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Alright Animals, Mother is coming! Following the critical acclaim of her latest album . (Period) (You can read our glowing review here), Kesha will continue the monumental success of her biggest headline run of her extraordinary career with the eagerly awaited Australian leg of The Tits Out Tour– her first headline tour Down Under in over…

Eight-time GRAMMY Award winner Kacey Musgraves is set to return down-under this November. Musgraves has been touring her latest album Deeper Well since 2024 with sold out shows globally and is now bringing it here to Australia. The Texan-born country singer-songwriter has announced a four-date run covering Sydney, Brisbane and Melbourne, with the tour kicking…

London’s genre-hopping jazz collective Kokoroko are heading to Australia this November, locking in headline shows across Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane, plus a slot at the already sold-out Strawberry Fields Festival in NSW. The tour follows this month’s release of their second full-length album, Tuff Times Never Last, a record that blends tight layers of Afrobeat, soul,…

Ed Sheeran broke the attendance records on his last visit (2023), and yes, the rumours that have been circling are true, he is heading back to Australia and New Zealand , with his Loop tour, for a massive run of shows kicking off in January 2026. Ed will be kicking off the shows in Auckland…

Legendary rock ‘n’ roll trailblazer Jon Spencer returns to Australia this spring with his kick ass band to sing the hits from his discography of bands including Blues Explosion, Pussy Galore, Hitmakers, Boss Hog and more. Remember the insane Blues Explosion’s performance on ABC’s Recovery? see below Spencer will unleash his unmistakable fusion of punk,…

British rock legends The Darkness have announce their highly anticipated Dreams On Toast Tour and are set to ignite stages across Australia and New Zealand in February/March 2026. The tour promises a heady mix of new anthems and classic hits like “I Believe in a Thing Called Love”, “Love Is Only a Feeling”, and “Growing…

British singer-songwriter Olivia Dean announces a one-night only headline performance on November 20th this year. This show will take place outdoors at the Fleet Steps, Mrs Macquaries Point, with the show titled Evening At The Fleet Steps. The Evening At The Fleet Steps show will be in support of Dean’s new album The Art of Loving…

Acclaimed British metalcore band Architects have officially announced their Australian Tour 2025, marking their powerful return to the east coast of Australia. Renowned for their dynamic live performances and genre-defying sound, Architects will bring their electrifying energy to fans in Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane. This announcement follows a monumental year for the band, riding high…

UK chaos-pop breakout Freak Slug (Xenya Genovese) is heading to Australia for the first time this October, locking in a run of east coast shows following the release of her debut LP I Blow Out Big Candles. The Manchester-born artist has been steadily gaining traction for her punchy dream-punk tracks, pulling in praise from The…

Australian pop sensation BEHANI, who we announced last year had signed to ADA/Warner Music Australia for the release of her debut single “Again & Again”, is expressing her pop appreciation this week as she releases a stripped back cover of a 90s genre classic! A self-described lover of the song in question, BEHANI has reimagined…

E.L.L.E, the musical project of Naarm music community commentator @ElleOutLoud_, released her latest single, “Fine”, today. This track is a self-made slice of dance pop that blends raw emotional honesty with glittery, high-energy production. As a one-woman powerhouse, E.L.L.E writes, produces, masters and performs every track, carving her own lane in the independent pop scene….

Lorde is officially bringing the Ultrasound tour our way. After selling out just about every major venue she’s announced this year, including Madison Square Garden and the O2 Arena, and the New Zealand-born dark pop songstress has announced a six-date run across Aotearoa and Australia, kicking off February 2026. The tour comes off the back of…

Currently on a stacked run of international festivals — Glastonbury, Lollapalooza, Governor’s Ball, Fuji Rock — Royel Otis are heading home. The Sydney duo have just announced their biggest Australian shows to date, with the meet me in the car tour hitting arenas this October in support of their upcoming second album hickey (out August…

Iconic British rock band Transvision Vamp is back and ready to electrify Australian audiences with a highly anticipated Australian Tour, marking their first major return in decades. Known for their rebellious spirit, chart-topping hits, and dynamic frontwoman Wendy James they will ignite with their signature raw energy and glam-punk edge across venues around Australia. Best…

It’s been a minute, but Lewis Capaldi’s back, and this time, he’s doing it on his own terms. After a couple of years away from the spotlight, the Glaswegian is launching back in with a brand new single, a humble Glastonbury set, and a full run of headline shows across Australia this December. It marks…

Vancouver rapper and TikTok sensation bbno$ (alias Alex Humuchian) has just announced an Australian and New Zealand tour, set for later this year. The “it boy” and “Edamame” artist has amassed billions of streams globally, blending his infectious sound with a wickedly whimiscal online presence. Most recent release “mary poppins” saw 100% of the music…

Nikki Lane and her band will headline the first ever Annual Liberty Ball at Sydney’s Liberty Hall on a special night celebrating everything Americana, Country and Western. Nikki Lane is an American singer-songwriter known for her distinctive blend of outlaw country, rockabilly, and Americana music. Born in Greenville, South Carolina, she combines a vintage Southern…

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,”…

This year’s Queenscliff Music Festival is shaping up to be an amazing weekend of music in a beautiful cozy seaside town. Just an easy 90-minute drive from Melbourne  and 35km from Geelong in Wadawurrung country, Queenscliff is a mecca for those interested in community and arts. The festival is held between 28-30 November and the…

Del Water Gap is heading back to Australia this September for a run of headline shows, following the announcement of his SummerSalt festival appearances earlier this year. The Brooklyn-based songwriter and producer will play three headline dates only, Melbourne, Adelaide and Sydney, in between sets at Torquay, Tamborine, Lake Macquarie and Fremantle as part of…

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…

Pop princess Addison Rae announced her much-anticipated debut Australian tour last week, playing extremely intimate venues in Melbourne, Sydney and Brisbane. Whilst fans are excited, snagging tickets has been no easy task, with many questioning the choice of venue sizing. Rae rose to fame on TikTok in 2019, where she was known for dancing. Her…

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…

Kendrick Lamar is touching down this December, bringing the acclaimed Grand National Tour to select Australian stadiums. After a string of sold-out shows across North America and a massive run through Europe and the UK with SZA, Kendrick will play only two solo headline dates in Melbourne and Sydney. In addition to these shows, he’ll…

The king of art-pop weirdness David Byrne is heading back to Australia and New Zealand in January 2026, touring a brand new live show off the back of his upcoming album Who Is The Sky?, out 5 September via Remote Control / Matador. It’s his first new record in eight years, and the accompanying live…

The 2025 Mundi Mundi Bash takes place outside Silverton (where Max Max was filmed) from the 21st to the 23rd of August. Unfortunately, if you were after the exclusive “Bound for the Bash” merch to display on your road trip, you’ve just missed that deadline. However, the good news is that there are a handful…

Gramy-nominated US band OneRepublic, headed up by acclaimed singer/songwriter and lead vocalist Ryan Tedder, have announced their highly anticipated return to Australia and New Zealand for The Sweet Escape Tour, set to kick off in Auckland, New Zealand, February 2026, before continuing across Australia. OneRepublic played to full houses across Australia and New Zealand in…

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…