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UGLY Vodka is kicking off SUMMER OF UGLY, a national run of five free live shows featuring global and local icons – Sofi Tukker, Dombresky presents Disco Dom, Shygirl presents Club Shy, Torren Foot, and Dice – bringing world-class music directly into Australian pubs at a time they need it most. As venues across the country face rising costs and…
SET TO TICK OFF THEIR BIGGEST HEADLINE SHOWS TO DATE IN 2025 + 2026, INCLUDING SYDNEY OPERA HOUSE FORECOURT THIS WEEKEND Indie alternative icons Boy & Bear have today unveiled their sixth studio album Tripping Over Time, with the independent full-length offering a boundless exploration of melodic hooks, storytelling and luminous pop across its unforgettable…
Aussie rock festival Wanstock returns in 2026 with its biggest lineup yet, announcing Sydney and Melbourne events, with the rock gods set to descend on Shoppingtown Hotel in Doncaster (Melb) for two nights on Friday 20 March and Saturday 21 March, and Selina’s (Syd) on Friday 20 March. Canadian Hall of Famers LOVERBOY will play…
Laura Ingram lit up the Bergy Bandroom on December 11 with a set that felt more like a full-blown party than a mid-week gig. Laura opened with Hearts Like Lightning, starting the night with an absolute bang. The moment the first chorus hit, the room erupted, people clapping in time, and immediately feeding off Laura’s…
Sofia Isella lit up the Palais Theatre on December 10 with a performance that felt equal parts intimate, daring and completely her own. From the moment she stepped on stage, she carried a confidence and artistic presence that filled the room, yet still managed to feel personal, like she was letting the audience into her…
Good Things Flemington Racecourse There is nothing better in an Australian summer than bringing together a fantastic line up of musicians and gathering for a music festival under the warm summer skies. Good Things at Flemington Racecourse in Melbourne delivered — and then some. From the moment the crowd poured in, there was a palpable…
Rolling Sets Festival, Memorial Park, The Entrance NSW. 06,12,2025 The sleepy coastal town of The Entrance came alive on Saturday as it hosted the Rolling Sets festival, transforming its usually quiet foreshore into a vibrant hub of music and community. The event showcased an eclectic mix of artists and genres, weaving together everything from traditional…
Parcels lit up the Sidney Myer Music Bowl on December 4th with a show that felt less like a concert and more like stepping straight into a 70s-inspired disco dream. From the moment the band walked onstage, the energy was electric, warm, groovy, and completely contagious. Their signature blend of tight funk rhythms, silky vocals,…
GWAR Max Watts Thursday Dec 04 The only time you will walk into a metal show and everyone is dressed in white is predictably at a GWAR show. Dressed appropriately and waiting with anticipation, fans are grinning from ear to ear, eagerly awaiting what is about to unfold on stage at Max Watts. As the…
Live Review: Sombr at Festival Hall, Melbourne Thurs 4 Dec 2025 Newcastle punk act dust open with their experimental soundscape of jagged instrumentation, atmospheric guitars and glitchy electronics full of frenetic energy. The band plays with an undercurrent of restraint, every moment stretched out and the arrangements sometimes sparse, yet explosive and confrontational. US alternative-pop artist…