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PARTIES AND EVENTS
Snow Machine has a stack of activities to keep your adrenaline rush going between sets and ski runs. You may even find yourself skiing alongside one of your favourite acts from the line up or bumping into a DJ at brunch. Anything is possible!
The official Welcome Party at AJ Hackett Bungy Kawarau Bridge is back to kick off your Snow Machine experience. Dance the night away to DJ sets from Snow Machine artists as you watch your friends and fellow Snow Machinists take a bungy leap of faith, or better yet, sign yourself up and tick it off the bucketlist. This sells out each year, so keep an eye on what’s in store this year and don’t miss out on one hell of a memory-making party.
Brave the cold for the 4th annual Polar Bare – a World Record setting challenge to get the largest number of people heading down the slopes in their swimwear. Each year, a huge contingent ditch the layers to ski down the Remarkables, so throw on your best boardies, bikinis, speedos and swimsuits and join us to make history in the funnest way possible.
Be sure to say howdy and join us for Cowboys and Cowgirls on the Snow as you take to the slopes in your finest chaps and 10 gallon hat, or get that extra adrenaline rush under the stars at the Night Ski Party.
Get frocked up and fabulous at the Poof Doof Drag Brunch with special guest hostesses and DJ sets, soundtracking your morning eggs, mimosas and more!
This is just the beginning! Snow Machine is taking over Queenstown with a snow plow worth of afterparties (where your artists favourite artist might just do a surprise set!) and plenty of once-in-a-lifetime experiences.
ADVENTURE AND ACTIVITIES
Everyone knows that there’s no better place than Queenstown to fulfil your adventure needs. Snow Machine makes it easy to get that adrenaline rush by booking and coordinating heart-racing activities including;
HELI SKIING | SKYDIVING | JET BOATING
BUNGY JUMPING | CANYON SWINGING | SCENIC HELICOPTER TOURS
You can also arrange ski and snowboarding lessons, or if you want a change of pace, you can book in a trip to the stunning Milford Sound or indulge in some of the world famous Otago region wineries.
PACKAGES
Only a three hour flight from Australia’s major cities on the east coast, winter in Queenstown is indescribably magical. Snow Machine makes it easy to book your entire getaway, taking care of accommodation, ski passes, and adventure add ons. You just need to book your flights and organise your gear hire. There are 5and 7 day packages on offer across a huge range of hotels and self contained properties to suit every budget from value to luxury.
5 Day Package
Arrive 9 Sept – Depart 14 Sept including;
• 5 nights accommodation
• 3 day ski pass to Coronet Peak and The Remarkables• 4 day festival ticket
7 Day Package
Arrive 8 Sept – Depart 15 Sept including;
• 7 nights accommodation
• 5 day ski pass to Coronet Peak and The Remarkables (for the price of 4 days)
• 4 day festival ticket
Packages start from $999 and are able to be secured with a $199 deposit.
Ticket only options are available for $499.
Full information on the complete packages is available here.
Time to suit up for a winter getaway beyond your wildest expectations.
PRESALE
Presale will start 1PM AEDT on Monday 24 February
ON SALE
General on sale will start 1PM AEDT Tuesday 25 February
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10TH ANNIVERSARY EDITION
MARSHMELLO, ALAN WALKER, DJ SNAKE, DIPLO, MAJOR LAZER SOUNDSYSTEM, TIMMY TRUMPET & MORE TO HEADLINE ASIA’S MOST FAMOUS WATER FESTIVAL
Celebrating a decade of electrifying music and immersive water experiences, S2O Festival Thailand returns from April 12-14, 2025, at the iconic Rajamangala National Stadium in Bangkok. Taking place during Songkran, Thailand’s world-famous New Year celebration, this event promises a one-of-a-kind fusion of top-tier EDM lineup, spectacular stage production, and 360-degree water technology – all set against the vibrant energy of Bangkok. Now, S2O has revealed its highly anticipated day-by-day lineup, featuring an all-star roster of international dance music powerhouses, including MARSHMELLO, ALAN WALKER, DJ SNAKE, DIPLO, MAJOR LAZER SOUNDSYSTEM, TIMMY TRUMPET, and more. The regional lineup will be revealed in the coming weeks.
Kicking off the 10th-anniversary edition on Saturday, April 12, S2O welcomes MARSHMELLO, the masked EDM icon known for chart-topping hits like Happier and Alone. He is joined by TIMMY TRUMPET, a master showman blending electronic beats with live trumpet performances. Adding to the energy, B JONES, a Tomorrowland regular and one of Spain’s top electronic exports, takes the stage alongside RETROVISION, the rising bass house sensation, and China’s internationally recognized DJ SALLY.
Day two, Sunday, April 13, features a star-studded lineup led by ALAN WALKER, whose signature melodic sound has captivated millions worldwide with tracks like Faded. The stage will also welcome MAJOR LAZER SOUNDSYSTEM, the globally renowned trio behind dancehall-infused anthems such as Lean On. Adding a diverse edge to the night, DANNY AVILA, a pioneer of mainstage techno, will bring his high-energy performance. Joining them are PAULINE HERR, an innovative singer-songwriter and producer, and PROPHECY, an electrifying duo known for their dynamic sets.
Closing out the festival on Monday, April 14, DJ SNAKE – the mastermind behind multi-platinum hits like Taki Taki and Let Me Love You – takes center stage. Also gracing the decks is the legendary DIPLO, a key force in electronic and pop music with an ever-evolving sound. Fans can also look forward to an exclusive B2B2B performance featuring BROOKS, MESTO, and JUSTIN MYLO, delivering a fresh wave of future house energy. Rounding out the night are drum and bass icon CULTURE SHOCK and China’s rising bass music star WUKONG.
Songkran, Thailand’s traditional New Year festival (April 13-15), turns the country into a lively celebration filled with water-splashing festivities, drawing thousands of tourists who come to experience this joyful and refreshing tradition. From the historic streets of the Old Town to Bangkok’s bustling nightlife, visitors can explore golden temples, floating markets, and world-class street food before diving into the S2O Festival’s high-energy, water-soaked spectacle. Officially supported by the Tourism Authority of Thailand, this event is a must-attend for music lovers and adventure seekers alike.
Regular tickets for Day 1 and Day 2 are still available, while Day 3 tickets, VIP tickets and ticket bundles are sold out. So secure your spot now at the official S2O Festival website: www.s2ofestival.com.
More information available on the following links:
Lineup in order of appearance
Saturday, April 12th
Marshmello
Timmy Trumpet
B Jones
RetroVision
DJ Sally
Sunday, April 13th
Alan Walker
Major Lazer Soundsystem
Danny Avila
Prophecy
Pauline Herr
Monday, April 14th
DJ Snake
Diplo
Brooks x Mesto x Justin Mylo
Culture Shock
Wukong
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BRAD COX
joining, in alphabetical order COURTEENERS || ELDERBROOK || HOCKEY DAD||HONEY DIJON || JPEG MAFIA
THE JUNGLE GIANTS || PEACH PRC || SALUTE
THE VERONICAS
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FRANKIE STEW & HARVEY GUNN ||GRENTPEREZ || ISABEL LAROSA || MAGDALENA BAY MAY A || MARK BLAIR ||POND || RICHY MITCH & THE COAL MINERS || SAM TOMPKINS
SAN CISCO || SHAME || SLOWLY SLOWLY || SYCCO
ARMLOCK|| AUTUMN SUNSET || BATTLESNAKE || BEAN MAGAZINE || BECCA HATCH BODYJAR || THE BELAIR LIP BOMBS || CHEEKY LEASH
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MARK BLAIR || ODYMEL || TOM TRAGO
MINCY || DAMEEEELA || LO’99 || SASHA MILANI || CRESCENDOLL || SEKTA
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Multiple stages across two days, a wonderland of music, local arts, incredible food, and plenty of bevs by the beach in Wollongong City, Dharawal Country. Yours and Owls 2025 will be 16+ in 2025; a parent or guardian must accompany all people aged 16 + 17 at all times.
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Globally renowned Australian rockers Ocean Alley have today unveiled their first single of 2025 – the jangly rock’n’roller “Left Of The Dealer”, out independently via Community Music. Accompanied by a surreal, technicolour video, the track is an ode to youthful recklessness and the inevitable consequences that follow.
A bold step into new sonic territory, “Left Of The Dealer” swaps Ocean Alley’s signature groove-laden sound for a vintage-leaning, rock ‘n’ roll edge. With rollicking guitars, bluesy rhythm and an undeniable sense of nostalgia, the song exudes a timeless quality while retaining the warmth and depth that define the six-piece’s quintessential style. The track comes hot on the heels of last year’s Southern-rock infused “Tangerine”, which last month landed at #15 on triple j’s Hottest 100 of 2024—and even found a fan in Fred Durst.
On the track, frontman Baden Donegal shared: “Life is a gamble, but when we’re young, we often live in a much more carefree manner—taking all the risks, unaware of the consequences. The reference to being ‘Left Of The Dealer’ is a poker rule where the player left of the dealer will play first or be next to go, insinuating that your time to face these consequences may be up next.
I wrote and demoed this song at home before showing the rest of the guys. It was a sound we hadn’t really experimented with before. We jammed it a few times at our space in Middle Pocket and everything came together quickly. Messing around with guitar tones and vocal effects in the studio, we found it resembled some of our favourite bands like Creedence Clearwater Revival and Canned Heat, which we leant all the way into.”
Alongside the single, Ocean Alley have released a psychedelic, ‘60s-inspired music video directed by Duncan Wright (Pond, San Cisco, Methyl Ethyl). Shot on a lush, green property in the Northern Rivers, the video blends digital and VHS footage to create a sense of whimsy and otherworldliness. What starts out as hazy and carefree fun, quickly warps into a cat-and-mouse chase with the ‘doobie of doom’… before an unexpected friendship is formed.
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Stone & Wood is hopping with excitement to announce the much-anticipated return of Festival of the Stone for 2025! This beloved event, now in its 11th year, will take place on Saturday 14 June at the Stone & Wood brewery in Byron Bay, bringing together music, community and the age-old tradition of brewing with the tapping of Stone & Wood’s annual batch of Stone Beer.
Following the sold out 2024 event that featured Dan Sultan, Beddy Rays, The Beefs, Verge Collection and more, Festival of the Stone 2025 is set to deliver another unforgettable day of top-notch Australian talent, freshly poured brews and delicious bites from local food vendors. Best of all, it’s for a great cause, with proceeds supporting Fletcher Street Cottage.
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AUSTRALIA’S NEXT CROP OF BREAKTHROUGH ARTISTS TO PERFORM AT THE GASOMETER
Live Nation Australia is excited to announce the return of its globally renowned music discovery series ONES TO WATCH for 2025. Established to celebrate and showcase the best talent inspiring audiences and their peers in Australia and beyond, ONES TO WATCH Backed By VODAFONE will be putting three new artists on the stage in one of Melbourne’s most beloved venues this February.
For its first edition of ONES TO WATCH in 2025, Live Nation Australia hits The Gasometer in Collingwood with host Tait Mcgregor. Set to perform at the Melbourne event, are charismatic Central Coast songwriter Fletcher Kent, Melbourne alt-rock force Lotte Gallagher, and dynamic Sydney pop artist Salty.
For Fletcher Kent, his ascent in recent years has been tied to a naturally captivating vocal and songwriting talent, not to mention a performance presence that has caught the attention of many audiences – both in person and online. Debut single ‘I’ll Be’ has generated a strong following online, with over 50k followers garnered in a short period of time for Fletcher across platforms.
Having cut his teeth on major stages supporting artists including Newtown Faulkner, Kim Churchill, Vera Blue and Pete Murray, Fletcher has signed a worldwide deal with AWAL US, after his music landed on the radar of label president, Pete Giberga. With his debut album in the pipeline, Fletcher Kent’s profile is steadily rising, with 2025 set to be a touchstone year.
Impressing tastemakers and audiences through the Triple J Unearthed High competition, the then-17 year old Lotte Gallagher wasted no time in solidifying her place as one of the East Coast’s most exciting new names. With over 1 million streams to her name and a consistently growing online presence, Lotte has continued to prove herself as one to watch.
Perfect for fans of artists including Phoebe Bridgers and Angie McMahon, Lotte’s music has been charming audiences, while her journey of sonic evolution has taken her down some exciting pathways since her 2023 debut with ‘Adam’. The track earned Lotte the #1 most-played track on triple j post-official release, kicking off momentum that has seen the musician land deal signings with Liberation Records, Lonely Lands Agency and Mushroom Group; while also performing at events including Laneway Festival, NYE On The Hill and Party In The Paddock.
Hailing from Sydney, pop artist Salty made her debut in 2020, and has consistently been delivering the goods in the studio, as well as on stage supporting the likes of MAY-A, Thomas Headon, Budjerah and Go-Jo. With over 2.2 million TikTok likes, Salty’s sphere of influence is growing fast, as is her body of music.
Salty’s music draws inspiration from artists including Lily Allen, Kylie Minogue and Lady Gaga – influences whose music champions individuality and confidence in spades. This is heard across Salty’s catalogue, from ‘Lucy’ through to ‘Limbo’; and key 2024 tracks ‘Cut U Off’ and ‘See You In 3’. Releasing her debut EP, The Other Side, in November 2024, Salty capitalised on the momentum that had been building; matching smart production and nuanced pop lyricism with fun energy that caught attention of tastemakers including RUSSH Magazine, The Music, Milky and Purple Sneakers; as well as major outlets including Vogue Australia, iHeart Radio, Nova and HIT networks.
The ONES TO WATCH Backed By VODAFONE series has made a solid impact within the Australian music community. In Australia since 2023, the series has been serving industry and fans exclusive opportunities to see some of the country’s best talent perform in intimate environments across Melbourne, Sydney, Darwin and Brisbane, highlighting the talent of the current wave of Australian talent primed to make their impact in other markets.
Since its establishment in North America, the ONES TO WATCH series has been able to support and promote artists such as Dua Lipa, Olivia Rodrigo and Halsey early in their careers. So far in Australia, ONES TO WATCH has platformed artists including Chanel Loren, J-MILLA, Georgia Lines, Ishan, Adrian Dzvuke, Phebe Starr, J.Tajor, Yung Milla, Juran, Blake Rose, Sophisticated Dingo, STUMPS, Forest Claudette, Teenage Joans, Carla Wehbe, ZPLUTO, WIIGZ, Hoodzy, East AV3, Colourblind and Saint Lane at events around the country.
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With their new single “Hold My Hand‘ just released and more new music on the way, come and experience it live for the first time this April alongside special DJ sets from Sycco and their Extended Family
After a two-year hiatus from headlining AUS/NZ capital cities, the energetic four-piece are set to host a series of unforgettable nights out in celebration of new single ‘Hold My Hand’, from their highly anticipated fifth studio album.
Presale tickets have already been flying out the door. Don’t miss your chance to see their new music firsthand. Secure your tickets now. |
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ADELAIDE | MELBOURNE | BRISBANE | SYDNEY & MORE!
Presale available from 12pm local time Friday 14 February
Tickets on sale to the general public from 12pm local time Monday 17 February
Since they emerged as leading lights of the late-‘00s indie rock scene with 2007 debut A Guide to Love, Loss & Desperation, frontman Murph, bassist Tord Øverland Knudsen and drummer Dan Haggis have maintained an incredible upward momentum. 2011’s electro-flecked second album This Modern Glitch made them Top Ten regulars; 2015’s third Glitterbug saw them embraced by the TikTok generation, with ‘Greek Tragedy’ a viral hit several times over. By 2018’s Beautiful People Will Ruin Your Life they’d stepped up to arenas and 2022’s Fix Yourself, Not the World consolidated their unstoppable rise with the band’s first #1 album, seeing them reach over 2.5 billion streams. Headline shows at Crystal Palace and The O2 followed amid the band’s biggest touring cycle so far, taking in arenas across the globe and culminating at Reading 2024, where the band headlined a rammed Radio One tent overspilling with crowds of 18-24-year-olds that remain their core audience twenty years into their career.
The Wombats’ forthcoming album Oh! The Ocean trembles with the confessional emotional honesty that makes the Liverpool band’s music as cathartic and relatable as it is catchy and playful, to their continuously growing young fanbase. The latest single taken from the record, ‘Can’t Say No’ examines the human need to throw ourselves into wild, often self-destructive experiences in order to distract ourselves from our inner anguish. “We’d rather run away than feel at all”, Murph sings of in-song escapades, including car theft, vandalism, far eastern voyages and demon worship.
Oh! The Ocean is the band’s most sonically adventurous albums yet and is the result of the three-piece taking 50 new songs to Echo Park, LA, in July 2024 for six weeks of sessions with new producer John Congleton (St Vincent, Wallows, Death Cab for Cutie). The title is inspired by a revelatory trip to the beach Murph took on a family holiday. With Murph now feeling the benefits of his fresh perspective, Oh! The Ocean represents a line in the sand from which The Wombats are sprinting onwards into a mature new phase.
In celebration, the trio will be setting out on their biggest UK tour a month after the album release, colouring arenas in Nottingham, London, Cardiff, Manchester, Glasgow and Leeds before bringing their electrifying performance down under.
Warming up the crowds in Brisbane and throughout the SummerSalt Series is Del Water Gap, while Bea and her Business and Ra Ra Viper will join the UK band for each stop on the tour. Don’t miss The Wombats’ new era when they hit a city near you this spring. Tickets to the tour will go on sale from 12pm local time Monday 17 February. Fans can sign up to presale access now via secretsounds.com.
WITH DEL WATER GAP^ | BEA AND HER BUSINESS* | RA RA VIPER*
Saturday 20 September – SummerSalt Series, Torquay Common, Torquay^*
Sunday 21 September – AEC Theatre, Adelaide*
Wednesday 24 September – Festival Hall, Melbourne*
Friday 26 September – Riverstage, Brisbane^*
Saturday 27 September – SummerSalt Series, Woodstock Farm, Tamborine^*
Sunday 28 September – SummerSalt Series, Speers Point Park, Lake Macquarie^*
Wednesday 01 October – Hordern Pavilion, Sydney*
Saturday 04 October – SummerSalt Series, Esplanade Park, Fremantle^*
^Riverstage, Brisbane & all SummerSalt Series
*All dates (including SummerSalt Series)TICKETS
Tickets on sale to the general public from 12pm local time Monday 17 February
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Your new album Lessons In Love dives deep into themes of courage, conflict, and connection. Can you share how your personal experiences influenced the storytelling on this record?
This album is a journal for me. Everything I’ve written about is something I’ve experienced or have put someone through. Listening back with new ears as I’d moved out of the situation I was writing about gave me the kind of perspective of how to be better. It was quite cathartic and yes, there were moments I crashed out during the sessions (bawling uncontrollably after recording Holding On) It’s been incredible gaining the courage to love again after everything I had been through, and this record is evidence of that.
The album features the voices of the HALO Vocal Ensemble on several tracks. What did their contribution bring to the overall sound and feel of the album?
Who doesn’t love an angelic choir to set the tone for vulnerability? I was so lucky to work with HALO on this record because they added the very thing this record needed to feel real. Every singer in that session resonated with the music in a personal way and you can feel it when you’re listening to it. It’s Truth.
You’ve spoken about the risk and mystery of love, especially in tracks like “Ocean Floor Pt. 1 and Pt. 2.” How did you approach writing these songs, and how do they reflect your own experiences with love?
I likened the risk of falling in love to that of wading out too deep in the ocean. It’s terrifying navigating uncharted waters, especially if you’re not sure of your capacity to survive it. It’s about trusting the process, listening to your intuition and being hopeful it will be a beautiful experience, no matter how it ends.
I sat at the piano and expressed what I was feeling at the time. I was freshly out of a decade-long relationship which I thought was my be all and end all, developed a crush but shied away from my feelings. Until I wrote them down and realized as long as it felt safe for my heart to do so, I could go further into the deep.
With tracks like “Along The Way” and “Holding On,” there seems to be a lot of reflection on life’s challenges. How do you stay motivated to create music during tough times?
My authenticity has always kept me inspired creatively. My audiences have come to know me as a no nonsense straight no chaser kind of artist. I’m not scared to bare the ugliest parts of myself for public consumption because I believe they can see some of themselves in me. It humanizes them and helps them feel seen. As long as I remain brave enough to bare those parts of myself in my music instead of trying to be a perfectly manufactured politically correct artist, I feel I’ll never fall short in my process.
Your vocals have a unique way of conveying both strength and vulnerability. What’s your process for ensuring your vocal performance matches the emotional depth of each song?
I never go to the studio with a deadline. I allow myself the space to really connect with what I’m singing about. I have had a hard time with some of the content as it’s not relevant to my current circumstances but it’s something I lived so I have to put those shoes on again and tell the story.
You’ve been performing at some of Australia’s most iconic festivals and supported artists like Leon Bridges and Odette. How have these experiences shaped your music and performance style?
I’ve been really lucky in my career to have had those opportunities. It’s incredibly special to know there are other artists with a platform that believe in what I’m doing enough to bring me into their space in that way. More than anything, those experiences solidify what I’ve always believed. If you have a story to tell, and you tell the whole truth, people will listen. It’s not important what stages I’m on to do it, what matters is that I mean what I’m singing.
The album’s title suggests there are lessons to be learned in love. What’s one of the biggest lessons you’ve learned from both the highs and lows of love?
The greatest love of your life is you.
You’ll be celebrating the album release with a special Valentine’s Day show at Melbourne’s JazzLab. How are you preparing for such an intimate performance, and what can fans expect from the night?
I’m very excited for this show. I think people should expect to be serenaded with love ballads, reflect on heartbreak and if they’re on a date…whatever comes after.
In your track “Another Day,” you reflect on the challenges of balancing motherhood, work, and relationships. How do you navigate these responsibilities, and how do they inform your creative process?
I have to set aside time for me. It would be irresponsible to say my child is the primary priority in my day-to-day life because that’s simply not the case for me. She didn’t ask to come into this world, and everything I do is for her. But part of that is pouring into my own cup so I can nurture her. I would be pretty useless as a mother if I wasn’t inspired by the world around me to be a better person and lead by example. I want her to have happy parents, however, that looks for us and right now it’s running two households on the foundation of respect, respite and love for our daughter.
You’ve recently performed at some exciting events, including the National Multicultural Festival and Midsumma Pride Party. What does performing in these spaces mean to you, and how do you connect with your audience at these events?
Coming back to my hometown for the NMF is incredibly special because it reminds me of where I’ve come from and how much I’ve grown. And the Midsumma Pride Party is incredibly special because I get to celebrate with Melbourne’s Queer community and share the kindness and acceptance I’ve been welcomed into since coming out publically.
And the way I connect is very simple. I’m just real.
Thndo Upcoming Shows:
Saturday 22 February
Under the Stars
Carnegie, VIC
Tickets
Wednesday 16 April
Supporting BJ: The Chicago Kidd
Northcote Theatre, Melbourne
Tickets
Thursday 17 April
Supporting BJ: The Chicago Kidd
Metro Theatre, Sydney
Tickets
Friday 27 June
Karralyka Theatre
Ringwood, VIC
Tickets
Lessons in Love out Friday 14 February
via Ditto: https://ditto.fm/lessons-in-love-thndo + Bandcamp: https://thndo.bandcamp.com/
Australia has fallen in love with Nashville-based singer-songwriter Max McNown who has released his sophomore album Night Diving via Fugitive Recordings x The Orchard alongside the release of his introspective single “Better Me For You (Brown Eyes) with the track receiving instant adds at Australian radio.
The new single boasts earnest lyrics that offer a personal reflection on rising to the occasion for a once-in-a-lifetime love. The song’s protagonist has just met the girl of his dreams, “but it’s more than just her alluring brown eyes that captivate him,” shares Max. “She imbues goodness and, above all, has a “heart of gold.”
The single is part of the stunning Night Diving LP, which is McNown’s promising follow-up to his critically-acclaimed debut album Wandering. Produced by Jamie Kenney (Colbie Caillat, Laci Kaye Booth), Night Diving is a body of work that explores new and daring sonic terrain while fully affirming McNown’s extraordinary capacity to ease the mind and strengthen the soul.
In an exclusive feature revealing McNown as Country Rookie of the Month, Billboard says, ”The new music centers on his poetic, observational writing style, while adding polish to his personally-crafted songs.” Read the full interview here.
McNown was also featured as CMT’s Next Up Now featured artist as we saw the release of his Willfully Blind EP, which landed as the Oregon-born artist made his Americana Fest debut, and as we saw another major resurgence of his breakout hit single “A Lot More Free” after this TikTok celebrating the track’s one year anniversary went viral (14.7M views and counting). Since the single’s release it has amassed over 80M+ streams, earned McNown a top spot as #1 on Billboard’s Emerging Artists chart, peaked at #1 on the iTunes singles chart and #1 on the TikTok Breakthrough USA chart, climbed the Canadian Hot 100 chart, and was placed on Spotify’s Hot Country and Viral 50 global playlists.
At 23, McNown has already been on a storied musical journey. Taking control of his future, overcoming personal challenges, and drawing inspiration from his brother who was bravely fighting cancer, McNown packed his bags and drove from remote Oregon to Southern California. From there, videos of him busking on a pier made an impact online and eventually grew into a legion of supporters on TikTok (currently has 1.9M followers). After attracting interest from major TV talent shows, McNown auditioned for one and then decided it wasn’t for him and gracefully turned them down as he knew he needed to walk his own path.
The rising singer-songwriter’s debut headline tour kicks off in January 2025 in the U.S. and has already sold out stops in New York City, Los Angeles, Seattle, Chicago, and cities across Australia.
Due to incredible demand for the rising country star’s debut, Frontier Touring is thrilled to announce a second show in Sydney and a brand-new show in Perth have been added to his upcoming A Lot More Free Tour, heading to Australia and New Zealand this May!
Making his way down under for the first time, McNown will stop at Auckland’s Powerstation on Sunday 4 May, before heading over to Australia for seven shows at The Tivoli, Brisbane on Tuesday 6 May and Wednesday 7 May, Roundhouse, Sydney on Sunday 11 May and now on Monday 12 May (just added!) Forum, Melbourne on Tuesday 13 May and Wednesday 14 May and now a final show at Metro City, Perth on Friday 16 May.
Stream Night Diving album HERE
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Sónar 2025 completes its musical programme, with over 50 new additions to a diverse, original line up in Barcelona this June |
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Today’s 51 confirmations bring the total number of live shows, DJ sets and multidisciplinary performances to 117, taking place on 10 stages across Sónar by Day and Sónar by Night in Barcelona this June. These new additions reflect the breadth of creativity of the global scene with live shows from Pa Salieu, Sega Bodega, Dengue Dengue Dengue, Josh Caffé and Herbert & Momoko, DJ sets from Dixon, Actress b2b Skee Mask, Dee Diggs and 90’s legend Ultra Naté, and a moving tribute to the much-missed Ryuichi Sakamoto by close collaborators and electronic music icons Alva Noto and Fennez. Elsewhere, the lineup continues to blur boundaries, with Nathy Peluso presenting her upcoming remix album Club Grasa and genre-breaking artists such as Safety Trance, WOST, Emma dj, SICARIA, DJ SOSA RD, Animistic Beliefs & Jeisson Drenth, Lua de Santana, plus many more.
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LINE UP SÓNAR 2025 NEW ADDITIONS 06/02/2025
15 15 | ABADIR | Actress & Suzanne Ciani present ‘Concrète Waves’ | Akyute & Alice Sparkly Kat | Alinka b2b Shaun J. Wright | Alizzz presents ‘Conducción Temeraria’ | Alva Noto & Fennesz present ‘Continuum’ | Amantra | ANCIENT PLEASURE | Anderson Do Paraíso | Andres Campo | Andy Martin | Animistic Beliefs & Jeisson Drenth present ‘Thức Tỉnh’ AV | ARCA | Armin van Buuren b2b Indira Paganotto | ASIA presents ‘ASIA X’ | Baldman | Barry Can’t Swim DJ set | BICEP present CHROMA AV/DJ set | Blawan live | Branko live | Chano Domínguez & Bronquio present ‘Calle Barcelona’ | Chris Watson & Izabella Dłużyk present ‘Białowieża’ | Cora Novoa presents ‘Mental Diary Act III’ live AV | Daito Manabe | Dania + Mau Morgó present ‘replica — relic’ | Dee Diggs b2b Ultra Naté | Dengue Dengue Dengue | dirtilarita | Dixon | DjSport | Elkka | Emerald | Emma dj | Eric Prydz | EYRA | Fafi Abdel Nour b2b Jennifer Loveless | Flore b2b Peder Mannerfelt | Forensis (Forensic Architecture) & Bill Kouligas present ‘The Drum and The Bird’ | Four Tet | dj g2g | Grand River and Abul Mogard present ‘In uno spazio immenso’ | Hamdi | DJ HEARTSTRING | Heith, James K and Günseli Yalcinkaya present ‘The Talk’ live AV | Helena Hauff | Hello Sasy | Herbert & Momoko | Hiroko Yamamura | Honey Dijon | Interplanetary Criminal | Jayda G | Josh Caffé live | Juliana Huxtable | KEBRA | L’Miranda b2b Candadismo | Le Motel | Lord Spikeheart | Lua de Santana | Maria Arnal presents ‘Ama’ | Maria Latina | Max Cooper presents ‘Lattice 3D/AV’ | MCR-T live | MOCHAKK | Mushka | NAGUIYAMI | Nahoomi |
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LINE UP BY DAY AND NIGHT Thursday 12th June Sónar by Day | 15:00 – 00:00 15 15 | Alizzz presents ‘Conducción Temeraria’ | Blawan live | Chano Domínguez & Bronquio present ‘Calle Barcelona’ | Chris Watson & Izabella Dłużyk present ‘Białowieża’ | DjSport | Emma dj | Fafi Abdel Nour b2b Jennifer Loveless | Grand River and Abul Mogard present ‘In uno spazio immenso’ | Le Motel | MCR-T live | MOCHAKK | Nahoomie | Nina Emocional presents ‘FDM’ | Ouineta | Paquita Gordon | Saint Abdullah, Eomac & Rebecca Salvadori present ‘A Forbidden Distance’ | Sarra Wild | TRISTÁN! & The Jazz Band Air | Ville Haimala presents ‘Hyporeal’ | YESSi PERSE & laSADCUM present ‘CYBERMEDIEVAL’ Friday 13th June Sónar by Day | 15:00 – 23:00 ABADIR | Alva Noto & Fennesz present ‘Continuum’ | Amantra | ANCIENT PLEASURE | ASIA presents ‘ASIA X’ | Baldman | Branko live | Dania + Mau Morgó present ‘replica — relic’ | Forensis (Forensic Architecture) & Bill Kouligas present ‘The Drum and The Bird’ | Heith, James K and Günseli Yalcinkaya present ‘The Talk’ live AV | Honey Dijon | Josh Caffé live | KEBRA | Maria Arnal presents ‘Ama’ | NEW YORK | Niilas | Raül Refree + Niño de Elche present ‘cru+es’ | Sama’ Abdulhadi | Shapednoise & Sevi Iko Dømochevsky present ‘Absurd Matter: Continuum’ | Tarta Relena present ‘És pregunta’ | TETO PRETO Sónar by Night | 20:30 – 07:00 Andy Martin | ARCA | Barry Can’t Swim DJ set | BICEP present CHROMA AV/DJ set | Daito Manabe | Dengue Dengue Dengue | Elkka | Flore b2b Peder Mannerfelt | Four Tet | Hamdi | Helena Hauff | Interplanetary Criminal | Jayda G | L’Miranda b2b Candadismo | Lua de Santana | Max Cooper presents ‘Lattice 3D/AV’ | NAGUIYAMI | Pa Salieu | DJ Paca | Peggy Gou | People You May Know AV/live | Plastikman | SICARIA | DJ SOSA RD | Tim Reaper | Tiyumii Saturday 14th June Sónar by Day | 15:00 – 23:00 Actress & Suzanne Ciani present ‘Concrète Waves’ | Akyute & Alice Sparkly Kat | Alinka b2b Shaun J. Wright | Animistic Beliefs & Jeisson Drenth present ‘Thức Tỉnh’ AV | dj g2g | DJ HEARTSTRING | Hello Sasy | Herbert & Momoko | Juliana Huxtable | Lord Spikeheart | Maria Latina | Mushka | Nexus (B4mba & Mooki6) | Overmono | patten | R-010 & Venerandi present ‘Phenomena’ | Safety Trance | Samantha Hudson presents ‘Música para Muñecas’ | Sara Persico & Mika Oki present ‘Sphaîra’ | Shannen SP | Sofia | Vica Pacheco presents ‘ITA’ AV | Yerai Cortés presents ‘Guitarra Coral’ Sónar by Night | 20:30 – 07:00 Anderson Do Paraíso | Andres Campo | Armin van Buuren b2b Indira Paganotto | Cora Novoa presents ‘Mental Diary Act III’ live AV | Dee Diggs b2b Ultra Naté | dirtilarita | Dixon | Emerald | Eric Prydz | EYRA | Hiroko Yamamura | Nathy Peluso | Nathy Peluso presents ‘Club Grasa’ | nusar3000 live | oma totem | Paula Tape | Polo & Pan | Rone x (LA)HORDE with Ballet National de Marseille present ‘Room With A View’ | Saoirse b2b Ryan Elliott | Sega Bodega | Six Sex | Skee Mask b2b Actress | Skrillex b2b Blawan | T.Modet & Carlotto Rose present ‘Natura aeterna’ | Vintage Culture | WOST
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AI & Music powered by S+T+ARTS: a bridge between AI and music creation As part of Sónar+D, for the third consecutive year, the AI & Music powered by S+T+ARTS programme reaffirms the festival’s commitment to European culture, supporting artistic projects, creative proposals and scientific research focused on the links between Artificial Intelligence and musical creation. Within this framework, Ville Haimala (half of the duo Amnesia Scanner) will join the lineup to present his new solo album ‘Hyporeal’. Also presenting a new album will be British experimental musician and audiovisual artist patten (pseudonym of Damien Roach), as well as Madrid-based artist R-010 and vocalist Venerandi, who, in their live show ‘Phenomena’, will experiment with sound using digital neural networks and the human voice. These newly announced artists join the highly anticipated show ‘Ama’ by Maria Arnal, who is working on a project with more than 14,000 voices that are training an AI which will be integrated into the show,, as well as in her album of the same name (co-produced, by the way, by Alizzz, also present at the festival). Co-productions and co-curations with 10 European Festivals through TIMES Sónar is also part of the cooperative project TIMES (The Independent Movement for the Electronic Scenes), co-founded by the European Union. This initiative brings together 10 cutting-edge European festivals to produce original new performances that combine music and visual arts, as well as to co-curate a series of shows. In this edition, Sónar has collaborated with Insomnia (Tromsø), Terraf Together with Insomnia, Sónar announces Norwegian DJ Niilas, who brings a dreamy and melancholic vision to club music. He joins the previously announced ABADIR, hailed as the new sensation in Arab-origin electronic music. Alongside Terraforma, the festival will feature Catalan violinist Asia, who continues to push the boundaries beyond classical music, and the impeccable, eclectic selector Paquita Gordon. Curated alongside Semibreve, Grand River and Abul Mogard will perform their ambient-drone collaborative album In uno spazio immenso. Additionally, as part of the project, the first two artistic residencies have been developed. The first has resulted in two unique audiovisual shows. Saint Abdullah, Eomac & Rebecca Salvadori will present A Forbidden Distance, a multidisciplinary collaboration between three electronic musicians and a filmmaker exploring the impact of migration on identity. Meanwhile, Chris Watson & Izabela Dłużyk will present Białowieża, a poignant field recording work from the last primeval forest in Europe, Puszcza Białowiesża, on the Poland-Belarus border—a site that has become a symbol of broader geopolitical tensions. Both projects have been co-created with the festivals Berlin Atonal, Semibreve, and Unsound. The second artistic residency of the project features Heith, James K, and Günseli Yalcinkaya, who will present The Talk, an experimental project incorporating different formats such as discussion, audiovisual projection, and, of course, live performance. Sónar Week 2025 – Agenda Tuesday 10th June · +RAIN Film Festival | Campus Poblenou-UPF · RÜFÜS DU SOL x OFFSónar | Poble Espanyol | SOLD-OUT Wednesday 11th June · +RAIN Film Festival | Campus Poblenou-UPF · RÜFÜS DU SOL x OFFSónar | Poble Espanyol | SOLD-OUT Thursday 12th June · Sónar de Día | Fira Montjuïc · Frames Percussion, Espigolé & Otero Correa pres. Reich y García-Tomás | Palau de la Música Catalana · +RAIN Film Festival | Fira Montjuïc · ‘X’ by Adriatique x OFFSónar | Poble Espanyol Friday 13th June · Sónar de Día | Fira Montjuïc · Sónar de Noche | Fira Gran Via · +RAIN Film Festival | Fira Montjuïc · Solid Grooves x OFFSónar | Poble Espanyol | SOLD-OUT Saturday 14th June · Sónar de Día | Fira Montjuïc · Sónar de Noche | Fira Gran Via · Sónar+D | Fira Montjuïc · FUSE x OFFSónar | Poble Espanyol | SOLD-OUT · &ME and Adam Port x OFFSónar | Poble Espanyol | SOLD-OUT Sunday 15th June · elrow x OFFSónar | Poble Espanyol Sónar Around the World Once again, Sónar kicks off its international adventure in the capital of Portugal. Sónar Lisboa returns to the heart of the city on April 11, 12, and 13, with Pavilhão Carlos Lopes hosting a lineup that brings the best of the world to Lisbon—and showcases the best of Lisbon to the world. The event will feature takeovers from local labels and collectives such as Enchufada, Dengo Club, and Príncipe x TraTraTrax, alongside global stars including Underworld, Nina Kraviz, Richie Hawtin with his DEX EFX X0X show, Anetha with her new AV show ‘EXHIBIT’, Modeselektor DJ set, Marcel Dettmann with his new live show ‘My Own Shadow’, JASSS, Max Cooper with ‘Lattice 3D/AV’, and many more. More information and tickets at sonarlisboa.pt. Shortly after, on May 9 and 10, it will be Sónar Istanbul’s turn, celebrating its 9th consecutive edition at Zorlu PSM. Among the first 21 names announced, highlights include a special DJ set by The Chemical Brothers, along with Richie Hawtin DEX EFX X0X, Modeselektor DJ set, Aïsha Devi + Emmanuel Biard }§{, and BASHKKA. More information and tickets at sonaristanbul.com. |
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Institutions, Partners, and Sponsors Sónar 2025 is an initiative by Advanced Music, in collaboration with the Departament de Cultura de la Generalitat de Catalunya and the Ajuntament de Barcelona, with the support of the Ministerio de Cultura, the Ajuntament de L’Hospitalet de Llobregat, and the S+T+ARTS initiative of the European Commission. The collaborating entities of Sónar 2025 include TIMES (The Independent Movement for Electronic Scenes), Boiler Room, Printworks, New Art Foundation, Tabakalera, Univer Sónar 2025 is proudly sponsored by Estrella Damm as the main sponsor, alongside LACOSTE, Nissan, SEI |
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About Sónar True to its name, Sónar acts as a detector,, scanning and amplifying the present and future of the music scene. It globally showcases the most influential artistic proposals of the moment, serving as a space for discovering emerging trends in music, arts, science, technology, and society. Since its first edition in 1994, Sónar has reflected the evolution and expansion of digital and electronic culture through its festivals in Barcelona and around the world. Year after year, Sónar becomes the epicenter of cutting-edge music and arts, attracting audiences, artists, and professionals from across the globe, drawn by its innovative content, formats, and unique venues. About Sónar+D Sónar+D goes beyond music, exploring the intersections between creative industries, innovation, and technology. This three-day programme, fully integrated into Sónar by Day, features talks, panel discussions, radical performances, and an interactive exhibition space. An unparalleled experience, Sónar+D combines unique content, formats, and an inspiring atmosphere, providing the perfect space for interaction and exchange between artists, thinkers, professionals, and curious audiences. About AI & Music powered by S+T+ARTS AI & Music powered by S+T+ARTS, an initiative by the European Commission, presents performances, talks, masterclasses, and workshops showcasing artistic projects, creative proposals, and research focused on the relationship between machine learning and music creation. For three years, Sónar has dedicated a core part of its programming to exploring innovations in this rapidly evolving field, building on past editions of SónarCCCB and Ars Electronica. The initiative delves into the impact of AI on the music industry, creativity, and the arts. About TIMES (The Independent Movement for Electronic Scenes) TIMES is a cooperative project that brings together 10 leading European festivals to create original performances combining music and visual arts. Beyond programming shared artists and original creations, TIMES aims to support, promote, and enhance diversity and sustainability within the music industry. TIMES is a collaboration between: Arty Farty/Nuits sonores (France), Berlin Atonal (Germany), Elevate (Austria), Insomnia (Norway), Le Guess Who? (Netherlands), Reworks (Greece), Semibreve (Portugal), Sónar (Spain), Terraforma (Italy), Unsound (Poland). This project succeeds We Are Europe (2015-2022) and is co-funded by the European Union. |
The award-winning film composer returns to Australia this April for the first time in six years
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Tickets on sale Wednesday 12 February at 12pm (local time)
Award winning film composer Hans Zimmer today announces his first live dates in Australia since 2019, the multiple Academy Award® and Grammy winner bringing his smash-hit tour Hans Zimmer Live to arenas in Brisbane, Sydney and Melbourne in April 2025.
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A groundbreaking audio and visual show, Zimmer’s upcoming tour marks the Down Under return of the legendary composer, who rocked Coachella in 2017 and sold out over 20 shows across 17 cities across the US and Canada in 2024. With the support of his outstanding 19-piece live band and a full orchestra, Australian fans will be swept away from the sound of the first note and journey through a selection of the composer’s well-loved scores from some of cinema’s biggest films. Joining Zimmer onstage as part of the Hans Zimmer Live tour is acclaimed Australian singer Lisa Gerrard, who will perform a selection of the most popular songs she co-wrote with Zimmer, such as Mission: Impossible, King Arthur, Black Hawk Down, Tears of the Sun and Gladiator – which won her a Golden Globe and Oscar nomination.
The newly arranged concert suites include music from Gladiator, Pirates of the Caribbean, The Dark Knight, Interstellar, The Lion King, The Last Samurai and Dune, for which Zimmer received his second Academy Award®.
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Hans Zimmer’s extraordinary melodies and modern compositions captivate a huge worldwide fanbase across generations. He has already energized countless international cinema blockbusters, in addition to the above: James Bond – No Time to Die, Inception, Dunkirk, Man of Steel, The Dark Knight trilogy, Wonder Woman, Kung Fu Panda, 12 Years A Slave, Top Gun: Maverick, and Dune: Part Two.
Hans Zimmer has scored more than 500 projects across all mediums, which combined have grossed more than $28 billion dollars at the worldwide box office. Zimmer has been honored with two Academy Awards, three Golden Globes, five Grammys, an American Music Award, and a Tony Award.
Frontier Members can get early access to tickets via their presale starting Tuesday 11 February at 11am (local time) – see website for information. Tickets for all cities will go on sale Wednesday 12 February at 12pm (local time) via HansZimmerLive.com or frontiertouring/hanszimmerlive
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About Hans Zimmer
Hans Zimmer has scored more than 500 projects across all mediums, which combined, have grossed more than 28 billion dollars at the worldwide box office. Zimmer has been honored with two Academy Awards®, three Golden Globes®, four Grammys, an American Music Award, and a Tony® Award. His work highlights include Dune: Part One, Top Gun: Maverick, No Time to Die, Gladiator, The Thin Red Line, As Good as It Gets, Rain Man, The Dark Knight trilogy, Inception, Thelma and Louise, The Last Samurai, 12 Years A Slave, Blade Runner 2049 (co-scored w/ Benjamin Wallfisch) and Dunkirk, as well as David Attenborough’s Prehistoric Planet, and Denis Villeneuve’s Dune: Part Two, the follow-up to his Academy Award®-winning score for Dune: Part One. Zimmer most recently created the score for Steve McQueen’s Blitz, which premiered at the BFI London Film Festival. Starring Saoirse Ronan and Harris Dickinson, the film released in theaters on November 1, 2024. Upcoming, he scored Joseph Kosinski’s F1, which is set to premiere on June 27 from Warner Bros. Beyond his award-winning compositions, Zimmer is a remarkably successful touring artist, having recently concluded his first North American “Hans Zimmer Live” tour, after the tour’s second round in Europe. He has also performed in the Middle East at Dubai’s renowned Coca-Cola Arena for two consecutive nights as well as Formula 1’s Singapore Grand Prix.
HANS ZIMMER LIVE
AUSTRALIA
APRIL 2025
Presented by Frontier Touring, Semmel Concerts and RCI Global
HANS ZIMMER + FRONTIER MEMBER PRESALE
via frontiertouring/hanszimmerlive
Runs 24 hours from: Tuesday 11 February, 11am (local time)
or until pre-sale allocation exhausted
TICKETS ON SALE
Begins: Wednesday 12 February, 12pm (local time)
ALL SHOWS ALL AGES
Thursday 24 April
Brisbane Entertainment Centre | Brisbane, QLD
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Saturday 26 April
Qudos Bank Arena | Sydney, NSW
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Tuesday 29 April
Rod Laver Arena | Melbourne, VIC
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