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Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds have unveiled the support for the Australian run of The Wild God Tour, announcing Aldous Harding as the opening act across all dates, a pairing that feels deliciously off-centre. NZ-born singer-songwriter Harding’s magnetic stillness and arrangements sit beautifully against the scale and emotional weight of Wild God, making her an…

Mumford & Sons have confirmed their Prizefighter Tour for 2026, marking a proper return to Australia after this year’s one-off Sydney Opera House show. The legendary folk band are headed to Melbourne and Sydney in April with some stellar support. Their new record Prizefighter (out 13 Feb 2026) comes hot on the heels of Rushmere,…

In March 2027, international pop icon Belinda Carlisle will bid a celebratory farewell to Australian fans, with a national run of dates saluting four decades of hits on the aptly titled G’day & Goodbye Tour. One of the most distinctive voices of the 1980s and beyond, Belinda will take fans on a musical journey through her extraordinary…

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,…

If you were someone who spent their teenage years scribbling lyrics into the margins of notebooks, layering on black eyeliner and blasting pop-punk through wired headphones you’d understand that the early 2000s were far more than just a moment- they were a movement. Emo transcended a musical genre and became a home to the misunderstood…

The eternally touring Frank Turner & The Sleeping Souls have announced a co-headlining tour next May with Texan rockers, Bowling for Soup, and with news bound to make fans outside of the eastern capital cities jump for joy, the tour will also encompass the Sunshine Coast, Newcastle, Frankston, Adelaide, and Fremantle. Following their most recent appearance…

Blink 182’s Mark Hoppus has announced An Evening Of Storytelling in Melbourne and Sydney, which will take place in March 2026. Sharing stories of growing up in the 80s and going on to form one of the biggest bands of his generation, this evening of storytelling will give fans the chance to see Hoppus in…

As one quarter of the ARIA Award-winning indie-folk quartet All Our Exes Live in Texas, singer-songwriter Katie Wighton has long been celebrated for her crystalline vocals and heartfelt storytelling. Now, she’s stepping into a new chapter with The Nashville Tapes — a deeply collaborative album that bridges the songwriting heart of Nashville with the warmth…

Most young concert-goers don’t know the heady days of lining up and camping out overnight outside the ticket office to get a good spot to see to favourite band. Nowadays, everything is so much more efficient and logging onto the ticket website, you are met with helpful clues, such as “184 people in a queue…

When I spoke with Ben and James Johnston in September, they were adamant that Australia was definitely “on the list” for tour dates.  True to their word, today Biffy Clyro have announced their return to Australia in April next year. The Futique Tour lands in Melbourne on Tuesday, 7 April, then Sydney on Wednesday, 8…

For a decade now, The AU Review’s parent company Heath Media have been proud to curate the annual summer free, all-ages series Seymour Nights in Sydney. The event takes over the courtyard at the Seymour Centre at the corner of City Road & Cleveland Road for a series of concerts showcasing emerging artists from Sydney…

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…

With less than 3 weeks to go, RAYDIA Festival has revealed its final line-up additions, announcing global dance music icon Cascada and international drag superstar Marina Summers joining DJs Manuel Coby, Ana Julieta, BRYANT and festival curator Dan Slater for the highly anticipated new open-air day-into-night festival set to take over The Domain, Sydney on Saturday 15th November, 2025. Joining them are Sydney…

Post-emo heavyweights Hot Mulligan are making their way back Down Under for their The Sound A Body Makes When It’s Still Australian Tour in April 2026, playing their biggest headlining venues here yet. This tour will see them visit Melbourne, Brisbane, Sydney, Adelaide and Perth, and if their 2024 tour is anything to go by,…

Your favourite boyband is coming home, Australia. 5 Seconds of Summer are truly thriving at the moment, having just announced their upcoming record EVERYONE’S A STAR and released three incredible singles, and they’ve now announced a massive world tour in perhaps one of the most iconic ways possible. 5SOS dropped their second single, “Boyband”, a…

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…

Following the electrifying announcement last week that global superstar Kesha will headline the inaugural Mighty Hoopla Sydney on Saturday, February 21st, 2026 on the famous Bondi Beach, the UK’s iconic celebration of pop and queer culture has just dropped its second wave of performing artists — and the lineup is nothing short of fabulous. Joining the party will be Becky Hill;…

Multi-platinum singer-songwriter Conan Gray has announced his highly anticipated 2026 Wishbone World Tour with special guest Esha Tewari, in support of his critically acclaimed fourth studio album Wishbone (Republic Records). The 42-city global run kicks off February 19th, 2026 at Target Center in Minneapolis, bringing Conan’s next era to life across North America, Europe, the UK, Australia, and New…

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…

Anyone who has visited the Sphere in Las Vegas will tell you that it’s one of the most impressive places on the planet to see a live concert. Indeed, with a 270 degree screen on the inside, and a landscape-altering 360 degree screen on the outside, there is no place like it. The venue opened…

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”…

Good Things is almost upon us, and with perhaps the most ambitious lineup we’ve seen in years. In case you’ve been living under a rock- Tool and Weezer headline, joined by Garbage, All Time Low, All American Rejects, Machine Head, Knocked Loose, New Found Glory, Goldfinger and many more. With the festival rapidly approaching, we’ve…

Fresh off the back of her sold-out Australian dates earlier this year, UK indie-folk standout Billie Marten has announced she’ll return in early 2026 for a headline tour. The Dog Eared Tour celebrates her critically acclaimed fifth album of the same name. The run will see her bringing her unmistakable sound to intimate stages in Brisbane,…

The demand for the 21st edition of our beloved Laneway Festival in 2026 has been off the charts. Already Sydney and Melbourne are sold out, and tickets for Adelaide, Perth and the Gold Coast are running hot. Details for the sideshows has just dropped, and we’ve got all the essential details to help you get…

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,…

Editorial Update: Sadly this event has been cancelled.  When I attended Coachella in 2017, I met the inclusion of Hans Zimmer with some skepticism. Not because I wasn’t excited to see such a bold choice on the lineup – but because I was worried it wouldn’t work with that sort of festival crowd. That all…

Beloved indie folk artist Iron & Wine will make his long-awaited return to Australia in early 2026, bringing a run of intimate solo performances and festival appearances to audiences across the country. It marks the first Australian visit in eight years for the project of US songwriter Sam Beam, who has been releasing music under…

From mid-to-late October, four major Australian cities will bear witness to one of the only noughties-baiting lineups of the year with RnB Fridayz Live. The festival has been around for years, but this is one of their most varied line-ups to date, with Pitbull and Mariah Carey headlining the whole thing, alongside Lil’ Jon, Wiz…