Alright Australia, brace yourselves – Oliver Tree is bringing his beautifully unhinged live show back to Australia this October, locking in a run of headline dates as part of his massive global tour behind new album Love You Madly, Hate You Badly.

Fresh off the release of his fourth studio record – a 17-track, genre-pinballing fever dream entirely written and produced by Tree himself- the internet’s favourite chaos merchant is gearing up for his most ambitious tour yet, spanning literally every continent. But for our purposes? He’s heading straight for Aussie stages with a handful of shows that are guaranteed to be equal parts gig, performance art and full-blown fever dream.

Oliver Tree – Love You Madly, Hate You Badly.

If you’ve seen Oliver Tree live before, you already know this isn’t your standard night out. His shows are loud, theatrical, unpredictable and just a little bit cooked… blending alt-pop, electronic, hip-hop and straight-up absurdity into something that somehow works way too well. Expect big visuals, chaotic energy, and at least a few moments where you question what timeline you’re currently living in.

The tour lands off the back of Love You Madly, Hate You Badly, a globe-trotting project recorded across 82 countries (casual), pulling in sounds and influences from pretty much everywhere on earth. Singles like “Joyride,” “Flowers,” and the aggressively titled “Fuck The Whole World” have already been making noise – the latter getting a viral boost after Tree popped up during Subtronics’ Coachella set.

Now he’s bringing that whole unfiltered world to Australia for a tight run of shows this October, hitting Brisbane, Melbourne, Sydney, Adelaide and Perth.

Presales kick off from Wednesday May 6, with general tickets on sale Friday May 8, and you can peep all the details down below.

OLIVER TREE – AUSTRALIA 2026 TOUR DATES

• Thursday October 2 – Fortitude Music Hall, Brisbane, QLD
• Friday October 3 – Forum Melbourne, Melbourne, VIC
• Tuesday October 7 – Enmore Theatre, Sydney, NSW
• Wednesday October 8 – Hindley Street Music Hall, Adelaide, SA
• Friday October 10 – Metro City, Perth, WA

The artist presale (register now via Cobrand) and Spotify pre sales will begin Wednesday, May 6th at 10AM local time. Untitled Group presale will run from Thursday, May 7th 10AM local time – register here. General on sale will begin Friday, May 8th at 10AM local time here. 

Further Reading

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What So Not Releases New Single ‘Mr Regular’ Featuring Oliver Tree & Killer Mike

Oliver Tree Links Up With Blink-182 For Single ‘Let Me Down’

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If your May plans don’t already involve getting your face melted by desert riffs in a sweaty room… here’s your sign.

Norwegian stoner rock heavyweights Slomosa are officially touching down in Australia this month for their first-ever headline tour – and they’re bringing their self-coined “Tundra Rock” chaos with them.

Slomosa – ‘Battling Guns’

Yep, after years of building a global rep as one of the most exciting names in modern heavy rock, the Bergen quartet are finally giving Aussie fans a taste of their icy, groove-laden sound, hitting Melbourne, Sydney and Brisbane across a tight three-date run.

For the uninitiated, Slomosa’s whole deal is this beautifully weird fusion of desert rock swagger and Nordic frostbite – think Kyuss-style riff worship colliding with grunge hooks and a bit of punk bite for good measure. It’s heavy, it’s catchy, and it absolutely rips live.

And that live reputation? It’s not just hype. The band have been steadily levelling up on the global circuit, earning nods from heavy hitters like Helmet and Mastodon, smashing festival stages across Europe, and even jumping on US runs with the likes of Alkaline Trio. Safe to say: they’re not arriving quietly.

Their latest album Tundra Rock has only added fuel to the fire, with critics praising its “intoxicating mix of stoner and grunge” and undeniable energy – the kind of record that feels tailor-made to go off in a packed room.

Which is exactly what Aussie fans are about to get.

The run kicks off in Melbourne at Max Watts on Friday May 22, before rolling through Sydney’s Crowbar on May 23 and wrapping up in Brisbane on May 24 – short, loud, and very likely sweaty.

So if you like your riffs big, your grooves filthy and your gigs feeling like a full-body experience, you might wanna lock this one in.

Suss the deets below.

SLOMOSA – AUSTRALIAN TOUR 2026

• Friday May 22 – Max Watts, Melbourne, VIC
• Saturday May 23 – Crowbar, Sydney, NSW
• Sunday May 24 – Crowbar, Brisbane, QLD

Tickets on sale now via thephoenix.au

Further Reading

Swedish Metallers Avatar Announce 2026 Australian Tour Dates

Crystal Lake On Their Explosive Aussie Return And Wild New Live Vocalist

“We Owe Them Everything”: Of Mice & Men On Their 2026 Australian Tour

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It’s been six long years since Japanese heavyweights Crystal Lake last tore through Australia – and in that time, they haven’t just maintained momentum… they’ve levelled up into a full-blown global force.

Now, they’re finally heading back Down Under this month alongside Of Mice & Men, armed with a new era, a sharpened live show, and a wildcard addition that’s about to send things into overdrive.

CRYSTAL LAKE – ‘The Weight Of Sound’

Enter PK – frontman of rising Japanese/Korean outfit PROMPTS – who’ll be joining Crystal Lake on this run, bringing a whole new dimension to the band’s already explosive live presence.

And according to guitarist YD, this isn’t just a lineup tweak, it’s a whole-ass energy shift.

“Music isn’t just about performance… it’s about the energy created between people,” he tells us. “PK’s energy and passion will turn our shows into something chaotic and joyful.”

That word – energy – comes up a lot when you talk to YD. Because for Crystal Lake, that’s always been the core of it. Not just technicality, not just heaviness – but connection.

“First and foremost, it’s our love for music… Being able to connect with people from different countries and share that wild, chaotic space through music is something I always feel grateful for.”

It’s that philosophy that’s helped Crystal Lake transcend borders, building a fanbase that stretches far beyond Japan and into places like Australia, where heavy music crowds are famously unhinged in the best way.

And yeah, they remember.

“There are too many memories… we partied a lot… but honestly, holding a koala is still something I remember very clearly,” YD laughs.

(Important cultural exchange: metalcore chaos x koalas.)

A New Chapter, Same Relentless DNA

Despite the lineup evolution and years off Aussie soil, YD is quick to shut down any idea that Crystal Lake have mellowed out.

“Nothing has changed. We’ll be bringing full energy and passion to the stage like always,” he promises.

If anything, the addition of PK looks set to intensify what the band already does best, AKA blending crushing metalcore, hardcore grit and soaring melody into something that feels both precise and completely unhinged.

“His style fits perfectly… it really pushes the emotional side of our songs even further,” YD explains.

And that emotional edge matters. Because Crystal Lake have never just been about breakdowns. They’ve always been about that cathartic release, that shared chaos between band and crowd.

Built For The Stage And Built For Australia

With a stacked lineup that includes Of Mice & Men (aka masters of emotional weight and arena-ready heaviness), Crystal Lake are making sure their Aussie return hits.

“We’re building the setlist for the Australian fans… songs longtime fans will love, and songs that connect with people who discovered us more recently.”

And after six years away, there’s a clear sense this isn’t just another tour stop, it’s a return that means something.

“Australia and its people are a special place for us… being able to tour, play shows, and meet people through music means everything.”

No Gimmicks + No Holding Back

If you’ve ever seen Crystal Lake live, you already know the deal… it’s relentless, physical, and borderline spiritual in its intensity.

And YD? He’s still approaching every show like it could be his last.

“My philosophy is to perform like I have no regrets… like I could die at any moment, and to always push past my limits.”

So yeah, safe to say this isn’t going to be a polite little comeback tour.

“Let’s Make It Wild”

For Aussie fans who’ve been waiting years for this moment, YD keeps it simple:

“Thank you so much for supporting us… beyond nationality, age, gender or religion, we’re excited to share a wild, unforgettable experience together through music.”

And honestly? That’s exactly what this feels like.

A band that’s grown bigger than ever.
A new voice adding fuel to the fire.
And a crowd that’s been waiting six years to explode.

Crystal Lake are back, and it’s about to get very, very loud.

Grab your tickets down below.

Crystal Lake 2026 Australian Tour Dates

Supporting Of Mice & Men

• Tuesday 5^th May – PERTH, Magnet House
• Thursday 7^th May – ADELAIDE, Lion Arts Factory
• Friday 8^th May – MELBOURNE, 170 Russell
• Saturday 9^th May – SYDNEY, Manning Bar
• Sunday 10^th May – BRISBANE, The Triffid

Tickets on sale now via: https://thephoenix.au/of-mice-and-men-2026-2/

Further Reading

Of Mice & Men Lock In 2026 Australian Tour With Crystal Lake

“We Owe Them Everything”: Of Mice & Men On Their 2026 Australian Tour

“We’re Not Taking This For Granted”: Blessthefall’s Beau Bokan On Their Long-Awaited Aussie Return

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Alright pop gremlins, assemble – Slayyyter is officially bringing the chaos Down Under.

Fresh off tearing up the Mojave Stage at Coachella, the self-proclaimed pop disruptor has announced her long-awaited return to Australia with the gloriously unhinged WOR$T GIRL IN THE WORLD TOUR, set to hit the east coast this August.

Slayyyter – ‘BROKE BITCH FREE$TYLE’

It’ll mark her first Aussie shows in three years, and she’s not exactly easing back into it – we’re talking five headline dates, including a double-up in both Sydney and Melbourne. The run kicks off with back-to-back nights at Sydney’s Enmore Theatre on August 9 and 10, before heading to Brisbane’s Fortitude Music Hall on August 14, and wrapping with two shows at Melbourne’s Forum on August 17 and 18.

“I’m so excited to finally return to Australia… it means so much to perform WOR$T GIRL IN AMERICA with all my fans down under,” she said.

If you’ve been paying attention, you’ll know Slayyyter’s been deep in her villain era. Her latest album WOR$T GIRL IN AMERICA sees her fully lean into the chaos – blending trashy electro-pop, punk attitude and bratty rap into what she’s dubbed “iPod music” for the chronically online. It’s messy, it’s loud, it’s intentionally a bit cooked… and fans are eating it up.

The record debuted at #1 on the Billboard Top Dance Albums chart, with singles like ‘BEAT UP CHANEL$’, ‘CANNIBALISM!’ and ‘CRANK’ helping build a cult-level hype train = not to mention the freshly dropped ‘BROKE BITCH FREE$TYLE’ keeping the momentum rolling.

Since her early viral days (“Daddy AF” gang rise up), Slayyyter’s carved out a lane that’s equal parts hyperpop, throwback club trash and high-gloss grit – and this tour feels like the fully realised version of that energy.

Tickets go on sale Friday May 8 at 10am local time, with presales kicking off earlier that week.

Peep all the dates and details down below.

SLAYYYTER ‘WOR$T GIRL IN THE WORLD’ AUSTRALIA 2026

• Sunday 9 August – Enmore Theatre | Sydney, NSW (Lic. All Ages) – ticketek.com.au
• Monday 10 August – Enmore Theatre | Sydney, NSW (Lic. All Ages) – ticketek.com.au
• Friday 14 August – Fortitude Music Hall | Brisbane, QLD (Lic. All Ages) – ticketmaster.com.au
• Monday 17 August – Forum | Melbourne, VIC (18+) – ticketek.com.au
• Tuesday 18 August – Forum | Melbourne, VIC (18+) – ticketek.com.au

TICKETS ON SALE from Friday 8 May (10am local time)

FRONTIER MEMBER PRESALE
​via frontiertouring.com/slayyyter
​Runs 24 hours from: Wednesday 6 May (12pm local)
​or until presale allocation exhausted

MG LIVE MEMBER PRESALE
​via mg.live/slayyyter
​Runs 24 hours from: Wednesday 6 May (12pm local)
​or until presale allocation exhausted

Further Reading

Love Letter to a Record: Slayyyter on ‘The Fame’ by Lady Gaga

Slayyyter Announces Album, Shares ‘Miss Belladonna’

Tones And I Reportedly Sued By ATO Over $400K Debt

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This one’s a bit of a heartbreaker for the ‘90s kids.

US alt-rock staples Spin Doctors have officially pulled the plug on their long-awaited Australian return, cancelling their upcoming Pocket Full Of Kryptonite anniversary tour just weeks before it was set to kick off.

Spin Doctors – ‘Little Miss Can’t Be Wrong’

In a message to ticketholders, promoters Destroy All Lines confirmed the May run has been scrapped due to “unexpected logistical shifts & circumstances.” The band added they’re incredibly grateful for the support from fans across Australia and New Zealand, and are working to find a way to come back as soon as possible.

The tour – originally announced back in November – would’ve marked Spin Doctors’ first Aussie shows since 1993, with plans to perform their breakout 1991 album Pocket Full Of Kryptonite in full. That record, of course, went on to become a monster, spawning hits like ‘Little Miss Can’t Be Wrong’ and ‘Two Princes’, topping the Aussie charts and eventually going 5x Platinum.

It also carried a bit of personal weight for frontman Chris Barron, who spent part of his childhood living in Australia – something he’s spoken about fondly in recent interviews, recalling everything from Vegemite sandwiches to wandering around Sydney Harbour like core memory fuel.

At this stage, there’s no word yet on rescheduled dates… but it sounds like the band are keen to make it happen when they can.

For now, Aussie fans will just have to keep those Two Princes singalongs on ice a little longer.

Spin Doctors 2026 Australian Tour Dates

• Tuesday 12th May 2026: Metropolis, Fremantle, Perth – CANCELLED
• Wednesday 13th May 2026: The Gov, Adelaide – CANCELLED
• Friday 15th May 2026: The Story House, Geelong – CANCELLED
• Saturday 16th May 2026: Forum, Melbourne – CANCELLED
• Monday 18th May 2026: King Street, Newcastle – CANCELLED
• Tuesday 19th May 2026: Port Macquarie Race Club – CANCELLED
• Thursday 21st May 2026: Enmore Theatre, Sydney – CANCELLED
• Friday 22nd May 2026: The Warehouse, Townsville – CANCELLED
• Sunday 24th May 2026: Tivoli, Brisbane – CANCELLED
• Monday 25th May 2026: Kings Beach, Sunshine Coast – CANCELLED

Further Reading

Spin Doctors Announce 10-Date Australian Tour Celebrating 35 Years of ‘Pocket Full of Kryptonite’

374 Bagpipers Just Smashed a World Record in Melbourne by Honking Out AC/DC

AC/DC Rocked Melbourne So Hard, They Literally Showed Up On the Richter Scale

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Thirty years later and still absolutely flooring it…

US punk-metal lifers Strung Out are heading back to Australia this September to celebrate three decades of their cult-classic album Suburban Teenage Wasteland Blues – and yep, they’re bringing the whole high-speed chaos with them.

Strung Out – ‘Suburban Teenage Wasteland Blues’

Originally dropping in 1996, Suburban Teenage Wasteland Blues is one of those records that didn’t just age well — it straight-up refuses to slow down. Thirteen tracks, barely half an hour, zero filler. From the opening blast of ‘Firecracker’ to the final punch of ‘Wrong Side of the Tracks’, it’s all razor-wire riffs, melodic hooks and breakneck urgency — and it still hits like a truck in 2026.

Across ten albums and decades on the road, Strung Out have built a reputation as one of punk’s most relentless live acts — tight, loud, and no-nonsense. No nostalgia-for-the-sake-of-it here either — just a band that’s still operating at full throttle. This run will see Suburban Teenage Wasteland Blues woven throughout the set, alongside fan faves from across their catalogue.

Further Reading

Hellbound II Lineup: Parkway Drive, Thy Art Is Murder + MORE

Holding Absence Announce First Ever Australian Headline Tour

LIVE REVIEW FLASHBACK: Strung Out and Bad Religion, The Hi-Fi, Sydney 2012

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Indie royalty, three shows, and a cheeky Hills End flex? Say less.

Sydney’s own DMA’S are back with a tidy little (read: massive) announcement – a brand new self-titled album landing August 7, plus a super limited run of three exclusive Aussie headline shows this November/December.

DMA’S – ‘Heatin Park’

The East Coast lap kicks off at Brisbane’s Fortitude Music Hall on Nov 27, rolls into Melbourne’s Royal Botanic Gardens for a lush Live At The Gardens moment on Nov 28, before wrapping up with a huge hometown flex at the Sydney Opera House Forecourt on Dec 3. Yep – that one’s gonna be special.

And because they know exactly what the people want, DMA’S are also throwing in a Hills End anniversary set to celebrate 10 years of their debut – a nod to the record that kicked off their rise from local heroes to global festival mainstays.

The new self-titled album marks a fresh chapter for the trio, blending their signature anthemic indie sound with some new textures, co-produced alongside Lachlan Bostock (Mansionair), plus collaborators Jimi Somewhere and Styalz Fuego. Latest single ‘Heatin Park’ is already showing off that range – gritty, distorted, and stadium-sized – a sharp left turn from the dreamy vibes of ‘My Baby’s Place’.

Between Glasto, Coachella, Splendour and basically every big stage going, DMA’S have long proven they can go toe-to-toe with the world’s best – but there’s something about a hometown run that just hits different.

DMA’S – Australia 2026 (3 Exclusive Shows)

• Friday 27 November – Brisbane, Fortitude Music Hall
• Saturday 28 November – Melbourne, Royal Botanic Gardens
• Thursday 3 December – Sydney, On The Steps at Sydney Opera House Forecourt

Album Pre-order Presale: Thurs 30 April, 10am – Friday 1 May, 12pm

Mastercard / Promoter* Presales: 24 hour window – Thurs 30 April, 12pm – Fri 1 May, 12pm

SOH What’s On Presale: Thurs 30 April, 2pm – Friday 1 May, 12pm

General Public on sale: Friday 1 May, 1pm here

Further Reading

triple j’s Hottest 100 Of Australian Songs: The Complete List

Ruel And DMA’s Release First Of Two New Collaborative Singles, ‘What A Life’

DMA’S Reveal Unheard ‘Delete’ Demo on ‘What a Great Punk’ Podcast

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Strap in – this one’s gonna hit like a dropkick to the sternum.

Florida metalcore wrecking ball Wage War are bringing their It Calls Me By Name world tour to Australia this July and August, and they’re not coming alone. Joining the carnage are Nashville chaos merchants Orthodox and Melbourne’s own pit-starters Heavensgate – aka a lineup engineered specifically to ruin your neck (in the best way).

Wage War – ‘SONG OF THE SWAMP’

The run kicks off Thursday 30 July in Perth, before tearing through Adelaide, Melbourne and Brisbane, wrapping up in Sydney on Friday 7 August. If you caught Wage War at Knotfest 2024, you already know the deal – this is “stadium metalcore” with a mean left hook and hooks big enough to scream back at the band.

Across a decade of chaos, Wage War have carved out their lane with a lethal combo of bone-snapping breakdowns and massive, melodic choruses… the kind that stick in your head while your body’s still recovering. Their latest chapter, including 2024’s Stigma and the freshly dropped It Calls Me By Name EP, doubles down on that formula, pulling inspiration from their Florida roots – swampy, aggressive, and absolutely relentless.

Meanwhile, Orthodox are here to make things uncomfortable in the best possible way, blending metallic hardcore chaos with nu-metal groove and pure fury, while Heavensgate continue their rapid ascent as one of Australia’s most ferocious new heavy exports.

Suss the deets down below.

WAGE WAR – AUSTRALIA 2026 TOUR DATES

with Orthodox (USA) + Heavensgate

• THURSDAY 30 JULY – FREO SOCIAL, PERTH 18+
• SATURDAY 1 AUGUST – THE GOV, ADELAIDE LIC AA
• SUNDAY 2 AUGUST – 170 RUSSELL, MELBOURNE 18+
• THURSDAY 6 AUGUST – THE TIVOLI, BRISBANE 18+
• FRIDAY 7 AUGUST – METRO THEATRE, SYDNEY LIC AA 

General tickets on sale: Friday 1 May @ 10am local time via destroyalllines.com

Further Reading

Hellbound II Lineup: Parkway Drive, Thy Art Is Murder + MORE

NEWS FLASHBACK: US Metalcore Giants Wage War Announce New Album, ‘STIGMA’

“We Just Want People To Know That They’re Not Alone”: Wage War On New Album ‘Manic’

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Heavy music on the steps of the Opera House? Yeah… we’re gonna need a minute.

Aussie metalcore titans The Amity Affliction have just announced their only Australian headline show to celebrate their brand new album House of Cards – and they’re doing it in seriously iconic fashion. The band will take over the Sydney Opera House Forecourt as part of the On The Steps series on Saturday 12 December 2026, marking a rare, one-night-only hometown victory lap on one of the country’s most recognisable stages.

The Amity Affliction – ‘Heaven Sent’

Fresh off the release of House of Cards, Amity aren’t here for reinvention arcs or redemption stories – this is a band fully locked into who they are, and why they’re still here. More than two decades deep, they’ve built a global following on raw honesty and emotional weight, and this new record leans all the way into that. It’s explosive, defiant, and shaped by some seriously heavy real-life experiences — from personal loss to near-breaking points – all channelled into something that hits just as hard as anything in their catalogue.

If anything, this Opera House show feels like a full-circle moment. From sweaty local venues and Warped Tour chaos to one of the most iconic stages in the world, Amity’s trajectory has always been powered by connection – the kind that turns songs about grief, addiction and survival into something communal and cathartic.

Tickets go on sale Friday 1 May at 11am, and given this is their only Aussie headline show tied to the album, you can safely assume it won’t hang around.

Suss the details down below.

THE AMITY AFFLICTION – ON THE STEPS AT SYDNEY OPERA HOUSE FORECOURT

• Saturday, 12th December 2026 – Sydney Opera House Forecourt

Mastercard Presale: Wednesday 29 April, 10am – Friday 1 May, 10am

Live Nation Presale: Thursday 30 April, 10am – Friday 1 May, 10am.

General public tickets on sale Friday 1 May at 11am.

Tickets and more information at livenation.com.au

Further Reading

Hellbound II Lineup: Parkway Drive, Thy Art Is Murder + MORE

Ahren Stringer In Court Over Five Charges From Alleged High-Speed Incident

The Amity Affliction Return: New Album ‘House Of Cards’ Announced 

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Aussie 90’s pop nostalgia just got a glossy, late-night reboot.

Bachelor Girl are back with another taste of their upcoming redux album Waiting For The Day: Artist Sessions – and this time they’ve teamed up with none other than Savage Garden icon Darren Hayes for a seriously moody rework of their classic ‘Blind’.

Bachelor Girl – ‘Blind’ (ft. Darren Hayes)

Originally a soaring pop cut, ‘Blind’ has been flipped into something far more shadowy and restrained – think brooding electro-pop, all tension and atmosphere. Frontwoman Tania Doko leans all the way into that darker energy, describing her vocal as “restrained, a bit tormented… whispering betrayal through my teeth,” while Hayes slides in with those unmistakable, silky ad-libs that instantly elevate the whole thing into something fresh and familiar.

It’s a collab that’s been a long time coming, too. The artists’ history stretches back decades, and Hayes didn’t need much convincing – jumping on the track immediately after hearing the demo. “I’m not a phone person,” he admitted, “but I called her straight away. The song was so exciting and inspiring I had to be a part of it.”

The reimagined ‘Blind’ follows the duo’s recent link-up with Jessica Mauboy on ‘Treat Me Good’, with Artist Sessions shaping up as a full-blown Aussie all-star moment – 15 tracks, 14 collaborators, and a whole lotta reworked feelings from their double-platinum debut era.

And yep, they’re taking it on the road too. The Waiting For The Day Redux Tour kicks off with warm-up shows in Bendigo and Yackandandah before rolling through Melbourne, Brisbane, Adelaide, Frankston and Sydney across August to October. Tickets are on sale now, so if you’re keen to relive the feels (but make it ~evolved~), you know what to do.

Dates below.

BACHELOR GIRL – WAITING FOR THE DAY REDUX TOUR 2026

Warm-Up Shows

• Fri 31 July – The Golden Vine Hotel, Bendigo VIC
• Sat 1 Aug – The Star Hotel, Yackandandah VIC

Main Tour

• Sun 18 Oct – The Factory Theatre, Marrickville NSW (18+)
• Sat 8 Aug – Brunswick Ballroom, Brunswick VIC (18+)
• Sun 23 Aug – The Triffid, Brisbane QLD (18+)
• Fri 28 Aug – The Gov, Adelaide SA (18+)
• Fri 4 Sep – Cube 37, Frankston Arts Centre VIC (All Ages, U15s with adult)

Tickets on sale now via www.bachelorgirl.com

Further Reading

Darren Hayes, Once Again, Shuts Down Savage Garden Reunion Talk

Darren Hayes: The Sounds That Inspired His New Album ‘Homosexual’

Reunited ’90s Faves Bachelor Girl Drop New Single ‘Speak’, 20 Years After ‘Buses & Trains’

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UK post-hardcore heartbreak merchants Holding Absence are finally stepping into their main character era down under, announcing their first-ever Australian headline tour this August.

Teaming up with California heavy-hitters Kingdom of Giants, the Cardiff trio will tear through five cities across the country, levelling up from past support slots (hi Thornhill, Void Of Vision, You Me At Six) to full-blown headliner status. It all kicks off Friday 14 August at Brisbane’s Princess Theatre before rolling through Sydney, Melbourne and Adelaide, wrapping up in Perth on Thursday 20 August.

HOLDING ABSENCE – ‘Whisper of a Dream’

If you’ve been paying attention, you’ll know Holding Absence have spent the past decade quietly building a global cult following – hundreds of millions of streams, emotionally devastating live shows, and a fanbase repping that iconic moth tattoo like a badge of honour. Their latest single ‘Whisper Of A Dream’ signals the start of a new chapter post-The Noble Art Of Self-Destruction era, and this Aussie run is shaping up as our first real taste of what that evolution looks like in the flesh.

Meanwhile, Kingdom of Giants are returning armed with fresh material from their Bleeding Star and Burning Chrome EPs, bringing their cinematic, synth-laced chaos back to local stages. Expect soaring melodies, crushing riffs, and vibes somewhere between cyberpunk fever dream and emotional breakdown in the pit.

Suss the deets down below.

HOLDING ABSENCE – AUSTRALIA 2026 TOUR DATES

With Kingdom Of Giants

• Friday 14 August – Princess Theatre, Brisbane (Lic AA)
• Saturday 15 August – Liberty Hall, Sydney (Lic AA)
• Sunday 16 August – 170 Russell, Melbourne (18+)
• Wednesday 19 August – Lion Arts Factory, Adelaide (Lic AA)
• Thursday 20 August – Magnet House, Perth (18+)

 Tickets available Wednesday 29 April at 11am local time via Destroy All Lines.

Further Reading

Hellbound II Lineup: Parkway Drive, Thy Art Is Murder + MORE

Death Cab For Cutie Announce 2026 Australian Tour (First Shows In 7 Years)

The Amity Affliction Drop First Single With New Clean Vocalist, Jonny Reeves

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Pop girlies, assemble: Kita Alexander is gearing up for a massive 2026, announcing her RAGE Australian tour alongside a brand new single, ‘Tell My Friends’, dropping this Friday.

The track, featuring Danish artist Christophe, is the latest taste of Kita’s upcoming sophomore album RAGE, landing June 26 (pre-order here). And in true Kita fashion, it’s equal parts glossy pop and emotional overshare (respectfully).

Kita Alexander – ‘Rage’

“Sometimes in anger… we tend to overshare with each other,” Kita explains. “It’s human nature, but what we don’t talk about enough is how anger, if not processed properly, can leave lasting marks.”

Relatable content tbh.

The new single arrives alongside news of the RAGE Tour, which will see Kita hit the road across Australia this September before heading off to Europe and the UK. The Aussie run kicks off in Melbourne on September 12, followed by stops in Sydney, Brisbane, Adelaide and Perth.

If her last era is anything to go by (sold-out shows, ARIA noms, and a casual support slot for Dua Lipa) we reckon you can safely expect this next chapter to go even bigger.

And RAGE? It’s shaping up to be a proper statement.

Described as a “reclamation of self,” the album sees Kita leaning all the way into the emotion she’s spent years trying to suppress. “Rage has been the catalyst for positive change in my life,” she says. “It’s about embracing it instead of shutting it down.”

Sonically, it’s also a shift – recorded live with organic instrumentation and built with her live show in mind. Translation: these songs are gonna hit different in a room full of screaming fans.

Get around new single ‘All My Friends’ when it drops this Friday. Til then, you can catch Kita’s full list of 2026 Australian tour dates down below.

Kita Alexandeer 2026 ‘RAGE’ Australian Tour Dates

• 12 SEPTEMBER | NORTHCOTE THEATRE, MELBOURNE
• 18 SEPTEMBER | METRO THEATRE, SYDNEY
• 19 SEPTEMBER | PRINCESS THEATRE, BRISBANE
• 24 SEPTEMBER | THE GOV, ADELAIDE
• 25 SEPTEMBER | RECHABITE, PERTH

Tickets on sale from this Thursday, 23rd April at 10am local time via kitaalexander.com

Further Reading

triple j’s Like A Version in 2023

How Much Do Coachella Headliners Actually Get Paid?

Violent Soho Are Back: Aussie Rock Heroes Announce First Shows In 4 Years

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HELL FUCK YEAH – Violent Soho are officially BACK.

After a four-year hiatus, the Brisbane legends have announced a very special run of east coast headline shows this September – their first time on stage together since stepping away in 2022. And yeah… it’s already shaping up to be one of the most emotional (and chaotic) returns we’ve seen in a hot minute.

Violent Soho – ‘Covered in Chrome’

Kicking off at Sydney’s Enmore Theatre on Friday 11 September, the run then hits Melbourne’s Forum on Friday 18 September before wrapping with a massive hometown show at Brisbane’s Fortitude Music Hall on Friday 25 September. Joining them across all dates are fellow Brissy faves Beddy Rays, with Teenage Joans opening in Sydney and Secret World jumping on the Melbourne show.

If the timing feels right, that’s because it kinda is. The announcement follows the 10-year anniversary of WACO – aka one of the most iconic Aussie rock records of the 2010s – plus a cheeky on-stage cameo from members James Tidswell and Luke Boerdam alongside Blink-182’s Mark Hoppus at the Sydney Opera House last month that had fans spiralling (correctly, as it turns out).

As for why now? The band kept it simple: “Some dudes play golf, we play in a band… and we missed making noise together.”

After nearly two decades of grinding – ARIA #1 albums, Hottest 100 anthems, sold-out tours and a reputation as one of the country’s most feral (in the best way) live acts – Violent Soho hit pause in 2022. But crucially, they never said goodbye.

“When we took a break, we said ‘Until next time’… and now feels like that time.”

And if you’ve ever been in a Soho crowd, you already know what’s coming. Sweat. Chaos. Wall-to-wall singalongs. That very specific kind of Aussie rock catharsis that hits like a truck and leaves you grinning like an idiot.

Details below.

Violent Soho 2026 Australian Tour Dates

• Friday 11 September – Sydney, Enmore Theatre
• Friday 18 September – Melbourne, The Forum
• Friday 25 September – Brisbane, Fortitude Music Hall

Tickets go on sale from 10AM local time Friday, 24 April via violentsoho.com

Further Reading

triple j’s Hottest 100 Of Australian Songs: The Complete List

Listen to Gordi Cover Violent Soho’s ‘Covered in Chrome’

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Half a century in, and somehow still causing chaos, The Damned are heading back to Australia this September for their Final Damnation 50th anniversary tour.

We’re talking one of the OG punk bands ever – the first to drop a UK punk single (‘New Rose’), the first to release a full-length album (Damned Damned Damned), and somehow still out here delivering two-set, 25-song marathons that reportedly go harder than bands half their age.

The Damned – ‘New Rose’

This run is shaping up as a full-blown career victory lap, pulling from five decades of absolute classics – ‘Neat Neat Neat’, ‘Love Song’, ‘Smash It Up’, ‘Eloise’ – the lot. And after recently tearing the roof off Wembley Arena with a monster set, they’re bringing that same energy Down Under.

But the real headline moment? The Damned are playing the Sydney Opera House.

Yep. Punk royalty. One of the most iconic venues on Earth. It’s the kind of crossover that feels slightly illegal and completely perfect at the same time – and easily one of the most unique shows of their entire career.

The tour will also hit Brisbane and Melbourne, but that Opera House date is very much the crown jewel of the run.

“Half a century on and who’d have thought we’d still be upright and breathing?” drummer Rat Scabies joked. “But here we are… a finely tuned engine.”

Captain Sensible added: “With 50 years of catalogue to choose from, only the best songs will be performed… you know we won’t disappoint.”

Peep all the dates, venues and ticketing details down below.

The Damned – 2026 ‘Final Damnation’ Australian Tour Dates

• Thursday 10th September SYDNEY, The Opera House
• Friday 11th September BRISBANE, The Tivoli
• Sunday 13th September MELBOURNE, The Forum

Pre-sale: Wednesday April 22nd at 9:00am Local

General Public on Sale: Friday April 24th at 9:00am Local via https://thephoenix.au/the-damned-2026/

Further Reading

NEWS FLASHBACK: Algy Ward of Tank, The Saints and The Damned Has Died Aged 63

“We Owe Them Everything”: Of Mice & Men On Their 2026 Australian Tour

“We’re Not Taking This For Granted”: Blessthefall’s Beau Bokan On Their Long-Awaited Aussie Return

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Indie sadboi royalty Death Cab for Cutie are finally heading back Down Under this November, and yes, it’s been a long time between visits.

The beloved alt-rock outfit have locked in three east coast shows in Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane, marking their first Australian tour in over seven years. Fans can expect a career-spanning set packed with the hits, alongside fresh material from their upcoming album I Built You A Tower, landing June 5.

Death Cab for Cutie – ‘Riptides’

The tour arrives as the band step into a new era, already teasing what’s to come with recent single Riptides (above) and if history’s anything to go by, you can expect plenty of feelings, introspection, and at least one moment where you stare into the middle distance reconsidering your entire life.

Frontman Ben Gibbard says the drive to keep creating hasn’t faded, even after nearly three decades in the game.

“I just love the feeling of being in a room having just made something that I’m proud of,” he said. “I feel like I have an obligation to my 12-year-old self to keep doing this and find the joy in it.”

Formed back in 1997, Death Cab for Cutie have grown from cult college-radio favourites into one of the defining indie bands of the 21st century – the kind of band that soundtracked your first heartbreak, your second heartbreak, and probably a late-night existential spiral somewhere in between.

Now, they’re bringing it all back to Aussie stages for a very overdue reunion.

Peep the details down below.

DEATH CAB FOR CUTIE 2026 AUSTRALIAN TOUR DATES

• Thursday 12 November – Sydney, Hordern Pavilion
• Friday 13 November – Melbourne, Margaret Court Arena
• Sunday 15 November – Brisbane, Fortitude Music Hall

A Secret Sounds presale will run from Monday 20 April at 1pm until Tuesday 21 April at 1pm.

General public tickets go on sale Tuesday 21 April, at 2pm.

Further Reading

triple j’s Like A Version in 2006

Love Letter To A Record: Clay J Gladstone’s Cole Wilkins On Death Cab for Cutie’s ‘Transatlanticism’

Watch Death Cab For Cutie Cover TLC’s ‘Waterfalls’

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