In their short amount of time together as a band, SPEIRA have emerged as a vital and fresh force on Brisbane’s rock scene. Between the four-piece there exists a dynamism that has been gleefully expressed on live stages, as well as in the studio across a number of strong releases in 2025 and 2026.
Read MoreOne of Australia’s beloved and unhinged punk outfits, FANGZ are calling it a day after seven ridiculous years. Alongside the news is their final ever run of shows and a brand-spankin’ new track, ‘VOID’ – produced by Daniel Antix (Stand Atlantic, RedHook, Pist Idiots) and mixed by Tim Maxwell (TOWNS, LOSER).
Read MoreMagandjin/Brisbane’s Concrete Surfers have been carving their name into the Australian musical landscape over the past decade, touring the country countless times, supporting major artists, playing highlighted festivals, and now, they have finally released their first ever full-length self-titled album.
Read MoreMagandjin (Brisbane), Queensland - BIGSOUND has debuted their expertly programmed showcase via the BIGSOUND 100: a thoughtful curation of the best export-ready talent shaping the sound of Australia.
From September 1-4 2026, Fortitude Valley will play host to incredible talent from Australia and beyond, with the entire precinct becoming a playground for local and visiting music industry professionals looking to amplify and unearth music’s next wave of stars, curated and programmed in an exciting, choose-your-own-adventure style festival.
Read MoreFlipping the script on a regular live music show, Cavaleri explains, “Reliving these experiences on stage is like nothing else. It’s a scary thing putting your heart out there and revisiting some of life’s most sensitive moments in front of a crowd, but when we’re all crying, laughing and blissing out together, it reminds me that beneath it all, we have so much in common. That’s what makes this show feel so profound and cathartic for all.”
Read MoreIn 2026, the Oddworld returns to home soil, with OCEAN GROVE today announcing their Oddworld Underground Australian Tour this August, joined by special guests CANE HILL (USA), who will return to Australia for the first time in a decade this year, as well as DEFICIT and BLINDER.
Read MoreAustralia’s largest touring country festival Strummingbird returns with another crackin’ lineup for 2026, and Grammy-nominated, genre-defying megastar Post Malone is leading the charge. Rolling into Victoria Park Ballarat, Newcastle Foreshore and Sunshine Coast's Kawana Sports Precinct this October, the stacked lineup spans international heavyweights, alt-country stars, country legends and homegrown favourites worth road-tripping for.
Read MoreTwo of the most accomplished and ferocious voices in Australian music, Dallas Frasca and Sarah McLeod join forces for the stomping new single, ’Til It’s Gone’ (out now via Spank Betty Records & Community Records), ahead of their massive Green Electric Tour, which kicks off in mid-February.
Read MoreFace To Face Touring and Live Nation are excited to announce that SummerSalt presents a new series of events with Ocean Alley on their new AUS Coastal 2026 tour. The five-date run will take place in March at spectacular locations around the country, with a huge line-up of special guests.
Read MoreRising South Australian reggae/rock-fusion act Dojo Rise is back with a fiery new single, ‘Run Baby Run’ — a high-energy, emotionally charged track inspired by classic outlaw love stories and the kind of connection that makes you throw caution to the wind.
Read MoreBudgewoi’s loudest over-thinkers, Deadshowws, are pleased to announce their next headline shows of 2025, the ‘Summer Rust’ tour which will see them hit Brisbane, Ipswich and Gold Coast with Meanjin based post-hardcore band Verum + special guests.
Read MoreFinally, after a swag of EPs and singles, Eora/Sydney punks FANGZ have loaded up 11 fiery punk blasts and shot them our way in the form of their debut album, ‘Shui’.
Read MoreAhead of their eagerly anticipated second album Sex Ed out August 22 via ABC Music, Melbourne’s self-professed “bogan funk” outfit Playlunch have announced a national tour in celebration of the record.
Read MoreBrace yourself for a bewitching bullseye balancing soul folk, raw relatability and beguiling melodies from ARIA-nominated and WAM award-winning duo Mama Kin Spender with their latest single, ‘Arrows’. The new track tantalisingly parts the curtains further into what lies in wait on the pair’s upcoming sophomore album, ‘Promises’, which is set for release on Friday August 15.
Read MoreFor the past 9 years Listen Up Music, an award-winning mental health music charity, has hosted The Songwriting Prize; Australia’s largest live performance songwriting competition. This year they are back for Year 10, with eleven regional Semi Final events, and a prize pool of over $45,000.
Read MoreCelebrating a decade of his multi-platinum hit, Firestone, Conrad Sewell has today announced his biggest regional tour of Australia yet, set to take his iconic voice and sweeping hits to all pockets of Australia in an intimate, acoustic setting throughout April and May, with national support from René Le Feuvre.
Read MoreFollowing the prolific release of their self-titled album and their biggest headline shows to date in 2024, MAKE THEM SUFFER have announced a massive 2025 regional Australian tour, set to bring their insatiable live show on an 18-date run this June and July, joined by special guests JUSTICE FOR THE DAMNED and THE GLOOM IN THE CORNER.
Read MoreFresh off the back of nabbing an ARIA #1 Australian Album and ARIA #4 Album placement for their third studio album TOY, Sydney’s Dear Seattle now announces national tour dates to celebrate the record with fans this May.
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