News from the Australian music scene, from Perth to the East Coast and in between as well as New Zealand.
Hardline Media are proud to announce from the Cold Dark Depths of the Russian forests, ARKONA, with special guests from the vast lands of Siberia, NYTT LAND, performing their SOUTHERN RITUAL in late September across Australia.. For the first […]
Australia and New Zealand will welcome two of the most distinctive voices in the Nordic music world when Eivør and Sylvaine (solo) join forces for an unforgettable tour across both countries in March 2026. Following […]
One of the most in-demand acts in modern alternative music, today Swedish violincore pioneers IMMINENCE announce their return to Australian shores, set to bewitch crowds across the country with a headline run this October. Ticking […]
Multi-platinum singer-songwriter Rob Thomas today announced his long-awaited return to Australian stages with The All Night Days Tour, celebrating his forthcoming sixth solo album All Night Days and the 20th anniversary of his acclaimed debut […]
One of Australia’s finest rock and roll acts, Dellacoma just released another killer track, this time in the shape of Heroes. Listen to Heroes here https://lnk.to/6FRL9k Frontman Dellacoma Rio says of the track; “‘Heroes’ is about […]
Dust off your dancing shoes, Wanderer is back baby!! The biennial Wanderer Festival takes place 4th-5th October 2025. There’s an abundance of news, starting with the line-up. Saturday Music Highlights She’s been in our hearts […]
After locking themselves away in a Perth studio for the better part of five months (third time’s the charm, apparently), Karnivool have resurfaced with purpose. Not that they’ll spell it out for you just yet. […]
Friday May 23, the pop-up Rock Club that pushes the boundaries of Hard Rock & red hot action in is back – Dingbats! If you love golden era Hard Rock in Hollywood style haunts then […]
Set to ignite Australian stages in 2025, California metalcore collective THE GHOST INSIDE return to Australia for their first headline tour in over a decade this October joined by special guest BLEED FROM WITHIN. Opening proceedings on […]
An inspired and energetic folk pop bop, today marks the arrival of a brand new single, Don’t Stop Dreaming, from Aussie singer-songwriter Flynn Gurry, also armed with an accompanying new music video. Penned during some […]
For the first time in their storied career, LOVE/HATE is set to ignite Australian stages with an electrifying tour celebrating the 35th anniversary of their seminal debut album, Blackout in the Red Room. This landmark […]
“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 […]
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