Thumpers To Perform Australian Shows

Foy Vance will return to Australia in January and February 2027 with The Paper Kites, while preparing the first instalment of his three-part album IF.

Anthony Albanese's tribute to Dolly Parton following her death has recalled a remarkable chapter in Australian touring history, when the then Federal Transport Minister intervened to prevent Parton's 2011 Australian tour from being cancelled over the size and configuration of her American tour buses.

Tame Impala, the visionary psychedelic project led by Western Australia’s own Kevin Parker, has officially announced a massive homecoming arena tour for October 2026. The Deadbeat Tour follows the monumental success of Parker’s fifth studio album, Deadbeat, which has further cemented his reputation as one of the most influential musical forces of the 21st century.

Ben Folds, one of the world's most distinctive singer-songwriters and live performers, will return to Australia in February and March 2026 for an eight-date national tour, Ben Folds & A Piano. Joining him for the run will be American artist Lindsey Kraft, an actress, singer and composer best known for her roles in Netflix's Grace and Frankie and HBO's Getting On.

Australia’s biggest international country music festival, CMC Rocks QLD, will return to Willowbank in 2026 with a heavyweight lineup led by Jordan Davis, Old Dominion and Riley Green. The festival runs from Friday 20 to Sunday 22 March 2026, bringing together a mix of Nashville hitmakers, international newcomers and Australian favourites for three days of country music, mateship and memories.

The Elton John Farewell Yellow Brick Road tour has had more shows added.

Chugg Entertainment will present the One From The Heart fundraiser for Lismore on 15 May headlined by Lismore’s own Grinspoon and Paul Kelly, Dan Kelly, Jon Stevens, Lime Cordiale, Sheppard, Daryl Braithwaite, Darlinghurst and The Buckleys.