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The legendary Crowded House have been undertaking a return bout of what are being called ‘pop-shows’ across Australia, covering areas they missed last year and targeting more intimate venues. Neil Finn says: We are very excited about playing in some of our favourite theatres, in 2 halves to allow some musical adventures to take place, a wide …

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The legendary Split Enz – featuring Tim Finn, Eddie Rayner, Neil Finn, and Noel Crombie – will reunite for their first tour in nearly 20 years on the Forever Enz Tour through Live Nation, confirmed for May 2026. Antipodean pioneers in make-up and self-designed clothing with a zany form of art rock, and later transitioning …

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Following the release of a roundly well received album ‘Gravity Stairs’ last year and a massive tour of the major cities, the legendary Crowded House have announced a return bout of pop-shows across Australia later this year, covering areas they missed last year and targeting more intimate venues. Neil Finn says: We are very excited …

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David Byrne has always been an influential and innovative musician from his time in the iconic Talking Heads to his solo and collaboration work that have magnified his talent exponentially. Today, he announces a new album entitled ‘Who Is The Sky?’ out through Matador Records and Remote Control Records on 5 September 2025, a single …

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SLAYER will return to the U.K. after six years, performing their biggest headline shows ever in the country with special guests Amon Amarth, Anthrax, Mastodon, Hatebreed and Neckbreakker. These shows mark their only European headline appearances of the year, and fans can secure tickets early through an exclusive presale starting March 5th at 10AM GMT …

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Last night, the Pixies performed an intimate show at Eora/Sydney’s Liberty Hall, offering fans a rare close-up experience with the iconic band. Playing to just 1,200 lucky fans, the event sold out within days, offering an occasion miles removed from the sprawling stadium crowds they’re currently drawing as Pearl Jam’s support act. Black Francis greeted …

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Australian fans are in for a real treat this December as Two Door Cinema Club and Declan McKenna join forces for their first-ever co-headline tour across the country. It’s set to be a standout event, uniting two equally captivating acts for an unmissable run of shows, including an event at the grand Sydney Opera House …

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Old Hobart put on two spectacular shows last night. Firstly, Aurora Australis made a magnificent entrance, draping her spectacular jewels across the firmament, visible to the naked eye. Then in the subterranean basement of the University of Tasmania Uni Bar, Jet, Sophisticated Dingo and Lennon Wells would have torn down the roof and given us …

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In case you’ve missed the memo, the Irish troubadour, Hozier, is set to grace Australian stages once again, and fans couldn’t be more thrilled. Recently, tickets have been released for his upcoming shows, and due to overwhelming demand, he’s added a second Melbourne performance at the Sidney Myer Music Bowl on Wednesday, November 13. For …

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Last night’s Ones to Watch event at Oxford Art Factory illuminated the stage with a dazzling showcase of rising talents handpicked by the global entertainment giant Live Nation. With Vodafone backing the initiative, the Ones to Watch program has been a beacon for budding artists, a platform that has previously launched global sensations like Dua …

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