Australian rock

The Whitlams have announced a nine-date East Coast tour for October 2026, revisiting the pubs and venues that helped build their reputation during the band’s early years.

The Mornington Racecourse date of the 2026 Red Hot Summer Tour has sold out within minutes, driven by demand for Australian Crawl’s first performances under their original name in 40 years and a historic reunion with Men At Work.

You Am I will mark 30 years of Hourly Daily with the Strung Up tour, presenting reimagined versions of songs from the classic album backed by a string quartet.

Hoodoo Gurus have announced a national 45th anniversary tour for 2026, focusing on their extensive singles catalogue with support from Ratcat and The Stems.

The Living End frontman Chris Cheney has sold his songwriting publishing catalogue to BMG, strengthening a partnership that began a decade ago and comes just days after the band’s induction into the ARIA Hall of Fame.

Australian Crawl will perform under their original name for the first time in 40 years when they join Men At Work on the 2026 Red Hot Summer Tour, marking the first time the two iconic bands have shared a stage since 1983.

Joeys Coop, featuring Brett Myers of Died Pretty, have announced their new album Sawdust Memories, released July 3, alongside a national Australian tour and new single In The Pines.

Jet have announced a second run of Rumblin’ Regional Revue dates across regional Australia, with 11 shows scheduled for October and November.

Ashley Naylor has announced Melbourne and Sydney Ashley Naylor Spaceship shows and a rare Los Angeles solo performance as the new single Racing Time continues the rollout of Alexandria Sunset.

Phil Jamieson has released Blue As The Sunlight, the latest preview of his upcoming solo album 10Charlie, while preparing for an extensive Australian PJ AIR tour.

The Angels have released a new commemorative video for Am I Ever Gonna See Your Face Again featuring every singer to front the band during its 50-year history, alongside a major Australian anniversary tour.

The Rubens have released new single ‘Are You Getting High’, an emotionally reflective track exploring heartbreak and acceptance as the band prepares more music and live shows for 2026.

Jim Manzie explains how he moved from Australian pub rock with Ol’ 55 and The Breakers into a Hollywood career composing horror film soundtracks including From A Whisper To A Scream.

ICEHOUSE will perform a one-off Sydney Harbour show at Fleet Steps on 30 September 2026, joined by Little Quirks, with tickets on sale 25 May via Ticketek.

The Church have announced ‘A Psychedelic Symphony’, an Australian orchestral tour for November 2026 featuring conductor George Ellis and a 30-piece orchestra.

Violent Soho return to live performance with a September 2026 east coast Australian tour and announce a 10th anniversary Waco vinyl edition featuring rare and live recordings.

The Drones have announced a one-off Australian reunion tour for 2026, marking their first national run of shows in more than a decade.

INXS will be honoured with the Ted Albert Award for Outstanding Services To Australian Music at the 2026 APRA Music Awards in Sydney on 29 April.

Jimmy Barnes closed the Australian leg of the Working Class Man 40th Anniversary Tour in Melbourne with Icehouse, Ian Moss and Kate Ceberano delivering a multi-generational Australian rock showcase.

The Vines’ third studio album Vision Valley turns 20. The 2006 record captured Craig Nicholls and the band during a pivotal period in their post-breakthrough career.

The Angels will celebrate 50 years of Am I Ever Gonna See Your Face Again with a national Australian tour spanning more than 25 dates in 2026

Sheridan Harbridge talks about preparing to play Divinyls icon Chrissy Amphlett in the theatrical production Amplified The Exquisite Rock And Rage Of Chrissy Amphlett.

Ross Wilson performs Come Back Again and Eagle Rock in the final video released from the Bob Bongo Starkie memorial concert at Archie’s Creek Hotel.

Australian rock label XMusic celebrates its fifth anniversary with live shows in Melbourne, Newcastle and Brisbane plus a limited-edition whisky and vodka collaboration.

Moler have returned with their second album, 69, 27 years after Golden Duck, bringing raw live energy and contemporary themes to Australian rock.

Richard Clapton has announced his 17th annual State Theatre Sydney concert, continuing a long running live tradition celebrating more than 50 years of Australian music.

Rose Carleo Band have released the powerful new single Son Of God and confirmed their next album 42 Days for May 2026, with Australian and Japan tour dates locked in.

Mental As Anything founders Peter O’Doherty and Reg Mombassa return to Melbourne for the band’s 50th anniversary with a hit-filled set at St Kilda Festival.

Nick Barker And The Reptiles return with Follow You Around, a new single that draws on the band’s pub rock heritage while launching a fresh era through Golden Robot Records.