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Announcing its House of Music Discovery at the inaugural this year’s event, SXSW Sydney invites locals and international guests to enter into a world of music rediscovery as TikTok Australia takes over the eccentric cultural hub, Pleasures Playhouse, on Wednesday, 18 October. TikTok’s House of Music Discovery will bring the magic of music exploration to life by transcending the digital realm…

Zach Bryan sets foot in Australia for the first time this December, joining the Always Live line-up. The American country music superstar will perform at Catani Gardens Flemington Racecourse in Viectoria on Saturday, 9th December, 2023. UPDATED 5/10 – venue changed to Flemington Racecourse Zach Bryan will be joining a fine lineup of musicians, including…

Paul Weller returns to Australia for an exclusive three night performance at the renewed Sydney Opera House Concert Hall in February 2024. The iconic leader of British Mod band The Jam, blue eyed soul outfit Style Council and then turning solo will perform all his classics from nearly 50 years of exploring different rock and…

Beloved Aussie duo Holy Holy release their highly anticipated fifth studio album Cellophane today, and to celebrate they’re playing six very special events across the country! These intimate listening parties will see Tim and Oscar chat about the making of Cellophane, as well as a Q&A and album signing with their fans. They’re also going to treat…

It’s not long to go now before Wollongong hosts one of our favourite festivals, the mighty Yours & Owls. The festival will be held on the weekend of the 14th and 15th October, having relocated to the grounds of the  University of Wollongong. The already impressive lineup was bolstered last week by the addition of…

Heaps Good Festival have just dropped the first lineup announcement for the New Year period and it’s a cracker. Acts include Flume, Foals, The Avalanches, SBTRKT, Basement Jaxx (DJ set), Declan McKenna, Griff, Holly Humberstone and more. After Adelaide’s incredible debut last year, Heaps Good Festival now includes Melbourne’s Sidney Myer Music Bowl on New Year’s Eve…

The National are heading back to Australia, for their first tour since 2018. In exciting news for fans of the iconic Cincinnati band, they will be accompanied by very special guests, Fleet Foxes and Annie Hamilton. The National will be playing at Melbourne’s Sidney Myer Music Bowl, Brisbane’s Riverstage, Sydney’s Aware Super Theatre, and Perth’s…

It’s been a busy week for Adelaide based queer performer MANE, with the release of single, EP and a tour announcement. The single, “We Run” is a tribute to her fiancé, capturing the essence of love, while embracing inclusivity. It celebrates their unwavering bond amid personal struggles, and pays tribute to the wider queer community….

In a much-anticipated tour announcement, Grammy Award-winning, genre-bending powerhouse Wilco are finally making their way back to Australian stages after an extended absence of over a decade. The band are ready to arrive, with Jeff Tweedy, the charismatic frontman now turned songwriter/author/record producer during the band’s lifespan stating, “We love Australia and can’t wait to…

Multi-Grammy award-winning Chance the Rapper will be speaking at this year’s inaugural Sydney SXSW this October. He joins a stacked program of over 1,000 ground-breaking events and sessions on Tech and Innovation, Games, Music, Screen and Culture. Chance has won the respect of both his industry peers and former President Barack Obama, who described him…

Laneway is back and has just unleashed its highly anticipated line-up for the 19th edition of this Trans-Tasman touring mega-festival. The multi-stage is set, and it’s nothing short of impressive, coupling both established icons and rising stars. The power of this year’s line-up is in the inclusion of a substantial number of artists (almost a…

Live Nation has been committed to changing live music discovery with their series ONES TO WATCH. Unearthing fantastic Australian talent, the series is set to keep up the momentum with the announcement of the new instalment of the series at this year’s BIGSOUND. Taking place in Meanjin/Brisbane on September the 6th, this instalment is set…

*Due to overwhelming demand for tour dates in Australia, further shows have been added* Diamond-certified selling artist The Weeknd has announced today that his sold-out global concert tour, “After Hours Til Dawn”, will extend to both Australia and New Zealand. Celebrating both his critically acclaimed albums “After Hours” (the 2020 release featuring the newly announced…

The Summer Dance series is back in Sydney with the announcement of Four Tet and Jyoty for the first instalment. The Summer Dance series has become a mainstay of the Sydney club scene, this year at the Entertainment Quarter. On Saturday, 30 September, Summer Dance returns with a brand new format taking you from day to…

Aussie heavyweight post-punk rock legends Trophy Eyes have just announced a massive regional tour following the successful release of their incredible latest album, Suicide and Sunshine. With indie rockers Dear Seattle along for the ride, this is shaping up to be a tour not to be missed! Trophy Eyes are renowned for their candid, introspective…

Dark-Pop visionary Caroline Polachek is finally gracing our shores with a handful of shows this December. In what seems to be the year of striking sideshows, in addition to headlining Meredith Festival, the chart trailblazer will be hitting up Sydney, Melbourne (with a special co-presentation by ALWAYS LIVE) and Brisbane. In the last few years,…

After stunning the 13,000 strong crowd at the Hunter Valley’s Hope Estate Winery with their incredible and enchanting live show in November 2022, The Corrs are thrilled to return in 2023 and bring their music to fans all over the country. The “One Night Only, Hope Estate” show was a night to remember and fans…

Prepare for an unforgettable journey as Aussie alternative rock favourites Slowly Slowly and Stand Atlantic kick off their highly-anticipated regional co-headlining tour next week. Featuring a lineup of 17 electrifying shows supported by OK Hotel, TOWNS, and Underlay, this tour promises an absolute blast. Slowly Slowly’s fourth masterpiece, “Daisy Chain,” stormed the ARIA album chart…

The ALWAYS LIVE program has dropped and this year is looking to be even bigger and better than ever. Taking place across Victoria from November 24th to December 10th, this epic 17-day state-wide celebration of live music is the largest event of its kind in the Southern Hemisphere. A diverse roster of top-tier international artists…

In a world tour that has included venues like the Hollywood Bowl, Royal Albert Hall, and Glastonbury Festival, the masters of pop Sparks are set to add another monumental venue to their tour- the Sydney Opera House. Californian brothers Ron and Russel Mael since the 70s have been pioneering the sound of pop music. In their…

Fans of JPEGMAFIA, or ‘Peggy’ as he’s otherwise known, would tell you that this year he’s announced he’ll be releasing two new albums and a remastered one from his early music days. And if the first album, SCARING THE HOES, a collab album with fellow trailblazer Danny Brown, is anything to go by then 2023…

Yesterday morning would have felt like Festival Christmas for some, with the first round of Meredith Festival 2023 Ballot allocations sliding into inboxes along with a bold line-up announcement for the 31st iteration of the renowned Victorian gathering. The Supernatural Amphitheatre (known as the Sup) is gearing up to open its gates for the ‘Thirty-First…

After a 9-year gig hiatus (and a casual 12 years since visiting Australian soil), indie-rock icons Bright Eyes are making a triumphant return Down Under this October. Presented by Love Police, the Spring tour is taking the band up and down the country, celebrating their significant 25-year contribution to the music industry. The Omaha group,…

The country’s favourite pop punk and heavy music festival is back for a fourth time with a stellar lineup! Headlining the Good Things festival is none other than Fall Out Boy, who haven’t toured Australia since 2018. After a lengthy wait and cancelled tour due to the unforeseen circumstances of the pandemic, we’re ecstatic to…

Prepare yourselves for a monumental return as Australia’s grandest New Year’s extravaganza takes center stage from December 28th to January 1st, offering an immersive four-day fusion of music, arts, and camping. Once again, the enchanting grounds of Barunah Plains in Victoria will serve as the distinguished backdrop for this unparalleled celebration. Beyond The Valley will…

Tickets are now on sale for the 2023 Australian Women in Music Awards and with a line-up like this, you will not want to miss this unique and ground-breaking event. Featuring some of Australia’s premier talent such as Vanessa Amorosi, Sarah McLeod, Dami Im, Vika & Linda, Beccy Cole, Hot Brown Honey, Samira El Koussa,…

Hand-selected to open for Taylor Swift for 30 dates in the megastars’ North American tour, US singer/songwriter Gracie Abrams is building a lot of momentum. Thanks to Frontier Touring, Aussie fans will be able to see for themselves as Abrams is heading down under at the beginning of 2024. Bringing her Good Riddance Tour to…

For the first time in its history, the renowned futurist conference and festival, South by Southwest (SXSW), is expanding beyond its Texan roots to Sydney, Australia. Taking place from October 15 to October 22, 2023, SXSW Sydney promises to be an extraordinary event, bringing together the world’s most inspired thinkers, creators, and innovators right here…

Hold onto your hats, because Michigan band Hot Mulligan are finally gearing up to rock Australian stages for the first time in March 2024, and they’re bringing their buddies Free Throw along for the ride. This is the show you don’t want to miss, so get pumped and get your tickets! Hailing from Lansing, Michigan,…

Morrissey the lead singer and lyrist of lengendary 1980s English band The Smiths have just announced an Australian tour called “40 Years of Morrissey” and it’s happening this year! To the delight of his fans, Morrissey will play all the favourites from The Smiths through to his solo career. Expect to hear the classics from…