Nate Mendel

Brant Webb joins Foo Fighters on stage in Launceston for an emotional performance tied to one of Australia's most significant mining rescues.

Foo Fighters launched their live calendar for 2026 on 10 January with a landmark performance in León, Mexico, marking both their first show of the year and their first appearance in the city. The concert at Velaria de la Feria carried added significance, introducing guitarist Jason Falkner into the Foo Fighters live lineup as he temporarily replaces longtime member Pat Smear, who is recovering from a broken foot.

Frontier Touring will bring Foo Fighters back to Australia this summer for a one night only event at UTAS Stadium, Launceston, on Saturday 24 January, marking the band's long awaited return to Tasmania and their first ever performance in the city. The announcement gives local fans a rare chance to see the 15 time Grammy winning rock giants deliver their high impact stadium set on home soil.

Foo Fighters have pulled another surprise on fans, releasing a brand-new live EP exclusively on Bandcamp. The six-track set, Are Playing Where ???? Vol. 1, captures the energy of their recent run of intimate club shows across the United States and channels the proceeds to community charities in each of the cities where the performances took place.

Here are the major music events, births, deaths and album releases on this day in music for 22 August:

Foo Fighters have found their next drummer. Foo Fighters has tapped Ilan Rubin for the gig, according to The Hollywood Reporter.

Dave Grohl has paid tribute to Taylor Hawkins while marking the 30th anniversary of the Foo Fighters' self-titled debut album.