The band continues to work with Collective Artists for bookings across Australia and Morse Code Communications for artist management.
- The signing follows the July 2026 release of their debut EP Ask me again next year and a sold-out Australian headline tour.
Newcastle-based outfit horse has signed with booking agency ROAM for live representation across Europe and the UK. Agent Roan Evans will guide the five-piece band’s European touring strategy as they prepare their first run of overseas dates.
Formed in 2024, the group features vocalist Mason Cappiello alongside Jordan Snowden, Freddie Heslin, Jakob Roxby, and Fergus Beahan-Goff. horse blends atmospheric guitar layers with post-punk energy, taking cues from King Krule, Turnstile, Been Stellar, and Mk.gee.
The band broke out with their debut single “BLIGHT,” earning an official showcase at BIGSOUND 2025. Their follow-up track “Headlights” quickly passed 100,000 Spotify streams.
On the road, horse has supported Ruby Fields, Sycco, and Rum Jungle. triple j also tapped the group for their 50th Tour concert in Newcastle, praising their seasoned live stage presence.
In July 2026, the band released their six-track debut EP, Ask me again next year, driven by the singles “gloss,” “Under Your Sun,” and “Birthmark,” and supported the project with a sold-out national tour.
As horse expands abroad, they retain their domestic foundation. The band remains with Collective Artists for Australian bookings and Morse Code Communications for management.
The deal highlights ROAM’s active expansion across the alternative live circuit in 2026. The agency recently secured Good Wild Gods for touring across the UK and Europe, while adding both Ovven and Racecourse for worldwide representation excluding North America.
Takeaways
Securing dedicated agency backing in Europe marks a critical shift for horse. Rather than waiting for international streaming numbers to dictate demand, the Newcastle quintet is capitalizing directly on their live reputation. Post-punk and guitar-heavy alternative music continue to see robust ticket sales across the UK and continental Europe.
By partnering with Roan Evans at ROAM, horse gains direct entry into crucial overseas club routes and showcase events like The Great Escape and Reeperbahn.
Retaining Collective Artists for Australia and Morse Code Communications for management keeps their domestic operations stable, giving the band an experienced local team while ROAM develops their international touring profile.
How soon will ROAM secure horse their first UK club run or European festival appearances? Does this signing signal an accelerating overseas appetite for emerging regional Australian guitar bands? Can horse adapt their high-energy DIY live set to compete in saturated European post-punk markets?
