Foy Vance closes a deeply personal creative chapter with The Wake, the seventh album in a decades-long project shaped by the loss of his father.

Ed Sheeran returned to Melbourne with a marathon performance at Marvel Stadium, delivering a career-wide set that traced his journey from early acoustic roots to global pop dominance while reaffirming his enduring connection with Australian audiences.

U2 return with their first collection of new songs since 2017, with Bono leading a politically charged statement on global conflict, protest and truth ahead of a separate new album later in 2026.

Irish Folk Powerhouse Reveal Australian Supports As Band Prepares For Festival Appearances And Stadium Dates With Ed Sheeran

Irish trad supergroup BIIRD will bring their electrifying energy to Sydney's Oxford Art Factory on January 28, 2026, offering fans an intimate sideshow before joining Ed Sheeran on his AU/NZ Loop Tour. The all-female collective's growing reputation as one of Ireland's most exciting modern trad acts.

Ed Sheeran is set to return to Australia and New Zealand in early 2026 with his colossal Loop Tour, and he's bringing along an impressive lineup of guests. Joining Sheeran for the summer stadium shows will be Australian chart-topper Vance Joy, rising powerhouse Mia Wray, Irish trad innovators Biird, and soulful newcomer Aaron Rowe.

Irish folk innovators Beoga will return to Australia in February 2026 for their first visit in more than a decade, performing headline shows, festival sets and joining their longtime collaborator Ed Sheeran for his national stadium tour.