in october 2016, the calling reformed with a new lineup and performed in manila, philippines the following month. the australian company "unbreakable touring" announced that the band were to perform in areas such as adelaide, sydney, brisbane, melbourne and fremantle along with the rock band juke kartel and newcomer mike waters, but this was later postponed due to visa issues. in july 2017 it was announced that the calling would be joining lifehouse as support acts for live's australian leg of their world reunion tour.