Charlie Puth is heading back down under – and this time, he’s bringing his most ambitious live show yet. The multi-platinum hitmaker has announced a run of Australian and New Zealand dates as part of his Whatever’s Clever! 2026 World Tour, with stops locked in for Auckland, Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane, Adelaide and Perth. Produced by…
Vermont-born singer-songwriter Noah Kahan is heading back to Australia later this year, locking in four arena shows as part of his upcoming The Great Divide Tour and fans are already gearing up to win the Ticketek war. The announcement comes just over two weeks before his highly-anticipated fourth studio album, The Great Divide– out April…
There’s something kind of fitting about an Australian country artist and a Tennessee native meeting in Nashville and realising they’ve got more in common than not. That’s exactly what happened when James Johnston linked up with rising US star Chase Matthew for their new single “Smoke I’ve Known.” What started as a social media connection quickly…
Brisbane’s winter renaissance continues, with Open Season unveiling its program for 2026. The annual eight-week, city-wide run is once again set to turn the river city into a live music playground. Running from May 25 to July 25, the sixth edition of the festival brings together more than 100 artists across over 10 Brisbane venues,…
There’s good news for Sydney fans of The Black Crowes, with a second show now locked in at Enmore Theatre on Wednesday 8th April after the first date quickly sold out. The added night gives local audiences another chance to catch the band’s return, bringing their bluesy, swagger-heavy take on rock and roll back to…
Melbourne hip hop icon Illy took to his socials last Tuesday to announce a national tour celebrating the 10-year anniversary of his fifth album Two Degrees this June and July. Featuring the hit singles “Papercuts” with Vera Blue and “Catch 22” with Anne-Marie, the record debuted at number 1 on the ARIA Albums Chart and…
Just annouced Silversun Pickups return to Australia after a 14 year absence on their Tenterhooks tour July 2026. Silversun Pickups are an American indie and alternative rock band from Los Angeles, California. Formed in the early 2000s, the quartet is known for its lush, guitar-driven sound and energetic live performances. They achieved attention with Carnavas…
L.A. comedy rapper Afroman hasn’t been in the headlines since his 2001 hits “Because I Got High” and “Crazy Rap”, both of which were taken from the self-produced The Good Times, a surprisingly potent major label debut that netted him a Grammy nod. He hasn’t had a recognisable hit since. And yet, this week, almost…
You know you’re getting on when the band that soundtracked your late high school years announces a 15-year anniversary tour of their debut album. Hitting our shores in November of this year, Northern Ireland legends Two Door Cinema Club have announced a six date tour of Australia and New Zealand in support of their acclaimed…
This is not a drill! That’s right, in the last few hours American rockers and supergroup A Perfect Circle announced they are heading back ‘down under’ this December. Formed in 1999 by Billy Howerdel and Tool ‘s Maynard James Keenan, you already know that’s a special setlist. And as the best attracts the best undoubtably…
Melanie C is heading back to Australia in 2026, bringing the euphoric dancefloor energy of her new album Sweat to stages across the country this November. Best known to millions as Sporty Spice from the Spice Girls, Melanie C has carved out one of the most enduring careers in pop. With over 85 million records…
Melbourne’s RISING festival returns this May/June, once again lighting up the city with a sprawling program of music, art and late-night mischief. As always, the music lineup spans generations and scenes, pulling together legends, cult favourites and some of the most interesting artists working right now. With shows spread across Melbourne Town Hall, Hamer Hall,…
Today, rising Australian singer, songwriter and actress Charlotte MacInnes steps into the spotlight with the release of her debut single “Struck,” an electrifying and emotionally charged first offering out now via Atlantic Records, accompanied by a striking visualiser. The track marks the beginning of a new chapter for MacInnes, and the first release under her…
North Carolina alt-rockers, Wednesday has announced a perfect return to Australian shores attached to Melbourne’s Rising Festival. Touring with music from Bleeds, songs like “Elderberry Wine”, an ode to pickled eggs and the scorned “Townies”, secured the 2025 album a place on many ‘best of the year’ lists. The band made a huge impact with…
It’s official: the Pussycat Dolls have returned. After years of speculation, legal drama, and solo projects, Nicole Scherzinger, Kimberly Wyatt, and Ashley Roberts are reunited, and they’re kicking things off in style with a new single, “Club Song“, and a massive international tour. “Club Song” is everything you’d hope for from a PCD comeback: brassy,…
Melbourne has always been a city where bands quietly evolve out of long musical histories. Musicians move between projects, scenes shift, venues come and go, but the through-line is the players who keep writing songs. The Droptails are very much part of that tradition. This incarnation, formed during Melbourne’s extended COVID lockdowns, brings together musicians…
Since its beginning in 2013, Canadian teen dance drama The Next Step has become an iconic piece of pop culture history for the younger generation. The overly-soapy drama, cliché plot points and dance numbers are the perfect ingredients for an addictive, entertaining watch that is suitable for kids. For Australians, it came as the hype…
Welcome back to the jungle! Celebrated rock icons Guns N’ Roses have officially confirmed their world tour is heading Down Under to a stadium near you. That’s right, it’s time to dig out your red bandana and aviators, and dry clean those tight leather pants! What can fans expect? High energy, massive riffs and the…
Each May, the seaside city of Brighton becomes the global meeting point for the next wave of music discovery as The Great Escape Festival returns, bringing together hundreds of emerging artists, industry delegates and music fans from around the world. The 2026 edition promises another packed programme of live showcases and conference events, reinforcing the…
You could be forgiven for thinking that Hands Like Houses never take a moment to catch their breath. The Canberra alt-rockers are back again with the brooding banger “Flowers”, which dropped 19 February via Civilians with an accompanying video. It comes just a year after their 16-track album ATMOSPHERICS – the deluxe version of which…
After a sold out USA and UK tour, Freya Skye is officially heading Down Under this June, bringing her Stars Align tour on the road. Hinting at Australian dates in a recent post, fans waited patiently for the official announcement, which came at 2am AEDT today. The stars align tour will hit Brisbane’s Fortitude Music…
At just sixteen years old, UK pop star Freya Skye is hitting massive goals. Representing the United Kingdom in 2022’s Junior Eurovision was just the beginning- with a leading role in Disney’s Zombies franchise, a critically-loved debut EP and sold-out headline tour under her belt in the last 12 months, she’s showing no signs of…
Hip hop fans have been aching for a world tour announcement from J. Cole ever since the top-shelf emcee released The Fall Off last week, his already universally acclaimed double-album and allegedly his final release. “Don’t leave while you’re hot, that’s how Mase screwed up” – Kanye West. It’s rare to see an emcee that’s…
Fresh from their first ever show in Launceston earlier this year – which is now the biggest concert ever held in Tasmania – our friends in the Foo Fighters are making good on their promise to return to Australian shores. And it’s sooner than you think! The band will be bringing their “Take Cover” tour…
Can we call Cut Copy iconic yet? Given that “iconic” has become a nonsense filler word, I think it’s worth reclaiming it for these hard-working musos. I first saw the synth-pop outfit at Splendour in the Grass’ famous British invasion back in 2007. I’ve seen them 7 times since and still consider them one of…
Throw that immortal “Insomnia” drop at any 90s kid and you’ll know how cherished this track is to those who have found it all across the dancefloors of the world. When UK electronica trio Faithless released that song in the mid-90s, they forever stamped their name on the history books of rave culture. The song’s…
Did you know Grace Jones has never performed at the Sydney Opera House? Tragic, I know. Jones, one of the most enigmatic and diverse pop singers of our time, has performed in Sydney a handful of times throughout her career, but she has never filed into our most iconic performing arts venue. That’ll change in…
Ahead of the release of her highly anticipated sixth studio album luck… or something, arriving Friday, February 20, multiplatinum global superstar Hilary Duff has announced her first full-scale global headline tour in nearly two decades: Hilary Duff: the lucky me tour. The expansive run will see Duff perform across seven countries – the United States,…
Ed Sheeran has unveiled three exclusive pop-up stores across Sydney, Brisbane and Melbourne, launching alongside the Australian leg of his highly anticipated Loop Tour. The global superstar is currently making his way around the country with a brand-new live show, kicking off in Perth before heading to Sydney, Brisbane, Melbourne and Adelaide throughout the month….
If you needed further proof that Counting Crows remain one of the most enduring live bands of their generation, this is it. Following the rapid sell-out of their first two Sydney shows, the band has announced a third Enmore Theatre date, giving fans one more chance to catch them when The Complete Sweets! Tour hits…
