Date With Tait

Amy Shark, I ADORE YOU! She had me hooked, line and sinker for this date. We chat about her dating life, what she's learned through her 30s, her big break in the music industry, fate having its own plans, and what makes the perfect pop song. Amy Shark is an ARIA Award-winning Australian singer-songwriter from the Gold Coast who rose to fame with her breakout 2016 single "Adore."

Known for her raw, emotive indie pop sound, she's since delivered chart-topping hits including "I Said Hi," "All Loved Up," "Everybody Rise," "Love Songs Ain't for Us" with Keith Urban, and "C'mon" featuring Travis Barker.

With multiple ARIA Awards, platinum-certified releases, and albums like Love Monster and Cry Forever topping the Australian charts, Amy Shark has become one of Australia's most successful and beloved contemporary artists.

A big thank you to Tio's Cerveza for hosting our first date!

Budjerah talks his debut album 'Gentleman', the feeling of falling in love, high school romance, rapping to YouTube beats and more.

Budjerah is a Bundjalung/Coodjinburra singer-songwriter from Fingal Head, Australia, known for his soulful R&B voice and breakout hits including his debut single "Missing You" (2020).

His biggest songs include "Higher," "Talk," "Wash My Sorrows Away," and the "2step" remix with Ed Sheeran in 2022, plus "Stranger Love" with PNAU.

Mentored by producer Matt Corby, Budjerah has also collaborated with Kylie Minogue, G Flip, and Grammy-winning producer Om'Mas Keith, and has won multiple ARIA Awards including Breakthrough Artist.

Thank you to Gallon Pyrmont for hosting our date x

Wasia Project (William Gao & Olivia Hardy) talk being romantics, getting the ick, manifestation, the moon and more, on this Date With Tait!

Wasia Project are a London-based indie pop duo made up of siblings William Gao and Olivia Hardy, known for blending alternative pop, jazz and cinematic influences into their music.

They rose to global recognition after their songs featured in Netflix's Heartstopper, with fan favourites including "ur so pretty," "Petals on the Moon," "Remember When," and "My Lover Is Sleeping."

With millions of streams and a rapidly growing international fanbase, Wasia Project have become one of the most talked-about indie bands, making them a favourite among fans of alternative music, indie pop, Heartstopper, and emotional singer-songwriter music.

A big thanks to Super 44 for hosting this date x

Ruel and I test the waters - literally. He became my surf instructor for our first date, and we see if our chemistry is better than my balance.

Ruel (Ruel van Dijk) is a Sydney-based singer-songwriter who rose to fame as a teenager with his soulful blend of R&B and indie pop, earning an ARIA Award for Breakthrough Artist at just 15.

Known for platinum hits including "Dazed & Confused," "Younger," "Painkiller," "Don't Tell Me," and "As Long as You Care," Ruel has toured alongside Shawn Mendes and received praise from Elton John, cementing his place as one of Australia's most exciting young artists.

His debut album 4th Wall (2023) debuted at #3 in Australia, and his latest release Kicking My Feet (2025) continues to grow his dedicated global fanbase. He's just released Kicking My Feet & Screaming (2026) which sees Ruel extend his 2025 album.

Thank you URBNSURF for hosting our first date!

Peach PRC takes me on a special date, pole dancing!

On this episode, Tait McGregor steps into the world of Peach PRC to learn how to pole dance, while chatting music, her love of pole, her discovery of plants and her connection to YUNGBLUD.

Peach PRC is an Australian pop singer-songwriter, TikTok star, and LGBTQ+ icon known for her hyperpop-inspired sound, candid lyrics, and bold pastel aesthetic. Rising to fame through viral social media success, Peach PRC has built a devoted global fanbase with hit songs including 'Josh', 'God Is a Freak', 'Symptomatic', and 'Perfect For You'.

Known for blending emotional honesty with infectious pop hooks, Peach PRC has become one of Australia’s fastest-rising alternative pop artists and a standout voice in modern queer pop music.

Thank you to Pole Athletica for hosting our date!

We're putting the 'heartbreak' in Heartbreak High!

On this special episode of Date With Tait, Tait McGregor dates three of the cast members of Heartbreak High to find out who will be the love of her life. Will it be Will McDonald, Bryn Chapman Parish or Gemma Chua Tran?

Hearts will be broken.

Heartbreak High is an Australian teen drama that follows a group of students at Hartley High whose lives unravel after a secret hookup map exposing their relationships is discovered by the school.

The show blends messy friendships, sexuality, identity, and social politics with dark humour and emotional storylines as the students deal with the fallout.

It became popular for its diverse and chaotic characters, sharp writing, and its modern reimagining of the cult-favorite 1990s Australian series of the same name.

Season 3 of Heartbreak High is out on Netflix on March 25th!

A special thank you to Hollywood Hotel for hosting our date.

We're putting the 'heartbreak' in Heartbreak High!

On this special episode of Date With Tait, Tait McGregor dates three of the cast members of Heartbreak High to find out who will be the love of her life. Will it be Ayesha Madon, Chloé Hayden or James Majoos?

Hearts will be broken.

Heartbreak High is an Australian teen drama that follows a group of students at Hartley High whose lives unravel after a secret hookup map exposing their relationships is discovered by the school.

The show blends messy friendships, sexuality, identity, and social politics with dark humour and emotional storylines as the students deal with the fallout.

It became popular for its diverse and chaotic characters, sharp writing, and its modern reimagining of the cult-favorite 1990s Australian series of the same name.

Season 3 of Heartbreak High is out on Netflix on March 25th!

A special thank you to Hollywood Hotel for hosting our date.

I 'may-a' have found the love of my life!!

On this date, MAY-A chats with Tait McGregor about the learning curve of new skills, fainting in high school, Facebook Marketplace mishaps, her bipolar diagnosis and her debut album, Goodbye (If You Call That Gone).

MAY-A is an Australian indie-pop rock artist known for her sharp, emotionally candid songwriting and strong queer representation in mainstream pop.

She rose to national prominence through her own singles “Apricots”, “Time I Love To Waste”, and her feature on “R U OK” with The Kid LAROI, which received heavy radio rotation in Australia.

She also gained international attention for featuring on “Say Nothing” with Flume, further cementing her as one of Australia’s most recognisable emerging pop voices.

My special Valentine!! They say dating a rockstar is hard, but YUNGBLUD made it very easy!

On this episode, YUNGBLUD chats with Tait McGregor about his ideas of love, his parents' relationship, how love has informed his art, falling in love as a rockstar, and more.

YUNGBLUD rose to prominence for blending pop-punk, alternative rock, and hip-hop with outspoken, youth-driven lyrics about identity, mental health, and political frustration. He broke through globally with high-energy anthems like I Think I'm OKAY (with Machine Gun Kelly and Travis Barker), Parents, and 11 Minutes featuring Halsey. Known for his chaotic live shows and strong connection to his fan community, he has since cemented his mainstream status with hits such as Fleabag and Tissues.

Thomas Day goes on a Date With Tait!

In this episode, Thomas Day tells Tait McGregor all about his family back in Nashville, his love of candles and scents, his pride in his hygiene, his love of Aussie beaches and his tooth gem.

Thomas Day is an American singer-songwriter who gained early attention through The Voice and viral online performances. He’s best known for his breakout hit “She’s Got A Thing About Her,” which became his most streamed and widely recognised song and helped establish his emotionally raw, Gen Z–focused pop sound. Other notable tracks include “Not My Job Anymore” and “Love Me for Another Day”.

A big thank you to Chuck Trailers for hosting our first date!

DISCLAIMER: This was filmed in December 2025, prior to the Shark Beach attack in Sydney, where there have been no other prior recorded shark sightings.