Irish singer-songwriter CMAT (real name Ciara Mary-Alice Thompson) commenced her set singing from the balcony at Sydney’s Enmore Theatre and then lit up the stage with an energetic performance of classic country heartbreak and indie pop, with a distinctly Irish sense of humour. Supported by Australia’s own Holiday Sidewinder, the former lead singer of indie…
Madchester legends Happy Mondays return celebrating 35 years of Pills ‘N’ Thrills And Bellyaches across Australia. Led by the ever-unpredictable Shaun Ryder and charismatic dancing percussionist Bez, Happy Mondays will deliver a career-spanning set packed with era-defining hits including Step On, Kinky Afro, Loose Fit and tracks that helped define the sound and attitude of…
American rock band Wheatus on their 25th Anniversary tour played Sydney’s Manning Bar. The main man of Wheatus, Brendan B. Brown with band and backup singers put on a great show, requesting songs and chatting to the audience and finally delighting everyone with the final song, the classic hit “Teenage Dirtbag” with the crowd singing…
Viagra Boys returned to Sydney to play the Hordern Pavilion on The Infinite Anxiety Tour. The Swedish post-punk rockers led by Sebastian Murphy delivered a killer set of brute-force rock and roll that pumped up the crowd and they reacted the only way that made sense, bodies colliding, crowd surfing, sweat flying, fists pumping. Supported…
The Last Dinner Party delivered an electrifying and theatrical performance in Sydney at the TikTok Entertainment Centre on a very wet Saturday night. Frontwoman Abigail Morris was magnetic, prowling the stage with preacher-like intensity, her voice swinging from operatic to punkish in the space of a verse. Around her, the band moved like a small…
Turnstile played to a sold out all ages show at Sydney’s Hordern Pavilion and this gig could already go down as “gig of the year” and it’s only January. From Never Enough to the final song Birds the fans matched the full on energy of Turnstile, crowd surfing, circle pits, and going totally off! Supported…
London singer-songwriter Joy Crookes performed for the first time in Sydney in over three years at the Enmore Theatre, playing songs off her critically acclaimed 2025 album Juniper and debut album Skin. Her songs draw from smoky jazz phrasing and soul tradition with cool beats and basslines. A star on the rise. Supported perfectly by…
Garbage played at the iconic Sydney Opera House Concert Hall on the last show of their Australian tour. The alt-rock veterans delivered a set with tension and precision. Shirley Manson was magnetic, her voice still cutting deep on “I Think I’m Paranoid” and “Stupid Girl”. Garbage’s sound was perfectly amplified around the Concert Hall with…
Sofia Isella on her YOU’LL UNDERSTAND, DICK tour performed at The Roundhouse UNSW to an ecstatic Sydney audience. Isella’s musicality is even more striking in person. She shifts between violin, keys, and guitar with the focused ease of someone who grew up treating instruments like extra limbs. She has a tender connection with her fans,…
London indie rock outfit Bar Italia played a killer set at Sydney’s Metro Theatre performing songs off their most recent release Some Like It Hot and early releases. Made up of Jezmi Fehmi, Sam Fenton, and Italian born Nina Cristante their music blends post-punk tension with classic indie rock. Supported brilliantly by experimental genre-fluid band…
American singer, songwriter, and musician Perfume Genius played tonight at the iconic Sydney Opera House in the Concert Hall. Michael Hadreas, better known by his stage name Perfume Genius performance was intimate yet powerful with his band adding synth-scapes, shimmering guitars and rhythms. Pete Dovgan was their to capture the gig
Good Things Festival Sydney unfolded under brutal, blistering heat that turned Sydney Showground into a frying pan and tested every punter’s stamina. Even so, the crowd pushed through, fuelled by cold drinks, shade and the promise of big riffs. Highlights included Shirley Manson and Garbage, Weezer, Fever 333, Bad Nerves, Tonight Alive, Wargasm, James Reyne…
GWAR at Good Things Festival Sydney, turned their mid-afternoon set into a blood-drenched carnival of metal, satire, and sheer lunacy. From the moment the band stomped onstage in full intergalactic warlord regalia, it was clear no one in the crowd or photographers were leaving clean. Jets of blood spray blasted across the pit as the…
Glasgow art rock legends Franz Ferdinand headlined part of the On The Steps concert series at the iconic Sydney Opera House Forecourt. From the opening blast of “The Dark of the Matinée,” Alex Kapranos stalked the stage with the swagger of someone who knows exactly how to command a crowd, playing all the classics including…
Brooklyn art-rock shapeshifters TV On The Radio delivered one of the best gigs of 2025 leaving Sydney’s Enmore Theatre audience totally energised. Tunde Adebimpe, the magnetic lead singer, prowled the stage with the restless energy and Kyp Malone’s harmonies and guitar textures with the rest of the band adding to an emotionally charged gig. Song…
Doja Cat delivered a slick, high-voltage performance on her Ma Vie World Tour at Qudos Bank Arena, proving she’s one of pop’s most unpredictable forces. Commanding the stage with effortless swagger, she bounced between razor-sharp rap flows and glossy pop hooks, turning hits like “Paint the Town Red” and “Woman” into mass singalongs. Pete Dovgan…
English indie legends Kaiser Chiefs returned to Sydney’s Hordern Pavilion to celebrate the 20th anniversary of their debut album Employment and proved their debut still packs more bite than most bands’ entire careers. Lead singer Ricky Wilson bounded across the stage like a man fuelled by nostalgia and nitroglycerin, leading a crowd of old-school indie diehards…
Sharon Van Etten and The Attachment Theory played one of the best gigs of 2025 at Sydney’s Enmore Theatre. Van Etten is magnetic, she draws you in, her vocals are emotional and her lyrics are overwhelming in the best way, plus The Attachment Theory is super tight and like part of Van Etten’s family. Kicking…
For the first time in 20 years Split Enz have reunited with original members Tim Finn, Eddie Raynor, Noel Crombie and Neil Finn plus Matt Eccles on drums and James Milne on bass on the Forever Enz tour. The tour will celebrate the group’s extraordinary catalogue, from the theatrical brilliance of Mental Notes and Dizrythmia,…
Lenny Kravitz kicked off his Blue Electric Light Australian Tour in style to a packed out Sydney’s Qudos Bank Arena. Opening with “Bring It On” Lenny exploded onto stage with a groove-heavy blast that set the tone for the night. Backed by his incredibly tight band consisting of Craig Ross his long-time lead guitarist, Hoonch…
Britpop icons Pulp are set to make their triumphant return to Australia in March 2026, headlining two very special open-air performances on the Sydney Opera House Forecourt, their first Australian show in over a decade. Fronted by the incomparable Jarvis Cocker, Pulp will bring their legendary live show to one of the world’s most iconic…
British-Sri Lankan artist, rapper, and cultural icon M.I.A. returned to Sydney at the iconic Enmore Theatre with a stunning performance of songs from her back catalogue including “bamboo banger”, “bird flu”, “bad girls” and to the delight of her fans finishing the set with her massive hit “paper planes”. Warming up the crowd brilliantly was…
Atlanta punk powerhouse Upchuck are heading to Australia for the very first time, bringing their explosive live show to Brisbane, Sydney and Melbourne Blending raw punk fury with elements of garage rock, rap, and chaos, Upchuck have carved out a reputation as one of the most vital and unfiltered voices in the new American punk…
Alt-rock trailblazers Garbage will return to Australia this December for a run of exclusive headline theatre shows, marking their first visit since 2016. The tour will see the band perform in Melbourne, Adelaide and at the iconic Sydney Opera House. Led by the inimitable Shirley Manson, Garbage have spent nearly three decades redefining alternative rock…
Baltimore’s hardcore band Turnstile are set to make their return to Australia this summer on The Never Enough Tour with four massive shows in Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane and Perth. Turnstile formed in Baltimore’s underground scene with their acclaimed 2021 album Glow On cementing their status as leaders of a new generation. With tracks like “Blackout”…
UK punk-rap agitators Sleaford Mods are returning to Australia in April 2026 for a run of headline shows on their No War No Death tour, the first time back since 2023. Armed with their trademark mix of razor-sharp social commentary and minimalist electronic beats, Jason Williamson and Andrew Fearn will bring their latest single “Megaton”…
The First Annual Liberty Ball took place at Sydney’s Liberty Hall, featuring incredible international and local artists. Headlining the night was Nashville-based American singer Nikki Lane and her band. Nikki has that cool vintage Americana twang sound with raspy vocals and absolutely killed it. On the outdoor stage were Laid Back Country Pickers all the…
Acclaimed London born singer-songwriter Joy Crookes has announced her long-awaited return to Australia in January 2026, with two special headline shows that promise to be as intimate as they are powerful. Since the release of her debut album Skin, Crookes has carved out her own space in modern soul, blending jazz, R&B and pop with…
Known for genre-bending hits like “Say So,” “Kiss Me More,” and the chart-topping “Paint The Town Red,” Doja Cat has become one of the most electrifying names in pop and hip hop. On stage blending razor-sharp choreography, surreal visuals, and a playful unpredictability that keeps fans on their toes. Every show is a full-throttle experience,…
This weekend saw legendary Sydney band Drop City play Sydney’s Factory Theatre to mark the 30th Anniversary of their seminal 1995 release Magic Transistor Radio. From the moment the first chords rang out, the crowd was transported back to the 90s psychedelia sounds from Drop City. The guitars shimmered with reverb-soaked textures, layered against a…
