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News: Matt Maltese Shares 2026 Australian and New Zealand Tour Dates
British-Canadian songwriter Matt Maltese returns to Australia and New Zealand in March 2026 for his biggest headline tour yet, following the release of his introspective new album Hers.
Premiere: Lutruwita/Tasmanian band 208L Containers exclusively unveil vibrant and psychedelic new video for the thunderous track ‘Secret Servers’, ahead of album release.
I first came across 208L Containers when they supported Pond at the Altar Bar in Hobart back in 2024 and lauded them for their performance – noting that they had: …a native form of lutruwita punk that has a unique sound – abrasive yet intelligent, laced with humour and a self-deprecating air. (They were) were …
News: Basement Jaxx Announce Explosive Sydney Opera House Return After 15 Years
Grammy-winning dance icons Basement Jaxx will return to Australia for their first full-scale live show in more than 15 years—an explosive Opera House Forecourt celebration of 30 years of anthems, from Red Alert to Where’s Your Head At.
Live Gallery: The Strokes Close Harvest Festival Day 1 with a Retinal Assault in White Light and Noise
Harvest Festival Day 1 in Adelaide weathered storms, evacuations and ecstatic returns. Genesis Owusu redefined showmanship, The War on Drugs delivered a hypnotic masterclass, and The Strokes closed the night beneath a minimalist set — fake palms, vintage lamps, and a blinding white light rig that seared itself into memory as much as sound.
News: Allah-Las Announce Australian Tour for March 2026
Allah-Las will return to Australia in March 2026 for headline shows in Melbourne, Adelaide, Sydney, Byron Bay and Perth, marking their first visit since the release of Zuma 85 and their latest instrumental singles “Countryman ’82” and “Dume Room.”
News: Upchuck Announce 2026 Australian and New Zealand Tour
Atlanta’s Upchuck will bring their explosive punk energy to Australia and New Zealand next March, performing in Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne, Auckland and Wellington following the release of their new album I’m Nice Now, produced by Ty Segall.
News: Bernth and Charles Berthoud Begin Australian Tour Next Week
The Escape the Internet tour kicks off next week, with guitar virtuoso Bernth and bass innovator Charles Berthoud performing three Australian shows in Brisbane, Melbourne and Sydney alongside prog trio The Omnific.
News: Ty Segall Returns to Sydney with His Electrifying New Album Possession
Ty Segall will return to Australia in March, bringing his new album Possession and his famously unrelenting live energy to The Metro Theatre in Sydney.
News: Missed Out? Sydney Opera House Adds More Seats for Cameron Winter’s One-Night Show
The Sydney Opera House has released more tickets for Cameron Winter’s Heavy Metal show, giving fans a second chance to see the Geese frontman’s debut solo performance — a night of surreal storytelling and genre-bending rock in one of the world’s most iconic venues.
Live Review & Gallery: The Sydney Opera House Welcomes Gregory Porter – 20.10.25, Eora Land/Sydney
The Sydney Opera House welcomed one of jazz’s most distinctive voices this week as Gregory Porter took to the stage, delivering a performance that showcased exactly why he is one of the genre’s most beloved contemporary artists. Porter’s signature baritone filled the Concert Hall with that rich, velvety tone that has made him a multiple …