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News: Mumford & Sons Announce 2026 Arena Tour of Australia and New Zealand
Mumford & Sons will return to Australia and New Zealand in 2026 for three arena shows supporting their upcoming album Prizefighter, joined by Folk Bitch Trio on all dates.
News: Charlotte de Witte Locks In Exclusive Sydney Show for March 2026
Charlotte de Witte will bring her trademark intensity to the Hordern Pavilion on 6 March 2025, a rare standalone Sydney show set between global festival appearances and the release of her self-titled debut album.
News: Soul and Funk Royalty Earth, Wind & Fire Lock In 2026 Australian Dates
Earth, Wind & Fire will return to Australia for the first time in 14 years, headlining Byron Bay Bluesfest and playing two intimate sideshows in Sydney and Melbourne. The soul and funk pioneers bring with them more than five decades of groundbreaking music, from “September” and “Let’s Groove” to “Reasons” and “Shining Star.”
Track: PistonFist Hit the Highway on New Single ‘The Road’
PistonFist’s new single ‘The Road’ draws from their recent two-month tour through Europe and the UK, capturing the grind, freedom and late-night momentum of life lived in transit.
Album Review: Lutruwita/Tasmanian band Lennon Wells unveil stunning debut album ‘Blink (and you’ll miss it)’ ahead of national tour
Lennon Wells first caught my attention last year when they supported iconic Australian band Jet celebrating 20 years since the release of their album ‘Get Born’ in Hobart – a special night bejewelled by the visible appearance of the spectacular Aurora Australia in the skies that evening. They put on an incredibly immersive performance lead by …
Live Gallery: Malaika Mfalme’s ‘Unfurling’ Blooms in a Room Built for Listening 28.11.2025
In the close warmth of the Red Rattler, Malaika Mfalme guides the room through Unfurling, a set shaped by grief, tenderness and quiet transformation. It’s a reminder of how deeply music can heal when witnessed up close.
News: Spin Doctors Announce 35th Anniversary Tour for Pocket Full of Kryptonite
Spin Doctors will return to Australia for the first time since 1993 — and visit New Zealand for the first time ever — for an 11-date tour celebrating the 35th anniversary of Pocket Full of Kryptonite, performing the album in full.
News: ARIA-Sweeping Star Ninajirachi to Headline Enmore, Forum and More in 2026
Ninajirachi has announced Dark Crystal V, her biggest Australian headline tour to date, hitting iconic venues across Sydney, Brisbane, Adelaide, Melbourne and Perth in July 2026. Following her acclaimed debut album I Love My Computer and a career-making year of global festival appearances and ARIA Award wins, the tour marks a defining moment for one of Australia’s most influential electronic artists.
News: The Used Announce Orchestral Sydney Opera House Show for 2026
The Used will make their Sydney Opera House debut next March, performing a once-in-a-lifetime black-tie show with a full orchestra and choir. Titled A Mid Summer Night’s Symphony, the event marks the band’s most ambitious Australian performance yet, reimagining their emo classics on one of the world’s most iconic stages. Tickets are expected to move fast.
News: Aussie Siblings Make History Again as Conrad & Grace Sewell Announce Joint Tour
Conrad Sewell returns next year with the Bloodline Tour — an intimate, soul-driven run celebrating family, legacy and the unmistakable power of his voice, joined for the first time by his Grammy-nominated sister SAYGRACE. With a new single “Deserve” landing this Friday and dates across Melbourne, Adelaide, Brisbane and Sydney, the tour marks a rare and emotional collaboration between two of Australia’s most distinctive voices.