Which 2026 Lollapalooza act is the duo of Luke Steele and Nick Littlemore?

The 2026 Lollapalooza act consisting of Luke Steele and Nick Littlemore is Empire of the Sun. The Australian electronic duo combines Steele’s work with The Sleepy Jackson and Littlemore’s role in Pnau.

Steele and Littlemore first met in Sydney in 2000 after being introduced by an A&R executive. They later collaborated on songs connected to Pnau before developing a separate project, initially working under the name “Steelemore.” The duo became Empire of the Sun in 2007.

Their 2008 debut album, Walking on a Dream, brought international attention through its title track and “We Are the People.” The group’s elaborate costumes and cinematic videos can make it seem like a larger collective, but Steele and Littlemore are the core members. Pnau is a separate electronic project associated with Littlemore, not the answer to this question.