All the latest major tour announcements from Australia and around the world.
With the worldwide excitement around the recently completed European tour, GRAMMY®-winning, progressive music titans Dream Theater are announcing their 40th Anniversary Tour 2026 leg for Australia. The tour will be An Evening With Dream Theater […]
UK rock band DON BROCO return swinging with their explosive new single Hype Man – a nu-metal-infused banger that captures the chaos of burnout and the lifeline of friendship. Out now via Fearless Records, the track […]
Returning in 2026 for their first Australian headline run since 2017, prepare to witness American metal titans MOTIONLESS IN WHITE in all their dissonant glory next June, heading to arenas in Melbourne, Sydney and Brisbane joined by […]
Back in April 1995, Australian singer-songwriter Rick Price released “River of Love”, the first single from his much-loved album ‘Tamborine Mountain’, which followed in July of that year. The single, along with the album, made […]
The Memphis, Tennessee blues powerhouse Eric Gales reveals his smokin’ hot new single “You Shouldn’t Have Left Me.” The song drops on the day his new album, ‘A Tribute To LJK – a powerful and […]
ARCHSPIRE is the FASTEST BAND on EARTH. Blending extreme metal with neo-classical precision and a hip-hop vocal cadence, they deliver an ear-melting, rapid-fire assault unlike anything else. At inhuman speeds, ARCHSPIRE combines blistering virtuosity with […]
Due to high demand, UB40 featuring Ali Campbell have added a Perth date to their Big Love World Tour. The unmistakable voice behind UB40’s biggest hits will bring reggae cheer to one of the city’s most iconic outdoor venues, Kings […]
He’s lamenting the chronic shortage of real guitar rock and roll afflicting this ever fracturing planet, so ex-Radio Birdman, Hitmen, New Christs and Screaming Tribesmen guitarist Chris Masuak is returning to Australia to do something […]
Releasing their most dauntless album to date earlier this year, Melbourne’s THORNHILL are set to celebrate their 2025 opus BODIES on home soil next February, marking both their first Australian shows since the album’s release and also the group’s […]
GRAMMY Award®-winning, multi-platinum rock band Kings of Leon have released new single, ‘We’re Onto Something’ featuring Zach Bryan, via Love Tap Records, the band’s own imprint distributed by Virgin Records. Recently, Zach Bryan joined Kings of […]
Perth legends VOYAGER, U.S hardcore titans SHAIHULUD, death metal pioneers ABRAMELIN, Adelaide rising force FREEDOMOF FEAR, folk warriors VALHALORE, power metal masters SILENTKNIGHT, and the unhinged chaos of NICOLAS CAGE FIGHTER. And it doesn’t stop […]
Southern California’s DAYSEEKER — Rory Rodriguez [vocals], Gino Sgambelluri [guitar], Ramone Valerio [bass], and Zac Mayfield [drums] — have shared the video for new single Shapeshift. “This song is about the anxiety I live with on a daily basis,” says Rodriguez. “An open letter to myself about […]
After A 16 Year Absence From Australia, Secondhand Serenade return for 3 very special shows backed by a Symphony String Section. From the raw, heartfelt strums of a lone acoustic guitar in a Californian bedroom […]
Dear Arkona + Nytt Land ticket holders. Due to a very serious health matter with Anatoly Pakhalenkoof of Nytt Land recently suffering a heart attack, the September Australian dates will need to be rescheduled. Please […]
A collective of fate on a journey through their own abyss LORD OF THE LOST continue their journey: On December 12, 2025, the genre-fluid six-piece unveils the next chapter of their ongoing album trilogy […]
THE DEVIL WEARS PRADA — Mike Hranica (vocals), Jeremy DePoyster (guitar, clean vocals), Kyle Sipress (guitar), Jonathan Gering (keys, synths, programming, percussion), and Giuseppe Capolupo (drums) — have been tipped by Revolver for their ability to keep fans guessing two decades deep into […]
A foot-stomping anthem, bustling with lively instrumentals, acoustic warmth and stirring vocals, Losing Friends When You’re Older places you instantly in the room with the Pierce Brothers, capturing the duo’s infectious live energy while also lyrically detailing the […]
LINKIN PARK – Mike Shinoda, Dave “Phoenix” Farrell, Joe Hahn, Emily Armstrong, and Colin Brittain – will return to Australia in 2026 on the their highly anticipated From Zero World Tour, their first visit since 2013. […]
The wait is almost over – next week, Paul Kelly takes the next step of his extraordinary career, commanding arena stages nationwide for a historic run of sold-out shows. Australia’s greatest storyteller will launch his biggest tour […]
California punk legends Lagwagon are heading back to Australia and New Zealand in early 2026 to celebrate 30 years of their iconic album HOSS. This tour is all about reliving the raw energy and spirit […]
Make no mistake: Australia and New Zealand love The Lumineers! With two shows (Christchurch and Melbourne) already sold out after tickets went on sale last week, promoters are pleased to announce the acclaimed American folk-rockers and […]
Luxembourg’s Dark Folk icon, Rome, kicks off his debut Australian tour on Friday in Adelaide. With some issues surrounding the Melbourne date on Saturday, August 23, a new venue has been chosen to host the […]
Melbourne vocalist, Karly Jewell’s recently released second full length album, There’s A Jewell In Town came crashing into the ARIA Australian Artists Chart at Number 3! One of Melbourne’s most powerful rock voices, Karly is captivating […]
Renowned stand-up comedian, podcaster, actor, and psychedelic philosopher Duncan Trussell returns to Australia and New Zealand next week and has just announced he will be joined by local cult favourite, Nick Capper on all shows! Self-described as Australia’s favourite agricultural comedian, Capper delivers oddball antics […]
Beyond mere tales of fable and fantasy, the next chapter of heavy music folklore is already waiting to be told. Australia’s largest travelling music celebration, Good Things Festival, is back once again for another round […]
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