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New releases from Australia and New Zealand

News: GANGgajang set to headline Nimbin Roots Festival in October 2024

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Premiere: Naarm/Melbourne Twin Sisters, Idol Minds, Enchant with ‘Needed You’ – A Mystical Odyssey Through the Intricacies of Love

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Live Gallery: Warpaint at the Oxford Art Factory 23.10.2023

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GayC/DC

GAYC/DC bring their queer reworking of AC/DC’s catalogue to Australia for the first time, pairing camp presentation with serious musicianship.

Kim Gordon

Kim Gordon will release her third solo album PLAY ME on March 13 via Matador Records, led by the new single NOT TODAY.

In 2026, The Wailers celebrate 50 years of Rastaman Vibration, marking a defining moment in reggae history and honoring one of Bob Marley & The Wailers’ most influential albums. This special tour, 50 Years of Positive Vibrations, highlights select cuts from Rastaman Vibration, including “Positive Vibration,” “Roots, Rock, Reggae,” and “War,” alongside the timeless anthems …

Byron Bay Bluesfest, Australia’s most awarded music festival, today announces the next wave of artists joining the Bluesfest 2026 lineup with the addition of three of the most influential, revered and culturally significant acts in modern music – Parkway Drive, Erykah Badu, and The Wailers. This announcement deepens Bluesfest 2026’s celebration of legacy, soul, power …

Travis

At Sydney’s ICC Theatre, Travis perform The Man Who in full, with Josh Pyke opening a night shaped by reflection, melody and long-held songs.

Otoboke Beaver

SXSW Sydney will not return in 2026, closing a three-year chapter that put Australia and the Asia-Pacific on the global SXSW stage.

Joey Valence & Brae

Joey Valence & Brae will return to Australia and Aotearoa/New Zealand this April, bringing their latest album HYPERYOUTH to stages across the region.

Gordi

Gordi has released High Line, a new single written with Alex Lahey, alongside the announcement of an 11-date Australian tour from March to May.

BTS

BTS have announced their return to Australia, with Melbourne and Sydney dates confirmed for early 2027 as part of their global stadium tour.

Foley

FOLEY have released CINEMATIC, the first single from their upcoming EP Like An Actress, continuing their shift toward a more organic, performance-led sound.