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HERMITUDE ANNOUNCE 24 DATE ‘EIGHT TIL LATE’ TOUR

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HERMITUDE ANNOUNCE 24 DATE ‘EIGHT TIL LATE’ TOUR

by the partae September 23, 2026
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ARIA-nominated electronic duo Hermitude are heading across Australia this summer with the EIGHT TIL LATE TOUR, celebrating the release of their new EIGHT album with a run of dates around the country.

Hermitude’s Luke Dubs says: “This summer we’re bringing that late night club energy with DJ sets all across the country. Playing some fave haunts and some spots we’ve never been to before, this tour is bound to be nothing short of legendary.”

Hailing from the Blue Mountains, the duo have continued to build an international following with their eighth album, adding to the billions of streams generated by tracks including The Buzz and HyperParadise. In 2026, Hermitude are taking that energy to dancefloors across Australia, with 24 summer dates scheduled in destinations including Margaret River, Albury, Cairns, Rockhampton, Darwin, Port Macquarie and Geelong, alongside many more locations.

The Eight Til Late Tour also marks a new chapter for Oztix, with the ticketing company taking on a co-promoter role as part of its partnership with Hermitude.

Stu Field, Founder and Managing Director of Oztix, says:

“Twenty years in this industry teaches you where the real value is, right alongside the venues and artists making it happen, not just selling the tickets. Hermitude’s tour is proof of that: our team has been involved from concept to launch, helping connect artists with venues and get that marketing support as well. We’re an independently owned company, which means when we see a better way to support Australian venues and the wider music industry, we can just go and do it. This tour is the clearest sign yet of where Oztix is headed, as a genuine partner building the whole thing with our local venues and artists. It’s the next stage of what we do.”

TOUR DATES

EIGHT TIL LATE TOUR

presented by by Smokey’s Great Leap, Ripple Effect, Select Music and Oztix

Thursday 19th November, 2026 | The River, Margaret River, WA

Friday 20th November, 2026 | Port Beach Garden Bar, Fremantle, WA

Saturday 28th November, 2026 | Superposition Festival, Katoomba, NSW

Thursday 3rd December, 2026 | Leichhardt Hotel, Rockhampton, QLD

Friday 4th December, 2026 | Kings Beach Tavern, Sunshine Coast, QLD

Saturday 5th December, 2026 | Burleigh Town Hall, Gold Coast, QLD

Friday 11th December, 2026 | Cleveland Sands Hotel, Cleveland, QLD

Saturday 12th December, 2026 | Beach Hotel, Byron Bay, NSW

Friday 18th December, 2026 | The Wool Exchange, Geelong, VIC

Saturday 19th December, 2026 | The Pier Bandroom, Frankston, VIC

Friday 8th January, 2027 | Finnians Tavern Indoors, Port Macquarie, NSW

Saturday 9th January, 2027 | The Recky, Pacific Palms, NSW

Friday 15th January, 2027 | UOW Unibar Mainroom, Wollongong, NSW

Saturday 23rd January, 2027 | Monsoons, Darwin, NT

Friday 12th February, 2027 | Harmonie, Canberra, ACT

Saturday 13th February, 2027 | Beer Deluxe, Albury, NSW

Thursday 18th February, 2027 | Hoey Moey, Coffs Harbour, NSW

Friday 19th February, 2027 | Shoal Bay Country Club, Shoal Bay, NSW

Saturday 20th February, 2027 | Long Jetty Hotel, Long Jetty, NSW

Thursday 25th February, 2027 | Gilligans, Cairns, QLD

Friday 26th February, 2027 | The Warehouse, Townsville, QLD

Saturday 27th February, 2027 | Magnums, Airlie Beach, QLD

Tickets available at www.hermitude.com

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September 23, 2026 0 comments
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elrow Sydney XXL Reveals 2026 New Year’s Eve Lineup

by the partae September 23, 2026
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THURSDAY 31 DECEMBER 2026
BONDI BEACH, BIDIAGAL, BIRRABIRRAGAL AND GADIGAL LAND, SYDNEY NSW
MORE INFO HERE

elrow Sydney XXL has revealed its lineup for New Year’s Eve 2026, with the event set to take over Bondi Beach on Thursday 31 December.

The Sydney event will feature two themed stages, with the main stage built around elrow’s El triángulo de las Rowmudas concept. The production is centred around a pirate ship and underwater-inspired elements, while the second stage, the Pink Cathedral, will be located inside Bondi Pavilion.

The lineup features Scottish DJ and broadcaster Arielle Free, Dublin duo Belters Only, Danish DJ and producer Kölsch, Melbourne producer William Kiss and Italian electronic trio MEDUZA, who will make an Australian-exclusive appearance.

The bill also includes Adam Holt & Nats, Callyy, CROSS CITY, JAKOB, Mixed Methods and SHUBZ.

MEDUZA’s Australian-exclusive appearance forms part of the international lineup, alongside Arielle Free, Belters Only, Kölsch and William Kiss. The event will also feature a selection of Australian artists across its two stages.

elrow Sydney XXL will run from 6pm on Thursday 31 December through to 12:30am on 1 January 2027 at Bondi Beach Park and Bondi Pavilion. The event is 18+.

The event is being presented by Fuzzy in partnership with elrow. It follows the cancellation of the planned 2025 Bondi Beach event, with organisers now bringing the event back for New Year’s Eve 2026.

elrow Sydney XXL

Thursday 31 December 2026
Bondi Beach
Sydney, NSW

Lineup

Arielle Free
Belters Only
Kölsch
MEDUZA
William Kiss
Adam Holt & Nats
Callyy
CROSS CITY
JAKOB
Mixed Methods
SHUBZ

MEDUZA’s appearance is listed as an Australian exclusive.

Bondi locals presale begins at 10am AEST on Wednesday 30 September, followed by the general presale at 12pm AEST on Wednesday 30 September. General sale begins at 12pm AEST on Thursday 1 October.

General admission tickets are listed from $189.90 plus fees, with further ticket releases priced at $199.90, $219.90 and $239.90 plus fees.


ELROW SYDNEY XXL

Thursday 31 December 2026
Bondi Beach, Bidiagal, Birrabirragal and Gadigal Land, Sydney NSW

TICKETS
Bondi Locals Presale available from 10am AEST Wednesday 30 September
General Presale available from 12pm AEST Wednesday 30 September
Tickets on sale to the general public from 12pm AEST Thursday 1 October
fuzzy.com.au/events/elrow

LINEUP
(A-Z) ARIELLE FREE | BELTERS ONLY | KÖLSCH | MEDUZA (AUS EXCLUSIVE) | WILLIAM KISS
(A-Z) ADAM HOLT & NATS | CALLYY | CROSS CITY | JAKOB | MIXED METHODS | SHUBZ

BONDI NYE | ELROW SYDNEY XXL
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September 23, 2026 0 comments
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Pond Set to Return to Australia for Four December Shows

by the partae September 23, 2026
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Pond are heading back out on the road this December, with the Fremantle band announcing four Australian headline shows across Western Australia, Queensland, Victoria and New South Wales.

The run begins at Freo Social in Walyalup / Fremantle on Saturday 5 December, with Automatic joining the lineup. Pond will then play The Triffid in Meanjin / Brisbane on Thursday 17 December, Northcote Theatre in Naarm / Melbourne on Friday 18 December, followed by the Metro Theatre in Eora / Sydney on Saturday 19 December.

Support for the Brisbane, Melbourne and Sydney dates is yet to be announced.

The shows follow the release of Pond’s eleventh album, Terrestrials, which features ten tracks including “Skyworks”, “Casuarina”, “Through The Heather”, “Two Hands”, “Roebuck Plains”, “The Fatal Shore”, “Tourmaline”, “Terrestrials”, “Personal Hell” and “Nashville (I’m Dying)”.

Terrestrials reached number two on the Australian Album Chart and number three on the Australian Vinyl Album Chart. The album has also received coverage from outlets including Double J, The Music, The Australian, DIY Magazine, Uncut, Stereogum, NME, Frankie Magazine and Beat Magazine.

Pond’s current lineup features Nick Allbrook, Jay Watson, Joe Ryan, Jamie Terry and James Ireland. Formed in Fremantle in 2010, the band have previously shared stages with the Flaming Lips, Queens of the Stone Age and Arctic Monkeys, as well as appearing at festivals including Glastonbury, Coachella, Splendour in the Grass and The Great Escape.

The December shows will give Australian audiences the chance to hear material from Terrestrials alongside Pond’s wider catalogue.

POND AUS TOUR
Presented by Spinning Top and Cornershop Agency

Sat 5 Dec – Freo Social – Walyalup / Fremantle (with Automatic) [TIX HERE]
Thu 17 Dec – The Triffid – Meanjin / Brisbane [TIX HERE]
Fri 18 Dec – Northcote Theatre – Naarm / Melbourne [TIX HERE]
Sat 19 Dec – Metro Theatre – Eora / Sydney [TIX HERE]

Tickets available via pond.band

Terrestrials LP is out now, buy/stream it here.

Painting by Jessie Nash
Design by Joseph Dennis

LP TRACKLIST
Skyworks
Casuarina
Through The Heather
Two Hands
Roebuck Plains
The Fatal Shore
Tourmaline
Terrestrials
Personal Hell
Nashville (I’m Dying)

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September 23, 2026 0 comments
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Ministry of Sound Unveils 2026 Autumn & Winter Programme

by the partae September 22, 2026
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Ministry of Sound has revealed a series of events packed with exclusives, underground stars and true pioneers from October through to New Year’s Eve as the London club enters the final months of its 35th year. The programme follows a landmark year of celebrations, upgrades, collaborations, new nights, immersive concepts and much more.

The celebrations begin with the club’s official 35th Birthday Anniversary on 2nd and 3rd October, spanning three events across the weekend. Friday’s Louder party will see d&b don Andy C return to Ministry of Sound for the first time in 10 years, with Charlie Tee, Junk Mail and special guests TBA. The following day, the long-running Hard Times brings together Kerri Chandler and Moodymann for a long-awaited return alongside Flo Real. The birthday weekend continues on Saturday night with the club’s own edgy new night, URGE, headlined by Desolat label head Loco Dice, who returns to Ministry of Sound after a decade, alongside Joëlla Jackson, Ramoss and Basso.

The programme continues throughout October with Eli & Fur making their Ministry of Sound debut at Parable on 9 October, followed by events spanning house, techno, drum & bass, bass music and UKG. Seven Lions, Muzz and Kill The Noise feature at Monstercat on 16 October, while DJ Luck & MC Neat, Scott Garcia and DJ Cartier lead Garage Nation’s daytime session on Halloween.

November brings further debuts and returns as Lilly Palmer plays Ministry of Sound for the first time as part of Louder on 7 November, while the same day sees Clockwork Orange return to the club for the first time in 10 years, with venerated veterans Fat Tony, Graeme Park, Alistair Whitehead and Grant Nelson all on the lineup. Later in the month, Robbie Doherty headlines on 21 November before Armand Van Helden returns to the club on 28 November,  joined by Jade Edwards, Egmond, DJ Freespirit and Junior Pappa.

December continues the anniversary year through to its final weeks, with programmes including Louder, Bresh, UKG Brunch, La Fiesta, Home Rooted and Soul Session. The year will culminate on 31 December with Ministry of Sound’s signature New Year’s Eve celebration featuring a special guest to be announced at a later date.

“It’s been a huge year for the club, and we’re looking to celebrate with the same energy we had at the start. From some of the pioneers who have shaped our history to the next generation pushing things forward, there’s something across the coming months for everyone.” Says Club Director Matt Long

This series forms the final stage of a year-long series of initiatives celebrating 35 years of Ministry of Sound. Alongside its club programme, the anniversary year has included the release of Ministry of Sound: Anthology, a book documenting the club’s history; Boxed In, a live-streamed talent competition focused on emerging DJs; Last Orders, an immersive food and music experience within the newly renovated main room; and a return to Ibiza in September with a 528 takeover, marking Ministry of Sound’s first event on the island in more than a decade.

Across the coming months, the breadth of music and range of communities that have formed part of Ministry of Sound’s history are all represented in style next to next-generation stars who keep the club right at the forefront.

Tickets are available at Ministry of Sound tickets and events – London, United Kingdom

Head to https://ministryofsound.com/ for further details.

EVENT LISTINGS:

Friday 2nd October – 22:30 – 05:00

MOS BIRTHDAY – 35 years: Louder

Andy C, Charlie Tee, Junk Mail, Special Guests TBA

Saturday 3rd October – DAY – 14:00 – 22:00

MOS BIRTHDAY – 35 years: Hard Times

Kerri Chandler, Moodymann, Flo Real

Saturday 3rd October – 22:30 – 05:00

MOS BIRTHDAY – 35 years: URGE

Loco Dice, Joëlla Jackson, Ramoss, Basso

Friday 9th October – 22:30 – 05:00

PARABLE

Eli & Fur, Eynka, Innerstice, Asch Pintura

Saturday 10th October – DAY – 13:00 – 22:00

HOUSEWORK

Rob Tissera, Jonathan Ulysses, Pagano, Lizzie Curious

Saturday 10th October – 22:30 – 05:00

HOUSEKEEPING

Matt Sassari, Beyond Chicago, Lovra, Louden

Friday 16th October – 22:30 – 05:00

MONSTERCAT

Seven Lions, Muzz, Murdock, Kill The Noise

Saturday 17th October – 22:30 – 05:00

MAK 10 & FRIENDS

Mak 10, Lethal Bizzle, Maximum, Manga Saint Hilare

Friday 23rd October – 21:00 – 04:00

LOUDER

GoldFish, Dadoo, Alastair Lane, Mas Que Nada Brothers

Saturday 24th October – 22:30 – 05:00

FREE FROM SLEEP

Amtrac, CRI (DJ Set), Roxie Li, Dimitry Molosh

Friday 30th October – 22:30 – 05:00

WORRIED ABOUT HENRY

Camo & Crooked & special guests

Saturday 31st October – DAY – 14:00 – 22:00

GARAGE NATION

DJ Luck & MC Neat, Scott Garcia, DJ Cartier, MC DT

Saturday 31st October – 22:30 – 05:00

HALLOWEEN: HELL IS A NIGHTCLUB

Secret Guest, The Menendez Brothers, Wilfy D, Meeshy

Friday 6th November – 22:30 – 05:00

LOUDER

Matisse & Sadko, Yves V, Vion Konger, Mark Roma

Saturday 7th November – DAY – 14:00 – 22:00

Clockwork Orange

Fat Tony, Graeme Park, Alistair Whitehead, Grant Nelson

Saturday 7th November – 22:30 – 05:00

LOUDER

Lilly Palmer, Leena Punks, Chanel Carmichael, Toni

Sunday 8th November – 22:00 – 03:00

NIGHT PLU5

DJ Fere, DJ Noise

Friday 13th November – 22:30 – 05:00

LOUDER

Juany Bravo, David Tort, Sam Blacky, Enrico

Saturday 14th November – DAY – TBC

Soul Session

Billy cocks

Groove Assassin

Atjazz

Journeymen

Saturday 14th November – 22:30 – 05:00

AUDIOWHORE

TBA

Friday 20th November – 22:30 – 05:00

BLINK

Aaron Sevilla, 2CRIMES, Delta Vaults

Saturday 21st November – 22:30 – 05:00

Robbie Doherty, DJ Cosworth b2b Oldboy, Candidate, Lily C-D

Friday 27th November – DAY – 18:00 – 22:00

LWE

Chris Watson

Saturday 28th November – DAY – 18:00 – 22:00

LWE

Chris Watson

Saturday 28th November – 22:30 – 05:00

Armand Van Helden

Jade Edwards

Egmond

DJ Freespirit

Junior Pappa

Friday 4th December – 22:30 – 05:00

LOUDER

Jodie Harsh, Shapeshifters, Floyd, Marvix

Saturday 5th December – DAY – 22:30 – 05:00

Andy Whitby, BK, Lisa Pin-Up, Andy Farley

Saturday 5th December – 22:30 – 05:00

BRESH

Residents & Special Guests

Saturday 12th December – 22:30 – 05:00

La Fiesta

Headliner TBA, Hodges, Darrell Privet, Molly D, Mainline

Friday 18th December – 22:30 – 05:00

Chapter & Verse, Sam Supplier, James Haskell

Saturday 19th December – 22:30 – 05:00

Home Rooted

Residents & Special Guests

Saturday 26th December – 22:30 – 05:00

SMOOVE

TBA

Sunday 27th December – 22:30 – 05:00

Soul Session

Lady T

Carlos Aries

Tippa

Gemini

Thursday 31st December – 21:00 – 05:00

MOS: New Years Eve

Special Guest TBA

 

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September 22, 2026 0 comments
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Suzanne Ciani Returns to Australia for 2026 Series of Quadraphonic Shows, Talks and Film Screenings

by the partae September 22, 2026
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Five-time Grammy-nominated composer and electronic music pioneer Suzanne Ciani is returning to Australia in November and December 2026 for a series of performances, talks, film screenings and Q&A events.

The Australian program includes a series of intimate collaborative performances presented in quadraphonic surround sound, as well as appearances at galleries, cultural institutions and the Meredith Music Festival.

Ciani is scheduled to perform live in quadraphonic sound at ACO On The Pier in Sydney on Sunday 29 November, Altar Bar in Hobart on Thursday 3 December, and The Edge at Fed Square in Melbourne on Sunday 6 December. Her Melbourne performance will feature Liquid Architecture and MESS.

She will also make her first appearance at the Meredith Music Festival on Friday 11 December. The Meredith performance is listed as sold out.

Alongside the performances, Ciani will take part in a series of talks, film screenings, Q&A sessions and a workshop. The program begins on Saturday 28 November at the Art Gallery of NSW in Sydney with a screening of Sisters with Transistors. Further events are scheduled at Powerhouse Parramatta on Tuesday 1 December and MESS in Melbourne on Tuesday 8 December.

Ciani’s career spans more than five decades. She has released more than 20 solo albums, including Seven Waves and The Velocity of Love, as well as the landmark quadraphonic album LIVE Quadraphonic.

Her work has also extended beyond recorded music and live performance. Ciani created the pop and pour sound used in Coca-Cola advertising and provided the voice and sounds for Bally’s Xenon pinball machine. Her career has included work across commercials, film and other forms of sound design.

Classically trained before moving towards electronic music, Ciani became closely associated with analogue modular synthesis and the Buchla synthesizer. She has described her instruments as musical collaborators and played an original Buchla for decades.

Her life and work were documented in the film A Life in Waves, which debuted at SXSW in 2017.

The 2026 Australian visit follows a year that has included further international performances and appearances. Ciani is also scheduled to perform at venues and festivals across Europe and the United States later in 2026.

In Australia, the 2026 program will offer audiences multiple opportunities to experience Ciani’s work through live electronic performance, quadraphonic sound, conversation and film.Presented in partnership with Corner Soul.

SUZANNE CIANE AUSTRALIAN TOUR 2026

LIVE IN QUADRAPHONIC SOUND
Sun 29 Nov – Aco On The Pier, Gadigal/Sydney
Thu 3 Dес – Altar Bar, Nipaluna/Hobart
Sun 6 Dеc – The Edge, Fed Square, Naarm/Melbourne w Liquid Architecture and Mess
Fri 11 Dес – Meredith Music Festival, Meredith, Wadawurrung Country – SOLD OUT

LIVE TALKS – FILM – Q&A – WORKSHOP 
Sat 28 Nov – Art Gallery of NSW, Gadigal/Sydney, screening of Sisters with Transistors
Tue 1 Deс – Powerhouse Parramatta, Burramatta/Parramatta
Tue 8 Dec – MESS, Naarm / Melbourne
TICKETS AND INFO HERE

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September 22, 2026 0 comments
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Bam Margera Brings An Evening With Bam Margera to Australia This November

by the partae September 22, 2026
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Bam Margera will bring An Evening With Bam Margera to Australia this November for three dates in Brisbane, Sydney and Melbourne.

The event will begin at Powerhouse in Brisbane on Tuesday 3 November, followed by Factory Theatre in Sydney on Wednesday 4 November and Thornbury Theatre in Melbourne on Thursday 5 November.

Margera will be joined by longtime friend and collaborator Joe Frantz, a filmmaker and producer associated with Viva La Bam, CKY, Jackass and other skate and punk projects. The evening will cover Margera’s early CKY days and the skate scene, followed by Jackass, Viva La Bam and his move into the mainstream.

Frantz will bring footage from his personal archives, including material described in the announcement as never before seen. The event will also feature stories about the friends and characters around Margera, bands he admired and played with, life on the road, the skate and punk scene, and experiences behind the cameras of shows and films from that period.

Margera is also set to speak about drugs, addiction, the consequences of that lifestyle and coming through the other side.

In the announcement, Margera said he would be telling stories from that period of his life, while Frantz would bring footage including skate demos, Viva La Bam stunts, touring with bands and material that did not make it onto television.

An Evening With Bam Margera is an 18+ event featuring adult themes, strong language and discussion of drug use and addiction.

An Evening With Bam Margera

Tuesday 3 November 2026
Powerhouse, Brisbane

Wednesday 4 November 2026
Factory Theatre, Sydney

Thursday 5 November 2026
Thornbury Theatre, Melbourne

Tickets go on general sale Thursday 24 September at 9am AEST, with presales commencing Wednesday 23 September at 9am AEST.

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September 22, 2026 0 comments
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Move My Way Makes Its Festival Debut in Eora and Naarm

by the partae September 21, 2026
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In less than two weeks, Move My Way makes its festival debut in Eora and Naarm.

A playground created just for you.

After months of love and labour, the set times have arrived. Check them below.

A lineup built to be felt. Music that finds you when you need it and moves you when you least expect it.

Move through jazz, hip-hop, soul, highlife, afrobeat, R&B and beyond.

All tickets are now on final release.

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Jason Derulo At Sydney’s Afterpay Arena – 19/09/26

by the partae September 20, 2026
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There are few pop performers who understand the ingredients of a blockbuster live show quite like Jason Derulo. After years of chart-topping singles, viral dance moments and a reputation for turning almost any stage into a full-scale production. Derulo brought his Last Dance Tour to Sydney’s Afterpay Arena, delivering a night packed with nostalgia, choreography and some of the biggest hits of his career. 

From the moment the show opened with “Sexy For Me” it was clear that this was never going to be a performance built around simply standing behind a microphone. Derulo immediately commanded the stage with his dancers and slick choreography before launching into “Wiggle” and “Acapulco”, setting the tone for a show that constantly moved between pop, R&B, dance and global influences.

The first major eruption from the crowd came with “Whatcha Say” Released in 2009 the song remains one of Derulo’s defining hits, and hearing thousands of fans sing along to its instantly recognisable melody demonstrated just how much of his catalogue has become embedded in pop culture. The nostalgia continued with “Marry Me”, before the set shifted into more international territory with “Ta Ta Ta” and “Mi Chico”.

“Mi Chico” became one of the night’s most memorable moments for an entirely different reason. Rather than keeping the performance confined to the stage, Derulo brought a fan from the crowd up to join him for the song’s choreography. The interaction added an unpredictable element to the performance with the fan getting the opportunity to dance alongside one of pop’s biggest performers while the audience cheered her on.

From there, Derulo moved through a string of crowd favourites, including “Swalla”, “Tip Toe” and “It Girl” Each song came with its own visual identity and choreography reinforcing Derulo’s reputation as a performer who treats dance as an equally important part of his music.

The middle portion of the show leaned further into the musical side of his catalogue. “Complicated” and “Ridin Solo” were met with particularly strong reactions with the latter producing another wave of nostalgia for fans who have followed Derulo since the beginning of his career.

Then came one of the biggest moments of the night “Savage Love” The Jawsh 685 collaboration has become one of Derulo’s most recognisable songs of the streaming era, and the Sydney crowd responded accordingly. But rather than simply moving on after the hit, Derulo completely changed the atmosphere by performing a stripped-back version of “Savage Love”. 

By the time “Trumpets” and “Talk Dirty” arrived, the arena was in full singalong mode. These are the songs that have defined Derulo’s career for Australian audiences and hearing the crowd respond to every beat of “Talk Dirty” highlighted the longevity of his biggest singles.

Derulo eventually brought the show full circle by closing with another performance of “Mi Chico” ending the night with one final burst of choreography.  

What made Derulo’s Sydney performance stand out was not simply the number of hits packed into the set. It was the way he constantly changed the pace of the night. Huge dance productions were followed by stripped back vocal moments and his biggest hits were mixed with global collaborations along with carefully rehearsed choreography balanced with spontaneous interactions with fans.

For an artist with a catalogue stretching across more than a decade, Derulo could have easily relied on nostalgia alone. Instead, the Sydney show demonstrated why he remains such a compelling live performer. Songs like “Whatcha Say,” “Ridin’ Solo,” “Trumpets” and “Want to Want Me” reminded the audience of the hits that made him a household name, while newer music and new global collaborations showed the evolution of his sound. 

Photography & Words: Jake Harm Nam

September 20, 2026 0 comments
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Hayley Williams Announces Intimate Australian Shows for February 2027

by the partae September 18, 2026
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Hayley Williams will bring “The Hayley Williams Show” to Australia for two intimate headline performances in February 2027, with shows confirmed for Sydney and Melbourne.

Presented by Frontier Touring, the Australian dates will take place at Enmore Theatre in Sydney on Wednesday 10 February and Forum in Melbourne on Wednesday 17 February.

“The Hayley Williams Show” features material spanning all three of Williams’ solo albums, alongside what the announcement describes as “exciting surprises”. The show launched in Florida this month, following extensive sold out dates across North and Central America in 2026 and 2027.

The tour has already sold out venues including Forest Hills Stadium in New York and the Hollywood Bowl in Los Angeles.

The Australian shows will mark Williams’ first solo tour of Australia. She was last in Australia in 2023 with Paramore for the band’s East Coast dates, including a performance at Sydney’s The Domain that attracted more than 25,000 fans.

Williams is a three time GRAMMY winning singer, songwriter and musician best known as the frontperson of Paramore. Her solo catalogue includes Petals for Armor, Flowers for Vases / descansos and Ego Death At A Bachelorette Party.

Her work with Paramore includes the albums All We Know Is Falling, Riot!, Brand New Eyes, Paramore, After Laughter and This Is Why. Paramore’s 2023 album This Is Why won GRAMMY Awards for Best Alternative Music Performance and Best Rock Album.

Williams’ latest solo album, Ego Death At A Bachelorette Party, was nominated for four GRAMMY Awards, including Best Alternative Music Album, Best Alternative Music Performance for ‘Parachute’, Best Rock Performance for ‘Mirtazapine’ and Best Rock Song for ‘Glum’.

To ensure tickets reach genuine fans, a verified registration process for “The Hayley Williams Show” Australian dates has been established. Registrations will open at 8am AEST on Friday 18 September and close at 8am AEST on Sunday 20 September. Every registration completed during this period will be treated the same no matter what time it is received.

Successful registrants who are randomly selected will be emailed with a unique ticket unlock code by 5pm AEST on Monday 21 September.
​Unsuccessful registrants will also be notified via email by 5pm AEST on Monday 21 September.
​The Chance to Purchase window for successful registrants will open at 10am AEST on Tuesday 22 September.

Registration URL: hayleywilliams.hq.fan/thws-australia

Detailed FAQs regarding the registration process can be found at: hayleywilliams.hq.fan/thws-australia


“THE HAYLEY WILLIAMS SHOW”
​AUSTRALIA | FEBRUARY 2027
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Presented by Frontier Touring

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C.O.F.F.I.N Release New Album Out In Oslo via p(doom), Share ‘Gettin’ Down’ Video

by the partae September 18, 2026
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Sydney rock band C.O.F.F.I.N have released their sixth studio album, Out In Oslo, via p(doom) records, alongside a new video for the album’s focus track, ‘Gettin’ Down’.

The release also arrives with the band’s feature-length documentary, 10,000 Miles From Oslo, which premiered on Rolling Stone and is now available to watch online.

Produced by Declan Mehrtens, known for his work with Amyl and The Sniffers, with vocals co-produced by Jason Whalley of Frenzal Rhomb, Out In Oslo sees C.O.F.F.I.N expand on the sound established across their previous releases. The album retains the grit and energy associated with the band while incorporating broader dynamics, richer textures and a more expansive approach to songwriting.

The album follows the release of singles including ‘13 Days’, C.O.F.F.I.N’s first acoustic track, ‘Sleep In It’ and ‘Think Bad’. Across those releases, the band explored a more varied pace and approach, moving beyond their traditionally wall-of-sound presentation into grooves and arrangements drawing on rock’n’roll influences.

‘Gettin’ Down’ is accompanied by a video directed by C.O.F.F.I.N vocalist Ben Portnoy. The clip presents the band and their friends during a night out, deliberately contrasting the celebratory atmosphere of the visuals with the song’s more troubled subject matter.

Portnoy has previously directed videos for Cutters, Grace Cummings and Stiff Richards, and was recently featured on Rage.

C.O.F.F.I.N formed on Sydney’s Northern Beaches and have built their reputation through an extensive touring history, sharing stages with acts including Amyl and The Sniffers, Viagra Boys and King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard.

Their previous full-length album, Australia Stops, was released in 2023 and received an ARIA nomination for Best Hard Rock / Heavy Metal Album, as well as a National Live Music Award nomination for Best Hard Rock / Heavy Album.

The accompanying documentary, 10,000 Miles From Oslo, follows more than two decades of C.O.F.F.I.N, from founding members Ben Portnoy and Abijah Rado beginning to perform together at the age of 12 through to the band’s development into an internationally touring live act. The film also features Aaron Moss and Steven “Kosty” Kostogiannis and focuses on the friendships and history behind the band.

With Out In Oslo now released, C.O.F.F.I.N will return to Australia for their biggest headline shows to date in February and March 2027, with dates scheduled for Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane, Perth, Adelaide and Hobart. Before that run, the band are scheduled to play the King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard-curated Block Party in Melbourne/Naarm on 18 October 2026.

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Out In Oslo Tracklist

Out In Oslo

Sleep In It

Think Bad

A Place to Stay

13 Days

Won’t Let You Down

Loose Ties

Fair Enough

Gettin’ Down

See Ya Later

Miles Away

C.O.F.F.I.N Australian Tour 2027

TICKETS

Friday 26 February — Max Watts, Melbourne VIC
Friday 5 March — Factory Theatre, Sydney NSW
Saturday 6 March — Crowbar, Brisbane QLD
Friday 12 March — The Rosemount, Perth WA
Saturday 13 March — Lion Arts Factory, Adelaide SA
Saturday 20 March — Altar Bar, Hobart TAS

Out In Oslo is out now via p(doom) records.

C.O.F.F.I.N IS 
Ben Portnoy – Lead Vocals / Drums
Abijah Rado – Lead Guitar / Vocals
Aaron Moss – Guitar / Vocals
Steven ‘Kosty’ Kostogiannis – Bass / Vocals
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Leon Bridges Announces The Happiness Anytime Australian Tour

by the partae September 17, 2026
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Grammy Award winning singer songwriter Leon Bridges will return to Australia in February and March 2027 with The Happiness Anytime Tour, marking his seventh Australian visit.

The tour will begin at the Sydney Opera House Forecourt on Friday 26 February before travelling to Brisbane, Fremantle, Adelaide and Melbourne. Bridges will perform at On the Banks at Brisbane’s Cultural Forecourt QPAC, Walyalup Fremantle Arts Centre, WOMADelaide Festival and Melbourne’s Royal Botanic Gardens.

Bridges’ Australian return coincides with the release of his fifth studio album, Happiness Anytime, with the final instalment, Part 3, scheduled for release on 25 September via Columbia Records.

Parts 1 and 2 of the album have already been released. According to the announcement, the project combines elements of Bridges’ 2015 debut album Coming Home with influences from his collaborations with Khruangbin.

The 12 song album was produced by J Lloyd Watson and Lydia Kitto of British trio Jungle. Movement, groove and joy are central themes throughout the record, with Bridges describing happiness as something he wants the album to leave with listeners rather than something to be chased.

The album rollout has included pop up performances in Paris, Cannes, Los Angeles, at Montreux Jazz Festival, London, Chicago and Outside Lands. Bridges has also introduced a new live production titled Leon Bridges Presents Happiness Anytime, featuring a DJ, horn section, three backing vocalists and Bridges performing at the front of the stage.

Special guest 54 Ultra will join Bridges for the Sydney, Brisbane, Fremantle and Melbourne dates. The New Jersey based project is the solo work of singer, songwriter and producer JohnAnthony Rodriguez. His latest release, Tell Me, is described in the announcement as a bilingual indie soul track incorporating Latin influences and indie rock.

In Melbourne, Australian funk group Surprise Chef will also join the bill at the Royal Botanic Gardens. The Coburg quartet will bring material from their forthcoming fifth studio album, Frogs In A Pond, which is set for release via Concord Jazz.

The Australian dates are presented by Frontier Touring and Penny Drop.

Frontier Members can access the presale from Wednesday 23 September at 9am local time, running for 23 hours or until the presale allocation is exhausted. General ticket sales begin Thursday 24 September at 9am local time.

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THE HAPPINESS ANYTIME AUSTRALIAN TOUR
​FEBRUARY & MARCH 2027
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​On the Banks, Cultural Forecourt QPAC | Brisbane QLD (Lic. 18+)**
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​Walyalup Fremantle Arts Centre | Fremantle WA (Lic. 18+)***
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​WOMADelaide Festival | Adelaide SA (Lic. All Ages)
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​Royal Botanic Gardens | Melbourne VIC (Lic. All Ages)
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OVERMONO TICKETS – ON SALE NOW

by the partae September 16, 2026
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Welsh electronic duo Overmono bring their Pure Devotion live show to PICA, Melbourne on Saturday 9th January 2027.

 Their only headline Victorian date this summer, with Beyond The Valley already sold out.

Presale was hot, grab them before they’re gone.

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Saturday 9 January 2026 | PICA, Melbourne / Naarm‍

 

 

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Calvin Harris Announces First Ever Australian Headline Tour for 2027

by the partae September 16, 2026
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Calvin Harris will return to Australia in February 2027 for his first dedicated Australian headline tour, with four outdoor shows announced across Perth, Brisbane, Sydney and Melbourne.

The tour will begin at Langley Park in Perth on Thursday 18 February, followed by a show at Brisbane’s RNA Showgrounds on Friday 19 February. Harris will then perform at The Domain in Sydney on Saturday 20 February before the tour concludes at Flemington Racecourse in Melbourne on Friday 26 February.

The Scottish DJ and producer has released music across a career spanning more than two decades. His catalogue includes collaborations and solo releases such as ‘One Kiss’ with Dua Lipa, ‘This Is What You Came For’ featuring Rihanna, ‘Summer’, ‘Feel So Close’, ‘Sweet Nothing’ featuring Florence Welch and ‘Blame’ featuring John Newman.

Harris has previously performed in Australia at events including Festival X, Stereosonic and Big Day Out. The 2027 dates represent his first dedicated Australian headline tour.

His studio albums include I Created Disco, Ready for the Weekend, 18 Months, Motion, Funk Wav Bounces Vol. 1 and Funk Wav Bounces Vol. 2. His work has also included collaborations with artists including Sam Smith, Ellie Goulding, Rihanna, Dua Lipa, Florence Welch, John Newman and Pharrell Williams.

Harris has performed at international festivals including Coachella, Creamfields and Glastonbury and has held residency performances in Ibiza and Las Vegas. According to the tour announcement, his recorded music has accumulated more than 35 billion streams worldwide.

CALVIN HARRIS – AUSTRALIA TOUR 2027

Ticket and event details

Pre-Sale & On-Sale Details:
Telstra Pre-Sale: Monday, 21 September 11am (local time) – Wednesday, 23 September 11am (local time)
Calvin Harris Pre-Sale: Wednesday, 23 September 12pm (local time) – Thursday, 24 September 12pm (local time)
General On-Sale: Thursday, 24 September at 1pm (local time).

Tour Dates:
Thursday 18 February 2027 – Langley Park, Perth
Friday 19 February 2027 – RNA Showgrounds, Brisbane
Saturday 20 February 2027 – The Domain, Sydney
Friday 26 February 2027 – Flemington Racecourse, Melbourne

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Good Things Festival 2026 Unveils Huge Line-Up Led by Limp Bizkit, Simple Plan and Spiritbox

by the partae September 15, 2026
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Good Things Festival has announced its 2026 line-up, bringing a major selection of rock, punk, metal, hardcore, alternative and pop punk artists to Melbourne, Sydney and Brisbane this December.

Leading the bill is Limp Bizkit, who will headline the 2026 festival following their appearance at Good Things in 2023. They are joined at the top of the line-up by Canadian pop punk favourites Simple Plan and progressive metal outfit Spiritbox.

The festival will take place across three consecutive days, beginning at Flemington Racecourse in Melbourne on Friday 4 December before moving to Sydney Showground on Saturday 5 December and Brisbane Showgrounds on Sunday 6 December. All three events are 16+.

Limp Bizkit return to Good Things after their 2023 appearance, with the band continuing a career that has spanned more than three decades. The group emerged from the late 1990s nu metal movement and went on to become one of the most commercially successful acts associated with the genre.

Their catalogue includes 1997’s Three Dollar Bill, Y’all, 1999’s Significant Other and 2000’s Chocolate Starfish and the Hot Dog Flavored Water, while their most recent studio album is 2021’s Still Sucks.

Simple Plan will also return to Good Things, having previously appeared at the festival in 2019. The Canadian band celebrated their 25th anniversary in 2025 and have continued touring and performing to audiences around the world.

Spiritbox will make their return to Australia after their Australian debut at Knotfest Australia in 2023. The Canadian band broke through internationally with their 2021 debut album Eternal Blue and followed it with their second studio album, Tsunami Sea, in 2025.

The festival’s 2026 line-up extends well beyond its three headline acts, with Polaris, The All-American Rejects, Bad Religion, Alexisonfire, Grinspoon, Millencolin, Bilmuri, Ministry, Chad Gray, MxPx, Neck Deep, Speed, Slowly Slowly, P.O.D., The Devil Wears Prada and Choirboys also joining the bill.

There are several special performances built into the line-up.

Alexisonfire will perform their album Crisis in full, while Swedish punk band Millencolin will perform Pennybridge Pioneers in full.

Ministry are billed for their farewell Australian performances, while Chad Gray will present “30 Years of Madness”, featuring songs from Mudvayne and Hellyeah.

Bad Religion will celebrate their “45 Year + 1 Anniversary” as part of the festival, adding another significant milestone to a bill already packed with artists whose careers have helped shape alternative and heavy music.

The Australian line-up also features Grinspoon, Speed, Slowly Slowly and Choirboys.

Grinspoon return with a catalogue that stretches back to the band’s formation in the 1990s, while Sydney hardcore group Speed continue to build their international profile.

Melbourne’s Slowly Slowly are also part of the 2026 line-up, alongside Australian rock veterans Choirboys.

Further international acts include All Them Witches, The Black Queen, Future Palace, Headwreck, House Of Protection, The Home Team, ivri, Kami Kehoe, Locked Shut, LØLØ, vianova and Voice Of Baceprot.

The line-up covers a broad range of sounds within the alternative spectrum, moving between established punk and rock acts, contemporary metal and hardcore, pop punk, alternative rock and emerging artists.

Good Things has also confirmed that Limp Bizkit, Simple Plan and Spiritbox are exclusive to the festival in Australia and New Zealand for this run, with no Australian or New Zealand sideshows for the three top-billed acts.

For fans looking to catch those three acts in Australia or New Zealand this December, the three Good Things Festival dates therefore represent the only opportunity to see them on this visit.

With the festival moving through Melbourne, Sydney and Brisbane over one weekend, Good Things Festival 2026 brings together artists from different generations of alternative music, from acts responsible for defining entire scenes through to newer names continuing to push those sounds forward.

The 2026 edition is set to deliver a particularly broad program, with full-album performances, farewell appearances, anniversary celebrations and a mix of international and Australian artists spread across the three-city festival.

Good Things Festival 2026

Friday 4 December
Flemington Racecourse, Melbourne VIC

Saturday 5 December
Sydney Showground, Sydney NSW

Sunday 6 December
Brisbane Showgrounds, Brisbane QLD

All events are 16+.

Tickets are on sale now.

Full Line-Up:

Limp Bizkit
Simple Plan
Spiritbox
Polaris
The All-American Rejects
Bad Religion
Alexisonfire
Grinspoon
Millencolin
Bilmuri
Ministry
Chad Gray
MxPx
Neck Deep
Speed
Slowly Slowly
P.O.D.
The Devil Wears Prada
Choirboys
All Them Witches
The Black Queen
Future Palace
Headwreck
House Of Protection
The Home Team
ivri
Kami Kehoe
Locked Shut
LØLØ
vianova
Voice Of Baceprot

Good Things Festival 2026 will take place across Melbourne, Sydney and Brisbane from 4 to 6 December.

Pre-sale tickets on sale Tuesday 18 August @ 10am AEST Time
Sign up now for pre-sale tickets at www.goodthingsfestival.com.au

General Public tickets on sale Thursday 20 August @ 10am AEST Time
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For more information head to www.goodthingsfestival.com.au

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GOOD THINGS FESTIVAL ANNOUNCE SIDESHOWS!

by the partae September 15, 2026
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Transmission update: as we prepare to welcome the next evolution of Australia’s largest travelling music celebration in 2026, the network has expanded.

At Good Things Festival in 2026, the three festival dates in Melbourne, Sydney and Brisbane this December will be the only place to exclusively catch LIMP BIZKIT, SIMPLE PLAN, SPIRITBOX, BAD RELIGION, ALEXISONFIRE, BILMURI, CHAD GRAY, MXPX, NECK DEEP and VOICE OF BACEPROT.

But today, Good Things Festival is thrilled to announce the headline sideshows from some of the artists on the huge line up this year. Don’t miss your opportunity to witness performances from some of our 2026 Good Things Festival artists in intimate capacities like never before. Get in quick, these tickets absolutely won’t last long

Good Things Ticket Holder Presale: Wednesday 16 September @ 10am local time
You must have purchased a Good Things Ticket by Wednesday 16 September 9am to receive access to this pre sale

Good Things // Destroy All Lines // Venue // Ticketing Presale: Thursday 17 September @ 10am local time
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General tickets are on sale: Friday 18 September @ 10am local time
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Without further adieu, we present to you the Good Things Festival 2026 sideshows…

THE ALL-AMERICAN REJECTS

TUESDAY 8 DECEMBER – NORTHCOTE THEATRE, MELBOURNE

Now and forever, THE ALL-AMERICAN REJECTS proudly remain “a band of the people”, balancing raw honesty with uncompromising artistic integrity since forming at the turn of the century.An antidote to the age of opulence and over-stimulation, THE ALL-AMERICAN REJECTS’ bulletproof back catalogue incites adoration from day-one OG fans through to brand new converts, with earlier hits like Dirty Little Secret, Move Along and It Ends Tonight joining with more recent creative terrain, including their fifth 2026 studio album Sandbox.

Beginning a renaissance in the 2020s, the band sold out venues across North America on their first proper headline tour in over a decade, and continue to cut through the bullshit, silence the noise and meet audiences exactly where they are to this very day with the music that they need; and this fact was witnessed with gusto via Sandbox, their first ever independent release and a resounding reminder of rock’s unsung antiheroes doing what they do best: pulling no punches, and delivering sticky, sharp and sometimes sweet anthems.

2026 will also mark THE ALL-AMERICAN REJECTS‘ first performances in Australia in over 17 years.

MILLENCOLIN
‘PERFORMING PENNYBRIDGE PIONEERS IN FULL’WEDNESDAY 2 DECEMBER – NORTHCOTE THEATRE, MELBOURNE
TUESDAY 8 DECEMBER – TIVOLI, BRISBANE

MILLENCOLIN may have been started by a group of goofy teenagers singing about overeating and playing video games, but for over 25 years, the Swedish punk pillars have perfected their ever-evolving brand of melodic punk, continuously achieving global success, and also shaping skate punk in the 1990s and 2000s in the process.Now nine albums in, with thousands of shows and a lineup that has survived and thrived the entire time, MILLENCOLIN have toured the globe both as headliners as well as alongside the likes of The Offspring, Bad Religion and countless others. And most recently, the group released their 2019 album SOS which saw them stretch into new sonic and lyrical territory, praised by The AU Review for “its punchy punk rock beat, mixed with the relatable and at times cheeky lyrics the band have produced in the past”.

MILLENCOLIN will touch down in Australia later this year after previously electrifying crowds down under with Pennywise in 2025, and delighting Good Things Festival crowds in 2022. And as an extra icing on top this year, MILLENCOLIN will perform their groundbreaking and platinum-certified 2000 album Pennybridge Pioneers in full at the festival this December.

BILMURI

TUESDAY 8 DECEMBER – MEOW NUI, WELLINGTON
WEDNESDAY 9 DECEMBER – POWERSTATION, AUCKLAND

From a DIY phenomenon to selling out tours around the world and sharing stages with Sleep Token, BABYMETAL and Bad Omens, Columbus, Ohio singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist and producer BILMURI has spent the past decade defying expectations while also catching the eyes and ears of some of the biggest names in the scene.2024’s AMERICAN MOTOR SPORTS revved up a breakthrough, gathering over 100 million streams and properly introducing widespread audiences to BILMURI‘s signature sound. And this talented creative, aka Johnny Franck, knew he had to come out swinging for the follow-up: enter 2026’s KINDA HARD where the guitars chug harder, the melodies stick around longer, the lyrics cut deeper, and everything is a lot more Muri….

Via his uncanny hybrid of alternative rock hooks, heavy metal riffs, emo introspection and countrified charisma, BILMURI now boasts over 418 million streams, a staunchly dedicated and ever-evolving global fanbase, and he continues to wow on stages around the world. Following his debut Australian national tour in 2026, BILMURI will return to electrify Aussie festival-goers this year at Good Things.

MINISTRY
‘FAREWELL AUSTRALIA’TUESDAY 8 DECEMBER – LIBERTY HALL, SYDNEY
THURSDAY 10 DECEMBER – HINDLEY STREET MUSIC HALL, ADELAIDE

Attention planet Earth: MINISTRY visionary Al Jourgensen is leaving the building.

With a history built upon 17 studio albums, 8 live releases, 8 side projects, multiple touring campaigns across 5 continents, an autobiography, 2 documentaries, the administration of last rites no less than 3 times, and the countless numbers of devoted acolytes and fans, the aural and charismatic magus of MINISTRY is boarding up the door in his psychic studio for the final time.

Pioneering electronic synth pop coated with abrasive industrial metal terrain, Chicago-hailing heavies MINISTRY defined the industrial world in the mid-to-late 80s with thrashing percussion and neon-soaked distortion, fearlessly helmed by Jourgensen. Poised to release album #17 this October, the band’s upcoming record Hate to Go – Take Out or Delivery will join some of their commercial juggernaut records like 1989’s The Mind Is a Terrible Thing to Taste and 1992’s GRAMMY Award-nominated and platinum-certified Psalm 69: The Way to Succeed and the Way to Suck Eggs.

With their 2026 Good Things Festival appearances also marking their final Australian performances, don’t miss your chance to farewell MINISTRY with a send-off like no other.

P.O.D.
WITH SPECIAL GUESTS OCEAN GROVE
SUNDAY 29 NOVEMBER – THE TRIFFID, BRISBANE
WEDNESDAY 2 DECEMBER – 170 RUSSELL, MELBOURNE
TUESDAY 1 DECEMBER – THE GOV, ADELAIDE

They’ve been a band — and a vital one at that — for more than 30 years. But ask rock icons P.O.D. what still inspires them after all this time, and they’ll tell you they still operate as if they’re perpetual underdogs. Yes, with every new album they release, with every show they play, these musical lifers still feel they have something to prove. “We’re still here and we’re still creating some of the best music we’ve ever made,” says guitarist Marcos Curiel. “When it comes to heart, grit and soul, P.O.D. is your band.” Adds vocalist Sonny Sandoval: “We’re always still proving who we are — always having that punk-rock mentality.” 

American nu metal pioneers P.O.D. have spent decades crafting their unique sound, bolstered by heavy riffs lined with hip hop, reggae and rap rock. Balancing aggressive sounds with uplifting themes, P.O.D.’s commercial appeal has seen them tour the globe time and time again, including their most recent Australian appearances back in 2018, while also unleashing era-defining singles like Youth of the Nation, Boom and Alive, sell over 12 million records worldwide and appear on high profile movie soundtracks including The Matrix Reloaded, Little Nicky, Any Given Sunday and many more.

An eclectic trio of misfits spawning from Melbourne, Australia, OCEAN GROVE have rapidly transcended into a global phenomenon, helmed by inventive thinking and staggering creativity that transcends definitions and defies musical norms. Merging nu metal, hardcore and alternative rock into their signature sound, aka Oddworld Music, OCEAN GROVE‘s influences span Korn, N.E.R.D, Faith No More and beyond, ultimately delivering an unforgettable sonic experience that is equally visceral and thought-provoking.

THE DEVIL WEARS PRADA
WITH SPECIAL GUESTS FUTURE PALACEWEDNESDAY 2 DECEMBER – LION ARTS FACTORY, ADELAIDE
TUESDAY 8 DECEMBER – THE TRIFFID, BRISBANE

THE DEVIL WEARS PRADA have always explored life’s extremes in their music. They’ve never shied away from staring down darkness, dealing with depression, making sense of confusion, soothing anxiety, or grappling with faith, existence, and death. At the same time, they’ve mirrored life’s ups and downs by alternating between crushing heaviness and heart-wrenching melodies. After over two decades of making music, their union as bandmates—but more importantly as friends—is stronger than ever.THE DEVIL WEARS PRADA most recently showcased their powerful bond as bandmates and creatives with their 2025 critically-acclaimed album Flowers, expanding into their most honest and heartfelt iteration to date, and seamlessly adding to their hallowed fan-favourites like Danger: Wildman, Hey John, What’s Your Name Again? and Dez Moines.

With emotional intensity and expansive soundscapes, Germany alt metal act FUTURE PALACE have been traversing the avenues of post hardcore, metal, electronica and synth pop since forming in 2018. From the vocal acrobatics of Maria Lessing through to their bewitching sonic output, FUTURE PALACE also just unleashed their fourth studio album Resurgence, retaining their crown as one of the biggest rising acts in modern metal.

Over the past few years, FUTURE PALACE have built a reputation as an exceptional live band. They have performed at some of Europe’s biggest festivals, including Wacken Open Air, Graspop Metal Meeting, Hellfest and Rock am Ring, while also completing their first successful North American tour. Their headline shows continue to grow in size, with many dates selling out across Europe as their fanbase expands worldwide.

ALL THEM WITCHES

TUESDAY 1 DECEMBER – LION ARTS FACTORY, ADELAIDE
WEDNESDAY 2 DECEMBER – CORNER HOTEL, MELBOURNE

You’ll find ALL THEM WITCHES on the outskirts. This collective of creative outliers have never followed a pre-trodden path or comfortably fit into an existing scene or style. Instead, the band resides at an elusive crossroads where clouds of slow-burning meditative distortion soak up strains of stratospheric psychedelia, out-of-body blues, and thundering no-frills hard rock.

Ticking off their debut Australian performances earlier this year, Nashville-hailing ALL THEM WITCHES first materialised in Nashville, TN, in 2012 and their organic progression was evident in fan-favorite releases, including Our Mother Electricity (2012), Lightning at the Door (2013), Dying Surfer Meets His Maker (2015), Sleeping Through the War (2017), and ATW (2018). They reached a critical high watermark on Nothing as the Ideal (2020), and earlier this year they harnessed the power of their unbreakable union as collaborators and friends on their seventh full-length LP House Of Mirrors.

KAMI KEHOE 

WEDNESDAY 2 DECEMBER – OXFORD ART FACTORY, SYDNEY

KAMI KEHOE has spent nearly her entire life making music, but she’s finally reached a point where she’s able to make it without boundaries. Following the viral breakout of SLEEP WHEN I’M DEAD and her acclaimed debut, REVIVED, KEHOE has become one of hard rock’s most exciting names: earning heavy support from SiriusXM Octane, touring with Daughtry, Seether, P.O.D. and Breaking Benjamin, appearing at Louder Than Life, Warped Tour and Shiprocked, being named an Artist to Watch by Pandora, and having been featured in Billboard.

No longer interested in choosing between the different sounds she grew up loving, KEHOE spent the past two years embracing them all, laying the foundation for her new LP LOVE IS A WEAPON: a genre-bending collection that expands her sound in every direction, blending dark pop, alternative, punk, metal, R&B and electronic into something uniquely her own.

KAMI KEHOE + LØLØ

TUESDAY 8 DECEMBER – THE BRIGHTSIDE OUTDOORS, BRISBANE
WEDNESDAY 9 DECEMBER – CORNER HOTEL, MELBOURNE

KAMI KEHOE has spent nearly her entire life making music, but she’s finally reached a point where she’s able to make it without boundaries. Following the viral breakout of SLEEP WHEN I’M DEAD and her acclaimed debut, REVIVED, KEHOE has become one of hard rock’s most exciting names: earning heavy support from SiriusXM Octane, touring with Daughtry, Seether, P.O.D. and Breaking Benjamin, appearing at Louder Than Life, Warped Tour and Shiprocked, being named an Artist to Watch by Pandora, and having been featured in Billboard.

No longer interested in choosing between the different sounds she grew up loving, KEHOE spent the past two years embracing them all, laying the foundation for her new LP LOVE IS A WEAPON: a genre-bending collection that expands her sound in every direction, blending dark pop, alternative, punk, metal, R&B and electronic into something uniquely her own.

Toronto-born, Los Angeles-based rising pop punk star LØLØ’s journey started long before she became the  fully formed pop rock force we now know today, gracing the stage with her hard hitting passion and tour de force performance energy. As a child rifling through her eclectic and extensive CD collection including everything from the Wizard of Oz soundtrack, to Hilary Duff, to Green Day, she learned how to play Good Riddance (Time of Your Life) and never put the guitar down from that point on. Emerging in 2018, she attracted a rabid fan base with heart-on-her-sleeve lyrics and hard-hitting melodies spiked with a pop rock spirit.

LØLØ has since toured with everyone from Boys Like Girls to New Found Glory and Against The Current, collaborated with Simple Plan, and has performed at Lollapalooza, Sad Summer Festival, and Slam Dunk Festival. Along the way, she has released two full-length albums, including her most recent record, 2026’s acclaimed god forbid a girl spit out her feelings. Good Things Festival will also mark LØLØ’s debut Australian performances later this year.

THE HOME TEAM

SUNDAY 29 NOVEMBER – LYNOTT’S LOUNGE, PERTH
TUESDAY 1 DECEMBER – OXFORD ART FACTORY, SYDNEY
WEDNESDAY 2 DECEMBER – THE ESPY, MELBOURNE

Seattle-based quartet THE HOME TEAM will add some heavy pop vibes to the Good Things vibes this December, brandishing their mix of traditional pop punk and metal, lined with R&B, funk, jazz and straight up pop stylings that saw them score a 4/5 from Kerrang! for their 2024 album The Crucible of Life.The band has gone to great lengths to be creatively genuine with their audience, which has rewarded them many times over with an extremely dedicated and passionate fan base. Having shared stages with bands such as The Used, Don Broco, Senses Fail, and Real Friends over the years, THE HOME TEAM uses unique production to bring their electrifying performance to life; and Aussie fans will be soaking in the spectacle later this year.

HOUSE OF PROTECTION

WEDNESDAY 9 DECEMBER – THE BRIGHTSIDE (OUTDOORS), BRISBANE
THURSDAY 10 DECEMBER – HOWLER, MELBOURNE

Raw, hard-hitting, avant-garde and leading the charge for a new era of art-rock intensity, Los Angeles duo HOUSE OF PROTECTION balance confidence and chaos, bringing together Stephen Harrison (The Chariot) and Aric Improta (Night Verses) for a collision of post hardcore pedigree and boundless sonic experimentation that has seen them open for Poppy, Bad Omens and, most recently, Architects nationally for their 2025 Australian run.Lauded by the likes of NME, The Guardian, and Revolver, and named a Spotify Artist to Watch for 2025, HOUSE OF PROTECTION has ignited a new era of art-rock intensity, with the confidence and chaos of a band redefining what LA’s heavy scene sounds and feels like in 2026.

IVRI

THURSDAY 3 DECEMBER – THE ESPY, MELBOURNE

Florida-born artist IVRI builds the world she sings from—one shaped by D.I.Y. alternative, intense pop, shoegaze, rock, and sci-fi soul. Her emotionally raw writing and genre-blurring sound have earned billions of views, hundreds of millions of streams, and early praise from outlets like OnesToWatch.

Her breakout moment came when SadBoyProlific sampled her vocals on Alone and went viral, opening the door to a wave of collaborations and her own rising catalog. In 2025, she delivered her defining moment with tower of memories, a global phenomenon with nearly 4.5B+ video creations and chart-topping success across TikTok and SoundCloud. It paved the way for her acclaimed 2025 project, the theory of you, and in 2026 IVRI turned the page on her next chapter with the arrival of her latest EP evidence of you.

THE BLACK QUEEN

MONDAY 30 NOVEMBER – LYNOTT’S LOUNGE, PERTH
WEDNESDAY 2 DECEMBER – LEADBEATER, MELBOURNE

Ten years after the release of their acclaimed debut album Fever Daydream, THE BLACK QUEEN return to Australia for a special run of performances celebrating the record that introduced their singular blend of electronic, industrial and cinematic songwriting, 2016’s Fever Daydream.Released in 2016, Fever Daydream defied easy categorization. Blending electronic experimentation with cinematic synth textures, industrial undercurrents, post-punk atmosphere, deeply emotive songwriting, and razor-sharp production, the album carved out a space entirely its own. Over the past decade, its reputation has continued to grow, finding new audiences while remaining a touchstone for listeners drawn to music that values atmosphere, emotional vulnerability and sonic ambition in equal measure.

After astounding Australian fans back in 2019, heightened power synth pop group THE BLACK QUEEN will return later this year armed lashings of 80s production with glossy and emotional depth this December; prepare for shadows, synths and sweat.

LOCKED SHUT

TUESDAY 1 DECEMBER – JIVE BAR, ADELAIDE
THURSDAY 3 DECEMBER – LEADBEATER, MELBOURNE
TUESDAY 8 DECEMBER – LANSDOWNE HOTEL, SYDNEY

If you’re seeking something short, fast and loud, Missouri hardcore act LOCKED SHUT abide by three musical tenets when it comes to creating: fast, heavy and straightforward.Hailing from an area without much of a built-in scene, LOCKED SHUT have been putting it together themselves, booking shows and buolding it as they go. Revered for their relentless energy, blisteringly fast runtimes and barbed-wire grooves, LOCKED SHUT are the breakneck band of your dreams for anyone who loves hardcore music that doesn’t take itself too seriously. Come for the intensity, stay for the unpredictable pandemonium.

VIANOVA

TUESDAY 8 DECEMBER – BURDEKIN, SYDNEY
WEDNESDAY 9 DECEMBER – NORTHCOTE SOCIAL CLUB, MELBOURNE

The vision of vianova came to life when the brothers Felix and Paul Vogelgesang decided to move to Berlin in 2014. Driven by the desire to create music and evoke emotions, they aspired to write nothing but authentic and energetic metal songs. Between 2015 and 2019 the formation released a five-track EP and two singles, played an array of shows throughout Germany and managed to handle a couple of line-up changes. During the 2020 pandemic, the band reinvented themselves both visually and musically, and in 2024 vianova signed with label powerhouse Arising Empire.Now a meeting point between metalcore, elasticated 80s vibes, jazz, R&B and rap, vianova straddle hard-hitting immersion with a fearless pursuit of genre fusion. With over 19.1 million streams across their catalogue to date and counting, vianova’s viral trajectory has led to them enamouring TikTok and sharing stages with Thornhill, ERRA, Chamber and many more.

 GOOD THINGS FESTIVAL 2026 LINE UP:

Limp Bizkit
Simple Plan | Spiritbox
Polaris | The All-American Rejects | Bad Religion (45 + 1 Anniversary)
Alexisonfire (Performing ‘Crisis’ In Full) | Grinspoon | Millencolin (Performing ‘Pennybridge Pioneers’ In Full) | Bilmuri
Ministry (Farewell Australia) | Chad Gray (30 Years Of Madnesss. Performing Mudvayne & Hellyeah) | MxPx | Neck Deep
Speed | Slowly Slowly | P.O.D. | The Devil Wears Prada | Choirboys

In Alphabetical Order:
All Them Witches | The Black Queen | Future Palace | Headwreck
The Home Team | House Of Protection | ivri
Kami Kehoe | Locked Shut | LØLØ | vianova | Voice Of Baceprot

DATES AND VENUES:
Friday 4 December – Flemington Racecourse, Melbourne (16+)
Saturday 5 December – Sydney Showground, Sydney (16+)
Sunday 6 December – Brisbane Showgrounds, Brisbane (16+)

Tickets available from http://goodthings.oztix.com.au/

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