Australia – Thursday 3 April, 2025 – French electronic Grammy winners, Justice, is bringing its acclaimed live show with full production to Australia for three special east coast shows this December, presented by TEG Live.

The Australian leg of the JUSTICE tour kicks off in Sydney at Qudos Bank Arena on Wednesday 3 December, then heads to Melbourne’s John Cain Arena on Friday 5 December, before winding up in Brisbane at the Entertainment Centre on Sunday 7 December.

A Justice fan presale starts Monday 7 April, 1pm local time and runs until Tuesday 8 April, 12pm local time (sign up). A TEG Live presale starts Tuesday 8 April, 1pm local time and runs until Wednesday 9 April, 12pm local time (sign up). Tickets go on sale to the general public Wednesday 9 April at 1pm local time. Visit www.teglive.com.aufor more information.

Gaspard Augé and Xavier de Rosnay’s ongoing global tour behind last year’s ‘Hyperdrama’ album has been lauded as a“pulverising audio-visual spectacular that deserves to go down in history” (Rolling Stone UK).

The tour announcement comes after a big couple of years for the Parisian pair, who made their comeback at Coachella in April 2024 with a hotly anticipated debut of their new live show. This kicked off a massive US tour leading to a win at the NRJ Awards (French Music Awards Ceremony) for Best International Tour. Meanwhile, Hyperdrama, the first Justice album in eight years, received a nomination in the 2025 GRAMMY Awards. The album featured singles including GRAMMY winning track Neverender and One Night/All Night, both starring one of Australia’s most popular and influential artists, Tame Impala. One Night/All Night landing as triple j’s most played song in February last year. And just last month, Justice featured on The Weeknd’s smash single, Wake Me Up which is already nearing 50 million streams on Spotify.

Tickets to the JUSTICE Australia tour go on sale to the general public Wednesday 9 April at 1pm local time. Visit www.teglive.com.au for more information.

JUSTICE

TOURING AUSTRALIA DECEMBER 2025

Tour dates

Wednesday 3 December – Qudos Bank Arena, Sydney

Friday 5 December – John Cain Arena, Melbourne

Sunday 7 December – Brisbane Entertainment Centre

On sale information

Justice Fan Presale (sign up): Mon 7 Apr, 1pm local until Tue 8 Apr, 12pm local

Spotify Presale: Tue 8 Apr, 1pm local until Wed 9 Apr, 12pm local

TEG Live Presale (sign up): Tue 8 Apr, 1pm local until Wed 9 Apr, 12pm local

General On Sale: Wed 9 Apr, 1pm local

Visit teglive.com.au for tour details and tickets.

 

MULTI-GRAMMY AWARD-WINNING BAND TRAIN ANNOUNCES HIGHLY ANTICIPATED 2025 AUSTRALIAN HEADLINE TOUR

FEATURING SPECIAL GUESTS KT TUNSTALL AND JASON WADE OF LIFEHOUSE

TICKETS ON SALE NOW

Train Approved Press Photo HERE

Multi-GRAMMY Award-winning, diamond-selling band TRAIN is fresh off the heels of an epic summer tour that took in nearly 50 U.S. cities, and today, announces their long-awaited return to Australia in May 2025. The national tour kicks off Sunday 18 May in Perth, which marks Train’s first Australian show in eight years, and will travel through Adelaide, Melbourne, and Sydney before concluding in Brisbane on Sunday 25 May.

Train’s highly anticipated 2025 Australian Tour will bring fans across the globe an epic night of music filled with the band’s most iconic, chart-topping hits including ARIA 15x platinum certified, #1 best-selling smash “Hey, Soul Sister,” ARIA 12x platinum certified, double-GRAMMY-winning breakout song “Drops of Jupiter,” ARIA 2x platinum certified tracks “Drive By” and “Play That Song,” and many more from their critically-acclaimed catalogspanning three decades.

Joining Train on the road as direct support on all dates is Scottish singer-songwriter KT Tunstall, best known for her 2004 multi-platinum debut, Eye to the Telescope, which spawned the hit “Black Horse and the Cherry Tree” and the world-wide smash “Suddenly I See.” Jason Wade of LIFEHOUSE , will also join as support on the tour, performing the band’s biggest tracks including “Hanging By A Moment,” “You and Me,” “Whatever It Takes,” and more.  

Early bird ticket presales begin Wednesday 11 December at 10am local time, and tickets for the general public will be on sale beginning Friday 13 December at 11am local time via destroyalllines.com. Sign up for access to early bird presale tickets HERE. For more information on Train’s upcoming tour dates, please visit: SaveMeSanFrancisco.com.

Since their formation in 1994, Train has had 14 songs on Billboard’s Hot 100 chart, 13 albums on the Billboard 200 albums chart, and has sold more than 10 million albums and 30 million tracks worldwide. In 2024, the band celebrated the 15th anniversary of their iconic album Save Me, San Francisco, featuring GRAMMY-winning, global hit “Hey, Soul Sister,” which continues to reach new milestones – it was the #1 best-selling smash and most downloaded single of 2010, achieved RIAA Diamond status in 2021 and now 11x platinum, and in 2022 surpassed one billion streams on Spotify.

TRAIN 2025 AUSTRALIAN TOUR

PRESENTED BY DESTROY ALL LINES

Sunday 18 May – Perth – Red Hill Auditorium

Tuesday 20 May – Adelaide – AEC Theatre

Thursday 22 May – Melbourne – John Cain Arena

Saturday 24 May – Sydney – ICC Sydney Theatre

Sunday 25 May – Brisbane – Riverstage

KALANDRA Nordic Folk-Rock Act Announces Debut Australian Tour For November

Spearheaded by four Norwegian and Swedish musicians, Kalandra have captivated the world with their unique blend of melancholic Nordic folk, gritty guitars and ethereal melodies. This November the group will bring their hauntingly beautiful live show to Australia for the first time. Kalandra promises to be a captivating experience that weaves fragility and fortitude into an immersive sonic journey. Led by Katrine Stenbekk’s sublime vocals, the band have spent over a decade refining their sound and building a world which has led to them sharing stages with acts like Wardruna, Leprous and Eivor while earning acclaim at festivals such as France’s Hellfest and Norway’s Midgardsblot. Kalandra’s recently released second album, A Frame of Mind, showcases their evolution with expansive songwriting that explores belonging, memory and resilience. Described as “an introspective journey about life’s experiences and how they shape the way we perceive the world,” it ranges from delicate acoustics in “I Am” to the metallic crescendo of “Are You Ready?” and the cinematic swells of “Segla.” After the success of their 2020 debut The Line, being featured on the soundtrack to the Kingdom Two Crowns: Norse Lands video game and a a viral cover of Wardruna’s “Helvegen” nearing 6 million YouTube views, Kalandra’s debut tour is a moment not to be missed. Australian crowds will witness a dynamic performance rooted in Norse folk, progressive rock and Scandic pop delivered with an intensity that’s both intimate and vast that will undoubtedly be heralded as the years most transformative experience. TOUR DATES Wednesday, November 19: Amplifier Bar, Perth Friday, November 21: Stay Gold, Melbourne Saturday, November 22: Oxford Arts Factory, Sydney Sunday, November 23: The Brightside, Brisbane Presale: Wednesday, April 2 @ 9AM AEDT General On sale: Friday, April 4 @ 9AM AEDT https://daltours.cc/kalandra **********

1. Bluesfest Tours Announces

Lettuce Australian Tour

 

Friday 24 October: 170 Russell – Melbourne International Jazz Festival

Saturday 25 October: The Metro Theatre, Sydney

 

Prepare to get loose, lifted, and fully funkified — the mighty LETTUCE are heading Down Under for the first time for two Australian shows this October. First up, they’ll light up the stage at 170 Russell as part of Melbourne International Jazz Festival’s program on Friday, October 24, before bringing the heat to Metro Theatre, Sydney for an intimate sideshow on Saturday, October 25.

 

Since emerging from Boston’s Berklee College of Music in the early ‘90s,LETTUCE have grown into one of the most electrifying live acts on the planet, turning each stage they touch into a hotbed of groove. This six-piece powerhouse merges earth-shaking funk with jazz virtuosity, hip-hop

Bluesfest Tours Announces

Lettuce Australian Tour

 

Friday 24 October: 170 Russell – Melbourne International Jazz Festival

Saturday 25 October: The Metro Theatre, Sydney

 

Prepare to get loose, lifted, and fully funkified — the mighty LETTUCE are heading Down Under for the first time for two Australian shows this October. First up, they’ll light up the stage at 170 Russell as part of Melbourne International Jazz Festival’s program on Friday, October 24, before bringing the heat to Metro Theatre, Sydney for an intimate sideshow on Saturday, October 25.

 

Since emerging from Boston’s Berklee College of Music in the early ‘90s,LETTUCE have grown into one of the most electrifying live acts on the planet, turning each stage they touch into a hotbed of groove. This six-piece powerhouse merges earth-shaking funk with jazz virtuosity, hip-hop swagger, rock energy, and soulful psychedelia, crafting genre-defying jams that feel like a cosmic dance party.

 

Drawing from legends like Herbie Hancock, Tower of Power, and Parliament-Funkadelic, LETTUCE have carved out a sound that’s entirely their own — tight yet loose, vintage yet futuristic. Their critically acclaimed discography includes eight studio albums, including the GRAMMY-nominated Elevate and their latest funk-soaked masterpiece, Unify, featuring none other than funk pioneer Bootsy Collins.

 

Renowned for their jaw-dropping improvisation, deep-pocket grooves, and undeniable stage chemistry, LETTUCE live is not just a concert — it’s an experience. Whether you’re a jazz head, funk fanatic, or groove addict, these shows promise to hit you straight in the soul and leave your feet moving long after the encore.

 

Lettuce Assets

 

PRE-SALE STARTS: Thursday, 3 April, 11AM AEDT
GENERAL ON SALE STARTS: Friday, 4 April, 11AM AEDT

SIGN UP NOW TO ACCESS THE EXCLUSIVE PRE-SALE https://www.bluesfesttours.com.au/presale

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About Bluesfest Tours     

Bluesfest Tours showcases Bluesfest Byron Bay sideshows and Touring Artists. 

Presenting the best international legendary and emerging artists from around the world in Rock, Blues, R&B, Soul, Folk, Punk, Hip-Hop, Reggae and Jazz at iconic venues across Australia each year. 

rock energy, and soulful psychedelia, crafting genre-defying jams that feel like a cosmic dance party.

 

Drawing from legends like Herbie Hancock, Tower of Power, and Parliament-Funkadelic, LETTUCE have carved out a sound that’s entirely their own — tight yet loose, vintage yet futuristic. Their critically acclaimed discography includes eight studio albums, including the GRAMMY-nominated Elevate and their latest funk-soaked masterpiece, Unify, featuring none other than funk pioneer Bootsy Collins.

 

Renowned for their jaw-dropping improvisation, deep-pocket grooves, and undeniable stage chemistry, LETTUCE live is not just a concert — it’s an experience. Whether you’re a jazz head, funk fanatic, or groove addict, these shows promise to hit you straight in the soul and leave your feet moving long after the encore.

 PRE-SALE STARTS: Thursday, 3 April, 11AM AEDT
GENERAL ON SALE STARTS: Friday, 4 April, 11AM AEDT

 

SIGN UP NOW TO ACCESS THE EXCLUSIVE PRE-SALE https://www.bluesfesttours.com.au/presale

Keep up to date via Newsletter | Facebook | Website

About Bluesfest Tours  

Bluesfest Tours showcases Bluesfest Byron Bay sideshows and Touring Artists. 

Presenting the best international legendary and emerging artists from around the world in Rock, Blues, R&B, Soul, Folk, Punk, Hip-Hop, Reggae and Jazz at iconic venues across Australia each year.

NE OBLIVISCARIS  Announce Psycroptic As Special Guests On June National Tour NeO Playing Citadel and Exul Albums in Full

In a seismic collision of Australian metal titans, Ne Obliviscaris have enlisted the legendary Psycroptic as their very special guests for a groundbreaking national tour this June. This marks the first time these two powerhouse acts have toured across Australia together and will be their first shows together since 2008. The tour promises to be a historic event for metal fans across the country with Ne Obliviscaris set to deliver an ambitious two-hour set featuring their seminal albums Citadel and Exul in full and Psycroptic bringing their unrelenting technical mastery and savagery to the stage! Now in their 26th year, Psycroptic are undisputed pioneers of forward-thinking extreme metal. With a legacy spanning eight critically acclaimed albums the Tasmanian wrecking machine has redefined technical death metal with their genre defying creativity and forged a reputation as a global force, sharing stages with icons like Carcass, Obituary, Archspire and many more. NeO comments; “What a total honour it is to present the incredible Psycroptic as our special guest on this tour. Psycroptic are a band we all absolutely love, and one that has inspired us continually ever since we first arrived on the local scene here in Australia 20+ years ago. One of the tightest extreme metal bands you’ll ever see live, this tour partnership has been a long time coming and will not disappoint!” ********** Ne Obliviscaris formed way back in 2003 but it was their Citadel album that finally launched them into the international metal scene upon its release back in 2014. To celebrate that record NeO released an updated 10th anniversary, re-mastered edition of Citadel, just a few months ago.  Citadel stands as a monolith in NeO catalogue. Epitomising their unique blend of ferocity and grace. With the recent remaster, the band has meticulously resurrected the album’s original power, ensuring every note, every growl, and every whisper of the violin rings clearer and more haunting than before. The June tour will also see the Australian debut of new frontman, James Dorton on vocals! James has toured across the world with NeO over the last two years and the band are excited to finally showcase his incredible talents to their Aussie fans. The band comment on the upcoming tour; “We are excited to announce that we will be performing both our Citadel and Exul albums in full for you all. This 2 hour set is going to be our biggest ever here in Australia and we can’t wait to create some more special memories with our Aussie fans. Check out details of our VIP experience to come hang out with us before each show. See you in June! – NeO“ Prepare for what is set to be touring highlight of 2025 when Ne Obliviscaris and Psycroptic bring their combined might to stages across Australia, delivering a frenzy of technical wizardry, raw power and progressive artistry. Expect an unforgettable night of metal mastery with Ne Obliviscaris’ monstrous two hour odyssey through Citadel and Exul paired with Psycroptic’s unrelenting sonic assault. Don’t miss this historic convergence of two of Australia’s most formidable extreme metal acts. See you in the pit! Citadel/Exul Australian Tour Dates Tuesday, June 10: Magnet House, Perth Thursday, June 12: Lion Arts, Adelaide Friday, June 13: 170 Russell, Melbourne Saturday, June 14: Metro Theatre, Sydney Sunday, June 15: Princess Theatre, Brisbane Tickets are on sale now & VIP Experience Packages are available neobliviscaris.com.au

LEANN RIMES
ANNOUNCES 2025 AUSTRALIAN TOUR
Celebrating 30 Years of Music with Three Special East Coast Shows this September
One Iconic Voice, One Unforgettable Night
TICKETS ON SALE THIS FRIDAY APRIL 4, 9AM LOCAL TIME

Sydney, Tuesday April 1, 2025 – TEG Live is thrilled to announce that Grammy® Award–winning, multi-platinum global superstar LeAnn Rimes will bring her highly anticipated world tour to Australia this September. One iconic voice, one unforgettable night, celebrating 30 years of music.
The acclaimed singer has announced 3 dates commencing in Brisbane on Thursday September 11 at Brisbane Entertainment Centre, followed by the ICC Sydney Theatre on Saturday September 13 and concluding in Melbourne at John Cain Arena on Tuesday September 16.
Rimes said today “To have the opportunity to play live shows at any stage, is so special. Given it has been 22 years since I last toured Australia – these dates are going to be incredible! It’s also the first opportunity to play material from my 2 most recent albums for Aussie audiences and revisit all the favourites – I cannot wait to return in September!”
The all-new live show will feature performances from her multi-genre catalogue, with a dynamic setlist of country classics and global pop hits through to her latest powerful, soul-stirring releases.
Special guests are Grammy® nominated duo The War And Treaty, featuring Michael Jr and Tanya Trotter, along with Reuben De Melo, Rimes’ winning contestant from The Voice Australia in 2024.
A TEG Live Presale will commence on Thursday April 3 at 9am, running until Friday April 4 at 9am (sign up here). General public tickets go on sale this Friday 4 April at 9am. All times are local. Visit teglive.com.au for more information.
LeAnn Rimes has sold 48 million units globally and is one of the most celebrated, award-winning recording artists of all time. Her “Best New Artist” Grammy® award win at the age of just 14 is a record that still stands today. Her ballad “How Do I Live” remains the Billboard Hot 100 all-time #1 single by a female artist, and at 15 she was the first country artist to be awarded “Artist Of The Year” by Billboard. (Refer full bio below).

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LEANN RIMES
AUSTRALIAN TOUR 2025

Thursday September 11 – Brisbane, Brisbane Entertainment Centre
Saturday September 13 – Sydney, ICC Sydney Theatre
Tuesday September 16 – Melbourne, John Cain Arena
TEG Live Presale
Thursday April 3, 9am local time until Friday April 4, 9am local time
Spotify Presale
Thursday April 3, 11am local time until Friday April 4, 9am local time

General Public Tickets On Sale
Friday April 4, 9am local time

For tickets and further information, please visit leannrimes.com and teglive.com.au

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Ricky Martin will return for his first Australian tour in a decade.

Melbourne International Comedy Festival

Jeremy Dooley

Daddy Cool

Making its debut at the Melbourne International Comedy Festival is Jeremy Dooley with his brand new show Daddy Cool.

Jeremy saunters out onto the stage to introduce the warm up act, and just like Deadpool’s human shield Richard Meneses is a friendly Canadian.

Richard delivers a fantastic act, describing what it’s like to be the lowest rung on the Australian social scene- A backpacker. He discusses how one day he was just really fucking bored and decided to move to Australia. His timing is great, his jokes land and is a confidently delivered set with multiple laughs. Having a warm up act is a great way to relax the audience and Segway into the main act.

Jeremy Dooley is welcomed back to the stage with a round of applause and jumps straight into things. Informing everyone that he’s just returned from Darwin, to which he gets a lukewarm response.

Audience participation is essential with the show and Jeremy riffs with the crowd in such an expert way it’s hard to believe that this is the show’s debut. Banter with the crowd bolsters the show and makes for some really fucking funny moments- it’s absolutely brilliant.

The main theme of the show is Dooley’s rather recent and nerve wracking foray into Fatherhood. It’s a seemingly terrifying adventure for the comic that makes for some great jokes.

The thing that makes for great comedy is when a writer is able to take an authentic experience and turn it into comedy. It’s different from observation comedy, and Dooley’s own experiences make for comedy gold. He’s himself, unapologetically and it makes for a great show.

Daddy Cool is a heartfelt, laugh-out-loud show that audiences can truly relate to.

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

5/5 Stars

Daddy Cool

Comedy Collective
328 Bridge Road, Richmond

TICKETS

https://www.comedyfestival.com.au/browse-shows/daddy-cool/

 

Top 5 heavy bands of all time with Allocer

 

As West Oz death metal lords Allocer have just released their new EP Worship, we took a moment to find out what inspires this behemoth of a band—and what their top five albums of all time are, as listed below.

Following the release of their first EP, aptly titled The First Offering, Allocer has returned with another full-blown melting pot of riffs, blast beats, demonic vocals, and pure dark carnage. With a killer video clip for the first single, ‘The Scavenger’s Daughter’, and a rad lyric video for ‘Drogher’, this mighty three-track EP is pure death metal bliss.

Allocer has announced an exclusive one-off hometown show on May 3 at The Milk Bar in Inglewood, Perth. But with plenty of touring plans in the works, it won’t be long before Australian fans—and those beyond—get a full-force dose of Allocer live.

 

#1 The Black Dahlia Murder – Deflorate

Joel – From the opening track “Black Valour” to the absolute diamond of a closer “I Will Return,” this album has got it all: sick riffs, drums that are memorable even to someone who doesn’t play, and some of my favorite lyrics throughout this record. Also, the mix is great, making everything sit so well together that you can focus on each instrument individually with ease.

Grant – Both our number 1s for a reason. This is my favorite release from the almighty ones and definitely earns the badge of “no skip tracks.” This album really pushed me as a player when I went to learn it, and I feel like as a listener, you are rewarded for taking the time to dive into the lyrics too. “I Will Return” stands as my favorite track, with “Eyes of Thousand” coming in second. Also, the giant tit monster surrounded by cultists artwork on the cover fuckin’ rules.

 

 

#2 Aborted – Retrogore

Joel – This is a standout album from the Aborted catalog for me, even though they only put out home runs. There are bits of chaos and grind sprinkled throughout, but I’m also a sucker for a tremolo riff I can hum along to, and that’s also on the menu. Along with the use of some great samples—but not so many that they overdo it.

 

#3 Job for a Cowboy – Ruination

Joel – For a band that keeps you guessing about which direction they’re going with each release, they nailed it on this one. A dash of tech in the riffs, but it doesn’t come off as a show-pony record. Jon Rice behind the kit really made this album shine for me, while John Davenny with his vocal gymnastics and crazy tones keeps me coming back to it again and again. Even the slow title track just shows how versatile the band can be while remaining interesting.

 

#4 Trivium – Shogun

Grant – This album grabbed me from the first time I gave it a spin and never let go. The songwriting, riffs, and lyrics all inspired me on so many levels, and many a weekend in my youth was spent playing God of War 2 while listening to this album on repeat. It’s also the main reason I played a 7-string guitar in the first place, although I’m not ashamed to admit that the riffs kicked my ass at the time and led me to learn nearly all of The Cleansing by Suicide Silence instead with my new 7-string until I got my chops up.

 

 

 

#5 Hate – Thy Art is Murder

Grant – One of the all-time great deathcore albums, which I was lucky enough to see the album launch show live at the legendary Leederville YMCA HQ. This album has no skip tracks for me, and I feel that if you stick with it past the opening songs that were the big singles, there are some really epic tracks on the tail end of the record.

 

If you’re in Perth, grab your tickets now. For the rest of the world, it’s time to hit the links, pick up some merch, and get on board—because this band is about to go absolutely mental!

MUSIC – MERCH – TICKETS:

TICKETS

MERCH

Allocer “The Scavengers Daughter”

 

 

Allocer “Drogher”