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After more than a decade away, Lenny Kravitz is finally making his way back to Australia — and he’s bringing plenty of soul, swagger, and stadium-sized energy with him. This November, the rock and roll icon will launch the Blue Electric Light Tour across New Zealand and Australia, marking his first shows here since 2012. Adding extra punch to the bill, Aussie rock heavyweights Jet will join as special guests.

The run kicks off in Auckland on November 15 — Kravitz’s debut performance in New Zealand — before hitting Sydney on November 18, Newcastle on November 19, Brisbane on November 21, Melbourne on November 25, and Mildura on November 28. The tour wraps with a huge closing set at Adelaide’s bp Grand Final on November 29.

It’s been a long road back. Planned tours in 2017 and 2020 were scrapped due to scheduling issues and the pandemic, making this return all the more anticipated. The timing couldn’t be better, with Kravitz riding the wave of his latest album Blue Electric Light, a record that’s been praised for blending his trademark rock-funk groove with fresh, modern flair.

Fans can expect a setlist stacked with his biggest anthems — from “Fly Away” to “Are You Gonna Go My Way” — alongside new material delivered with his trademark energy and charisma. With Jet opening the night, each show promises to be a full-throttle celebration of rock, soul, and pure live electricity.

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It’s been more than a decade since Metallica last tore through Australia and New Zealand, but the drought finally breaks this November. The band’s M72 World Tour is locked in for a six-date stadium run, bringing the kind of bone-rattling, high-voltage show only Metallica can deliver. Perth, Adelaide, Melbourne, Brisbane, Sydney, and Auckland are all on the hit list, each set to host two hours of unrelenting metal chaos.

They won’t be coming alone. Evanescence and Suicidal Tendencies will be in tow, ensuring the amps are smoking well before James Hetfield steps up to the mic. It’s a support bill that’s built for impact, designed to keep adrenaline levels peaking from the moment the gates open.

This isn’t just another tour. Metallica’s in-the-round stage will sit dead centre in each stadium, with the iconic Snake Pit snaking out into the crowd. The setlist will span their entire career, backed by pyrotechnics, walls of light, and the roar of tens of thousands of voices screaming along to “Master of Puppets.” For those looking to go all in, VIP upgrades range from stage tours and early entry to an all-access Black Box lounge. The most committed fans can grab the “I Disappear” pass, granting entry to every single show on the Australian and New Zealand leg.

It’s been a long road back. The band last played here in 2013, with a planned 2019 tour cancelled and pandemic delays keeping fans waiting even longer. That’s all about to change. Tickets go on sale Monday, 4 November 2024, at midday local time, with fan club pre-sales in the days before. For some, it will be the first chance to see Metallica live; for others, a long-overdue reunion. Either way, this is shaping up to be the loudest, heaviest, and most unforgettable stadium experience of the year.

METALLICA M72 WORLD TOUR – AUSTRALIA/NEW ZEALAND 2025

Nov 1          Perth, WA – Optus Stadium
Nov 5          Adelaide, SA – Adelaide Oval
Nov 8          Melbourne, VIC – Marvel Stadium
Nov 12        Brisbane, QLD – Suncorp Stadium
Nov 15        Sydney, NSW – Accor Stadium
Nov 19        Auckland, NZ – Eden Park

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In demand Australian producers Torren Foot and Airwolf Paradise today release their first original single together, ‘Everybody’. A record designed to fill dance floors, it’s catchy, driving and guaranteed to get you up and about.

‘Everybody’ samples Tittsworths’s 2010 hit ‘WTF’ feat. Kid Sister and Pase Rock, a record that both Melbourne artists have fond memories of hearing in their hometown’s club-back-rooms growing up. An admirable nod to the original, Torren Foot and Airwolf Paradise then do as they do best; up the anti. Rolling bassline, uplifting drums and pure energy from start to finish, ‘Everybody’ is that track that will remain on rotation for years to come.

Torren Foot speaks to the release, “I cut my teeth in the bloghouse days. Scouring Hype Machine for remixes and edits every week, it was my generation’s crate digging. This vocal cut from Tittsworth’s iconic ‘WTF’ has sat with me for years, I always wanted to flip it for a new generation. Coffee, adderall, xanax – we’re all on something, so lean into it and enjoy yourself.”     

As two of Australia’s most sought-after touring acts, Torren Foot and Airwolf Paradise have ignited a cult following from their now infamous B2B sets. Notably Beyond The Valley 2023, and a sold out eight-hour Sunday afternoon marathon at Melbourne institution, Revolver. A musical journey in itself, the producers seamlessly blend their sounds, showcasing why they are two of the highest commoidity tastemakers in the dance game. Stand out festival performances from their debut North American B2B tour at Lollapalooza Chicago, HARD Summer Los Angeles and Elements Festival, solid evidence of this.

“We wrote Everybody as a nod to where we fell deeply in love with dirty club house music,” Airwolf Paradise says “rewind to 2010 and I’m chanting the words to Tittsworth’s ‘WTF’ in the infamous backrooms of Melbourne’s clubs. It’s an honour to be able to revive a bloghouse anthem from the 2010s and make it our own. We’ve been playing this in our sets for the past year and it never ever seems to fail.”

On the solo front both producers have equally earnt their status, and more. Torren Foot’s global break out moment arrived through his single ‘New Bottega’ with Azealia Banks released via Sweat It Out in 2023. The record collecting over 50 million streams, 260’000 sound uses on TikTok and 1.2 billion views on creations, and counting. The track also featured in Pitchfork’s list of the 100 Best Songs Of The Year. Airwolf Paradise’s 20 million streams consistently supported across key radio stations BBC Radio 1 via Pete Tong, Danny Howard and Sarah Story, plus triple j and Sirius XM.

 

SATURDAY 25 OCTOBER 

THE STROKES (AUS EXCLUSIVE) 

THE WAR ON DRUGS (AUS EXCLUSIVE), VANCE JOY, M.I.A., LIME CORDIALE, WOLFMOTHER (PERFORMING DEBUT ALBUM), THE PRESETS, SKREAM & BENGA, GENESIS OWUSU, THE JUNGLE GIANTS, 

CLOUD CONTROL (15 YEAR ANNIVERSARY), VACATIONS, BAG RAIDERS (LIVE), TEENAGE JOANS, DIVEBAR YOUTH, SUNSICK DAISY, OSCAR THE WILD, 

ANY YOUNG MECHANIC, 

SUNDAY 26 OCTOBER 

JELLY ROLL 

ROYEL OTIS, MINISTRY OF SOUND CLASSICAL, GROOVE ARMADA (DJ SET), SHABOOZEY, PNAU, LAUREN SPENCER SMITH, RUEL, SNEAKY SOUND 

SYSTEM, THE DREGGS, DREW BALDRIDGE, JULIA COLE, FOLK BITCH TRIO, MILD MINDS, ANNA LUNOE, VELVET TRIP, TOWNS, COLDWAVE, COLTER, APOLLO 

RYMILL & KING RODNEY PARKS / MURLAWIRRAPURKA & ITYAMAI-ITPINA

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Thursday 14 August – Today, Adelaide’s weekend feast of taste and sound Harvest Rock reveals its stacked 2025 lineup, featuring Jelly Roll, The Strokes (Aus Exclusive), The War on Drugs (Aus Exclusive), M.I.A., Vance Joy, Royel Otis, Wolfmother, Ministry of Sound Classical, Groove Armada (DJ Set), Cloud Control and many more. Promoted by Secret Sounds, alongside presenting partners Kicks Entertainment and Live Nation, this standout cultural and culinary experience of music, food and drinks is returning in its third year to Adelaide’s Rymill & King Rodney Parks / Murlawirrapurka & Ityamai-Itpina on Saturday 25 and Sunday 26 October. 

Across two days and two major music stages, a lineup spotlighting exemplary local and international musicians awaits festival goers. New York rock legends and cultural icons The Strokes join as Saturday’s headliner for an exclusive Australian performance. Needing little introduction, from their debut 2001 record Is This It the 5-piece swiftly became a leading figure in the post-punk and garage-rock revivals of the early-2000s, with their catalogue now spanning six studio albums. Multi-award-winning, 4x Grammy-nominated American country music star Jelly Roll will headline Sunday’s billing during his first-ever visit down under, celebrating his most successful year yet with 2024 Billboard #1 album, Beautifully Broken. 

Continuing to juice up Saturday’s billing is none other than Philadelphia’s heartland rock heroes The War on Drugs, back down under for a highly-anticipated exclusive performance. Beloved Australian singer-songwriter Vance Joy is ready to serve up his festival-shaping anthems like the multi-Platinum selling “Riptide” and “Mess Is Mine”, while adored British rapper and singer M.I.A. returns to Australia with her eclectic sound palette and slew of megahits like “Paper Planes” and “Bad Girls”. Northern Beaches surf-poets Lime Cordiale will infuse the day with sun-soaked melodies, alongside Australian hard rockers Wolfmother with their very special 20th anniversary show, performing their debut self-titled album in full, including smash hits “Joker and the Thief” and “Woman” for the Harvest Rock crowd. 

The Presets are set to deliver their pulsating electro energy to the stage, as dubstep pioneers Skream & Benga make their long-anticipated reunion set. Genre-defying trailblazer Genesis Owusu unleashes his encompassing world-building and sheer energy to the mix, before festival favourites The Jungle Giants light up the stage with a high-octane performance. Beloved indie gems Cloud Control will continue their own 15th anniversary show run with a career-spanning set, as Newcastle rock act Vacations show why they are becoming one of the country’s most exciting exports and Bag Raiders have us seeing “stars” with a rare live set. Local talent is front and centre too, with punk rock duo Teenage Joans serving a hometown set not to miss, alongside indie-rock sweetheart Divebar Youth, riff-heavy Sunsick Daisy, indie rockers Oscar The Wild and alt folk darlings Any Young Mechanic. 

Australian indie rock stalwarts Royel Otis join Sunday’s lineup, capping off a colossal year of sold-out shows, major global festivals like Glastonbury, Lollapalooza and more, plus celebrating their forthcoming second album, hickey. Curing the Sunday scaries, Ministry of Sound Classical are celebrating the greatest moments in dance music with their wildly popular live orchestral experience and reimaginings of generation-defining tracks, while one of the most successful dance acts of all time, Groove Armada, make a special DJ set appearance. Trailblazing star redefining modern country, Shaboozey, blends his Southern roots, hip-hop swagger and viral, record-breaking song “A Bar Song (Tipsy)” live to Adelaide, alongside Australian dance icons PNAU and British-born Canadian singer songwriter Lauren Spencer Smith. Chart-topping homegrown favourite Ruel, Gold Coast indie-folk duo The Dreggs and idols of Australian electronic music Sneaky Sound System take their place on the bill, as Nashville’s Drew Baldridge and empowering singer-songwriter Julia Cole cook up a dose of contemporary country heat. Buzzed-about Melbourne trio Folk Bitch Trio will offer harmonic bliss while producer Mild Minds floats the audience down a stream of summer-ready electronica, as club legend Anna Lunoe delivers raw, genre-hopping electricity. Psych-rock visionaries Velvet Trip, as well as the Kaurna-based Towns, post-punk troubadours Coldwave, brit-pop sweethearts Colter and genre-blending producer Apollo round out Sunday’s programming with a fresh wave of emerging local sounds. 

In addition to its world-class international lineup, Harvest Rock’s unique offerings are closely shaped by its home on the doorstep of South Australia’s wine country, world-class culinary culture and diverse arts scene. Enter: the Amuse-Bouche Stage, a gathering place for culinary stars, podcasters and comedians 

to showcase talks and ideas. Hosted by breakfast radio presenters Ben Harvey and Belle Jackson, expect appearances from Nat’s What I Reckon, the Marmalade trio, surprise artists from the music lineup and much more to be announced! 

Away from the music stages, a spread of bespoke food and lifestyle activations will be on the menu all weekend, including bespoke pop-up cellar doors and buzzing bars, a curated by-the-bottle wine bar area, and elevated food experiences by local chefs and restaurants. Back for another year, Wildwoods & Cellar Door by Duncan Welgemoed & Nick Stock returns as the centrepiece of the festival’s food precinct. The duo have co-created a vibrant dining experience that champions South Australian producers, talent and venues, all within the open-air surrounds of Wildwoods Village. 

The American-style classics of Denny Bradden’s Dirty Doris Diner, North Adelaide icon Regent Thai, the South African-inspired dishes of Africola Canteen, Prospect’s cult pizzeria and pasta bar Anchovy Bandit and Eden Hills burger joint Gang Gang will all be on site, serving their mouthwatering delights and showcasing Adelaide’s vibrant food network. 

Spotlighting the state’s best in award-winning, world-class wines will be a gathering of local labels, open for tastings, sit-backs and ensuring a glass of South Australia’s finest is always in hand as you roam about the festival. Appearing this year are Ochota Barrels, Yangarra, Basket Range Wines, Murdoch Hill, Grant Nash, Sherrah, S.C.Pannell / Protero, Shaw + Smith / Other Wine Co, Henschke, Les Fruits / Parley, Bloomfield, Stoke Wines, Worlds Apart, Koerner, First Drop, Torbreck, Adelina and Champagne Taittinger, pouring a range of delicious drops sourced from vines across Adelaide Hills, McLaren Vale, Clare Valley, Barossa Valley and more. 

Top up and elevate your weekend away with some premium VIP offerings, including exclusive areas at the Harvest Stage and Vines Stage, the luscious Harvest Lounge for putting your feet up, or the Harvest Suites to add the ultimate dose of luxury to your accommodation. 

SA Minister for Tourism, Zoe Bettison shared: “The third edition of Harvest Rock delivers another impressive lineup that will bring music lovers from all around to Adelaide this October.

In past years we have seen around 30 per cent of ticket holders come from out of state, and the mix of significant international artists like The Strokes, as well as beloved Australian music legends like Wolfmother will again bring the crowds. 

Now is the time to start booking to make the most of our wineries, renowned restaurants and nature experiences in our tourism regions to bookend your Harvest Rock Festival weekend in South Australia.” 

Bon vivants and festival-goers from around the country are invited to South Australia to dance the weekend away at Harvest Rock 2025, a feast for the senses with an incredible lineup of music and the best of South Australia’s world-class flavours on the table. Perfect for book-ending with wine tours, gallery visits and eating at internationally-acclaimed restaurants around the region, don’t miss securing your spot at this South Australian icon this Spring. 

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Harvest Rock is proudly supported by the South Australian Government, through the South Australian Tourism Commission. 

HARVEST ROCK 

Presented by Secret Sounds 

In partnership with Kicks Entertainment and Live Nation 

Supported by the South Australian Government, through the South Australian Tourism Commission. 

Saturday 25 & Sunday 26 October 2025 

Murlawirrapurka & Ityamai-Itpina / Rymill & King Rodney Parks, Adelaide CBD 

Presale tickets on sale: Tuesday 19 August 2025 

GA tickets on sale: Wednesday 20 August 2025 

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MUSIC LINEUP: 

SATURDAY 25 OCTOBER 

THE STROKES (AUS EXCLUSIVE) 

THE WAR ON DRUGS (AUS EXCLUSIVE) 

VANCE JOY 

M.I.A. 

LIME CORDIALE 

WOLFMOTHER (PERFORMING DEBUT ALBUM) 

THE PRESETS 

SKREAM & BENGA 

GENESIS OWUSU 

THE JUNGLE GIANTS 

CLOUD CONTROL 

VACATIONS

BAG RAIDERS (LIVE) 

TEENAGE JOANS 

DIVEBAR YOUTH 

SUNSICK DAISY 

OSCAR THE WILD 

ANY YOUNG MECHANIC 

SUNDAY 26 OCTOBER 

JELLY ROLL 

ROYEL OTIS 

MINISTRY OF SOUND CLASSICAL 

GROOVE ARMADA (DJ SET) 

SHABOOZEY 

PNAU 

LAUREN SPENCER SMITH 

RUEL 

SNEAKY SOUND SYSTEM 

THE DREGGS 

DREW BALDRIDGE 

JULIA COLE 

FOLK BITCH TRIO 

MILD MINDS 

ANNA LUNOE 

VELVET TRIP 

TOWNS 

COLDWAVE 

COLTER 

APOLLO 

AMUSE-BOUCHE LINEUP: 

HOSTED BY BEN & BELLE 

NAT’S WHAT I RECKON 

MARMALADE 

ARTIST APPEARANCES 

& MANY MORE – FULL LINEUP TO BE ANNOUNCED SOON! 

FOOD: 

DIRTY DORIS DINER 

REGENT THAI 

AFRICOLA CANTEEN 

ANCHOVY BANDIT 

GANG GANG 

& MANY MORE 

WINE: 

ADELINA 

BASKET RANGE 

BLOOMFIELD

FIRST DROP 

GRANT NASH 

HENSCHKE 

KOERNER 

LES FRUITS / PARLEY 

MURDOCH HILL 

OCHOTA BARRELS 

S.C.PANNELL / PROTERO 

SHAW + SMITH / THE OTHER WINE CO SHERRAH 

STOKE WINES 

TAITTINGER 

TORBRECK 

WORLDS APART 

YANGARRA

Australia’s premier multi-day festival, Beyond The Valley, is officially returning this year for its 10th birthday edition, taking place once again at the stunning Barunah Plains from 28th December to 1st January.

Presented by Untitled Group and triple j, and supported by Visit Victoria, BTV has grown into one of Australia’s longstanding summer rituals for tens of thousands of music lovers worldwide.

This year’s huge milestone event promises to be the most exciting yet, with Australia’s largest camping festival set to celebrate all of their unforgettable summer memories with fresh, one-of-a-kind experiences built on everything fans have come to know and love.

Having released a small teaser on socials yesterday, the festival officially launches today across social media. Set in a grey corporate dystopia, BTV’s launch campaign video follows office workers stuck in a lifeless routine until whispers of a hidden exit begin to spread. An evolution of last year’s theme, Life in Technicolour, the campaign taps into the universal need to escape and reconnect with the freedom, celebration and joy that BTV uniquely offers. As the final frame shows the words It Gets Better – an ode to the accompanying track by Kettama, heard only as a brief tease – the message is clear: Beyond The Valley is back.

Fans can expect the festival’s three main stages to return bigger and better than ever, with a reimagined Valley Stage designed in collaboration with UK-based creative studio Vision Factory, a newly revamped Dance Dome, and the return of the iconic Dr Dan’s.

Untitled Group Co-Founder and Managing Partner, Filippo Palermo, said: “Reaching Beyond The Valley’s 10th edition is something we’re incredibly proud of. What started as an idea between a few mates has grown into one of Australia’s biggest and most unique events, welcoming tens of thousands each year from across the country and overseas.

This year we’ll be celebrating the music, art and community that has shaped the festival into an important piece of Australian culture. Our team is excited to share the biggest and most innovative BTV production to date.”

A host of new experiences and activations will also debut at Beyond The Valley this year, led by The Lounge Room – a vibrant new space born from the original Podcast Stage – set to host everything from the festival’s beloved podcast programming presented by The Daily Aus and in-depth conversations, to an evening cinema experience and more. POOF DOOF returns with Cirque Du Slay, bringing nightly DJ sets, drag icons and the legendary Yummy crew. Vanessa’s Place, powered by the TAC, will also feature as part of the expanded on site experience with a dedicated chill zone as well as interactive games and activities, while The Palms Pool House, (a reinvented version of the former Beach Club) will offer punters a place to take a rest, cool off and refresh.

Festival favourites return in full force once again, with Jack Daniel’s House Party, Red Bull Unforeseen and Smirnoff Schmall Klub all set to evolve even further, with immersive party experiences, surprise twists and bigger, bolder activations, while The Sanctuary, presented by QV Ceramides, expands its offering, presenting a restorative oasis and a refreshed wellness program featuring meditation, massages, saunas, cold plunges and everything needed to hydrate, refresh and recover.

Following its successful premiere last year, The Valley Club once again offers an elevated members-only experience. Resort-style features, including a private bar, beauty station, badminton court and shaded al fresco lounging, shape a Summer playground of premium festival pleasures.

Beyond The Valley’s accommodation options return this year with more on offer than ever before, from General and Premium camping to Pre-Pitched tents, plus Lux Camp packages with exclusive access to the Valley Club and the all-new Signature Package for attendees wanting to take their experience to the next level. For those staying off-site, hotel packages and daily transport options are also available to ensure easy access throughout the festival.

Festival Entry Tickets will be available in 4-day, 3-day, 2-day and NYE-only options. Single Day Festival Entry tickets will also be returning, giving more flexibility to those wanting a taste of the BTV experience without the full weekend commitment.

Ticket + Car Pass bundles will also return after launching to great success last year, offering a streamlined purchase process for groups.

Fans can also secure tickets now and pay later via Afterpay, Zip Pay or Laybuy, making the lead-up to New Year’s smoother than ever.

This year’s event is presented by Untitled Group and triple j and is proudly supported by Visit Victoria, helping showcase the very best of the state’s music, culture and summer spirit.

Set on the lands of the Wadawurrung and Eastern Maar Peoples, Beyond The Valley will once again deliver a genre-blending lineup across world-class stages, with site-wide installations, immersive moments and pop-ups throughout. Having hosted artists like Tyler, The Creator, Peggy Gou, Central Cee, RÜFÜS DU SOL, FISHER, Nelly Furtado, KAYTRANADA and more, its 10th edition is set to be the biggest and boldest New Year’s celebration yet.

Sign up for presale ticket access HERE for the best chance at securing tickets. Stay tuned for presale information, ticket timings and lineup announcements soon.

BEYOND THE VALLEY
28 DECEMBER – 1 JANUARY
BARUNAH PLAINS, WADAWURRUNG COUNTRY, VIC

ARIA and AIR Award-nominated punks These New South Whales today share ‘INSTINCT’, alongside a stream of national tour dates this October. LISTEN HERE + TICKETS ON SALE HERE.

‘INSTINCT’ is an immediate listen:  “Listen to your instinct / Fuck what the rest of them think.” Where their 2022 album TNSW confirmed the group’s evolution from brute force basement punk to hardcore fusion, ‘INSTINCT’ is Whales shooting from the hip, vocals slicing across a pounding instrumental anchored by drop bass and adorned with riffs. Produced and mixed by Ben Greenberg (Show Me The Body, Depeche Mode, Ceremony), the berating ‘INSTINCT’ signals a thrilling new chapter for Australia’s favourite punk agitators.

“I’ve wasted so much energy over the years worrying about what other people think,” vocalist Jamie Timony explains. “It’s such a futile, counterproductive pursuit – one of those lessons I’m always having to re-learn. The chorus lyrics are a mantra for a different way of thinking. The vocals felt triumphant and empowering – the song put us all in a really good mood the day we wrote it. Underneath the positivity, there’s a spirit of anger and unrest with the way things are… Now more than ever, it feels important to stay connected to yourself, your instincts, and to what’s actually real.”

WATCH: ‘INSTINCT’ (Official Video)

These New South Whales have always had a knack for balancing harsh reality with comic relief, first forming with humour at the forefront. The Melbourne foursome of Jamie Timony (vocals), Todd Andrews (guitar), Will Shepherd (bass), and Frank Sweet (drums) have honed their blend of undeniable artistry and self-effacing humour to runaway success across multiple disciplines.

From their cult Comedy-Central mockumentary TV series These New South Whales and satirical talk show TNSW Tonight!, to their hit podcast What A Great Punk, which is rapidly approaching 500 episodes over its five-year history, there remains a distinct separation between These New South Whales’ comedy and their music. As a band, any notion of parody was put to bed with the critical success of their last album, TNSW, which was nominated for a ‘Best Heavy Album’ ARIA after debuting at #9 on the ARIA charts.

They’ve shot the shit with rock royalty — Tame Impala, Amy Taylor (Amyl & The Sniffers), Tom Coll (Fontaines D.C.), Rodger O’Donnell (The Cure) among them. But TNSW’s live show resume is just as significant, sharing stages with the likes of  Shame, Soft Play, Frank Carter & The Rattlesnakes, The Garden and Grinspoon, while also gracing triple j’s seminal Like A Version. Today, These New South Whales boast a sound that swings between extremes while being anchored by  profound self-belief. Their new music will blow your haircut off.

This October These New South Whales will take the stage with Delivery and The Antics to mark their latest era. Tickets are on sale now will all tour routing details listed BELOW.

‘INSTINCT‘ is out now, buy/stream it here.

TNSW TOUR DATES
Presented by Select Music & 23
Supported by Delivery and The Antics

Fri 17 Oct – Crowbar – Meanjin / Brisbane^ (TIX)
Fri 24 Oct – Crowbar – Eora / Sydney* (TIX)
Sat 25 Oct – The Night Cat – Naarm / Melbourne* (TIX)
Fri 31 Oct – Mojo’s – Walyalup / Fremantle^ (TIX)
Sat 01 Nov – Jive – Kaurna / Adelaide* (TIX)

*The Antics
^Delivery

Tickets are available HERE

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Wild Turkey Music 101 offers five artists the chance to join Killing Heidi on national tour with the ultimate pub gig prize

Wild Turkey’s five winning emerging artists will join Killing Heidi on a national pub tour to discover the top 101 Greatest Pub Songs of all time, from all over the world, as voted by the fans.

Wild Turkey has announced the five winning emerging artists from its acclaimed Wild Turkey Music 101 mentorship programme, who will now join iconic Aussie rockers Killing Heidi on their national pub tour later this month celebrating the top 101 Greatest Pub Songs of all time.

The five winners Serendipiti, Norwood Band, Jamie Lamont, Piper Butcher and one more to be announced in Sydney, have earned the chance of a lifetime to support Killing Heidi on tour, where they’ll reimagine iconic pub anthems whilst connecting with industry professionals and getting closer to the band that soundtracked your youth with hits like “Weir” and “I Am.”

The band, who have recently topped the ARIA charts again after 25 years with their iconic album ‘Reflector’ and recently landed their hit “Weir” at #77 in Triple J’s Hottest 100 of Australian songs, are going on the road for an intimate tour alongside the brand with five pub sets across three states.

The winners will join Killing Heidi as they hit the road to discover fan favourite pub songs, following in the footsteps of legendary acts like INXS, Jet, Screaming Jets, The Angels, Cold Chisel and Midnight Oil – all artists who got their big breaks performing in pubs across the country. From intimate venues to iconic stages, the winners will experience the authentic pub circuit that has shaped the music industry for decades.

These emerging artists won’t just be opening acts. They’ll be learning from Ella and Jesse Hooper as they hit classic pubs across the country. This year’s mentorship programme continued the brand’s commitment to nurturing rising talent, providing a platform for artists to trust their spirit and share their boldest stories. The programme selected five ambitious artists to work with industry professionals, with one hero emerging artist and four runners-up earning coveted prize packages.

The hero emerging artist will receive two days at Forbes Street Studios to help complete a single, plus the opportunity to support Killing Heidi and perform a cover song with them live on stage. They’ll also receive mentorship sessions with Killing Heidi, an introduction to a Universal Music A&R representative, and a Wild Turkey merchandise prize pack.

The four runner-up artists will each receive the opportunity to support Killing Heidi and perform a cover song with them live on stage, mentorship sessions with Killing Heidi, an introduction to a Universal Music A&R representative, and a Wild Turkey merchandise prize pack.

Ella Hooper, lead vocalist of Killing Heidi, said: “There’s something magical about the connection between artist and audience in a pub setting. It’s raw, honest, and utterly authentic. Some of Australia’s greatest musical legends cut their teeth in pubs, and we’re thrilled to be part of giving the next generation that same opportunity. Wild Turkey Music 101 represents everything we believe in – trusting your instincts, backing your talent and having the courage to get up there and perform.”

Wild Turkey Music 101 will partner with Forbes Street Studios, providing the hero emerging artist with tools designed to equip emerging artists with the skills and insights needed to navigate the music industry successfully.

Wild Turkey Marketing Director, Mark Watson said: “Wild Turkey’s heritage is built on unwavering belief and conviction, the same qualities that drive Australia’s pub music scene. Just as Jimmy Russell mentored generations of Master Distillers to perfect our signature bold flavour, we’re committed to mentoring the next generation of Australian musicians. Why 101? Because one more song makes all the difference. And timeless ones? They only get better with age.

The connection between pub culture and breakthrough musical moments is undeniable. Killing Heidi themselves proved that pub stages can launch careers that resonate across generations. Our mentorship program embodies the ‘Trust Your Spirit’ ethos, giving artists the platform and confidence to take that crucial next step.”

For the national tour, Killing Heidi will be celebrating the Greatest Pub Songs of All Time – covering some of the greatest pub songs of all time as voted by music lovers nationwide. Killing Heidi will also perform their own iconic tracks, ensuring fans can enjoy both beloved classics and the band’s signature hits.

The tour represents Wild Turkey’s commitment to honouring the best of pub music heritage whilst championing emerging talent as the heartbeat of pub anthems from all over the world, and the launching pad for musical careers. Beyond this tour, Wild Turkey continues to position itself as the definitive voice in Australian pub culture, with plans to expand its music initiatives and deepen its connection with the local music community.

 

Tour Dates & Locations:

Commercial Hotel, South Morang, VIC – Friday 22nd August

Hound & Stag, Arundel, QLD – Saturday 23rd August

Ettamogah Hotel, Kellyville Ridge, NSW – Thursday 28th August

Racehorse Hotel, Ipswich, QLD – Friday 29th August

Toronto Hotel, Lake Macquarie, NSW – Saturday 30th August

Tickets are available here.

 

Music fans can vote for their favourite pub anthems here.

The program reinforces Wild Turkey’s position as a champion of Australian music culture, continuing the brand’s tradition of supporting artists who embody the courage to trust their spirit and pursue their musical ambitions. With the Greatest Pub Songs voting still open and the tour creating nationwide buzz, Wild Turkey maintains its central role in celebrating and shaping Australia’s pub music heritage.

Good Things Festival has gone and done it again, dropping a 2025 lineup that’s bound to wreck calendars and bank accounts across the country. Rolling into Melbourne, Sydney, and Brisbane this December, the travelling alt-rock circus is stacking some serious firepower at the top, with Tool returning to Australian stages to twist minds and melt faces, and Weezer ready to hand out a decade-spanning setlist of singalongs.

Garbage are along for the ride, still as cool as they were in the ‘90s, and Machine Head will be there to make sure the pit is working overtime. Pop-punk fans get their fix with All Time Low and The All-American Rejects, while the heavier brigade can warm up their neck muscles for Knocked Loose, Lorna Shore, and Kublai Khan TX. There’s even a bit of history on the bill, with Refused tipped to be making their last Australian appearances.

The rest of the lineup jumps genres without apology: New Found Glory, Make Them Suffer, Dayseeker, James Reyne, Cobra Starship, Goldfinger, Tonight Alive… and that’s before you even touch the undercard, which runs from Bad Nerves and Civic through to the chaos of Stage 666, with Gwar, Scene Queen, Wargasm, Palaye Royale, Yours Truly and plenty more in between.

It all kicks off Friday 5 December in Melbourne at Flemington Racecourse, hits Sydney Showground the next day, and wraps up at Brisbane Showgrounds on Sunday 7 December. If you’ve been before, you already know the deal: it’s loud, it’s sweaty, it’s a whole lot of fun, and it’s probably going to ruin your Monday in the best possible way.

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The stars are aligning for remarkable musicians of South East NSW poised for a career defining moment, as triple j Unearthed opens up a competition for the region to secure a spot on the Wanderer Festival line-up. Festival headliners include Missy Higgins, whose career was kick started when she won triple j Unearthed aged just 17 and was catapulted into fame, a record deal and an enduring career that sees her recently crowned #1 in triple j Unearthed’s 100 Best Discoveries of all time. 

The Wanderer Festival triple j Unearthed competition is open now until 11:59 pm AEST, Sunday 31 August, 2025. The competition is open to musicians from South East NSW and can be entered by uploading up to 3 songs. Information on the competition will be  live at www.abc.net.au/triplejunearthed/competitions.

Recent additions to the lineup include exciting alt-folk outfit Any Young Mechanic who are also on the brink of stardom as the young Adelaide outfit get set to grace Europe’s mighty festival stages at Reading, Leeds, Rock en Seine and more this month. Cheeky Leash brings the fun with their energetic indie rock, punchy hooks and good vibes. The Vasco Era will rattle your very soul awake – shaking you alive with their raw wild energy juxtaposed in an instant with tender and beautiful tones.   

Adding to the Arts program, Wanderer welcomes back La Petite Grande – a Tardis of ohhs, ahhs and belly laughs. A gorgeous little pop-up theatre, La petite Grande presents classy sideshows designed for multi-generational audiences. Expect mind blowing acrobatics, side splitting comedy, gravity defying juggling, record- breaking hula hoops and anything else your mind can dream up. Hosts Kiki and Pascal take you on a short, sharp, silly and hilarious ride through 20 minute shows.

A word about tickets – they’re selling twice as fast as the last event. Don’t miss out! 

With the line-up now complete, map out your festival weekend with the Wanderer Festival program schedule and Festival App out now.

A genuine festival of culture, Wanderer is a world-class production of music and art that expertly weaves the unique and creative spirit of the region through the vast and diverse program of national and international artists. As always, the cuisine will be heavenly. 

Music Program – Saturday

Missy Higgins, Saint Motel (USA), Hockey Dad, Magic Dirt, Lavern (NL), Pierce Brothers, Grace Cummings, Folk Bitch Trio, Johnny Cash Recordings w Henry Wagons, O And The Mo (NZ), Jack Botts, The Tullamarines, Cheeky Leash, Dust, MAD.DAY, Groove Society, Jimi The Kween, Bec Sandridge, Prodikal – 1, Sixten b2b Benjamin, Sunday Lemonade, Bega Sound Collective.

Music Program – Sunday

The Living End, Boy & Bear, Jacob Banks (UK), Petit Biscuit (FR), Nikki Lane (USA), Cut Copy (DJ Set), The Vanns, Dug (IRL), Emma Donovan, The Vasco Era, Sylvie (USA), The Bures Band, Any Young Mechanic, MAD.DAY, Groove Society, Jimi The Kween, Bega Sound Collective, Lotte Gallagher, Mika James, Radium Dolls, Val Moogz, Lillian Mcveity.

Also bringing down the house in Wanderhaus we give you Chicka b2b Rangz, Darcy M. & Carlo T., Jai Cole b2b Kurtis Markwort, Just Andrew, Swell Records DJs, Usual Suspects DJs

Arts Program – Sat & Sun

La Petite Grand, Circus Trick Tease, Hannah Cryle – Giant Wheel, Josh Philips – Giant Ladder, Hobby Horse Gymkhana, Sam’s Caravan, The Swell – Festival Zeen, I Wear Wanderer, Big Lost Band, Fling Physical Theatre, We Shaped Up Like This, Morning Dance Party, Hair Dressing Salon, Social Dancing, Welcome To Country and Smoking Ceremony with Duurunu Miru Dancers. 

October 4th-5th Wanderer Festival Pambula Beach, NSW

3rd-5th Oct Onsite Campground 

Tickets are selling fast, get yours now from www.wanderer.com.au

Wanderer is biennial so it would just be too long of a wait until the next one in 2027 if you miss out! 

Subscribe to www.wanderer.com.au and follow us on socials to stay up to date.   

Wanderer Festival is supported proudly by the NSW Government through its tourism and major events agency, Destination NSW

Reconnect. Explore. Discover. Be a Wanderer.

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CORE is travelling to all corners of the world in 2026  with festivals in Colombia, USA, and Australia 

From the forests of Tomorrowland to the world: CORE unveils global festival tour – arriving in Melbourne in November 2026

After two successful editions in Medellín, Colombia, CORE is now ready to expand and make its debut in the United States and Australia. In 2026, CORE is going global and is confirmed to arrive in Melbourne on Saturday, November 28, 2026.

For the first time ever, the iconic CORE stage will host standalone festivals on three different continents, set to transcend borders and awaken the senses of music lovers around the world. Initially born in the lush green surroundings of Tomorrowland as one of its most iconic and beloved stages, CORE now represents its own universe and musical DNA within Tomorrowland.

Teaming up with agencies Framed and Pitch Control, CORE Melbourne will capture the essence of the brand: a unique festival that blends the finest music in a natural, enchanting setting. Line-up and ticket details for CORE Melbourne will be revealed in early 2026.

Deeply rooted in nature and guided by a mission to bring people together through the finest alternative house & techno music, CORE unveils a global festival tour with three world-spanning destinations for 2026, bringing the mythical and beautifully crafted stage alongside a spectacular audiovisual experience to all corners of the globe. Pre-register and more info at core.world.

Entirely designed and crafted in-house by Tomorrowland’s creative team, the CORE stage with its stunning face design is a real artistic masterpiece that turned in no time into a true crowd favorite and has become a symbol of deep, alternative sounds. The CORE stage is known for its unique, immersive audiovisual experience and storytelling, taking festivalgoers on a multi-sensory journey with lights, dynamic videos, and enchanting scents. The sonic focus of CORE remains alternative house and techno music, branching off to different subgenres with both internationally renowned acts, as well as new talents and local artists.

“We are thrilled to bring the iconic CORE stage to Australia. As one of the signature experiences of Tomorrowland, CORE represents the essence of our music, art, and stage design. We look forward to sharing this unique atmosphere with fans in Australia and around the world.” Said Debby Wilmsen – Spokesperson for WEAREONE.world

 

The CORE universe

 Besides the three shows in Medellín, Los Angeles, and Melbourne, CORE continues to showcase a curation of alternative house and techno acts at the iconic CORE stage at festivals like Tomorrowland Belgium, Tomorrowland Winter, and Tomorrowland Brazil. The CORE universe also lives beyond the stage through cutting-edge releases on its boutique label CORE Records and the monthly CORE Radio Show on One World Radio, spotlighting the most exciting emerging talent from around the world. Blending internationally renowned acts with boundary-pushing new voices across a range of subgenres, CORE delivers the energy of a full-fledged party while inviting audiences into a world of unexpected musical discoveries.

CORE in 2026 – pre-register and more info at core.world.

CORE Medellín – February 20 & 21, 2026 – Colombia

CORE Los Angeles – May 2 & 3, 2026 – USA

CORE Melbourne – November 28, 2026 – Australia

Line-up and ticket details for CORE Melbourne will be revealed in early 2026.

This October, Ministry of Sound celebrates 34 years of club culture in London with New York house pioneer Armand Van Helden. The four-room celebration will feature rising stars Olive F, Paisley Jensen, with more names to be announced.

Already one of the most recognisable institutions in electronic music, the South London club remains a leader in nightlife with continued dedication to the many clubbers who have walked through its doors over the last 30 years.

“We’re excited to welcome house music legend Armand Van Helden to the helm, alongside Olive F and Paisley, as we celebrate 34 years of the Club. It’s been a pivotal year for us,  collaborating with incredible brands and launching our No Velvet Rope Society, a fresh take on the VIP experience. And we’re just getting started. Big plans are already in motion for 2026: we’ll be raising the bar for dance floors across the UK with a refurbishment of the iconic Box room and expanding our global presence.” – Matt Long, Club Director.

2025 began with the launch of three new in-house brands: Smoove, which is all about UKG, funky and R&B, URGE, a stripped-back tech house night featuring the likes of Matthias Tanzmann, Cuartero, Blondi, Brisotti, and Disco Daddy, which has welcomed the likes of Derrick Carter, Dimitri From Paris more.

Over the summer, Ministry tackled a major renovation of its new NVR  space, the first of its kind in over a decade, transforming the space into an open mezzanine overlooking the iconic Box and its renowned Martin Audio sound system. The new membership concept No Velvet Rope, aims to reimagine VIP for a new generation of music lovers at the club.

Building on this, the Ministry introduced a sober raving concept in response to evolving nightlife habits, featuring a curated mocktail menu, low-alcohol beers, and CBD serves.  Andrijauskaitė

The momentum continued in April, with the now-infamous Toilet takeover in partnership with Lab54, an unannounced rave in the women’s toilets that went viral, amassing over 20 million views on socials.

With more than three decades already behind them, Ministry of Sound is gearing up for a monumental 35th anniversary in 2026. It’s a rare milestone these days with so many pressures on all fronts, so big plans are already in motion, so keep your eyes peeled.

Pre-sale sold out in record time with over 70% selling out in advance. Ministry of Sound is now down to the last remaining tickets for the 34th Birthday, and they can be purchased here.

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When REVOLVER, which is by every metric the world’s top heavy rock magazine, ran a comprehensive survey of music fans and critics, in search of the 5 Greatest Live Band Of All Time, the results were decisive, clear and overwhelming. Beating the likes of: Metallica, Iron Maiden, Tool and Pantera to the summit was THE DILLINGER ESCAPE PLAN at Number One!

‘’1. THE DILLINGER ESCAPE PLAN: When it comes to irreverent, no-holds-barred onstage antics, none did it better, or more boldly, than spazzcore innovators The Dillinger Escape Plan. Throwing sanity, restraint, common sense and the band members’ own personal safety to the wind, the quintet approached each show as its own unique, arcane ritual, baptizing audiences with blood, sweat and chaos. No one ever left a Dillinger show without a memory — and possibly even a scar — to treasure for life, and a story to shock, astound and horrify disbelieving friends and family with. DEP bid fans farewell at the end of 2017, as possibly the world’s last truly dangerous rock band.”

Following an 8-year hiatus, THE DILLINGER ESCAPE PLAN returns for a very limited number of live shows to commemorate their groundbreaking album Calculating Infinity and so much more.

For those who have before witnessed THE DILLINGER ESCAPE PLAN live, we already know that you will be there. For those who have not, life has given you a second chance. Grasp it with gratitude!

Joining them are U.S. Industrial Hardcore Meets Punk Rap Sonic Disruptors, H09909

When Calculating Infinity was released via Relapse Records, it didn’t just shake up the underground—it rewrote the rulebook. Its songs were short but densely packed, like punk songs played with conservatory-level chops. Tracks like ‘43% Burnt’ and ‘Sugar Coated Sour’ didn’t follow traditional verse-chorus structures—they erupted, recoiled, and exploded again without warning.

The album was hailed immediately for its technical prowess, intensity, and innovation. Rolling Stone later named it one of the “100 Greatest Metal Albums of All Time,” while Pitchfork credited it with pushing the boundaries of what extreme music could be. At a time when nu-metal was dominating the mainstream, Dillinger offered a complex, confrontational alternative that influenced bands from Between the Buried and Me, Code Orange, Rolo Tomassi, Converge, Every Time I Die, Architects to The Callous Daoboys.

Calculating Infinity was the only full-length release to feature original frontman Dimitri Minakakis. His performance on the album was raw, visceral, and unhinged—a perfect match for the band’s frenzied instrumentation.

Minakakis left the band in 2001, pivoting to a successful career in design. But in 2024, he rejoined the fold for a sold-out run of Calculating Infinity anniversary shows in Brooklyn, marking the first time the album had been performed in full by the original voice. The chemistry, according to fans and the band alike, was electric.

“This is something we never thought would happen,” guitarist and founding member Ben Weinman said. “But it’s not about a comeback or a cash grab. It’s about reconnecting with something that still means everything to us—and to our fans.”

The Dillinger Escape Plan are not just a band—they are a movement. They challenged what heavy music could be and inspired others to push boundaries instead of follow formulas. That’s why they’re considered one of the most influential bands in modern extreme music.

Calculating Infinity remains a benchmark of technical ferocity and emotional urgency—an album that not only birthed a genre but also tested its boundaries. The 2025 Australian shows, with Minakakis front and centre, aren’t just concerts—they’re historical punctuations: proof that 25 years later, this music still devastates, inspires and unites.

THE DILLINGER ESCAPE PLAN August 2025 Australian Tour Dates

Sunday 10^th August PERTH, Metropolis Fremantle

Tuesday 12^th August ADELAIDE, The Gov

Wednesday 13^th August MELBOURNE, Northcote Theatre – SOLD OUT

Thursday 14^th August MELBOURNE, Northcote Theatre – New Show

Saturday 16^th August SYDNEY, The Enmore

Sunday 17^th August BRISBANE, The Tivoli

TICKETS ON SALE NOW FROM: https://thephoenix.au/the-dillinger-escape-plan/