FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

September 25th 2026

Lucy Gallant Channels Grief, Betrayal and Toxicity Into Intense New Single Venom
Venom arrives September 25 ahead of Lucy Gallant's five-track EP Forbidden Fruit, out October 9

Byron Bay-based singer-songwriter Lucy Gallant unveils Venom, her most intense and emotionally charged release to date. Produced by award-winning producer Josh Beattie, the cinematic pop anthem blends sweeping orchestral strings with Gallant's most commanding vocal performance to date, creating a haunting and emotionally immersive listening experience.

But behind the music lies an intensely personal story.

Written after losing both of her parents just six months apart during the COVID-19 pandemic, Venom explores not only the devastating grief of losing the two people who made her feel safe, but the painful reality of what followed.

"I thought losing my parents would be the hardest part, but I wasn't prepared for what came next. Without them there to protect or guide me, I suddenly found myself navigating unimaginable grief while also dealing with conflict, intimidation and unexpected behaviour from people who were meant to love and support me. At the very moment I needed kindness the most, I felt frightened, exposed and completely alone."

Lucy says writing Venom helped her make sense of an experience that many people quietly endure after the death of a loved one.

"I've since realised that many people go through something similar after a death. When someone dies, grief, wills and unresolved family tensions can expose sides of people you never knew existed. It can feel like the snakes come out to play. That's exactly where the inspiration for Venom came from."

Through striking imagery and powerful storytelling, Venom explores betrayal, manipulation and the lasting scars of toxic behaviour during one of life's most vulnerable moments. Lyrics such as "You've won the battle as you're perched upon his grave" and "As you spin your dirty web of lies, even in the darkness there is still no place to hide" paint a haunting portrait of grief, betrayal and ultimately, resilience.

"Venom isn't just about grief, it's about what happens when you're already carrying the deepest pain imaginable and someone deliberately adds to it. It's about feeling poisoned by another person's actions at a time when you're completely vulnerable. I wrote this song to take that poison and transform it into something powerful instead of letting it destroy me. It's about refusing to let someone else's venom become your own."

While born from one of the darkest chapters of her life, Venom ultimately emerges as an anthem of resilience, survival and reclaiming your power.

The accompanying music video, premiering October 3, 2026, amplifies Venom’s symbolism through two striking natural landscapes. Filmed on a Byron Bay beach at sunset, Gallant appears goddess-like in a Medusa-inspired crown of snakes, embodying both the beauty and danger of venom as she dances and performs against the dramatic coastal backdrop.

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In a second setting beside a tea-tree lake, Gallant is immersed in the wild landscape, delivering a raw and intensely emotional performance directly to camera. Together, the contrasting scenes evoke vulnerability, toxicity, feminine power and transformation, mirroring the emotional journey at the heart of the song.

The video was filmed by Michael Reisener and edited by Lucy Gallant.

Venom is the final single leading into Lucy Gallant's forthcoming five-track EP, Forbidden Fruit, out October 9, 2026. The EP brings together five songs exploring temptation, heartbreak, empowerment, resilience and transformation, with Venom completing the collection as its final previously unheard track.

Read the full Forbidden Fruit EP press release and access media here.

The release comes during a landmark year for Gallant, who has been selling out shows across Australia while continuing to build a loyal international following through grassroots touring across Australia, New Zealand and Europe.

Upcoming Performances
Bellingen — 10 October 2026 — Forbidden Fruit EP Release Celebration
Kangaroo Valley Folk Festival — 18 October 2026
Tablelands Folk Festival (Yungaburra) — 23–25 October 2026
Cairns — Elixir Music House — 31 October 2026
Central Coast — Lovefest — 7 November 2026

With multiple records, EPs and singles already to her name, Lucy Gallant has built an extensive independent career touring across Australia and internationally, performing at major festivals including Glastonbury Festival, Byron Bay Bluesfest and Woodford Folk Festival. In 2026, she has been selling out shows across Australia. Completely independent and without management, Gallant has built a following of more than 100,000 people across social media, carving her own path through relentless touring, authentic storytelling and a fiercely independent spirit.