Author: Pete Dovgan

Kaiser Chiefs have announced their Australian tour for the first time since 2012 celebrating the 20th Anniversary of their award winning record, Employment, one of the best-selling UK debut albums of all time. Released in 2005, Employment featured hits like “I Predict a Riot,” “Oh My God,” and “Everyday I Love You Less and Less,”…

AC/DC are “Back In Black” for the first time since 2015, the world’s greatest and iconic rock band have just announced their long-awaited return to home soil with the Power Up 2025 Tour. After conquering stages across Europe and the Americas, the legendary Aussie rockers are bringing their high-voltage performance back to where it all…

Cloud Control celebrated 15 years of their debut album Bliss Release to a sold out Sydney’s Enmore Theatre on a freezing Friday night sounding as good as ever. The show kicked off with “Dojo Rising” off their 2013 release Dream Cave, “Rainbow City” and “The Smoke, The Feeling” before breaking into their classic award winning…

Sharon Van Etten returns to Australia this November, with her band The Attachment Theory showcasing their recently released self-titled debut album plus a selection of Sharon’s classic solo work. Sharon Van Etten’s music, known for its emotional rawness and lyrical vulnerability, often mirrors the psychological principles of Attachment Theory, a framework in psychology that explores…

Lenny Kravitz is set to ignite stages across Australia with the long awaited return of his high-voltage live show, announcing the Blue Electric Light Australian Tour this November. Following the global success of his twelfth studio album, Blue Electric Light, Kravitz will bring his signature fusion of rock, funk, soul, and psychedelia to Australian shores…

Genre-defying alt-pop provocateur SOFIA ISELLA is heading to Australia this December for the highly anticipated YOU’LL UNDERSTAND, DICK tour, bringing her raw lyricism, cinematic sonics, and fearless stage presence to Australian audiences for the first time. Following a string of electric performances across North America and Europe and a support slot with Taylor Swift, the…

Following her critically acclaimed performances and a growing global fanbase, Eivør is set to return to Australia next March for a spellbinding tour that promises to be an unforgettable journey through sound, emotion, and atmosphere. Celebrated for her ethereal vocals, genre-defying compositions, and magnetic stage presence, Eivør’s live performances are a fusion of Nordic folk, cinematic…

Chelsea Wolfe’s return to Sydney at the Metro Theatre was a mesmerizing display of her signature darkwave artistry. Performing to a packed out theatre, Wolfe captivated the audience with a set that spanned her illustrious career, showcasing the haunting beauty and intensity that connects her with the fans. The tour continues with gigs in Brisbane,…

Evan Dando and his Lemonheads dropped into Sydney’s Enmore Theatre to play back to back two of their most acclaimed albums: It’s a Shame About Ray (1992) and Come On Feel the Lemonheads (1993). A nostalgic trip back to the 90s and the fans lapped it up singing along to their hit songs “Its a…

Stockholm’s genre-defying chaos merchants Viagra Boys are heading back to Australia in January 2026, bringing their raw, unfiltered punk energy to stages across the country. Following the global success of their latest album viagr aboys, the band is set to deliver a string of blistering performances that will leave Aussie crowds gasping for air, in…

Glasgow’s indie rock icons Franz Ferdinand return to Australia this November and December, bringing their electrifying live performances to fans across the nation. The band will be touring in support of their critically acclaimed sixth studio album, The Human Fear, released in January 2025. Teenage Dads and Delivery will be special guests for all shows,…

Slowdive, the shoegaze pioneers from the UK, returned to Australia with New York’s indie darlings, Beach Fossils, performing at Sydney’s Enmore Theatre, the first of two nights. Slowdive’s performance was a masterclass in atmospheric sound. They transported the audience into a world of lush reverb and delicate melodies with the opener “Avalyn”, and tracks including…

The first time I caught Chelsea Wolfe live was in 2012 at Oxford Art Factory in Sydney. I was blown away by her voice that cuts through shadows and soundscapes, making her live performances an unforgettable experience. And now, this month, the darkwave icon returns. She’ll be bringing her haunting sound to Australian stages to…

The Lemonheads are touring Australia this May, and fortunately, due to venue upgrades and additional shows being added, there are still tickets available in each city. For the first time in years, the ever-charismatic Evan Dando and company will bring their signature blend of fuzzed-out hooks and bittersweet lyricism back to Australia for a national…

Tom Morello – lead guitarist from the legendary bands Rage Against The Machine, Audioslave and Prophets of Rage – delivered a raw energy master class at Sydney’s Enmore Theatre last night. Morello is widely regarded as one of the most innovative and influential guitarists of the modern era, blending heavy metal, punk rock, funk, and…

Iconic 1980s jangly guitar rock band Ups and Downs known for their perfect pop sound return on their 40th Anniversary tour. There’s something beautifully nostalgic about seeing a classic Aussie guitar band like Ups and Downs at a venue like the Marrickville Bowlo. It’s the kind of place where the floorboards creak with history and…

Sex Pistols featuring Frank Carter played their legendary album Never Mind the Bollocks, Here’s the Sex Pistols in its entirety! We were luckly enough to have one of the most iconic and influential records in punk history live at Sydney’s Hordern Pavilion. The band’s original members—guitarist Steve Jones, drummer Paul Cook, and bassist Glen Matlock…

You Am I on their Hi Fi Daily Double Down tour performed the first show of two at Sydney’s Enmore Theatre, playing in their entirety the classic albums Hourly Daily and Hi Fi Way. Marking the 30th Anniversary of Hi Fi Way, Tim Rogers, the unstoppable force of Rock and Roll was backed brilliantly by…

Chaka Khan the iconic soul and funk singer and the voice behind some of the most iconic hits in music history returns to Australia on her 50+ Years of Music Australian Tour and due to popular demand after selling out her first show at the Sydney Opera House has announced a second and final show….

The Hives make their highly anticipated return to Australia after a ten year absence this July bringing their high-octane, unforgettable live show to Fremantle, Melbourne, Sydney and Brisbane kicking off their 2025 World tour. With their signature energy, explosive performances, this tour promises to be the rock event of the year. It’s not to be…

American singer-songwriter and rising star Faye Webster returns to Melbourne and Sydney for two FOUR special intimate live performances this July 2025. Showcasing her critically acclaimed 2024 release Undressed at the Symphony and already a back catalogue of four albums, fans can expect an evening of emotional storytelling, captivating melodies, and Faye’s signature laid-back charm….

Dua Lipa’s 2025 Radical Optimism tour stop at Sydney’s Qudos Bank Arena was nothing short of spectacular. From the moment the lights dimmed, the crowd knew they were in for a night to remember. The British pop sensation effortlessly brought her infectious energy and unmistakable style to the stage, delivering a performance that lived up…

Kneecap a Northern Ireland rap group brought their high energy show to Sydney’s UNSW Roundhouse. Blending politically charged lyrics with hip-hop, all three members – Mo Chara, Moglai Bap and DJ Provaist rapped mostly in their Irish language and had their fans going crazy from the get-go, waving Irish flags with some wearing copycat balaclavas,…

New Order performed under a rare blood moon at the iconic Sydney Opera House Forecourt on a perfectly warm night. From the very first notes of the classic Joy Division song “Transmission” the crowd was electrified. The legendary British band, known for their fusion of post-punk, electronic, and new wave sounds, delivered a set that…

PJ Harvey’s performance at the Sydney Opera House Forecourt was nothing short of transcendent. In an evening where the majestic backdrop of the Opera House met the raw energy of one of music’s most visionary artists. The sweeping views of Sydney harbour and the iconic sails of the Opera House, was the perfect setting as…

Fontaines D.C. a post-punk band formed in Dublin, Ireland played one of the best live shows Sydney has seen in a long long time on their ROMANCE Australian tour. After just being announced as Best International Group at the 2025 BRIT Awards, I would go further and call them the best band in the world!…

Courteeners hail from Manchester and are one of Britain’s biggest indie rock bands. Last night, they graced Sydney’s Metro Theatre, playing to an enthusiastic crowd, packed with British fans. Kicking off with “Sweet Surrender” from their latest album Pink Cactus Cafe, the anthems followed with their fans singing their hearts out to all the classic…

Cuba-American singing sensation Isabel LaRosa showed what star quality is about playing her debut Sydney show to her screaming adoring fans at Sydney’s Liberty Hall. Isabel impressed with her live vocals and dynamic stage presence accompanied by her brother Thomas LaRosa on guitar who was a weapon on guitar. Support came from her brother Thomas…

Australian underground super group The Beasts played an explosive set of blues rock and roll at Sydney’s Manning Bar led by their charasmatic lead singer Tex Perkins, backed by legends of the Australian music scene James Baker on drums, Kim Salmon and Charlie Owen on guitar plus Boris Sujdovic on bass guitar. Showcasing their latest…

Legendary Rage Against The Machine guitarist Tom Morello has announced Bluesfest sideshows in Melbourne and Sydney with support from BIG NOTER. Known for his groundbreaking work with Rage Against the Machine, Audioslave, and his extensive solo career, Morello is a living legend of modern rock. His unique sound, combining shredding solos with socially conscious lyrics…