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“We’re bringing a lot of shit we ain’t played in years down there. Will be fun!” – John Dwyer The “greatest live band in the world”, Osees

Acclaimed UK singer-songwriter Grace Petrie is returning to Australia and Aotearoa in February and March 2027, with a long-awaited tour that reunites one of Britain’s most

For over five decades, LOUDON WAINWRIGHT III has carved out a singular place in modern songwriting, whose work can be sharply funny, heart-wrenching and always deeply personal. Now, Loudon Wainwright III

  SNIPPETZ: THURSDAY July 16, 2026 This week’s Snippetz includes: Alex Lahey, Eva Under Fire, Hypnosis Therapy, Enslaved, Anthrax, The Huxton Creepers, The Vernons, Asha Jefferies,

In February 2027, DEL AMITRI return to Australia and New Zealand with Past to Present: Four Decades of Their Greatest Hits a celebratory tour showcasing the songs that defined their

Brisbane Winter Sessions Festival returns this August with two weeks of live entertainment across 12 venues, 30-plus artists and 14 events. The 2026 program brings together

Live Nation has today announced an extensive Australia and New Zealand tour from revered US rock band Queens of the Stone Age, set to take place across December

After a long wait, get ready for the triumphant return of THE HELLACOPTERS who will be joining forces with their brothers in rock, for their first time Down

Beloved UK indie‑rock trio The Cribs; brothers Gary, Ryan and Ross Jarman will return to Australia in October 2026 for their first national tour since 2018, celebrating the release

Frontier Touring is pleased to announce the triumphant return of Bryan Adams, bringing his electrifying Roll With The Punches world tour to Australia and New Zealand in February and March 2027. One of the most enduring

KIP MOORE (USA) ANNOUNCES KINGSWOOD AS SPECIAL GUESTS ON REASON TO BELIEVE: UP CLOSE AUSTRALIAN TOUR REASON TO BELIEVE ALBUM OUT NOW Landing down under this October, and

ONGAKU MUSIC FESTIVAL ANNOUNCED FOR OCTOBER 24-25 featuring FLOW (Japan) + DOES (Japan) + Closure in Moscow Bird’s Robe, SMASH & Animaga have teamed up to

  This marks the official beginning of a landmark musical journey as Victoria Mary Clarke & Rubyworks announce the upcoming release of ‘20th Century Paddy –

  SNIPPETZ: THURSDAY July 9, 2026 This week’s Snippetz includes: Declan O’Rourke, Wren Akrose, Tanya George, Nathan Coutts, Dolder, Kamelot, Jack Gray, Charlie Ivan, Courtneneers, Craig

Undeniably one of the most emotionally resonant and stylistically agile bands in heavy music today, 2027 will see the welcomed return of DAYSEEKER back to Australian shores, set

MG Live, Frontier Touring and Arena Touring are thrilled to announce that global R&B icons Boyz II Men are returning to Australia and New Zealand in November and December for a run of outdoor and arena shows. Joining them

TEG Live announced today that Arizona rock icons Jimmy Eat World will tour Australia celebrating the 25th anniversary of their seminal album Bleed American. The tour

Australia is invited to turn it up for Bon Scott’s 80th birthday. Official Let There Be Bon – The #Bon80 Fan & Venue Downloadable Pack, new

Frontier Touring is thrilled to announce Benson Boone will bring his 2026 Wanted Man Tour Down Under this November, performing multiple arena dates in Brisbane, Sydney and Melbourne. Kicking off his 35-date U.S. leg of

PALEFACE SWISS are the fastest rising force in heavy music today. Anyone who has borne witness to their live shows, critics and fans alike, can attest that their

With a slew of festival dates coming up across Europe next month and following the release of their critically acclaimed fourth studio album The Clearing, UK rock

Bringing music back to one of the country’s best waterfront settings, THE POINT is set to be an exciting new addition to the Australian music calendar.

The triumphant return of THE SUPERSUCKERS & NASHVILLE PUSSY, but Australia, it just got bigger, it’s Hammertime – that’s right, direct from Kentucky, USA, we bring you NINE POUND

The Melbourne International Jazz Festival (MIJF) has revealed another major wave of artists for its 2026 program, with beloved Australian band The Teskey Brothers set to open the festival with

VSPY VSPY ANNOUNCE HARRY’S + A.O. 40TH ANNIVERSARY TOUR TICKETS ON SALE THURSDAY JULY 9  In 1986, VSPY VSPY did something almost no band manages: they released

Oxfam proudly supports National NAIDOC Week celebrations, which are held across Australia in the first week of July each year (Sunday to Sunday). This year, 5 July marks the

A decade on from the album that announced Montaigne as one of Australia’s most singular voices, the Sydney art-pop artist is hitting the road to celebrate

The legendary Marillion frontman brings his acclaimed, audience-driven show to Sydney and Melbourne this December. For the first time ever, Steve Hogarth, the unmistakable voice of

Joe Jackson has announced his long-awaited return to Australia, with the Grammy Award-winning singer-songwriter and pianist set to tour the country for the first time since

A new home for music and live performance in Geelong. This August, Geelong’s live music scene gains a vital new home. Church is an intimate performance

Queensland Performing Arts Centre (QPAC) today announced Australian singer songwriter Xavier Rudd will perform in the Concert Hall for one night only on Wednesday 26 August 2026 to raise funds for HEAL (Home of Expressive Arts and Learning),

SNIPPETZ: THURSDAY July 2, 2026 This week’s Snippetz includes: Banks Arcade, blacktoothed, Ice Sealed Eyes, Prime Creation, High Ground, LA Priest, David Keenan, Victoria K, Jack

HOLLYWOOD VAMPIRES ANNOUNCE NEW LIVE ALBUM “At Montreux Jazz Festival”. Release First Song from the Album, “Raise The Dead,” , including several cover versions that had not

FORGE FESTIVAL A Halloween Celebration of Diverse Music Melbourne’s live music community will come together this Halloween as FORGE FESTIVAL launches its inaugural event on Saturday, October 31 at The Leadbeater

Continuing to build on momentum struck on their last visit to Australia in 2025, Auckland indie firebrands NO CIGAR are levelling up, announcing their biggest run of Australian

Returning to Australia for the first time in sixteen years, ERIC HUTCHINSON is planning on making up for lost time with his brand new show primed