Brisbane’s live music scene is gearing up for one of its biggest seasons yet, with Open Season 2025 set to deliver an electrifying mix of world-class performances, homegrown talent, and unforgettable live experiences this winter. Running from May to July, this citywide festival—now in its fifth year—has expanded once again, with The Tivoli and The…
While busy touring the globe, Lime Cordiale have announced their most ambitious tour to date. The group are set to reimagine their indie-pop anthems with a symphonic twist, teaming up with some of Australia’s leading orchestras, starting in August of this year. Lime Cordiale with the Symphony Orchestras will see the Leimbach brothers bring their…
Following a string of memorable performances at major international festivals last summer, including Glastonbury Festival (UK), Rock in Rio Lisbon (Portugal), and Tinderbox Festival (Denmark), Camila Cabello will kick off the Yours, C tour in Marbella, Spain, before hitting Australia this August. Known for her high energy live shows, Camila will return to the stage…
Ocean Colour Scene are heading out on their national tour of the UK this week, kicking off in Leeds on Thursday the 27th March. Supporting them on this tour, are the fabulous psych rockers Kula Shaker. Last year, Kula Shaker released their seventh album, Natural Magick, and are rocking their original lineup, featuring Crispian Mills…
After a huge year that’s seen him top the charts and sell out venues around the world, US artist Teddy Swims is bringing his I’ve Tried Everything But Therapy Tour to Australia and New Zealand in October 2025. With his full band Freak Freely in tow, the GRAMMY-nominated singer-songwriter will play arenas across seven cities,…
The 2025 RISING program has well and truly landed, with a stellar lineup of arts and entertainment acts announced for the two-week festival this June. Fast earning a reputation for bringing headline acts and bold new commissions to Melbourne, the winter showcase runs across two huge weekends, from Wednesday 4th to Sunday 15th June. If…
More than two decades after the release of debut album BigBigLove, Perth indie icons Little Birdy have reunited to celebrate its 21st birthday. Appearing at last year’s Hotter Than Hell festival, frontwoman Katy Steele had teased more was to come, and now we have our answer: a new tour, playing BigBigLove in full, alongside a…
It’s only two months now until this year’s Great Escape Festival kicks off in Brighton. Another one hundred acts have been added to the lineup, including the Mercury Prize-winning indie-rock quartet English Teacher. English Teacher will be headling on the Billboard UK Live Stage, a new addition to the festival. It is a platform dedicated…
For the first time in eight years, Grammy nominated indie pop band, Japanese Breakfast, is coming back to Australian shores this June for Melbourne’s RISING arts festival and Sydney’s Vivid LIVE series. After a whirlwind couple of years with the beautifully raw memoir and The New York Times Bestseller, Crying at the H Mart, lead…
With very few exceptions (Max Richter being one of them), Hans Zimmer is history’s best example of how music can build blockbusters in the minds of listeners. His potent, cinematic way of composing has been harnessed by the world’s greatest directors, gluing Zimmer’s work to unforgettable scenes, palpable emotions, and staggering visuals. And so it’s…
Sleep Token fans, you can finally rest. It’s happened. After a month of cryptic clues which had fans unscrambling ciphers and following co-ordinates, like some kind of metal National Treasure, we’ve finally got the – kind of obvious – answer we were looking for: a new album. Even In Arcadia will be the fourth from…
The Bearded Lady – Beardo to her friends – is a West End institution. It’s cozy 120 capacity space has played host to acts from across Australia and beyond, from live music to poetry slams, and life drawing classes to burlesque. But, like so many other small venues across the country, The Bearded Lady is…
Can you believe that the legendary Adelaide Beer and BBQ Fest is already 10 years old? To celebrate, we have the inside scoop telling us this year’s event is going to be bigger than ever, with Tim Finn, Wolfmother and The Chats headlining the musical entertainment. The venue has remained the same since 2015, undercover…
While Cyclone Alfred shut down Brisbane over the weekend, Alexisonfire and Underoath didn’t leave their River City fans hanging. Their Riverstage show, originally scheduled for March 8th, was pushed back a week and is now a two-parter, taking over the Fortitude Music Hall on Saturday 15th and Sunday 16th March. Canadian hardcore legends Alexisonfire always…
After an overwhelming response to their massive 20-date Australian tour, Spacey Jane have just announced final shows in Brisbane and Sydney to meet the demand. With tickets flying out the door for previous ticket sales, the indie rock favourites are making sure no one in Brisbane and Sydney misses out this winter! The new dates…
There’s only a few short weeks before Behind Crimson Eyes head out on their final tour, and we’ve just found out who’ll they’ll be bringing along for the ride. Perth metalcore act Patient Sixty-Seven and Melbourne nu-metallers The Last Martyr will be appearing at most dates, with a series of local bands rounding out each…
Back in Australia for the first time in over a decade, UK alt-rockers Kasabian are on tour this week on the east coast. For anyone still tossing up about whether or not to grab a ticket, you’ll want to move fast, with multiple dates already sold out. With the original Sydney date selling out in…
Download Festival, acknowledged as the UK’s Premier Rock Festival, has dropped an incredible lineup for 2025. Amongst those in the latest release is Green Day, Sleep Token and Korn. The festival showcases the best of rock and metal music at Donnington Park in Leicestershire, England, and will be held this year from the 13th to…
South by Southwest Sydney (SXSW Sydney) began in 2023, as an extension of the well known SXSW that originated in Austin Texas in 1987. The desire of bringing the annual program to Sydney was to reach creatives in the Asia-Pacific region, and to provide creatives with avenues to help reach their aspirations. Whether that be…
Tropical Cyclone Alfred has been slowly making his way towards the East Coast over the last few days, with the latest estimates suggesting he’ll be making landfall on the Sunshine Coast in the early hours of Saturday morning. With Brisbane music venues closing to protect staff, patrons, performers, and property, a slew of gigs have…
Spacey Jane have excitedly announced a huge tour across Australia and New Zealand this year. Celebrating the release of their third studio album, If That Makes Sense (out on the 9th of May), the band are playing a massive 20 shows over May and June. They are bringing along some incredible Aussie artists for the…
The NSW Government has announced that it will implement a twelve-month pill testing trial for music festivals in the state. They will be starting with the 2025 Yours & Owls Festival with the aim of reducing the risks and dangers of illicit drug consumption. About the trial, the Yours & Owls Festival co-founder, Ben Tillman,…
The iconic Palace Foreshore returns to Melbourne’s stunning Port Phillip Bay from February 27th, boasting a massive line up of acts from around the globe. The 2025 event will run for three weeks, giving fans one last party to see out the summer with a huge celebration of live music. Running until March 14th, the…
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…
Tallahassee quintet Mayday Parade have just announced Australian dates, bringing their Three Cheers for 20 Years tour our way in September. Since forming in 2005 and dropping debut album, A Lesson in Romantics, in 2007, the band are responsible for some of their genre’s cult classics, including “Jamie All Over” and “Miserable At Best”. Twenty…
SummerSalt is back this September with a massive new lineup, led by indie royalty The Wombats. Joining them for another run of national shows are DMA’S, Ball Park Music, Del Water Gap, Bea and her Business, and Ra Ra Viper – a stacked lineup of sun-drenched shows at select outdoor venues across the country. Festival…
Shoegaze pioneers Slowdive return to Australia this April/May to play Perth, Melbourne, Adelaide, Sydney and Brisbane with special guests US indie rockers Beach Fossils. Slowdive will be performing a mix of fan favorites from albums such as Souvlaki, Pygmalion, and Slowdive, alongside songs from their critically acclaimed 2017 self-titled album. Shimmering guitars, lush atmospherics, and…
Live Nation’s Ones To Watch will be returning to Melbourne this Thursday night, at the iconic Collingwood venue, The Gasometer Hotel. This invite-only event is being hosted by our good friend Tait McGregor (Date with Tait), the three artists performing include Central Coast’s indie/rock artist Fletcher Kent, Melbourne Alt/Rock songwriter Lotte Gallagher and Sydney electronic/pop…
Hollywood Undead have just announced a string of shows alongside their support slot at Falling In Reverse‘s Popular Mons(tour) next month. It’s the first time the rap rock band have headlined here in fourteen years, but rest assured, we still know every word to “Everywhere I Go“. Of course, Hollywood Undead have kept busy in…
Ball Park Music is back and they’re better than ever. Almost three years since the release of their last album, the brilliant Weirder & Weirder, the Brisbane legends return with their eighth studio album Like Love, accompanied by a huge national tour. Scheduled for a Friday 4 April release, Like Love is named after its…
