News from the Australian music scene, from Perth to the East Coast and in between as well as New Zealand.
Aussie rock festival Wanstock returns in 2026 with its biggest lineup yet, announcing Sydney and Melbourne events, with the rock gods set to descend on Shoppingtown Hotel in Doncaster (Melb) for two nights on Friday […]
Western Australia is set for a musical celebration like no other as internationally renowned rock icons Jet bring two back-to-back shows to the state over the 2026 long weekend. Music lovers can join the party […]
Australia and New Zealand, big things are coming! In 2026, two heavyweights will head down under for a colossal arena run, with Florida hybrid heavies A DAY TO REMEMBER and California mainstays PAPA ROACH joining forces for the BIG […]
Australia’s own theatrical rock juggernaut Sisters Doll are thrilled to announce their highly anticipated “Good Day To Be Alive” Australian Tour, hitting cities nationwide in 2026. Renowned for their electrifying live shows and explosive energy, […]
Live Nation has today announced that Mariachi El Bronx and The Bronx will return to Australia with the Super Show! Band on Band Action! Tour in March 2026, marking a long-awaited comeback for fans across the country. […]
Blues on Broadbeach will celebrate 25 years of rhythm, soul, and good times on the Gold Coast from May 14–17, 2026. Fresh off winning Gold in the Major Festivals and Events category at the prestigious […]
Australian alt-rock band Vermantics have announced the release of their much anticipated single “Mess,” arriving on November 21. Consisting of brothers Stefan (vocals/guitar) and Daniel Fedele (bass), and cousin Julian Perrotta (drums), Vermantics formed in […]
Swedish masters of dark melody KATATONIA return to Australia and New Zealand in 2026, bringing songs from their haunting new album Nightmares As Extensions Of The Waking State to life on stage, plus major milestones […]
Lenny Kravitz has officially kicked off his long-awaited return to this side of the world, launching the first sold out show of his tour at Spark Arena in Auckland on Saturday night — his first […]
Live Nation has announced Multi-platinum GRAMMY® Award-winning Sacramento band Deftones will bring their immersive, genre-defying live performance down under for a run of explosive headline arena shows for the first time in nearly 10 years, with […]
The special 40th Anniversary release collection of Jimmy Barnes’ seminal album For The Working Class Man is out now. First released in 1985, For The Working Class Man is full of undeniable classics, including Jimmy’s […]
Melbourne multi-instrumentalist and singer-songwriter Steph Strings already has many strings, literally and figuratively, to her creative bow. But in early 2026, a brand new chapter will arrive in the form of Steph’s long-awaited debut album Feel Alive, set for […]
American post hardcore / emo outfit Rain City Drive are set to make their headline debut in Australia next year, with a run of shows in March 2026. Proudly presented by TEG MJR, the band […]
Two of Australian rock’s leading forces – Sarah McLeod and Dallas Frasca – have spent many formative years of their career developing their craft and entertaining audiences right around the country and abroad. Well-versed in […]
It’s been an incredible twelve years since Metallica last tore up an Australian stage — back in 2013 at the final date of the Soundwave Festival, closing the curtain on a decade-defining tour. The Rockpit […]
Following their first, and lauded, foray into self-producing on their #1 charting 2024 album Everything Is Bigger Than Me, today esteemed Australian folk duo Pierce Brothers announce their fourth studio album Moonrise set for release on November 28; a stunning […]
Southern California alt-metal powerhouse OF MICE & MEN return in May, as fierce as ever and armed with their legendary live show, unrelenting energy, fan-favorite anthems and one hell of a team up courtesy of […]
Earlier this year The Horrors made a captivating exclusive appearance at Dark Mofo in Hobart, and treated Melbourne fans to an intimate Live at 3RRR set ahead of the festival. The visit marked the group’s […]
Face To Face Touring and Live Nation are excited to announce that SummerSalt presents a new series of events with Ocean Alley on their new AUS Coastal 2026 tour. The five-date run will take place […]
UK alternative rock icons Maxïmo Park are making their long-awaited return to Australia, for the first time since 2009! And they’re bringing a celebration two decades in the making. In April 2026, the party will […]
Southern California’s DAYSEEKER — Rory Rodriguez [vocals], Gino Sgambelluri [guitar], Ramone Valerio [bass], and Zac Mayfield [drums] — have released their sixth album Creature In the Black Night. Produced by Daniel Braunstein (Spiritbox, Silent Planet) […]
Starr Special Events have announced another stellar line-up for the 11th Annual Ravo Blues n Roots Festival, which will take place at the Ravenswood Hotel on Saturday 21st February 2026. The ever-popular day-long festival features […]
Due to high demand, Micheal Learns To Rock have added a Perth date to their Australian tour. TEG Live is thrilled to present award winning Danish band, Michael Learns To Rock’s debut Australian tour this […]
Arizona extreme metal trailblazers SOULFLY deliver their tribally fueled thirteenth album CHAMA via Nuclear Blast Records. Once again, a remarkable testament to the Brazilian songwriter’s natural affinity for slamming yet rhythmic riffs that defined his signature sound to listeners around the […]
There was an air of celebration at Perth’s Riverside Theatre as Rob Thomas kicked off the Australian leg of his All Night Days Tour — his first solo visit since 2019, and a return to […]
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