Tame Impala’s Kevin Parker has officially informed fans that he will no longer be signing autographs or posing for photos in public spaces such as hotels and airports. The decision follows a rise in aggressive autograph hounds, a trend that has forced the musician to prioritize his personal security and comfort while on the road.
Tame Impala’s Kevin Parker, 2024. CREDIT: Han Myung-Gu/WireImage
Parker, who is currently navigating the North American leg of his ‘Deadbeat’ arena tour, took to Instagram Stories to share a candid message with his followers. He explained that his hand has been forced by individuals who have begun using children as a tactic to secure signatures, a practice he described as "all kinds of wrong."
"Due to the rise of aggressive autograph hounds, I won’t be signing anything or doing photos out the front of hotels or at airports at all anymore, so if you happen to catch me, please don’t be offended if I say no," Parker wrote. He further clarified that he would not be meeting fans in parking lots after shows for the time being, citing ongoing security concerns.
📌 Tame Impala agora tem uma política para fotos e autógrafos. Confira a tradução do comunicado publicado por Kevin Parker via stories:
“Ei, pessoal, um rápido aviso: devido ao aumento de abordagens agressivas em busca de autógrafos, não vou mais assinar nada nem tirar fotos em… pic.twitter.com/JdLozI0vrD
— Tame Impala Brasil (@tameimpalabrl) September 8, 2026
The tour has been a high-profile run for Tame Impala, featuring notable guest appearances from artists such as Jennie and Djo. Despite the shift in his personal interaction policy, Parker encouraged fans to continue enjoying the live performances, concluding his message with a lighthearted, "So please have the best time at the shows and get home safe! See you tomorrow Portlandddd (don’t wait up)."