Brief
Olivia Dean’s album returns to No. 1 on Australia’s ARIA chart as tour kicks off
Dean’s album reclaimed the top spot the day her six‑date trans‑Tasman tour opened in Melbourne.
By Felo News Desk · Published
British singer Olivia Dean saw her sophomore album The Art Of Loving return to No. 1 on Australia’s ARIA Albums Chart on Oct. 9, 2026, just days after the launch of her six‑date trans‑Tasman tour, Billboard reported.
What happened
The album, released via Universal, logged its 14th non‑consecutive week at the summit, having stayed in the top five since its debut at No. 1 last October, according to ARIA data. Dean’s tour began on Oct. 5 at Melbourne’s Rod Laver Arena and will continue with two shows at Sydney’s Afterpay Arena (Oct. 9‑10), a concert at Brisbane Entertainment Centre (Oct. 13), and a final stop in Auckland’s Western Springs Bowl on Oct. 17.
What the report adds
Billboard noted that the chart surge coincided with strong local reception, describing Dean’s Australian welcome as “warmest of welcomes.” The outlet also highlighted a resurgence of 1980s Australian rock act V. Spy, whose reissued titles entered the top ten, and mentioned Drake’s expanded album Habibti (FOMO) re‑entering the top ten at No. 10.
What was said
The article quoted photographer Gilbert Flores of WWD, who said Dean “enjoys the warmest of welcomes to Australia.” No other direct quotations were provided.
How it came about
Dean’s chart performance follows earlier coverage of her legal challenges in early October, when she faced a plagiarism lawsuit over her song “I’ve Seen It.” The tour, promoted by Handsome Tours and Laneway Presents, marks her first major headline run in the region.
Key facts
- Olivia Dean’s album The Art Of Loving returned to No. 1 on the ARIA Albums Chart on Oct. 9, 2026. (billboard.com)
- Dean’s Australian tour started on Oct. 5 at Melbourne’s Rod Laver Arena and includes shows in Sydney, Brisbane and Auckland. (billboard.com)
- The album’s 14th non‑consecutive week at No. 1 follows a continuous top‑five presence since its October debut. (billboard.com)
Sources
- [1] billboard.com — originally reported as “As National Tour Gets Underway, Olivia Dean’s ‘The Art Of Loving’ Returns to No. 1 on ARIA Chart”
