Commencing in September 2003, this was the longest running tour of Bowie's career - most fortunate for Australia and New Zealand who after missing seven consecutive world tours, were treated to their first Bowie concerts in 17 years.

The Reality Tour was extremely music focused, underlined by the fact that the band had rehearsed over 50 songs which would allow Bowie a rotating set list and the ability to make each show unique from the last.