Sumner (duo)

Sumner is an Australian electronic duo songwriter formed in Launceston, Tasmania, Australia, in 2018. The pair met by living in the small town of Launceston, and finding each other's music through mutual friends. They decided to link up to play a gig as ‘Sumner’. The name 'Sumner' originated from Chloe's middle name. Their song "Stranded" received full rotation on triple j and made it into the Triple J Hottest 200, 2021. Chloe has epilepsy.
The duo signed to Pnau's label 'Lab78' in 2021.
In August 2023, Sumner featured on Holy Holy's single "Ready".The song was used for a Channel 7 promotional video.
In May 2025, Sumner covered Madonna's "Like a Prayer" for Triple J's Like a Version.

Awards and nominations

APRA AMCOS
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Concert tours

Sumner has supported Vera Blue, Montaigne, Slowly Slowly (band) and performed at Party In The Paddock Festival and Falls Festival.
2024 - Sumner was the support band of Empire of the Sun for their 4 concerts in Australia.
2025 - Sumner did 6 concerts in the major cities of South East Australia and went on tour as the support band of Sophie Ellis-Bextor during her 17 dates in Ireland and the UK. It is their first time playing outside Australia.