Watch out Wairarapa, Stan Walker's coming

Kiwi recording artist and X Factor judge Stan Walker will perform in Masterton as part of his nationwide tour.

Walker will play in Masterton's Town Hall on September 17 as one of 23 shows around the country throughout September and October.

The Australian-born artist, who was brought up in Mount Maunganui, rose to fame after his Australian Idol win in 2009.

He has sold more than 170,000 singles and close to 100,000 albums to date and has five New Zealand Music Awards.

Walker played the lead role of Turei in the feature film Mt Zion and his single from the film, Take It Easy, was number one on the New Zealand charts and gained platinum sales.

He is now a judge on primetime television show X Factor New Zealand.

Walker has also recently released The Complete Collection, a limited edition package combining all three of his albums with a bonus Take It Easy single and will release a new track Bulletproof on May 31.

Walker says he "can't wait" to tour the country.

"New Zealand if you've got some people and a hall with power, I'm coming to you. It's going to be heaps of fun and I promise you'll get a great show."

Tickets for the show go on sale May 27.