Happy Mondays To Tour Australia With Original Line-up?

The Jungle Giants have expanded their national tour in support of Experiencing Feelings Of Joy, adding a broad run of regional Australian shows following the album's chart debut and major city theatre dates.

The Meanies are expanding their live schedule through 2026 with interstate dates, a new split release with Dad Fight and a return to Western Australia for the first time in three years.

Don McLean has confirmed that his 2024 album American Boys will be the final studio album of his career as the songwriter prepares to return to Australia for his American Pie 55th anniversary tour.

Canadian alt-pop artist Mico will tour Australia for the first time in November 2026, with headline dates confirmed for Sydney, Brisbane and Melbourne as the Toronto musician prepares to release his major label debut album When The Lights Turn On.

Killswitch Engage will return to Australia and New Zealand in late 2026 for their first headline tour of the region since releasing their 2025 album This Consequence, with British metal band Sylosis joining as special guests.

Public Image Ltd have opened ticket sales for their January 2027 Australian and New Zealand tour, with John Lydon's post-punk group preparing for their first local dates in more than a decade. Recent European setlists suggest fans can expect material spanning the band's entire catalogue, from 1978's First Issue through to later era releases including What The World Needs Now….

The closure of Hosier Lane caused the queue outside the Forum to extend nearly to Swanston Street. Punk enthusiasts of different ages and eras, some with striking, gravity-defying mohawks, embody the spirit of punk and are awaiting the onslaught of three different punk bands.