Australia

Eddie Izzard To Stage One-Person Hamlet Across Australia In 2026

Eddie Izzard will return to Australia in June 2026 for a national tour of her acclaimed one-person staging of The Tragedy Of Hamlet, performing in Sydney, Brisbane, Melbourne and Perth.

Tagged as: Australia, Brisbane, Eddie Izzard, Hamlet, Melbourne, Perth, Shakespeare, Sydney, Theatre Tour

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Sofi Tukker Announce First Australian Tour In Four Years For 2026

by Noise11.com

Sofi Tukker will bring their infectious energy and global beats to Australia in 2026 for their first headline tour in four years, with shows in Melbourne, Perth, Sydney and Brisbane.

Tagged as: Australia, dance, electronic music, Grammy nominees, live shows, Sofi Tukker, tour

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Wu-Tang Clan To Say Farewell To Australia With ‘Wu-Tang Forever: The Final Chamber Tour’ In 2026

by Noise11.com

Wu-Tang Clan will perform their final Australian shows in March 2026 as part of Wu-Tang Forever: The Final Chamber Tour, marking the end of a 30-year legacy.

Tagged as: Australia, Australian tour 2026, Brisbane concert, Enter The Wu-Tang 36 Chambers, farewell tour, Ghostface Killah, GZA, hip-hop, Hip-Hop history, Melbourne concert, Method Man, music news, Raekwon, RZA, Sydney concert, TEG Dainty, The Final Chamber Tour, tour, Untitled Group, Wu-Tang Clan, Wu-Tang Forever

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Cameron Whitcomb To Bring The Hard Way Tour To Australia And New Zealand In May 2026

by Paul Cashmere

Canadian breakout Cameron Whitcomb brings The Hard Way Tour to Australia and New Zealand in May 2026, performing songs from his chart-topping debut album.

Tagged as: Australia, Cameron Whitcomb, country music, New Zealand, Tour Announcement

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Akaash Singh To Tour Australia and New Zealand With Generational Triumph

Akaash Singh To Bring Generational Triumph Tour To Australia and New Zealand

by Noise11.com

American comedian and podcaster Akaash Singh will tour Australia and New Zealand in February 2026 with his Generational Triumph Tour, performing in Auckland, Melbourne, Adelaide, Brisbane and Sydney.

Tagged as: Akaash Singh, Andrew Schulz, Australia, comedy, Flagrant podcast, New Zealand, stand-up, tour

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Teddy Swims Divides Fans with Bold NRL Grand Final Performance

by Paul Cashmere

Teddy Swims brought his powerful voice and soul energy to the NRL Grand Final. Fans were split, but no one could ignore the show-stopping performance.

Tagged as: Australia, Entertainment, Grand Final, live music, NRL, Teddy Swims

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Jordan Davis performing live, mid-shot with guitar under stage lights

Jordan Davis Unveils “Ain’t Enough Road” Tour for Australia & NZ, March 2026

by Noise11.com

Jordan Davis is heading back Down Under in March 2026. The multi-platinum country star will make his New Zealand debut, headline CMC Rocks QLD, and play major arenas across Australia with support from Tucker Wetmore, Vincent Mason & Rachael Fahim.

Tagged as: Australia, CMC Rocks, country music, Jordan Davis, New Zealand, Rachael Fahim, tour, Tucker Wetmore, Vincent Mason

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MGK Announces Massive Lost Americana Tour, Hits Australia & New Zealand in 2026

by Noise11.com

Machine Gun Kelly is taking over the globe. The rap-rock powerhouse has just revealed The Lost Americana Tour, supporting his seventh studio album Lost Americana, with stops across North America, Europe, Australia, and New Zealand.

Tagged as: 2025 Tour, 2026 Tour, Australia, Beauty School Dropout, concert tickets, DE’WAYNE, Emo Nite, Europe, honestav, Julia Wolf, live music, Lost Americana Tour, Machine Gun Kelly, MGK, Mod Sun, New Zealand, North America, rap-rock, Wiz Khalifa

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Shirley Strachan Skyhooks (photo from skyhooks-music.com)

Shirley Strachan of Skyhooks Left Us 24 Years Ago Today 29 August

by Paul Cashmere

It’s hard to believe it’s been 24 years since Australia lost one of its most iconic musical sons—Graeme “Shirley” Strachan, the charismatic lead singer of Skyhooks. Today, on 29 August 2025, fans, friends, and fellow musicians remember the voice that defined a generation, the performer whose presence lit up stages, and the personality who made Australian rock both fun and unforgettable.

Tagged as: 24th anniversary, 70s, Australia, Australian music history, Australian rock, Blue Jeans, I’m Normal, pop, rock, Shirl tribute, Shirley Strachan, Shirley Strachan albums, Skyhooks, Skyhooks hits

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Environmental Music Prize 2025: Last Chance For Entries As Australia’s Eco-Anthem Award Grows

by Noise11.com

The Environmental Music Prize, an award that celebrates artists using music to connect people to nature and drive environmental action, is now open for entries for 2025 – but not for long. Submissions close this Sunday, 31 August 2025.

Tagged as: Australia, Environmental Music Prize, music industry

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Russell Morris The Farewell Tour Is A Treasure Trove Of Hits and Rarities

by Paul Cashmere

Russell Morris was almost apologetic when he stepped onto the Hamer Hall stage in Melbourne for the first night of The Farewell Tour on Wednesday (27 August 2025). He admitted to his fans that a 60-year career can look confusing from the outside. The truth is, Morris was never one to sit still.

Tagged as: 70s, Australia, Hamer Hall, rock, Russell Morris, The Farewell Tour

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The Korgis Join Forces With Australian Guitarist Joe Matera For ‘Coffee In New York’ Album

by Noise11.com

English pop-rock survivors The Korgis are back in 2025 with a brand-new collaborative album, teaming up with Australian singer, songwriter and guitarist Joe Matera. The project, titled Coffee In New York, will be released on October 24, 2025, via Renaissance Records in the USA on both vinyl and CD.

Tagged as: 80s, Australia, Joe Matera, pop, The Korgis, UK

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Parkway Drive To Launch 20th Anniversary Tour With Berlin Concert

by Noise11.com

Australian metal titans Parkway Drive will mark two decades of chaos, fire and stadium-sized riffs with a very different kind of show. On 17 September 2025, the band will play a one-off warm-up gig at Berlin’s legendary Metropol.

Tagged as: 00s, Australia, hardcore, metal, Parkway Drive

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Melbourne International Jazz Festival 2025 Unveils Biggest Line-Up In Its History

by Paul Cashmere

Melbourne is set to swing harder than ever this spring, with the Melbourne International Jazz Festival (MIJF) 2025 unveiling its most ambitious program to date. From 17 to 26 October, the city will host more than 500 artists from 18 countries, presenting over 150 performances across 40 venues.

Tagged as: Australia, Harry Connick Jr, live music, Melbourne International Jazz Festival

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CrewCare Opens Doors to Careers in Live Music With “Pathways to Jobs in Live Music” NSW Program 2025

by Noise11.com

The Australian live music industry is built on the people who work behind the curtain. From the audio engineer who balances the mix to the lighting technician who sets the stage ablaze with colour, live shows depend on skilled crew. Now, a new initiative spearheaded by CrewCare is giving the next generation of backstage talent the chance to break into the industry with real training and real jobs.

Tagged as: Australia, CrewCare, music industry

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Teen Jesus and the Jean Teasers Announce Second Album GLORY With New Single ‘MOTHER’

by Noise11.com

ARIA Award-winning indie-rock powerhouse Teen Jesus and the Jean Teasers are back with their second album GLORY, set for release on 7 November 2025 via Community Music / Mom + Pop. To mark the announcement, the band have dropped a fiery new single MOTHER, featuring guitarist Scarlett McKahey on lead vocals for the first time. Its accompanying video premieres tonight at 6pm AEST (27 August 2025) on YouTube.

Tagged as: 20s, Australia, punk, Teen Jesus and the Jean Teasers

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Tom Curtain Releases Here’s To You Album and Announces National Tour

by Noise11.com

Tom Curtain has built a career out of telling the stories of rural and regional Australia. A multiple Golden Guitar winner, horseman, outback entertainer, and founder of the Katherine Outback Experience, Curtain is as comfortable in the saddle as he is on the stage. With his sixth studio album Here’s To You set for release on 22 August 2025 via ABC Music, Curtain once again shines a spotlight on the people, landscapes and experiences that make the bush what it is.

Tagged as: 00s, Australia, country, Tom Curtain

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Hockey Dad Announce The Clip EP With New Single ‘All Hat No Cattle’

by Noise11.com

Australian surf-rock duo Hockey Dad have unveiled their brand-new single All Hat No Cattle today, alongside the announcement of their forthcoming EP The Clip, which will be released independently on 12 September.

Tagged as: 10s, Australia, Hockey Dad, punk, rock, Wollongong

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Mo’Ju To Release Double J Live At The Wireless With Melbourne Symphony Orchestra

by Noise11.com

ARIA-nominated songwriter and storyteller Mo’Ju will release a landmark live album, Mo’Ju with the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra (Double J Live at the Wireless), on Friday September 26 via ABC Music. Recorded at Melbourne’s Hamer Hall in 2023, the project captures Mo’Ju’s songs reimagined with the grandeur of a full symphony orchestra, cementing another milestone in

Tagged as: 10s, Australia, Melbourne, Mo’ju, MSO, roots, Symphonic Orchestra

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Thornhill Announce Bodies Australian Headline Tour 2026

by Noise11.com

Melbourne heavy innovators Thornhill will return to home soil in 2026 for their biggest headline tour yet, celebrating their acclaimed 2025 album Bodies with a run of national shows in February. Joining them will be rising American star Amira Elfeky, Japanese genre-breakers Paledusk, and Melbourne’s own Heavensgate.

Tagged as: 10s, Amira Elfesky, Australia, Destory All Lines, hard core, Heavengate, metail, Paledust, Thornhill

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Melbourne Youth Orchestras Launch The Big Busk at Queen Victoria Market

by Noise11.com

Melbourne Youth Orchestras will debut The Big Busk in 2025, transforming Melbourne’s Queen Victoria Market into a full-day celebration of music and fundraising on Saturday 20 September.

Tagged as: Australia, education, Melbourne, Melbourne Youth Orchestra, Queen Victoria Market, The Big Busk

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Miami Horror, Sneaky Sound System and Bag Raiders to Headline Live at the Gardens 2025 in Melbourne

by Noise11.com

Melbourne’s Live at the Gardens series will hit euphoric heights this November with a triple-bill of Australian electronic heavyweights. Miami Horror, Sneaky Sound System and Bag Raiders will join forces for a one-night-only dancefloor celebration under the stars at the Royal Botanic Gardens on Saturday, 29 November 2025.

Tagged as: 90s, Australia, Bag Raiders, dance, electronica, Live At The Gardens, miami horror, Sneaky Sound System

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Purple Disturbance Sign With New World Artists, Lock In Major Tour Dates

by Noise11.com

Purple Disturbance, the fierce and uncompromising post-punk/alt-rock four-piece from New South Wales, have officially joined forces with New World Artists, the booking agency behind some of Australia’s most trailblazing acts. For a young band already turning heads with their volatile live shows and razor-edged songs, this deal puts them on a major platform heading into 2026.

Tagged as: Australia, Beddy Rays, Dune Rats, Frenzal Rhomb, Goons of Doom, Grinspoon, live music, New World Artists, Purple Disturbance, The Screaming Jets

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Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds photo by Ros O'Gorman

Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds Announce Wild God 2026 Tour of Australia and Aotearoa New Zealand

by Noise11.com

Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds will return home to Australia in January 2026 with the official announcement today of their Wild God Australian and Aotearoa New Zealand tour. The run of shows will be the band’s first in the region since 2022 and will bring their acclaimed Wild God album to life for local audiences.

Tagged as: 80s, alternative, Australia, Bad Seeds, Nick Cave, punk, rock

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Sammy Hagar’s New Live Album Features Rai Thistlethwayte of Thirsty Merc

by Noise11.com

Sammy Hagar has always had a reputation for surrounding himself with powerhouse players, but his upcoming live album, Sammy Hagar & The Best Of All Worlds Band – The Residency (out October 10, 2025 via Big Machine Rock), brings a distinctly Australian twist. On keyboards, vocals and guitar is Rai Thistlethwayte, best known at home for fronting Thirsty Merc and more recently as a member of The Fabulous Caprettos. For Australian fans, the inclusion of Thistlethwayte in Hagar’s latest chapter is a striking reminder of how far the Sydney-born musician’s career has travelled.

Tagged as: 90s, Australia, Rai Thistlethwayte, rock, Sammy Hagar, Thirsty Merc, Van Halen

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Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds Bring Wild God Tour Home to Australia in 2026

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Nick Cave has let slip what fans have been hoping to hear for months: Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds will return to Australia in January 2026 for the Wild God tour. In a recent post on his Red Hand Files website, Cave revealed the news with typical candour, writing:

Tagged as: 80s, alternative, Australia, Australian Tour, Nick Cave, Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds, rock

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Jon Stevens of Noiseworks photo by Winston Robinson

Jon Stevens Releases Fourth Song In Four Weeks ‘Paradise’

by Paul Cashmere

Jon Stevens has been quietly heading towards a new album, feeding fans a song a week. This week, he is at week four with ‘Paradise’.

Tagged as: 80s, Australia, Dead Daisies, INXS, Jesus Christ Superstar, Jon Stevens, New Zealand, Noiseworks, rock

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Cookin’ on 3 Burners Fire It Up With Cookin’ The Books

by Noise11.com

Melbourne’s deep funk heavyweights Cookin’ on 3 Burners are back with a brand new double-sided 7”, the first taste of their forthcoming studio album Cookin’ The Books (out October 31 on Soul Messin’ Records).

Tagged as: 00s, Australia, Cookin' On 3 Burners, Jake Mason, Lance Ferguson, soul

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The Rubens Second Album Hoops Gets a 10th Anniversary Vinyl Make-over

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Sydney five-piece The Rubens are celebrating a milestone in Australian music with the 10th anniversary reissue of their career-defining second album, Hoops. Originally released in 2015, Hoops was the record that propelled the Menangle, NSW group back to the Top 10. Now, a decade later, the album reached no 2 on the album chart, a Hottest 100 number one, and multiple platinum singles, is getting a fresh vinyl pressing with reimagined artwork.

Tagged as: 10s, Australia, Hoops, rock, The Rubens

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Parcels Team With PNAU For Euphoric ‘Yougotmefeeling’ Remix Ahead of New Album ‘LOVED’

by Labelle Hayes

Australian electro-pop exports Parcels have joined forces with dance titans PNAU for a remix of their latest single ‘Yougotmefeeling’. The track, now reimagined with PNAU’s unmistakable French Touch-inspired sheen, is out via Because Music.

Tagged as: 20s, Australia, electropop, Parcels, PNAU, yougotmefeeling

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TX2 Teams With DeathbyRomy On Dark New Anthem ‘Feed’

TX2 is set to unleashed his latest single Feed, a collaboration with the equally enigmatic DeathbyRomy.

August 28, 2025

Teen Jesus and the Jean Teasers Announce Second Album GLORY With New Single ‘MOTHER’

August 27, 2025

Dick Move Announce New Album Dream, Believe, Achieve With Protest Anthem ‘Nurses’

Aotearoa punk agitators Dick Move have announced the release of their third studio album Dream, Believe, Achieve, due out 14 November via 1:12 Records and Flying Nun Records. The band has also unleashed the snarling single ‘Nurses’, a furious protest anthem that takes aim at neoliberal policy and the chronic underfunding of frontline healthcare.

August 27, 2025

Mechatok Locks in First Australian Headline Tour to Celebrate Debut Solo Album Wide Awake

Berlin-based producer Mechatok, born Emir Timur Tokdemir in 1998, is set to make his Australian debut with a four-city headline tour in March 2026. Kicking off in Brisbane before heading to Sydney, Melbourne, and Perth, the tour marks a new chapter in the rising star’s career. Tickets go on sale at 11 am local time on Friday, 29 August.

August 26, 2025

Arthur Hill Announces First Ever Australian Headline Tour “Stella AusTour” Set for January 2026

Britain’s brightest new pop phenomenon, Arthur Hill, has confirmed that his electric stage presence will finally reach Australian shores with the “Stella AusTour”, marking his long-awaited Aussie debut. The London-based singer-songwriter is set to ignite crowds at three headline shows: The Triffid, Brisbane (14 January), Factory Theatre, Sydney (15 January), and Max Watts, Melbourne (16 January).

August 25, 2025

Better Lovers Announce Australian Debut Tour with Support From Split Chain and Blind Girls

Better Lovers, the hardcore supergroup, featuring members of Every Time I Die, The Dillinger Escape Plan, and Fit For An Autopsy, are finally bringing their live show Down Under, with six cities locked in for January 2026.

August 25, 2025

Doja Cat photo by Jacob Webster supplied Live Nation

Doja Cat Announces Australia and New Zealand Tour

US pop star Doja Cat has announced her first-ever arena run across Australia and New Zealand as part of her “Ma Vie World Tour”. The Grammy Award-winning artist will bring her chart-topping catalogue and how to major cities in November and December 2025.

August 22, 2025