News from the Australian music scene, from Perth to the East Coast and in between as well as New Zealand.
“Zebrahead deserve their place amongst the likes of Blink-182, Sum 41 and Green Day as pop punk royalty. They have every aspect of being a great live band absolutely nailed down: stage presence, stunning musicality, and […]
BOB MARLEY’s music transcends time, and his impact on global culture remains unmatched. To celebrate the 40th anniversary of the most iconic album in reggae history, Legend – The Best of Bob Marley and the […]
Iconic Australian band You Am I continues to celebrate the 30th anniversary of critically acclaimed second album, Hi Fi Way, with the announcement today that the accompanying tour will expand, including parts of regional Australia. As the band winds […]
It’s been WAY too long between drinks, but Australian hard rockers Ablaze are FINALLY heading back to the UK and Europe this August/September with a brand new album in tow! If you cast your mind […]
AEROSMITH guitarist and songwriter JOE PERRY is set to return to the road for a series of August performances with THE JOE PERRY PROJECT. The 8-date run kicks off August 13 in Tampa, FL and wraps […]
BIG COUNTRY, the Legendary Scottish Celtic Rock band, return for the first time since 2019 for The Greatest Hits Tour. Setlist includes – In A Big Country, Chance, Fields of Fire, Look Away, Wonderland plus […]
INXS fans, get ready – the Original Rockstar (and former INXS Frontman), JD Fortune will finally return to Australian stages for his first ever headline tour this October with his band to perform the Best […]
WWE, in partnership with the Western Australian Government through Tourism Western Australia, today announced that Crown Jewel: Perth will headline a WWE weekend takeover in Perth this October. Crown Jewel: Perth will take place at RAC […]
In 2026, prepare to GO TO HELL with Australia’s first ever dedicated metal cruise HELLBOUND. The boat will be rockin’ and you’ll wanna come knockin’ next year, with HELLBOUND set to deliver an all-out, three-night floating heavy […]
To meet overwhelming demand Kate Ceberano today announces new dates for her upcoming Australian Made Tour of 2025. The multi-ARIA-winning icon has added four major city venues to an epic run after the original 22 […]
Perth Blues-Rock trio Art of Dysfunction have today released a brand new single. ‘Trouble’ is written from the perspective of addiction and having that devil on your shoulder always trying to seduce you into those […]
After a mammoth 2024 and 2025 single Chasing Hearts, Western Australia’s DICE waste no time returning with new single ‘Alter Ego‘, out now via Tone City Records. With echoes of The Killers, Bloc Party and Two Door Cinema Club, […]
PUNK ROCK FACTORY bring everything you love about 1990s/2000s punk rock and deliver the classics and hit songs we all know the words to; like you’ve never heard them before. The band has redefined pop-culture […]
One of Australia’s most revered artists, Paul Kelly is set to perform his largest ever headline shows to date this August/September – proudly presented by Frontier Touring and Triple M. In a tour update, Frontier […]
Flawless hard rockers, The Zep Boys with hypnotic front man Vince Contarino and the Kashmir Orchestra, ignite the Perth Crown Theatre in Zeppelin Soars Again on Saturday 21st June, with special guest Belle Hendrik channelling […]
Perth-based 70’s infused rock ‘n’ rollers The Satisfaction have been making some serious noise in the last 18 months. They are a band on the up and at an alarming, with a live show to […]
Indie rock favourites Ball Park Music are set to join the Oasis Live ‘25 Australian Tour, supporting the UK legends on the most anticipated tour of the year. The Oasis Live ’25 world tour will […]
Globally renowned Australian artist Xavier Rudd unveils his latest single, “Where to Now” available now on all major streaming platforms (via Salt. X Records/Virgin Music Group). Honest, raw, and reflective, “Where to Now” explores the […]
SCARY KIDS were at the vanguard of the post-hardcore boom of the 2000’s, not just as pioneers of a sound that lay the foundations for so many bands that followed, but also for their incredible […]
ALPHA WOLF are thrilled to unveil the local support acts for their Terrible Days Across Australia regional tour kicking off next month with special guests MALEVOLENCE (UK) and ZUKO, and announce the Narre Warren show is sold out […]
Rock n Roll Hall of fame inductees and legends of rock, ZZ Top, are thrilled to announce Australian singer, songwriter and guitar slinger, Dallas Frasca, as support on the 2025 Australian dates for The Elevation […]
HARDLINE MEDIA are proud to announce for their FIRST time in Australia and New Zealand, the legends of doom, the almighty PENTAGRAM, to tour in August 2025. Pentagram is an American doom metal band from […]
UK rockers Wunderhorse have locked in a string of headline shows across Australia and New Zealand this September. This run kicks off in Aotearoa at Double Whammy in Auckland and Meow in Wellington, before hopping across the […]
THE CLOUDS are a beloved pillar of Australia’s timeless alternative music scene. They Celebrate their 35th Anniversary with Three Exclusive Headline Shows in Sydney, Melbourne, and Brisbane. Few artists embodied the indie spirit that defined […]
In 2026, prepare for the return of THE PLOT IN YOU to Australian shores, with the band today announcing a national headline run next January, joined by special guests FIT FOR A KING (USA), BOUNDARIES […]
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