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Hilary Duff – The Lucky Me Tour | Brisbane Photo Review | 22.10.26

by the partae October 24, 2026
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Hilary Duff brought the nostalgia, good vibes and of course the rain to her first night back in Australia in 18 years kicking off The Lucky Me Tour in Brisbane.

It’s no surprise Hilary’s long awaited return to the land down under was met with a sold out Brisbane entertainment centre. Super fans even arriving to the arena as early as 6am, 15 hours before she graced the stage with her brilliant band. The rain outside stopped no one & even became a bonding moment between strangers, reinforcing the beautiful community Duff has cultivated through her long career.

You couldn’t ask for anymore fun and excitement from the 22 song set spanning 2 hours of continuous hits and new tunes alike. From multiple dazzling outfit changes, fireballs, a Tim-Tam slam & of course confetti galore. A true testament to Hilary’s connection with her audience also bringing up a group of fans to dance with her onstage. Creating a moment that each fan would truely cherish for years to come.

What dreams are made of isn’t just a song to many of Hilary’s fans, but an anthem to do what you love with the short time we have. Duff and her team now head to Melbourne, Sydney & capping it off in Perth – we can’t wait to see her again.

Photography + Words: Zane Taprell

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Eloise At The Factory Theatre – 21/10/26

by the partae October 22, 2026
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Photography: Jake Harm Nam

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Tame Impala – Deadbeat Tour 2026 | Photo Feature & Review

by the partae October 22, 2026
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Tame Impala brings the Deadbeat Tour back to Aussie shores, playing his homecoming tour supported by Sydney’s own hometown hero Ninajirachi. Tame Impala, or Kevin Parker, kicks into another gear with his house-inspired new album ‘Deadbeat’, combining elements of electronica with his own signature indie-rock sound.

Coming off hot from his US leg of the tour, the Australian Leg shows that Tame Impala’s reach has no limits. Ninajirachi as an opener shows how huge his influence has become, as the EDM powerhouse has just come off her own powerhouse year since the release of her own chart-topping debut album ‘I Love My Computer’. Ninajirachi isn’t the only big-hitter to have opened for Tame on this tour; supports ranging from massive names like Dominic Fike and Djo to Fcukers and Wet Leg.

The tour was a spectacle – tracks like ‘Nangs’ and crowd favourite ‘Feels Like We Only Go Backwards’ transforming the stage into a psychedelic trip through lighting and stage magic, while a momentary lapse onto the B-Stage provided a much more mellow setup backed by the atmospherics in the tracks ‘Ethereal Connection’ and ‘Not My World’.

No matter how experimental the music got throughout the night, Kevin’s signature rock sound still thundered through the venue – ‘Elephant’, ‘Eventually’ and ‘The Less I Know the Better’ echoing through with as much force as they did on the days that they were topping the hottest 100 in a surf-indie saturated landscape.

The Deadbeat tour continues tonight and Wednesday night in Sydney, before continuing on for the final run in the Western Australia Coast. A night not to miss, as Tame Impala cements himself (themselves for the “did you know Tame Impala isn’t just one person” crowd) as Australian music royalty.

Photography: Josh Ma

Words: Ken Magno

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NOVA RED GA TICKET TO SPILT MILK FESTIVAL

by the partae October 22, 2026
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STRICTLY LIMITED AND PRICED TO MATCH NOVA FREQUENCIES
SAVING YOUR WALLET THIS SUMMER
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SAT 12 DEC – CANBERRA
SUN 13 DEC – GOLD COAST
SAT 19 DEC – GEELONG
SUN 20 DEC – PERTH

NOVA Entertainment has launched a new ticket to summer’s favourite festival, Spilt Milk: the Nova Red GA. Starting from $93.70, Nova Red GA tickets are priced based on the closest Nova frequency to each Spilt Milk location, making them the most affordable entry you’re ever gonna get to a festival, and an absolute no-brainer.

With Nova Red GA, ticket holders can experience everything Spilt Milk has to offer, including headline sets from Nova favourites Lewis Capaldi and RAYE, both playing exclusively at the festival. Access starts from the rear of the main stage arena and extends across the rest of the festival site, meaning you won’t miss a set from Kettama, Baby Keem, Maisie Peters, Remi Wolf, DMA’S and the rest of the 2026 lineup. Only General Admission tickets will have access to the front section of the main arena.

Fans can grab Spilt Milk Nova Red GA tickets for $96.90 in Canberra, $106.90 in the Gold Coast, $100 in Geelong, and $93.70 in Perth.

Brendan Taylor, NOVA Entertainment Group Programming Director said, “Spilt Milk’s two December weekends are some of the biggest on the summer calendar, and our listeners absolutely love it. Nova Red GA is about giving more fans the chance to see the artists they love and that’s exactly the kind of experience we want to be a part of.”

Nova Red GA tickets are on sale now via Moshtix, with limited tickets available in each city, until allocation is exhausted. Maximum 4 tickets per transaction. Payment plans are available through Afterpay and PayPal.

Listeners can WIN tickets via their local Nova Breakfast show (Perth and Brisbane from 2 November; Sydney and Melbourne from 30 November) or by registering via the Nova Player app.

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Presented by Kicks EntertainmentSaturday 12 December 2026 – Exhibition Park, Canberra | Ngunnawal
Sunday 13 December 2026 – Gold Coast Sports Precinct, Gold Coast | Kombumerri
Saturday 19 December 2026 – Kardinia Park Precinct, Geelong | Wadawurrung
Sunday 20 December 2026 – Claremont Showground, Perth | Whadjuk

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Brisbane, 21 October 2026 – Melt Festival officially opens today

by the partae October 21, 2026
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Transforming Brisbane into one of Australia’s most vibrant destinations for Queer arts and culture with over 100 events across more than 70 venues.

Produced by Brisbane Powerhouse, Melt runs from 21 October to 8 November 2026 with a city-wide program spanning landmark public art, world premieres, headline concerts, spectacular river celebrations and powerful new Queer storytelling.

Louise Bezzina, Brisbane Powerhouse CEO and Artistic Director explained, “Melt has always been about bringing people together through unforgettable shared experiences, and this year’s program does that on a scale we’ve never seen before. From international public art legend Florentijn Hofman’s giant pink duck floating down the Brisbane River for our biggest-ever River Pride Parade, to a major new commission from Brisbane’s own Circa, the city will come alive in ways you simply won’t experience at any other time of year.

Whether you’re part of the LGBTQIA+ community, an ally, a family discovering the festival for the first time or visiting Brisbane, it is an honour to welcome you to Melt Festival 2026 to come together, celebrate and experience the city at its brightest.”

Minister for the Arts John-Paul Langbroek added, “Queensland’s cultural events are a powerful drawcard for visitors, giving people more reasons to come to Brisbane, stay longer and experience more of what the city has to offer.

Melt Festival will bring over 100 events to more than 70 venues, supporting local businesses and adding to the energy of Brisbane’s restaurants, bars, entertainment precincts and visitor economy. The Crisafulli Government is proud to support events that grow visitation, strengthen local communities and showcase Queensland as a world-class destination for arts, culture and major events.”

Circa will perform the world premiere of Show Me Love.

Chair for Community and the Arts Councillor Vicki Howard said Melt Festival’s biggest-ever program was creating more opportunities to experience art and culture across the city commenting, “When a five-storey pink duck takes up residence on the Brisbane River, you know the city is in for something special.

Melt celebrates LGBTQIA+ artists, stories and communities through a major program of arts and cultural events. With so many wonderful events across so many venues, the festival will attract visitors, support local businesses and bring crowds to our popular lifestyle precincts from Fortitude Valley to Fish Lane. We are proud to support a festival that strengthens Brisbane’s reputation as an inclusive, welcoming city and Australia’s lifestyle capital.”

Melt kicks off with its biggest and most ambitious opening weekend yet, transforming Brisbane’s streets, river and public spaces into a celebration of visibility, creativity and community.

For the first time, Brisbane Pride’s Rally and March and Fair Day will align with River Pride Parade in its new twilight time slot on Saturday 24 October, bringing together Brisbane’s largest celebrations in a single day that stretches from Fortitude Valley to New Farm and along the Brisbane River/Maiwar.

Surf Life Saving Queensland will also make festival history as the first major Queensland sporting organisation to participate in the parade.

Expanded riverside activations, dedicated viewing precincts and themed party boats promise an unforgettable afternoon that spills into the evening, while a fleet of official party boats – including WET ON DECK, Come To Daddy, Splash Out and FUEL– bring even more colour, music and celebration to the river.

The celebration continues at Brisbane Powerhouse, where Melt’s Opening Party with free entry keeps the energy going with DJs, live performances and festivities into the night.

A central feature of the program is Florentijn Hofman‘s 15-metre, five-storey-high Rubber Duck. Reimagined in Melt’s signature hot pink, the monumental artwork will first appear on the Brisbane River/Maiwar at Brisbane Powerhouse on Wednesday 21 October, before it joins the River Pride Parade on Saturday 24 October, then returning ‘home’ to Brisbane Powerhouse until 8 November. 

Having captivated audiences in Amsterdam, Hong Kong, Osaka, São Paulo and Pittsburgh, the artwork is set to become one of the defining images of Melt 2026.

Another standout addition to the 2026 program is the inaugural Mr First Nation. Building on the success of Miss First Nation in 2025, producer Ben Graetz’s new competition celebrates Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander drag king performers and Blak excellence, with two heats leading to a glittering grand final on the festival’s opening weekend.

Melt Festival is also inviting Brisbane to become part of the festival through Onesie World, a major participatory artwork by artist and fashion researcher Adele Varcoe and celebrated Queer First Nations artist Dylan Mooney. More than an artwork to experience, Onesie World is a chance for the community to come together, get involved and help create a shared moment of queer joy and connection.

Free community sewing workshops have been running throughout the month and continue until 23 October at Brisbane Powerhouse and the State Library of Queensland, where participants have helped make 1000 onesies featuring Mooney’s iconic print. On River Pride Parade day, 24 October, the onesies will be released back into the community, free to claim on a first in first dressed basis, transforming the Brisbane River into a vibrant collective celebration, wearing the pieces of the artwork they helped create.

Beyond opening weekend, one of the festival’s defining artistic experiences is the world premiere of Show Me Love, a new Brisbane Powerhouse commission from the city’s globally recognised contemporary circus company, Circa. Created exclusively for Melt, this immersive production invites audiences to move through the hidden spaces and winding corridors of Brisbane Powerhouse, following Circa’s acrobats and guest artists as they explore the tension between instinct and control, vulnerability and strength, before culminating in a spectacular finale inspired by club culture.

Melt Festival will pay tribute to one of pop culture’s most beloved icons Dolly Parton with a Dolly Hoe-Down.

Across music, live performance and comedy, Melt welcomes internationally acclaimed artists alongside Australian favourites and exciting new voices.

Arriving with a bang following his explosive rise to stardom in 2026, Queensland singer-songwriter Jude York will bring Euphoric dance floor-ready pop delicacies with emotional vulnerability to his hometown, whilst Māori soul singer from New Zealand, TEEKS, will debut new music including his single My Boy. Joining them will be Grammy-nominated, multiple ARIA Award-winning Courtney Barnett who’ll bring her Creature of Habit tour to Brisbane as part of the festival, Asha Jefferies will perform following the release of her highly anticipated second album, Desire Is An Angel, whilst pop icon Melanie C will showcase an electrifying live show that celebrates her ninth studio album Sweat.

On Friday 30 October in the Powerhouse Theatre, Melt will pay tribute to one of pop culture’s most beloved icons with Dolly Hoe-Down – an evening fully dedicated to the one and only Dolly Parton. Presented by Brisbane Powerhouse and Harry K, and hosted by the reigning Queen of Queensland’s Drag Scene Vollie LaVont, expect DJs spinning Dolly favourites, drag performances and a lesson from Gilly’s Line Dancing alongside larger-than-life Dolly visuals and a dancefloor packed with rhinestones, big hair, denim, sequins and plenty of country glamour. Dolly Hoe-Down promises to be one big, fabulous celebration not to be missed.

Back by popular demand, Melting Pot returns to Brisbane Powerhouse in collaboration with QUIVR as Melt’s vibrant weekly hub to amplify local queer voices and stories throughout the festival. Celebrating the best of local queer creativity, Melting Pot will host a dynamic mix of emerging and established artists spanning art, fashion, music, theatre and more, creating a place for audiences and artists to gather, connect and celebrate between performances.

A festival favourite also returning to the program is Queer PowerPoint, transforming the humble slideshow into an evening of hilarious passion projects, niche obsessions and gloriously queer deep dives. In its new venue, this cult-hit experimental performance series sees queer presenters reclaim the corporate presentation format, using PowerPoint to explore everything from hot takes and hidden fascinations to wild speculation and outright fabrication, opening the door to a night of surprising stories, big ideas and queer imagination.

Melanie C will play The Tivoli as part of Melt Festival. 

Visual art, theatre and new performance continue to shape the festival across Brisbane with The Huxleys presenting Bloodlines –  a sparkling séance for queer art’s silenced legends. Curated by Jacob Boehme, the work channels artists lost to HIV/AIDS back into dazzling, defiant life through photography, video, costume and live performance, celebrating the creativity, resilience and enduring influence of those whose voices continue to inspire queer culture today.

Elsewhere, new works continue to champion bold ideas and original voices. Wild Abandon, created by Sean Dowling, Merlynn Tong and Ian Lawson, is a powerful new theatre work exploring queer intimacy, desire and self-acceptance through intersecting stories set within a single hotel, while The Butterfly Who Flew Into The Rave condenses the chaos and catharsis of a three-day rave into a high-energy theatrical experience. Award-winning writer Cassie Workman’s Aberdeen reimagines the life of Kurt Cobain through a dark, surreal blend of biography, time travel and the supernatural, while the Trans Theatre Symposium brings together artists and audiences to explore the future of trans storytelling on stage.

Beyond the stage, Queer the Town will once again transform Brisbane into a celebration of Queer culture, creativity and community across the city. Participating venues across Fish Lane, Fortitude Valley, Howard Smith Wharves and Queen’s Wharf will become part of the Melt experience, encouraging audiences to explore Brisbane’s restaurants, bars and entertainment precincts between performances. From discovering unexpected pop-up moments and hidden performances to sharing a meal before a show or celebrating late into the night, Queer the Town invites audiences to experience the city in a whole new way.

Melt Festival returns from 21 October to 8 November 2026. 

Check out the full program at www.melt.org.au. Tickets on sale now.
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Melt is supported by the Queensland Government, through Tourism and Events Queensland and Brisbane City Council, through Brisbane Economic Development Agency.

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SHIFT Launches Revolutionary Artist-First Electronic Music Label With Debut Compilation & ADE Launch Event

by the partae October 21, 2026
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Founded by Guy Tolhurst and Grant Nichols, SHIFT launches with a new model built around developing artists, not simply signing tracks, alongside its Season 1 roster, debut compilation ‘Transmissions 001’ and official ADE launch at The Crane Faralda.

SHIFT, a new independent electronic music label founded by Guy Tolhurst and Grant Nichols of Nichols+Roark, launched this October with an ambition to put artist development back at the centre of the label model. Built around the principle “artist-first, not track-first,” SHIFT moves away from an industry increasingly focused on individual tracks, open demo inboxes and short release cycles, instead selecting a small group of artists and investing its time, network and resources into developing them and building sustained momentum around their careers. Rather than finding a track and then figuring out the artist behind it, SHIFT starts with the artist and lets the music follow.

Guy Tolhurst: “Labels are overwhelmed, artists are being ghosted, and the whole dynamic has become too transactional. Constantly sending music into a black hole isn’t good for anyone – creatively or mentally – and we didn’t want to build another label that replicated a model we already knew was broken.”

For its inaugural Season 1, SHIFT has signed seven artists so far: Cristina Tosio, Leena Punks, N1NJA, Seizmic, Sonickraft, TIMANTI and Willis. The artists will release individually and collectively through SHIFT, collaborate and remix each other, perform across SHIFT and external events, and access the wider community, network and opportunities being built around the label.

With no open demo inbox, SHIFT is taking a deliberately curated approach to artist development. The aim is to create a home stable where artists can build over time, while continuing to work with their existing management and release music through other labels. Each season gives SHIFT the opportunity to focus its resources on a defined group of artists and develop their individual careers while creating opportunities for the collective as a whole.

Grant Nichols: “Artists shouldn’t have to become label owners just to release music consistently. By keeping our roster deliberately curated, we can give every artist real attention, build momentum around their music and let them focus on what they do best.”

The first collective statement comes through Transmissions 001, SHIFT’s debut Various Artists compilation, featuring Sonickraft, Nichols+Roark, Seizmic, N1NJA and Willis. Curated by Nichols+Roark, the compilation introduces the sound of SHIFT and provides the first example of its artist development model in action, bringing members of Season 1 together while creating a platform to introduce each artist individually.

SHIFT will officially launch during the Amsterdam Dance Event on Thursday, October 22, with an event at The Crane Faralda, Amsterdam, running from 9:30AM to 4PM. The launch brings together the SHIFT collective alongside international guests, with Volkoder (BR), Cristina Tosio (ES), Human Rias (DE), Julian Prince (CA), Leena Punks (GB), N1NJA (GB), Nichols+Roark (GB), Seizmic (GB), Sonickraft (GB), TIMANTI (GB) and Willis (GB) on the line-up.

The ADE event will be the first major international gathering for SHIFT, bringing its artists, founders and wider network together while creating a physical extension of the development model through performance, collaboration and industry connection.

For Tolhurst and Nichols, the longer-term ambition is to build an independent music company that challenges the increasingly transactional relationship between labels and artists. SHIFT will connect releases, artist development, events, collaborations and industry opportunities, creating an ecosystem designed to invest in artists beyond a single track or release cycle.

Transmissions 001 is released on October 16, followed by the SHIFT label launch party at The Crane Faralda during ADE on October 22, 2026.

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Event Date: 22 October 2026

Time: 09:30–16:00

Venue: The Crane Faralda, Amsterdam

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Paul van Dyk Returns To ADE With Open-To-Close Set At Melkweg’s Rabozaal

by the partae October 21, 2026
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Electronic music legend Paul van Dyk is set to return to Amsterdam Dance Event (ADE) with an anticipated open-to-close performance at Melkweg’s iconic Rabozaal. Taking place on October 24th, this special event promises an immersive, all-night journey through sound, curated by one of the most influential figures in global dance music.

A titan of electronic music and a visionary sound architect, Paul van Dyk has long been celebrated for his ability to craft emotionally resonant, high-energy sets that connect deeply with audiences worldwide. This year’s performance marks the fifth consecutive ADE appearance at Melkweg, with each edition having sold out and leaving an enduring impression on fans.

Paul van Dyk comments:

“I’m incredibly excited to make my return to ADE this October at one of Amsterdam’s most iconic music venues. Each year, I feel a deeper connection to the city, the crowd, and the energy inside that room. It’s always an unforgettable experience, and I can’t wait to take listeners on a journey across the full spectrum of my music.”

The open-to-close format offers a rare opportunity for attendees to experience the full spectrum of Paul van Dyk’s musical universe, from deep, melodic explorations to euphoric peak-time moments. With complete artistic control from start to finish, the night will unfold as a carefully curated narrative, guided solely by his vision and connection with the crowd.

Attendees can also expect an abundance of new and unreleased material, including exclusive previews from upcoming projects and fresh releases from the VANDIT Records label group. This makes the event not only a celebration of his legacy but also a glimpse into the future of his sound.

Set against the backdrop of ADE, the world’s leading electronic music conference and festival, tickets are now available to purchase for Paul’s forthcoming performance in Amsterdam.

Paul van Dyk – Open-To-Close – Amsterdam Dance Event, 2026

Tickets available: Here

Date: October 24, 2026

Venue: Melkweg, Rabozaal

Event Time: 6 pm Until Late

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GEESE ANNOUNCE AUSTRALIA + NEW ZEALAND RETURN WITH GOLDEN PLAINS + THEIR BIGGEST LOCAL HEADLINES TO DATE

by the partae October 21, 2026
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After a breakout year on the road behind Getting Killed, Geese will return to Australia and New Zealand in February and March for their largest headline shows in the region. Presented by Handsome Tours and Laneway Presents, the Brooklyn four-piece open in Auckland at NZICC before heading across the Tasman for the Sydney Opera House Forecourt and Melbourne’s Palace Foreshore, with Golden Plains to follow.

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The run builds on the band’s Australian headline debut in February, when feverishly sold-out underplays and a Laneway Festival run introduced the band to a much wider audience. The year since has been a steep climb. In February, Geese took out International Group at the BRIT Awards, beating HAIM, Tame Impala, Turnstile and HUNTR/X. They made their Saturday Night Live debut – Cameron Winter even featured as the subject of a skit – played on NPR’s Tiny Desk, and sold out Glasgow’s Barrowland Ballroom and London’s Troxy. Earlier this month, Geese played their biggest hometown headline shows yet at Forest Hills Stadium in Queens, New York.

Getting Killed, released in September 2025 through Partisan Records / Play It Again Sam, is the reason. A restless, fractious record that moves between tenderness and fury was named Best New Music by Pitchfork at 9.0. Consequence called it “one of the most creative indie rock records of the 2020s,” and brought the hype around the group to an absolute fever pitch. Geese would be considered the reason for young audiences discovering bands again and asserted that the kids were alright. Critical acclaim followed at every turn, topping year-end lists at the New York Times, Time, The New Yorker, and placing fifth on Rolling Stone.

Cameron Winter’s live solo album release of his December 2025 performance at Carnegie Hall also landed earlier this month, capturing the historic performance in full at the storied concert hall’s main auditorium. Alone, arched over his piano with his back to an awed, sold-out crowd, the Geese frontman reshaped songs from his acclaimed debut Heavy Metal.

GEESE AU/NZ TOUR DATES
Presented by Handsome Tours and Laneway Presents

Thu 25 Feb – Te Paepae Theatre, NZICC – Tāmaki Makaurau/Auckland
Sat 27 Feb – On The Banks – Meanjin/Brisbane
Tue 2 Mar – Sydney Opera House Forecourt – Eora/Sydney
Fri 5 Mar – Palace Foreshore – Naarm/Melbourne
Sun 7 Mar – Golden Plains – Wadawurrung Country/Meredith

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Artist, SOH What’s On & QPAC Venue Presale: Wed 28 Oct @ 9am local
Promoter & Spotify Presales: Thu 29 Oct @ 10am local
General Public Onsale: Fri 30 Oct @ 10am local

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Avenged Sevenfold + Coheed & Cambria @ Rod Laver Arena, Melbourne, 20 October 2026

by the partae October 20, 2026
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Photography: Darren Chan

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FVTURE Bangkok brings Klangkuenstler’s OUTWORLD to Southeast Asia – Saturday, 23rd January 2027

by the partae October 20, 2026
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FVTURE brings Klangkuenstler’s OUTWORLD to Southeast Asia for the first time, continuing its mission to connect global electronic music with Asia through internationally influential artists, touring concepts and world-class large-scale live experiences where music, sound, lighting, visuals and production come together as one complete show.

FVTURE will host Klangkuenstler’s OUTWORLD on Saturday, 23rd January 2027, marking the touring concept’s Southeast Asia debut with a six-hour all-night set. Built around the intersection of electronic music, architecture, light and sound, OUTWORLD has grown into one of the most talked-about touring formats in techno.

“Klangkuenstler is a brilliant DJ, and what I really like about him is that he has his own point of view not only on the music, but on the whole design of the experience – the visuals, the atmosphere and how the show should feel. That is exactly what we value at FVTURE. OUTWORLD represents the kind of globally recognised, large-scale experience we want to bring to Asia: not just a great artist, but a complete world built through music, sound, lighting, visuals and production. Our ambition is for FVTURE to be the platform in Asia where the world’s most influential artists, touring concepts and event brands come to create something at the highest level.” — Victor Wang, founder of FVTURE

From the beginning, FVTURE has been built around international programming and world-class event production. In late 2025 and early 2026, the venue welcomed ARTBAT, CamelPhat, Kölsch, Marten Hørger, Plastik Funk, Danny Avila, Goodboys, SLVR, AXL STACE, Sam Collins, Prophecy, Arcando, ARHEUM and more. OUTWORLD is the next step in that journey – and part of a wider pipeline of globally recognised artists, touring concepts and large-scale event brands that FVTURE intends to bring to Bangkok and Asia, with each show designed as a complete experience across music, sound, lighting, visuals and production.

FVTURE sees itself as a major platform for global electronic music culture in Asia: a place where world-class performances, artists and internationally recognised event concepts come to Bangkok and reach audiences across the region. At the same time, FVTURE welcomes international audiences to Bangkok to experience Asia through music, nightlife and culture. The ambition is bigger than connecting two markets – it is about creating a home in Asia for global electronic culture, with FVTURE as the stage and Bangkok at the centre.

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FVTURE is a large-scale electronic music venue and hyperclub in Bangkok. Founded by Victor Wang and Michele Wang and opened in 2025, it combines international programming with world-class event production, placing equal emphasis on artists, sound, lighting, visuals and the complete audience experience. FVTURE is building a major platform for global electronic music culture in Asia, bringing internationally recognised artists, touring concepts and large-scale event brands to regional audiences while creating a destination for international visitors to experience Bangkok’s evolving music and cultural scene.

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At the heart of Outworld is an innovative lighting design built around a striking portal aesthetic. Massive LED and truss structures, strobe effects, a white only light color scheme, and precisely aligned beams create the impression of stepping through a dimensional gateway into a sci-fi world. Each event transforms the venue into a cinematic environment where music and architecture interact, creating a short break from reality.

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RETRO-PSYCH ROCKERS, LARGE MIRAGE DROP MESMERISING NEW SINGLE ‘WATCHING’ + ‘WATCHING SINGLE TOUR 2026’

by the partae October 20, 2026
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LARGE MIRAGE have once again cemented their place as one of the most compelling acts on the Australian circuit, returning today with mesmerising new single Watching. The second single from their forthcoming EP Wildfire, WATCHING captures the band’s distinctive take on heavy psych rock, bringing uncompromised power, songwriting and musicianship into the arena of contemporary rock.

Charged by a timeless-sounding riff, elaborate vocal harmonies, and a unique anti-chorus, Watching delivers an inspired psychedelic
guitar solo that revives the authenticity and melodic flair of classic rock and will make guitar players want to pick up their guitars and practise!

Beneath its lush, smouldering soundscape, the track explores society’s increasingly complicated relationship with technology, convenience and the endless cycle of watching and being watched.

WATCHING’s predictive ‘anti-chorus’ reminds us all that: ‘It’s a damn sure sign they’ll be watching brother, so now ain’t the time to mess it up.’ A fitting warning heralded in these times of increasing global surveillance and the dawning of AI across untrained populations.

“WATCHING is what we used to do when we had time on our wrists. Devices replace real time-keepers and are selling and telling us how to become our future selves, watching us and tracking virtual approval from virtual friends, propelling us, towards virtual futures, and the underlying fear of losing it all in one wrong virtual move” Kolya Chan explains.

The band’s commitment to a timeless sound is central to WATCHING.  Recorded live, without click tracks or samples, the single captures LARGE MIRAGE’s refreshingly old-school approach to making music.  Acclaimed Melbourne producer Michael Badger (King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard, Amyl & The Sniffers, Full Flower Moon Band) lends his expertise to the recording, facilitating the band to preserve their analogue roots while bringing their expansive sound to life.

Following various festival appearances as a ‘discovery band’, plus major support slots for AC/DC at Accor Stadium and TISM at PICA,
and alongside headline shows in Sydney and Melbourne, LARGE MIRAGE continue to build a formidable reputation.

LARGE MIRAGE head out on the WATCHING TOUR set to start aboard SOLD OUT ‘ROCK THE BOAT CRUISE 2026’ featuring  iconic KINGS OF CHAOS with members of ZZ Top, Bon Jovi, Cheap Trick, Guns n’ Roses, The Cult and Megadeth and after return to an appearance on CRAFTED FESTIVAL in Newcastle before proceeding with a multi-date Australian headline tour.

New dates are already rumoured to be in the pipeline for the other side of Xmas and extending into 2027 and eventually leading LARGE MIRAGE onto the stage of the 21st edition of BONFEST in Scotland – an annual celebration honouring the legendary Bon Scott, in his hometown of Kirriemuir.

Watching is out now.
Tickets to the shows are available now from www.largemirage.com
Stream: WATCHING

LARGE MIRAGE – WATCHING SINGLE TOUR 2026 – DATES ON SALE NOW
Tickets available from www.largemirage.com
Sun 25 Oct – Sun 1 Nov 26 – ROCK THE BOAT CRUISE, Sydney > Noumea
Sat 07 Nov 26 – Crafted Festival, Foreshore Park Newcastle NSW
Fri 13 Nov 26 – SINGLE LAUNCH Botany View Hotel, Newtown NSW
Fri 20 Nov 26 – The Marlin, Ulladulla NSW
Sat 21 Nov 26 – Abyss Bar, Belconnen ACT
Fri 27 Nov 26 – Surfboat Brewery, Warriewood NSW
Sat 5 Dec 26 – The Beach Hotel Byron Bay NSW | Supporting Skeggs
Sun 6 Dec 26- Mo’s Desert Clubhouse, Burleigh Heads QLD
Sat 12 Dec 26 – Cactus Room, Thornbury VIC
Fri 30 Apr 27 – BONFEST, KIRRIEMUIR, SCOTLAND

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PITCH MUSIC & ARTS REVEALS 2027 LINEUP FOR TENTH EDITION – Featuring CHRIS STASSY, Chlär, CLOUDY, Peach, Patrick Mason, HAAi, X CLUB. & many more.

by the partae October 20, 2026
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Pitch Music & Arts has unveiled the lineup for its landmark tenth edition, returning to the foothills of Gariwerd (the Grampians) from 5-9 March 2027.

Celebrating ten years of music, art and community, the festival welcomes a prestigious international and Australian roster of electronic artists for its anniversary chapter.

Dutch DJ and producer CHRIS STASSY leads the international lineup, making his Australian return following the release of his debut album Lost, Found & Forgotten… Swiss techno favourite and founder of Primal Instinct Chlär and French producer SWEELY are also set to perform, while Peach will bring her playful, genre-spanning sound. Germany’s CLOUDY will deliver her hard-hitting techno, with Patrick Mason set to bring his magnetic stage presence and signature fusion of techno and house.

Brazilian DJ and producer Clementaum brings her blend of funk, techno and Latin club rhythms, while Scottish duo Clouds make their highly anticipated Pitch debut. Berlin’s Malugi, named a BBC Radio 1 Future Star in 2025, adds to the bill, alongside Scottish DJ and producer Denis Sulta, who delivered the unforgettable 2019 Pitch closing set, plus dj sweet6teen, Fafi Abdel Nour, Chicago’s ‘Techno Shogun’ Hiroko Yamamura and Georgian producer Yanamaste.

Representing Australian talent, London-based HAAi returns following the release of DIGITiSE. Australian duo X CLUB. return for two sets, bringing their fusion of techno, breakbeat, jungle and trance back to Pitch. DJ BORING also features ahead of his debut album Radio Silence, while Kia, Connor Wall, Aldonna and Reptant all make their Pitch Music & Arts debuts.

Further international artists joining the bill include Alex Kassian, Alycia Bezgo, Angel D’lite, Bad Boombox, Clara Cuvé, Colin Benders, Darwin, DITA, DJ Fuckoff, dj g2g, DJ MARIA., franck, Ignez, Jenny Cara, Julie Desire, Jump Source [LIVE], Kara Okay, Mac Declos, Main Phase, Paige Tomlinson, RONI, Rustin Cohle, Saidah, Sam Girling, TWOFACED, Verraco and Zalina.

Rounding out the Australian lineup are Activator, CaucasianOpportunities, D. Tyrone b2b Jo Christy, DAWS b2b Mikalah Watego, Jazz, Kuzco, Moopie b2b Miki, not without friends, Roka [LIVE], Soju Gang, Tangerine [LIVE], Wax’o Paradiso and YESNA.

The 2027 edition will also feature takeovers from Bitter Ivy, Chuleo Club, Hide The Junk and Ultraviolet on Pitch’s main stages, with further takeovers at The Rock Pool from Mob Ties, of the Essence, Radio Cazimi, Solace Radio, The Breakfast Club and World Dance.

The music programme will unfold across Pitch’s three custom-built stages: Pitch One, the Resident Advisor Stage and Pitch Black, with the much-loved Pitch Sunrise Set also returning for the tenth edition. Beyond the dancefloor, The Rock Pool and Pitch Pavilion return, alongside Anna Nalpantidis as Arts Curator for a second consecutive year.

Festival entry will be available across two, three and four-day passes, with General Camping included. Premium Camp, Pre-Pitched and Glamping options will also be available, alongside carpooling packages and transport from Melbourne and Ararat.

Afterpay, Zip Pay and Laybuy will be available from presale.

Presale registration HERE

Further information available at pitchfestival.com.au

LINEUP A-Z

 

Activator [AU]

Aldonna [AU]

Alex Kassian [DE]

Alycia Bezgo [BE]

Angel D’lite [GB]

Bad Boombox [BG]

CaucasianOpportunities [AU]

Chlär [CH]

CHRIS STASSY [NL]

Clara Cuvé [DE]

Clementaum [BR]

Clouds [GB]

CLOUDY [DE]

Colin Benders [NL]

Connor Wall [AU]

D. Tyrone b2b Jo Christy [AU]

Darwin [CA]

DAWS b2b Mikalah Watego [AU]

Denis Sulta [GB]

DITA [ID]

DJ BORING [AU]

DJ Fuckoff [NZ]

dj g2g [DK/UY]

DJ MARIA. [JP]

dj sweet6teen [DE]

Fafi Abdel Nour [NL]

franck [GB]

HAAi [AU]

Hiroko Yamamura [US]

Ignez [NL]

Jazz [AU]

Jenny Cara [CH]

Julie Desire [FR]

Jump Source (LIVE) [CA]

Kara Okay [NL]

Kia [AU]

Kuzco [AU]

Mac Declos [FR]

Main Phase [DK]

Malugi [DE]

Moopie b2b Miki [AU]

not without friends [AU]

Paige Tomlinson [GB]

Patrick Mason [DE]

Peach [CA]

Reptant [AU]

Roka (LIVE) [AU]

RONI [FR]

Rustin Cohle [CH]

Saidah [GB]

Sam Girling [GB]

Soju Gang [AU]

SWEELY [FR]

Tangerine (LIVE) [AU]

TWOFACED [NZ]

Verraco [CO]

Wax’o Paradiso [AU]

X CLUB. (TWO SETS) [AU]

Yanamaste [GE]

YESNA [AU]

Zalina [CO]

Pitch Music & Arts

5 – 9 March 2027

The Grampians (Gariwerd), Djab Wurrung and Eastern Maar Country, VIC

Presale registration closes: Tuesday 27th October 4pm AEDT

Pitch Presale begins: Tuesday 27th October 6pm AEDT

General On Sale begins: Wednesday 28th October 12pm AEDT

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KINGS OF LEON TO HEADLINE SYDNEY SUMMERTIME AT CENTENNIAL PARK – PRE-SALE STARTS 12PM LOCAL THURSDAY 22 OCTOBER GENERAL TICKETS ON SALE 1PM LOCAL TUESDAY 27 OCTOBER

by the partae October 20, 2026
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Sydney Summertime has announced Kings of Leon as the next headliner for its inaugural concert series. 

Following the announcement of their 10th studio album ‘O My Beloved’, scheduled for release this November 6th, Kings of Leon return to Sydney performing Sydney Summertime at Centennial Park on Sunday 28 February, 2027. 

Pre-order ‘O My Beloved’ here by Wednesday 21 October 4pm AEDT to receive special pre-sale access, ahead of the general on sale. Pre-sale starts Thursday 22 October, 12pm local. 

General on sale starts Tuesday 27 October 1pm local via Moshtix. 

The show will feature one of Australia’s most highly regarded rock bands, Ocean Alley, as a special guest. 

Minister for Jobs and Tourism Steve Kamper said: “We’re thrilled to have Kings of Leon on the Sydney Summertime program. Events like this bring energy and vibrancy to Sydney, giving thousands of fans from across Australia and around the world another reason to head to Sydney this summer, and stay longer, do more and return again. Bringing an iconic band like Kings of Leon to NSW will put our state firmly in the spotlight as a world-class destination for live music experiences, while delivering a major boost for our hotels, restaurants, bars, retailers and local businesses.”

Set within Centennial Park’s 189 hectares of parklands, Sydney Summertime will offer a range of ticket experiences across different price points, from General Admission to dedicated viewing areas and hospitality spaces. 

Options include Gold Circle, with front-of-stage standing and early arena access; The Grove, a garden-style VIP village with dedicated bars, food outlets and shaded seating; Golden Grove, combining Grove access with Gold Circle viewing; and The Terrace, a partially covered viewing deck overlooking the main stage. A dedicated Accessibility Viewing category will also be available. 

The Kings of Leon concert will be open to all ages, with children aged 12 and under admitted free and Youth Tickets available for those aged 13-17. All patrons under 18 must be accompanied by a responsible adult, with full ticketing conditions and entry requirements available via Sydney Summertime and Moshtix. 

Across the parklands, audiences will also be able to enjoy a variety of food and drink offerings, including Sydney restaurant pop-ups, food trucks, local producers, a wine cellar, dedicated cocktail and beer bars, with further details to be announced. 

Return public transport will be included with every Sydney Summertime event ticket, with Moshtix the official ticketing partner. Visit transportnsw.info/events for details. 

Kings of Leon marks the second headline announcement for Sydney Summertime’s inaugural 2027 Program, following The Strokes, who will open the concert series on Saturday, 20 February alongside Beck, Courtney Barnett and Promiseland. 

Sydney Summertime is presented by Black Peach and proudly supported by Destination NSW. END 

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CHASE & STATUS ANNOUNCE 2027 AUSTRALIA & NEW ZEALAND RETURN

by the partae October 20, 2026
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Chase & Status are returning to Australia and Aotearoa/New Zealand in March 2027, their first live performances in Australia in ten years. Presented by Handsome Tours & TEG Live, the British duo, Saul Milton (Chase) and Will Kennard (Status), will tour their seventh studio album, Generic Everything, for the largest headline shows they have played in the region.

The tour begins in Ōtepoti/Dunedin at Forsyth Barr Stadium and Kirikiriroa/Hamilton at Claudelands Oval, before crossing the ditch to Eora/Sydney’s Carriageworks and Meanjin/Brisbane’s On The Banks. It closes at Naarm/Melbourne’s Palace Foreshore. SIGN UP FOR PRE-SALE ACCESS HERE.

For more than two decades, Chase & Status have shaped the sound and culture of UK dance music, drawing drum and bass, jungle, rave, soundsystem culture and UK rap into one sound and carrying it to audiences worldwide. Their reach is considerable: more than 2.5 billion global streams, a BRIT Award for British Producer of the Year, and a first UK Number One with ‘BACKBONE‘ featuring Stormzy. ‘Baddadan‘ became a defining crossover anthem, spending more than 15 weeks in the UK Top 10 and going Platinum.

The duo arrive on the back of a formidable stretch on stage. They have taken over Milton Keynes National Bowl, headlined the Formula 1 British Grand Prix at Silverstone and Reading & Leeds’ Main Stage, and surprised Boomtown with a B2B set alongside Skrillex. Alongside these large-scale shows, they continue to push club culture forward through SECTION 63, a live concept that strips back the conventions of the DJ show to recapture the immediacy of underground rave.

Generic Everything, released October 9, 2026, is built around a refusal to conform in an increasingly homogenised creative landscape. Moving between rave, rap, soundsystem and electronic music, the ten-track record assembles an extraordinary cast of collaborators: J Hus, Skrillex, Giggs, D Double E, Blanco, IRAH, Col3trane, Debbie, Finesse Kid and Ledbyher. ‘Carnage’ featuring Little Simz, and ‘Tension’ featuring Saam Sultan, set sharp verses against the duo’s signature drum and bass, leaving no doubt about the message. It extends an instinct that has long defined Chase & Status: bringing unexpected artists together while remaining unmistakably their own.

The NZ dates are supported by the New Zealand Government’s one-off Events Attraction Package. Tourism and Hospitality Minister Louise Upston says, “It’s fantastic to welcome global drum and bass heavyweights Chase & Status to New Zealand, with performances in both Dunedin and Hamilton. The Government’s Events Attraction Package is helping our regions benefit from showstopper events that attract visitors, support local businesses and showcase New Zealand as a world-class destination for live entertainment.” The initiative is designed to support New Zealand’s growing presence as a touring destination for international artists.

Ben Slatter, director of the H3 Group, says, “Concerts like this reinforce Hamilton’s growing reputation as a destination for major live entertainment. They bring visitors into our city, support local businesses, and contribute to the vibrancy of Hamilton and the wider Waikato.”

Dunedin Venues Chief Executive Phil King says: “When I said I believed a golden age of events was coming to Forsyth Barr Stadium, this is exactly what I meant. Chase & Status are one of the most powerful live acts on the planet, and they’re bringing that show to a fully roofed stadium built for a night like this.”

Last year, Chase & Status sold out an entire arena tour across the UK. At London’s O2 Arena, the pair became the fastest-selling electronic act the venue has hosted. More than twenty years into their career, they remain driven by evolution rather than nostalgia, connecting scenes, championing new voices and pushing British electronic music forward on a global stage.

CHASE & STATUS ANZ TOUR DATES
Presented by Handsome Tours & TEG Live

Fri 5 Mar – Forsyth Barr Stadium – Ōtepoti/Dunedin (TIX)
Sat 6 Mar – Claudelands Oval – Kirikiriroa/Hamilton (TIX)
Tues 9 Mar – Carriageworks – Eora/Sydney (TIX)
Thurs 11 Mar – On The Banks – Meanjin/Brisbane (TIX)
Sat 13 Mar – Palace Foreshore – Naarm/Melbourne (TIX)

For all tour details, visit handsometours.com

PRE-SALE DETAILS
AU & NZ Album Presale
: Tue 20 Oct @ 9am NZDT / 7am AEDT
AU & NZ Artist & QPAC Members Presale: Tue 27 Oct @ 10am local
AU & NZ Promoter, Spotify, QPAC & Palace Foreshore Venue Presales: Wed 28 Oct @ 10am local
AU & NZ GP Onsale: Thu 29 Oct @ 10am local

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RAYE announces THIS SYMPHONY MAY CONTAIN HOPE. live from seven world wonders: inc. Australia

by the partae October 20, 2026
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FOLLOWING HER SOLD-OUT LONDON PERFORMANCE, RAYE WILL TAKE HER EXTRAORDINARY ORCHESTRAL SHOW TO SIX ADDITIONAL COUNTRIES + SPILT MILK FESTIVAL THIS DECEMBER

+ ‘CLICK CLACK SYMPHONY. (FEAT. HANS ZIMMER) – ORCHESTRAL MIX’ OUT NOW

Fresh from immediately selling out London’s prestigious Royal Albert Hall, global music superstar RAYE today announces THIS SYMPHONY MAY CONTAIN HOPE. Live From Seven World Wonders, bringing her breathtaking symphonic show to six additional countries beyond the UK.

RAYE will take her deeply personal and sonically ambitious concert to the world stage, with performances in the UK, China, Switzerland, Italy, the USA, Australia and Ghana. Further details, including dates and locations, will be announced on 10 December, 2026.

THIS SYMPHONY MAY CONTAIN HOPE. Live From Seven World Wonders will see RAYE’s hugely acclaimed sophomore album THIS MUSIC MAY CONTAIN HOPE. reimagined for the symphonic stage  and performed alongside her band, The Heritage Orchestra and Flames Collective. Across seven performances, audiences will experience the album in its entirety as one cohesive body of work, marking another landmark moment in RAYE’s extraordinary musical journey.

Last week, RAYE announced a performance of THIS SYMPHONY MAY CONTAIN HOPE. at London’s Royal Albert Hall on Friday 23 October. The show sold out immediately after tickets went on sale, setting the stage for this exciting new international chapter. This special performance will also be recorded for a live album, to be released at a later date across streaming platforms and on vinyl.

THIS SYMPHONY MAY CONTAIN HOPE. Live From Seven World Wonders marks RAYE’s second symphony reimagining, following the huge success of her My 21st Century Symphony shows at the Royal Albert Hall in 2023 and The O2 London in 2024. Her original one-night-only performance at the Royal Albert Hall, backed by the 50-piece Heritage Orchestra and Flames Collective, was filmed for the music film Live At The Royal Albert Hall. The following year, RAYE brought My 21st Century Symphony to The O2 for a sold-out headline show, once again joined by the Heritage Orchestra and Flames Collective. Released on vinyl and broadcast on BBC and PBS, the Royal Albert Hall film was subsequently nominated for Best Music Film at the 68th Grammy Awards.

To celebrate the announcement of the seven shows, RAYE has released a special orchestral mix of ‘Click Clack Symphony.‘ featuring Hans Zimmer, available now across streaming platforms and on 12-inch vinyl. LISTEN HERE + PURCHASE VINYL HERE.

Last week RAYE also unveiled a stunning new orchestral rendition of album track ‘I Will Overcome.‘, recorded at London’s legendary Abbey Road Studios with the London Symphony Orchestra. This special recording offers a glimpse into the expansive symphonic sound that will be performed at the Royal Albert Hall. WATCH HERE.

RAYE recently performed at the 2026 MTV VMAs, receiving widespread acclaim for her standout performances of ‘I Will Overcome.’ and ‘WHERE IS MY HUSBAND!‘.

In September, RAYE released the official video for ‘Joy.‘, her latest euphoric single featuring her sisters and fellow artists Amma and Absolutely. For the video, the three sisters took to the streets of London in a van they named the “Joymobile”, surprising passersby with sunflowers and capturing their reactions as they brought a little unexpected happiness to the capital. At the end of August, RAYE brought her sisters on stage to perform ‘Joy.‘ during her headline set at Reading Festival. The track has since been added to playlists across BBC Radio 1, BBC Radio 2 and Capital Radio.

RAYE’s global smash hit ‘WHERE IS MY HUSBAND!‘ has surpassed 1 billion streams on Spotify, marking another major milestone for the single. Still charting around the world close to a year after release, ‘WHERE IS MY HUSBAND!‘ reached No.1 in the UK and has spent 30 weeks on the US Billboard Hot 100 to date. The track also marks RAYE’s second Top 10 on Billboard’s Pop Airplay chart. The single is certified Diamond in Brazil, France and Belgium; 5 x Platinum in Ireland; 4 x Platinum in Australia; 3 x Platinum in Canada; 2 x Platinum in the UK, Austria, New Zealand, Norway and Switzerland; and Platinum in the US, Denmark, Finland, Greece, the Netherlands, Sweden and Spain; with additional Gold certifications In Germany and Italy.

Released in March 2026, RAYE’s second album THIS MUSIC MAY CONTAIN HOPE. reached No.1 in the UK, Switzerland, the Netherlands and Belgium, and Top 5 in Austria, Norway, Ireland, Germany, New Zealand, Denmark, Portugal and Croatia. The 17-track album unfolds across four “seasons”, moving from darkness to light and blending pop, R&B, jazz, big band, soul and orchestral influences. Across the record, hope emerges not as naïve idealism, but as something hard-earned and ultimately transformative. The album has been named one of the Mercury Music Prize Albums of the Year, with the ceremony taking place this October. RAYE was nominated at this year’s MTV VMAs for both Song Of The Year for ‘WHERE IS MY HUSBAND!‘ and Best Visual Effects for ‘Click Clack Symphony‘.

RAYE has spent much of 2026 performing across the UK, Europe and the USA on her 51-date THIS TOUR MAY CONTAIN NEW MUSIC run, including six sold-out nights at London’s The O2, as well as performances at Radio City Music Hall and the Greek Theatre. She is currently joining Bruno Mars as a special guest on 23 stadium dates across North America as part of The Romantic Tour. ‘Joy.‘ is a big favourite every night!

Since 2014, RAYE has charted 20 Top 40 UK singles and surpassed 10 billion cumulative streams. In 2024, the South London artist made history by winning six BRIT Awards, including Album of the Year — the most BRIT Awards won by an artist in a single year — alongside a total of seven nominations. Her other accolades include an Ivor Novello Award for Songwriter of the Year, Best UK & IE Artist at the MTV EMAs, and the Ivors Academy’s Songwriter Advocate Award. She has also been honoured with Variety’s Triple Threat Award and received nominations from the BET Awards and MTV VMAs.

In 2026, RAYE was honoured by the Recording Academy with the Harry Belafonte Best Song For Social Change CEO Merit Award for ‘Ice Cream Man’, her raw and honest song amplifying the voices of sexual assault survivors. She was also nominated at the 68th Grammy Awards for the music film Live At The Royal Albert Hall. RAYE was previously nominated for Best New Artist and Songwriter of the Year (Non-Classical) at the GRAMMYs.

THIS MUSIC MAY CONTAIN HOPE. LP is out now, buy/stream it here

TRACKLIST
Intro: Girl Under The Grey Cloud.
I Will Overcome.
Beware.. The South London Lover Boy.
The WhatsApp Shakespeare.
Winter Woman.
Click Clack Symphony. (ft. Hans Zimmer)
I Know You’re Hurting.
Life Boat.
I Hate The Way I Look Today.
Goodbye Henry. (ft. Al Green)
Nightingale Lane.
Skin & Bones
WHERE IS MY HUSBAND!
Fields. (ft. Grandad Michael)
Joy. (ft. Amma & Absolutely)
Happier Times Ahead.
Fin.

2026/2027 TOUR DATES
October 16, 2026: Vancouver, BC – BC Place Stadium+
October 17, 2026: Vancouver, BC – BC Place Stadium+
October 23, 2026: London, UK – Royal Albert Hall
December 1, 2026: Fort Worth, TX – Dickies Arena/iHeartRadio Jingle Ball
December 4, 2026: Los Angeles, CA – Intuit Dome/iHeartRadio Jingle Ball
December 7, 2026: Rosemont IL – Allstate Arena/iHeartRadio Jingle Ball
December 12, 2026: Canberra, Australia – Spilt Milk Festival
December 13, 2026: Gold Coast, Australia – Spilt Milk Festival
December 19, 2026: Geelong, Australia – Spilt Milk Festival
December 20, 2026: Perth, Australia – Spilt Milk Festival
March 12–14, 2027: Buenos Aires, Argentina – Lollapalooza Argentina
March 12–14, 2027: Santiago, Chile – Lollapalooza Chile
March 19–21, 2027: São Paulo, Brazil – Lollapalooza Brazil
March 19–21, 2027: Bogotá, Colombia – Festival Estereo Picnic
June 26, 2027: Werchter, Belgium – Werchter Boutique
July 3, 2027: Gdynia, Poland – Open’er Festival
+Bruno Mars – The Romantic Tour

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