There are tribute bands, and then there are ideas so strong they reframe the music they’re built on. GAYC/DC fall squarely into the latter. Taking the catalogue of AC/DC, arguably rock’s most overtly masculine institution and filtering it through unapologetic queer celebration sounds, on paper, like something that shouldn’t work. Then you hear it,  you see it, and it becomes immediately obvious that […]

Sepultura has reached the end of the road and has chosen to depart via a conscious and planned death. The band are marking 40 years together and have been saying goodbye at the same time with a farewell tour spanning the globe, which has included a slew of venue upgrades and sold out shows across Latin America, Europe, and the […]

Australia and New Zealand, big things are coming! In 2026, two heavyweights will head down under for a colossal arena run, with Florida hybrid heavies A DAY TO REMEMBER and California mainstays PAPA ROACH joining forces for the BIG ROCK TOUR next April, joined by special guests LANDMVRKS. Set to commence on Saturday 4 April in Perth, A DAY TO REMEMBER and PAPA ROACH will journey the BIG ROCK […]

Frontier Touring is thrilled to announce the return of 15-time GRAMMY® winners Foo Fighters – the stadium rock icons bringing their unrivalled live show down under for one night only this summer – at Launceston’s UTAS Stadium on Saturday 24 January. Famous for their love of Australia, today’s news marks the band’s first live show in Tasmania since 2015 and their first ever time in […]

The Good Things Festival is just days away, and the excitement is building as we count down with you. Life can be unpredictable, and moments like these remind us just how important it is to come together, support one another, and cherish the experiences that connect us. Good Things Festival isn’t just about music, it’s about community. Over the years, you’ve become like family […]

Australia’s Glam Rock Powerhouse Returns with Their Biggest Tour Yet. Australia – Australia’s own theatrical rock juggernaut Sisters Doll are thrilled to announce their highly anticipated “Good Day To Be Alive” Australian Tour, hitting cities nationwide in 2026. Renowned for their electrifying live shows and explosive energy, Sisters Doll are set to deliver a tour packed with fan favourites, brand […]

For over 25 years, THE USED have ticked off a multitude of milestones, with their influential career shaping the landscape both in and beyond emo and alternative rock. But in 2026, THE USED will tick off yet another monumental first in their extremely storied career, set to perform for the first time ever on the legendary stage of the Sydney Opera House for one […]

Legendary alt-rockers Spin Doctors are heading to Australia and New Zealand for a massive 11-date run celebrating the 35th anniversary of their iconic 1991 debut album, Pocket Full of Kryptonite. Returning to Australia for the first time since 1993, the band will not only visit all major cities but also take their electrifying live show to key regional Australian markets, giving fans across the country a chance to celebrate three and […]

Live Nation has today announced that thrash metal titans ANTHRAX will return to Australia for four huge nights in March 2026. Bold and uncompromising, ANTHRAX stands as one of the legendary “Big Four” of thrash, a band whose breakneck riffs and mosh-pit anthems have shaped heavy music for over four decades. On their 2026 Australian tour, ANTHRAX will ignite stages in Brisbane, […]

In 2026, Michigan crushers KING 810 will head down under for their first ever Australian headline tour, set to roar onto shores next March joined by guests THE GLOOM IN THE CORNER and DREGG. Kicking off on Wednesday 4 March in Adelaide, KING 810 will head to Melbourne, Sydney and Newcastle before concluding proceedings on Sunday 8 March in Brisbane. Hailing from America’s Rust Belt, hardened nu-metal […]

In March 2027 International pop icon Belinda Carlisle will bid a celebratory farewell to Australian fans, with a national run of dates saluting four decades of hits on the aptly titled G’day & Goodbye Tour. One of the most distinctive voices of the 1980s and beyond, Belinda will take fans on a musical journey through her extraordinary career – from her much-loved solo […]

Live Nation has today announced that Mariachi El Bronx and The Bronx will return to Australia with the Super Show! Band on Band Action! Tour in March 2026, marking a long-awaited comeback for fans across the country. Born more than two decades ago as the creative and experimental offshoot of LA punk heavyweights The Bronx, Mariachi El Bronx has since […]

All hail the new poster child for pop punk, with Nashville-based powerhouse TAYLOR ACORN primed to make her Australian return in 2026. Fresh off the recent release of her acclaimed album Poster Child that dropped earlier this month, TAYLOR ACORN will bring her electrifying live performance down under next March, joined by special guests ARROWS IN ACTION. Commencing on Sunday 1 March in Melbourne, TAYLOR will then weave her […]

LINKIN PARK – Mike Shinoda, Dave “Phoenix” Farrell, Joe Hahn, Emily Armstrong, and Colin Brittain – will return to Australia in 2026 on the their highly anticipated From Zero World Tour for 6 massive arena shows – marking their first visit since 2013. Joining them as special guest across the tour is Sydney based rock band POLARIS. With three studio, multiple ARIA Award […]

Live Nation has announced Multi-platinum GRAMMY® Award-winning Sacramento band Deftones will bring their immersive, genre-defying live performance down under for a run of explosive headline arena shows for the first time in nearly 10 years, with special guests Interpol and Ecca Vandal. Deftones have built one of alternative rock music’s most devoted followings, blending raw power with cinematic intensity. The tour will commence in Sydney with […]

Australia, get set to be bowled over in 2026, with beloved UK folk punk act FRANK TURNER & THE SLEEPING SOULS joining forces with Texan pop punk mainstays BOWLING FOR SOUP for a monumental co-headline Australian tour next May. Commencing the Bowling My Bones tour festivities on Friday 1 May on the Sunshine Coast, FRANK TURNER & THE SLEEPING SOULS and BOWLING FOR SOUP will roll through Brisbane, […]

Two decades after the release of one of Australia’s most defining rock records, Eskimo Joe are hitting the road once again to celebrate Black Fingernails Red Wine, the album that shaped a generation, topped charts, and became a cornerstone of Australian music history with its themes of identity, politics, and human connection that still feel as powerful and relevant as ever. The multi-ARIA […]

Biffy Clyro have announced they’re returning to Australia for the first time in 8 years. Headed to Melbourne, Sydney and Brisbane in April 2026, the Scottish trio will be playing gems from their triple-platinum discography including their new album Futique. Known for songs like “Many Of Horror” and “Bubbles”, Biffy Clyro have secured their spot as one of the UK’s most successful rock bands. Their […]

Live Nation has today announced that Split Enz – featuring Tim Finn, Eddie Rayner, Neil Finn, and Noel Crombie – will reunite for their first tour in nearly 20 years on the Forever Enz Tour, confirmed for May 2026. Forming in New Zealand in 1972 before relocating to Australia in 1975, Split Enz is widely regarded as one of the most important antipodean groups of the […]

Bringing the spirit of Bluesfest to stages across Australia. Bluesfest Tours is proud to present seven of this year’s most anticipated Bluesfest artists – Sublime, The Black Crowes, Buddy Guy, The Pogues, Marcus King Band, Kenny Wayne Shepherd Band, and Jerry Harrison & Adrian Belew “Remain in Light” w/ special guest Robert Randolph – will perform exclusive headline sideshows nationwide. Together, these […]

BYRON BAY BLUESFEST 37TH FESTIVAL EASTER 2026 APRIL 2 – 5 APRIL 2026 BLUESFEST IS PROUD TO PRESENT THE FIRST WAVE OF ARTISTS PERFORMING THIS EASTER – 35 ARTISTS ANNOUNCED – MORE TO COME SPLIT ENZ FIRST PERFORMANCE IN AUSTRALIA IN 20 YEARS THE FIRST ARTIST ANNOUNCEMENT SPLIT ENZ   EARTH, WIND & FIRE • SUBLIME THE BLACK CROWES • BUDDY GUY COUNTING CROWS • […]

A dazzling global force to be reckoned with, in 2026 Metal sensations BABYMETAL are set to tour Australian arenas next March joined by Indian metal behemoths BLOODYWOOD. Opening on Thursday 12 March in Perth, BABYMETAL will blaze their way through Adelaide, Melbourne and Sydney, before concluding their headline run on Sunday 22 March in Brisbane. Hailing from Tokyo, BABYMETAL‘s origin story stems back to 2010, with […]

Time to dig up the old studded belt and dust off the eyeliner – Destroy All Lines is proud to announce An Emo Extravaganza, landing in Australia in February 2026. Tickets will be available Thursday 13 November at 9am local time via Destroy All Lines. The inaugural An Emo Extravaganza unites a stacked international lineup headlined by Florida alt-rock icons Anberlin, alongside Atlanta pop-punk outfit Cartel, American […]

“Of Mice & Men delivered a premier performance that will be remembered as one of the top shows of 2024. Their sound is monstrously tight, awesome riff after awesome riff throughout the night.  The vocals are pitch-perfect, shifting from brutal screams and growls to hook-riddled clean vocals. OM&M have transcended beyond the underground act they were originally known. One of […]

For more than three decades, Grammy and Academy Award-nominated rock band Counting Crows have enchanted listeners worldwide with their intensely soulful and intricate take on timeless rock and roll. In 2026 they return to Australia and New Zealand with The Complete Sweets! Tour – bringing decades of sing?along moments, deep cuts, and fresh energy to iconic theatres across both countries. With the initial Melbourne […]

BATTLE BEAST do not write songs. They write anthems. Big riffs. Soaring melodies. Unbridled energy. A triumphant evolution fusing classic heavy metal with ’80s-tinged hard rock, cinematic synths and infectious pop hooks. And they deliver these anthems live with all the force of a category nine hurricane. Having amassed multiple platinum selling albums across Europe, sold out tours worldwide, shared stages […]

Are you ready for more YUNGBLUD Due to phenomenal demand during the presale, YUNGBLUD has added an additional show in Brisbane and upgraded the Sydney venue to Qudos Bank Arena for his IDOLS world tour in Australia. The British performer and industry disruptor will now play 6 hotly anticipated shows as part of his biggest Australian tour to date in January 2026. General sale tickets for all shows, including […]

Frontier Touring are thrilled to announce the long-awaited return of the alt rock icons Garbage to Australia and New Zealand this December, with four electrifying shows for Auckland, Melbourne, Adelaide and Sydney. Standing among the most influential alternative rock bands of modern times, the band – Shirley Manson, Duke Erikson, Steve Market & Butch Vig – are true pioneers, selling over 20 million albums and responsible for a catalogue of era-defining hits. […]

For more than three decades, Grammy and Academy Award-nominated rock band Counting Crows have enchanted listeners worldwide with their intensely soulful and intricate take on timeless rock and roll. In 2026 they return to Australia and New Zealand with The Complete Sweets! Tour – bringing decades of sing?along moments, deep cuts, and fresh energy to iconic theatres across both countries. Counting Crows kick off The […]

We are about to witness three decades of an uncompromising artistic vision condensed into one spectacularly vicious evening of apocalyptic heresy. A blistering live experience that blends unrelenting ferocity, theatrical grandeur and their signature blackened death metal sound as BEHEMOTH perform tracks from their storied discography alongside new material. Straddling the line between the sacred and profane, Behemoth has risen to become extreme metal’s […]