George Michael To Be First Act For Perth Arena

Sparks proved at Melbourne's Palais Theatre on 28 May 2026 that great live music does not require giant video screens, elaborate stage sets or theatrical props. With five musicians on stage, standard concert lighting and a catalogue stretching back more than 50 years, brothers Ron and Russell Mael delivered a riveting 100-minute performance that demonstrated how enduring songs and committed musicianship remain the most powerful tools in live entertainment.

Hugh Cornwell has postponed his Australian tour, with the former Stranglers frontman now set to return for a rescheduled run of dates in December 2026.

Chris Botti is reshaping his live repertoire again, introducing Lady Gaga and Bruno Mars' global hit ‘Die With A Smile' into Australian tour performances as the Grammy-winning trumpeter continues to blur the lines between jazz, pop and cinematic orchestration.

Hans Zimmer will return to Australia in October 2026 with Hans Zimmer Live: The Next Level, a newly designed arena production that follows a major European run and marks the composer's latest evolution of his large scale live concert format.

The Sisters Of Mercy will return to Australia in late 2026 with a five date national tour, bringing Andrew Eldritch and the long-running dark rock outfit back to local stages for their first Australian shows in several years.

The Script will return to Australia in March 2027 for a three city arena run as the Irish band prepares to launch a new album era with The User's Guide To Being Human.

Rat Scabies says The Damned's recent album Not Like Everybody Else became an emotional return to the studio and a tribute to founding guitarist Brian James, with one track carrying particular weight through James' final performance with the band.