The iconic British punks Sex Pistols – with original members Steve Jones on guitar, Paul Cook on drums and Glen Matlock on bass – have announced they’re heading to Australia, for a set of shows never to be repeated in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Adelaide and Perth. Jones, Cook and Matlock will be joined by Frank…
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Suzi Quatro, the legendary rock icon, has just kicked off her monumental 40th anniversary Australian tour! This is the celebration of a career that’s spanned over four decades, defying generations, and redefining the sound of rock ‘n’ roll. From the moment she exploded onto the scene in the early ’70s, Suzi Quatro was more than…
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US Indie outfit Band Of Horses played an exclusive, one-off gig at Enmore Theatre on an electric stormy night in Sydney with singer-songwriter Ben Bridwell and the band delivering a set full of emotion and intensity. Kicking off with Ben Bridwell playing solo on keys and singing “St.Augustine” off Band Of Horses 2006 debut album…
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Scottish band Primal Scream returned to a packed out Sydney’s Enmore Theatre and delighted their fans to a mix of classic and new songs from their vast catalogue. The charismatic Bobby Gillespie one of the great lead singers from the 199o’s had the crowd dancing like no tomorrow from the opening song “Swastika Eyes” all…
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British rock band IDLES return to Australia this January to play three shows in Brisbane, Melbourne and Sydney to showcase their latest and fifth album TANGK released in 2024. IDLES will be playing their biggest theatres to date in Australia after winning fans with their powerful and chaotic performances across Australia from previous tours including…
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Norwegian alt-pop singer, songwriter, producer and star AURORA returns to Australia this February 2025 on her What Happened To The Earth? Part 4 tour. Due to popular demand after selling out Brisbane and Fremantle, a new show has been added at the Fortitude Music Hall, Brisbane. In 2024 she released her fourth studio album What…
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Scottish pioneers Primal Scream have announced a tour in Australia this January 2025. Their 1991 album Screamadelic launched them onto the British music scene with their combination of psychedelia, alternative rock dance sound influenced by the acid house scene and with DJ Andrew Weatherall mixing their first big hit “Loaded”. Last in Australia in 2018,…
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TISM brought their Death To Art tour to Sydney’s Hordern Pavilion and it will go down as one of the best gigs of 2024 with incredible supports from Machine Gun Fellatio, Eskimo Joe, Ben Lee and The Mavis’s Sydney punters partied like it was 1999! Peter Dovgan brings you the images. You can read Mick’s…
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English rock band The Cult played to an enthusiastic crowd at the iconic Sydney Opera House on their 8424 40th Anniversary tour. Original members Ian Astbury (lead singer) and Billy Duffy (lead guitarist) were in stellar form, delighting their fans with a brilliant display of rock and roll. Tickets are still available for their remaining…
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The Saints ’73-’78 played a killer set of original punk songs from their massively influential first three albums (I’m) Stranded (1977), Eternally Yours (1978) and Prehistoric Sounds (1979). The Saints consist of original members Ed Kuepper on guitar, Ivor Hay on drums with Mudhoney’s Mark Arm on vocals, The Birthday Party / Bad Seeds guitarist…
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Rock and Roll legends Pearl Jam from Seattle, USA totally blew the crowd away with a performance for the ages. It was full of emotion and pure energy to a sold out Sydney crowd. Supported beautifully by icons Pixies from Boston, USA. Peter Dovgan brings you the images.
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American influential alternative rock band Pixies played a special intimate sideshow at Sydney’s Liberty Hall. Currently on tour around Australia supporting Pearl Jam. Pixies delighted fans kicking off with their classics “Where Is My Mind?”, “Monkey Gone To Heaven”, “Wave Of Mutilation”, “Debaser” also including new songs “Chicken” and “Oyster Beds” off their latest 2024…
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Fleshwater’s killer show at Crowbar Sydney brought the grunge and the crowd surfing all the way from Boston USA. Supported perfectly by Secret World and Futureheaven. Tickets still available here Sunday 17th November LaLaLas, Wollongong NSW Wednesday 20th November Revolver, Melbourne VIC Thursday 21st November Jive, Adelaide SA Friday 22nd November Lynotts Lounge, Perth WA…
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Alt-pop sensation Isabel LaRosa will be bringing her Heaven Doesn’t Wait Tour to Australia in February 2025, and has just announced that Sydney has been added to the run of shows in Melbourne and Brisbane. Isabel will be playing at the beautiful Liberty Hall on Thursday the 27th of February. The Cuban-American singer, songwriter exploded into…
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Hanabie are a self described Harajuku-core all girl band from Tokyo, Japan. They played their first ever headline tour in Australia at a packed out Sydney’s Liberty Hall to a mix of head banging metal fans and harajuku fashionistas. They totally impressed with their energetic, colourful and powerful display of upbeat nu-metal. Tickets for their…
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Alternative indie legends from Boston, USA, Pixies have announced exclusive intimate live shows in Melbourne and Sydney this November. Pixies are in Australia supporting Pearl Jam on their current East Coast Australian tour. Image by Pete Dovgan Fans will be treated to hearing live their latest album release The Night The Zombies Came (2024) plus…
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Sweden’s punk rock legends Viagra Boys totally destroyed Sydney’s Enmore Theatre with a performance some are already hailing as “gig of the year”. Lead singer Sebastian Murphy was fierce, lively, charismatic and backed equally by the band. Superbly supported by local Sydney punk outfit C.O.F.F.I.N. (Children of Finland Fighting in Norway). Pete Dovgan brings your…
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Amyl and The Sniffers are on a high after announcing an Australian tour and releasing their new album, Cartoon Darkness. In the middle of their world tour Amyl and The Sniffers will play Adelaide, Perth, Melbourne, Sydney, Wollongong, Sunshine Coast, Brisbane, supported by Bob Vylan (UK) and Miss Kaninna plus Party In The Paddock Festival in Tasmania….
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Canadian singer-songwriter, record producer and actor The Weeknd on his After Hours Til Dawn tour performed to a sold out Accor Stadium Sydney and his fans went wild! Tickets still available for The Weeknd’s second Sydney Show on 23rd October 2024 tickets here Peter Dovgan brings you the images.
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English iconic multi-instrumentalist PJ Harvey returns to Australia to play the Sydney Opera House forecourt plus Golden Plains festival, WOMADelaide, and solo shows in Perth, Melbourne and Brisbane. PJ Harvey last toured Australia in 2017 to critical acclaim, thrilling her fans with songs from her classic albums. Supporting her solo shows will be legendary Australian guitarist…
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Olivia delighted her screaming fans with a full on energetic performance. There are three shows remaining in Sydney. Head HERE for the chance to secure a ticket. You can read Sarah’s review of the first Melbourne show HERE. Pete Dovgan was there to bring you these images.
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Massive UK Indie band The Reytons played an exciting energetic show, matched by their very lively fans at Sydney’s Metro Theatre. Supported by two very talented local Indie bands Satin Cali and Sunset Avenue. The Reytons Set list: Red Smoke Adrenaline Let Me Breathe Harrison Lesser Retro Emporium Headache Market Street 2006 Cash In Hand…
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The Flaming Lips return to Australia performing their 2002 alt classic release Yoshimi Battles the Pink Robots played in full, plus other cult classics. The Flaming Lips live show is a total psychedelic trip full of colourful props and of course the giant inflatable ball which Wayne Coyne jumps inside to ride across his adoring…
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Belfast trio Kneecap announce their first Australian tour for March 2025, with a Sydney venue upgrade and a second Melbourne show. The trio consisting of Mo Chara, Móglaí Bap and DJ Próvaí deliver a concoction of satirical yet socially conscious Irish and English lyrics with their explosive live performance and we can expect one of…
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Legendary Australian seminal punk rock band The Saints have announced new dates for an ever expanding Australian tour, celebrating their music released between 1973 to 1978. The tour is now set to coincide with the release of a brand new (I’m) Stranded vinyl Boxset release. This version of the group includes original founding members Ed…
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Legendary British rock band The Cult have just announced their November Australian tour 8424 tour playing the iconic Sydney Opera House plus Melbourne, Brisbane, Adelaide and Perth and will be celebrating the band’s 40th anniversary Led by original members vocalist Ian Astbury, lead guitarist Billy Duffy with drummer John Tempesta and bassist Charlie Jones (Goldfrapp,…
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After impressing fans at Good Things Festival 2023 Hanabie return to Australia to embark on their first headlining Australian tour in Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne and Adelaide. Formed in 2015, the Tokyo based all girl Harajuku-metalcore band consists of Yukina (lead vocals), Matsuri (guitar), Hettsu (bass) and Chika (drums) have released two studio albums Girl’s Reform…
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Swedish punk outfit Viagra Boys return to Australia on The Australia Shrimp Grand Prix tour, with three headline shows in Melbourne, Sydney and Brisbane. Sebastian Murphy (lead singer) and the boys last played in Australia in 2019 and we can expect mayhem from one of Europe’s great live bands, with their high powered punk rock…
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Dirty Three conquered a sold out Enmore Theatre with support from the very talented Laura Jean Led by the wild man of rock and roll Warren Ellis on violin/viola/piano, Jim White on drums and Mick Turner on guitar. The threesome mesmerised their fans with an energetic display that ripped out the soul out of all…
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Pond played to a packed out Carriageworks for Vivid Sydney on a very wet Sydney night and I’m calling it gig of the year 2024! Supported by the excellent Melbourne garage-punk outfit Delivery. With the imminent release of Pond’s 10th studio album Stung! we were treated to new songs “(I’m) Stung”, “Neon River”, “Black Lung”…
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