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News: The Amity Affliction recruit Thornhill and WAAX for Sydney Opera House show

The Amity Affliction have added some serious Australian firepower to their only headline show on home soil this year, with Thornhill and WAAX confirmed as special guests for the band’s…

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News: Rise Against, Wolf Alice, James Blake and more announced for Sydney Opera House On The Steps 2026

Sydney Opera House is throwing open the Forecourt again this December, with the first wave of On The Steps 2026 revealing a lineup that jumps gleefully between punk, indie, electronic…

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Interview: It’s Not a Documentary — It’s an Act: Baxter Dury on Nepotism, Performance and the Strange Theatre of Modern Life

When I last saw Baxter Dury, it was during Dark Mofo in Hobart — a setting whose nocturnal weirdness felt oddly perfect for his particular brand of dry, late-night storytelling.…

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Live Review plus Gallery: A pop-up masterclass in craft, warmth and multigenerational magic – Crowded House, MyState Bank Arena, Hobart, 26 November 2025

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:…

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News: The legendary Split Enz reunite for antipodean tour next year.

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…

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News: The mighty Crowded House announce a series of pop-up shows across Australia

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…

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News: The legendary David Byrne announces new album ‘Who Is The Sky?’ with the irrepressible and buoyant single ‘Everybody Laughs’ as a taster and massive world tour.

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.…

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slayer announce two huge uk shows for the summer

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…

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Live Review & Gallery: An Unforgettable, Intimate Affair as Pixies Play Liberty Hall – Eora/Sydney, 20.11.24

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…

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News: Two Door Cinema Club & Declan McKenna Announce National Headline Tour Across Australia

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…

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