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Iconic UK band The Horrors’ first Australian tour in more than a decade is just around the corner, kicking off next Friday 10th April at Brisbane’s Princess Theatre. Today they announce Sydney outfit G.U.N will join them as support in Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne and Adelaide. Tickets are available HERE.
Self proclaimed as drama class with sex appeal, G.U.N have punctuated their voice deep into the heart of Sydney’s underground music scene. Driven by vulnerability, vanity, and soul, G.U.N blur music, performance art and theatre into a unique live experience. G.U.N’s unique live shows have been widely recognised and celebrated as a loving contribution to Australian alternative music and performance art alike. In 2024 G.U.N was nominated for FBi Radio’s best live act and recognized as #2 in the top 15 best live acts of SXSW Sydney 2024. Returning high from their Dark Mofo 2025 debut – where The Horrors also made a captivating exclusive appearance – G.U.N are not to be missed.
G.U.N
Photo Credit: Ben Westover
Last year’s performances at Dark Mofo and 3RRR marked The Horrors’ first Australian shows since 2012, when they appeared at Laneway Festival alongside a run of headline shows in support of their third studio album Skying.
After nearly 20 years making music, there are few bands who’ve created a canon as determinedly innovative and consistently critically-acclaimed as The Horrors. Emerging as zeitgeist-shaking garage-goths on their 2007 debut Strange House, before taking a sharp left turn for their Mercury-nominated follow up Primary Colours, since the beginning they have roamed freely between genres. 2011’s Skying won the NME Award for Best Album; V was heralded as “a triumph” in a five-star Guardian review, while 2021’s pair of EPs – Lout and Against The Blade – marked a new chapter with their most industrial, uncompromising output yet.
The band’s brand new album, Night Life, is a record of weight and space; of melancholy and euphoria; a record that has the ability to make bedfellows of seemingly disparate ideas as only The Horrors can. The ‘Night Life’ here is not the vim and vigour of pubs and clubs. It’s the thoughts that happen under the cover of darkness; the places your mind takes you when the rest of the world is asleep. A record born out of a desire to revive the raw, instinctive spirit of the band’s early work.
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Australian dj/producer 1tbsp returns with a new single this week, ‘Pink Dress’, teaming up once again with Australian-Venezuelan artist cherry chola.
1tbsp and Cherry Chola first wrote together a few years ago, sparking a creative partnership that has continued to evolve ever since. That chemistry is pushed even further on ‘Pink Dress’, as they explore new textures and energy that lean into a bolder, dance-punk-tinged direction.
Speaking on the collaboration, 1tbsp explains that Cherry Chola’s versatility has been central to their ongoing work together, noting how her voice adapts effortlessly across styles. That freedom is on full display here and will continue across his forthcoming album “big soaps”, where the pair explore an even wider sonic palette.
“Fabiola (Cherry Chola) and I wrote together for the first time a couple of years ago, making ‘Limosina’ in about an hour before she had to run to another session. Fabby is quite prolific, and since then we’ve made a lot of music together. I love how her voice sits on different styles, and we got to explore that more on pink dress and on my upcoming album big soaps; a mutli-genre dance record that’s out on August 7th via my own label dottidot, and French imprint Recherche et Developpement.” ~ 1tbsp
The single is accompanied by a self-directed music video shot in Sydney, starring Cherry Chola alongside Soltera, and Sonido Sex on keys and drums. While the track itself was entirely produced digitally, the band-led visual reflects the raw, live energy that ‘Pink Dress’ channels, signalling a confident step forward in 1tbsp’s ever-expanding sound.
“We shot the music video in Sydney together with Soltera and Sonido Sex on keys & drums. Pink Dress felt like a strong step into a more dance punk direction, so it was fun to reflect that by having a band in the video, even though everything in the song was made on Ableton.” ~ 1tbsp
‘Pink Dress’ follows closely on the heels of 1tbsp’s recent single ‘Soulseek’, featuring Colombian-American artist Soltera, which also arrived alongside a wave of major announcements. The producer revealed details of a brand-new album, his upcoming North American “bubble tour,” his first-ever appearance at Coachella, and a month-long residency at London venue Phonox this May.
Stream/Watch:
https://bfan.link/pink-dress
Upcoming Shows:
(tickets)
bubble tour ~ USA
Thursday, March 26th – Terminal West, Atlanta
Friday, March 27th – El Club, Detroit
Saturday, March 28th – Outset, Chicago
Thursday, April 2 – A&R Music Bar, Columbus
Friday, April 3rd – The Sinclair, Cambridge
Saturday, April 4th – Brooklyn Steel, Brooklyn
Friday, April 10th – Coachella (Do Lab Stage)
Sunday, April 12th – Gop Tun Festival, Brazil
Phonox Residency ~ UK
Friday, May 8th – Phonox, London
Friday, May 15th – Phonox, London
Friday, May 22nd – Phonox, London
Friday, May 29th – Phonox, London
1tbsp:
Cherry Chola:
https://linktr.ee/cherrychola
Credits:
Co-Written by Maxwell Byrne & Fabiola Vit Exposito
Produced by Maxwell Byrne
Mixing by Doug Wright
Mastering by Ryan Schwabe
Artwork by piggybankshoe
Photos by James Caswell
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Hideout Festival, situated on the legendary Zrće Beach, has grown from humble beginnings to leading Croatia’s summer scene for a decade and a half. Having sold out the 2026 edition in just an hour, the buzz around the festival is huge, and with the full line up now announced, it’s looking like the most impressive year yet!
Spread across some of the best-rated clubs in the world, Papaya, Kalypso, and Aquarius, and also welcoming a brand new festival stage in partnership with BBC Radio 1 Dance X. Complete with pool parties, high-spec sound systems, bespoke production and a dedicated community, Hideout Festival has established itself as Croatia’s most essential festival experience.
Auditions to the existing stellar line up are the likes of Radio 1 dance legend Danny Howard, cult DJ / Producer Partiboi 69, multi-genre high-energy up and comer Arthi, bass-forward legend Lou Nour (FKA Sicaria), viral producers Riordan and Badger, Irish floor-filler Krytsal Klear, plus a host of other incredible acts.
They’ll be joining the already announced Interplanetary Criminal, Eliza Rose, Ewan McVicar, sim0ne, Josh Baker and more.
BBC Radio 1 Dance will also be in the mix at Hideout this year with a brand new stage for 2026 – BBC Radio 1 Dance X. The stage will be featuring the very best selectors in the business, with the likes of Dr Dubplate, Malugi, DJ Heartstring, Jack Marlow, Sasha Gigi, sim0ne, Daisy, Cicely
Registration is also now open for Hideout 2027 tickets here – with this year’s edition selling out in an hour, it’s essential to sign up to boost chances of securing a place!
Hideout Festival has an unmatched offering with an array of boat parties, pool parties and exclusive performances. But the fun doesn’t stop when the music ends, with a wealth of extra adventures to be had from thrilling water sports, banana boats, jet skis, pedalos, and the famous bungee jump, to more chilled-out offerings like massages, cocktails, and sushi.
2025 was a big year to follow, but with this stellar line up, Hideout Festival is set to be an unmissable event in the 2026 festival calendar.
FULL LINE UP
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4am Kru / AK SPORTS / Alan Fitzpatrick / AMMARA / Arielle Free / Arthi / Badger / Bakery / Ben Hemsley / BIG REG / Charlie Boon / CICELY / Daire / Daisy / Danny Howard / Darius Syrossian / DART / Denney / Diffrent / DJ HEARTSTRING / Doorly / Dr Dubplate / East ENd Dubs / Eliza Rose / Ella Knight / Ellam / Ellia Jaya / Elliot Schooling & Liam Palmer / Enzo Is Burning / Ewan McVicar / Faster Horses / Fish56Octagon / Gaskin / Gorgon City / Hamdi / Interplanetary Criminal / Jack Marlow / Jack Swift / Jakkob / Jamback / Josh Baker / Juicy Romance / Kepler / KETTAMA / KILIMANJARO / Krystal Klear / Kyle Starkey / L.P Rhythm / La La / Laidlaw / LF SYSTEM / Locklead / Locky / Loéca / Lou Nour (FKA SICARIA) / Luke Dean / Luuk Van Dijk / MALUGI / Max Dean / MC AD / Molly D / Morgan Seatree / n4tee / Nautica / Nicola Bear / Obskür / Oden & Fatzo (Live) /Live F / Omar + / Paige Tomlinson / Partiboi69 / Paul Woolford / Prospa / RILEY / Rio Tashan / Riordan / Rossi. / Sam Divine / Sarah Story / Sasha GIGI / Silva Bumpa / sim0ne / Skream / SOSA / Special Request / Wildish
RADIO 1 Dance X Stage
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CICELY / Daisy / Danny Howard / DJ HEARTSTRING / Interplanetary Criminal / Jack Marlow / L.P Rhythm / Malugi / Nautica / Obskür / Omar + / Paige Tomlinson / Sarah Story / Sasha GIGI / Silva Bumpa / sim0ne
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Pictured: Márk Bóna – Sziget Festival (Hungary), Christie Medina-Gonzalez – Hellfest (FR), Carole Ann Vetter – Low Profile Sync Agency (US), Nigel House – Rough Trade Record Stores (UK) & Mariana Timony – Bandcamp (US).
The Biggest Week in Australian Music Returns, International Industry Guests Rough Trade Record Stores (UK), Bandcamp (US), Hellfest (FR), Low Profile Sync Agency (US) & Sziget Festival (Hungary) set tone for 2026 delegation
First international guests announced for BIGSOUND 2026 – Guests from the UK, US, France and Hungary to descend on Brisbane’s Fortitude Valley from 1–4 September 2026.
Full guest list includes representatives from ROAM Artists (UK), Reeperbahn (GER), DMT Law Firm (US), Carpark Records (US), The Great Escape (UK), True Panther (US) and SXSW (US)
Artist Applications Extended 11:59pm – Tuesday, 7 April 2026.
Magandjin (Brisbane), Queensland – Representatives from ROAM Artists (UK), Reeperbahn (GER), DMT Law Firm (US), Carpark Records (US), The Great Escape (UK), True Panther (US) and SXSW (US) lead the first international guest announcements for BIGSOUND 2026 (1-4 September Fortitude Valley, Brisbane).
Alongside the conference, the BIGSOUND 2026 festival will showcase the BIGSOUND 100 – made up of Australian and New Zealand acts ready to capitalise on the momentum and opportunities offered through the BIGSOUND Artist Hub, Content House, tailored meetings, mentoring and performance schedules.
Artist Applications have been extended, closing 11.59pm – Tuesday, 7 April 2026, with the official program to be revealed in the coming months.
Kicking off their 25th year, the Southern Hemisphere’s largest music industry event, BIGSOUND has gone early with a first announce that reads like a wish list for any Australian musician, manager or music business looking for opportunities outside of their city and our shores.
Taking over Fortitude Valley each September, BIGSOUND is where the global music industry does business with Australia. It’s where deals get done, rosters get signed, tours get booked, and the conversations that define careers happen between panels, after showcases, and over a drink at the Artist Hub.
International Guests include:
Nigel House, Rough Trade Retail – Driven by a deep and longstanding passion for music, Nigel is the OG of one of the most influential names in independent retail. The 50-year-old institution operates stores across the UK, in NYC, and Berlin, combining record retail with in-store and out-of-store performances that play a key role in artist discovery and fan connection, championing artists with recent performances from Geese and Courtney Barnett.
Mariana Timony, Bandcamp Daily -The editorial arm of Bandcamp helps shape global music discovery while supporting independent artists through a direct-to-fan model. As Senior Editor, Timony will write a Brisbane Scene Report during BIGSOUND, spotlighting the region’s emerging artists and culture.
Christie Medina-Gonzalez, Hellfest – One of the world’s leading heavy music festivals held in France. Known for its large-scale production and line-ups featuring established acts like Metallica, Iron Maiden and Parkway Drive along with emerging artists programmed across the six stages.
Carole Ann Vetter, Low Profile – As the Senior Director of Licensing & Admin, for the last 8 years Vetter has been overseeing all things sync at the company, from creative pitching to business administration. Low Profile is a Brooklyn-based, female-run agency working across global campaigns in film, television, and brand partnerships, connecting culturally relevant and emerging artists with leading brands including Nike, Apple, and Netflix.
Márk Bóna, Sziget Festival – Bóna is a long-standing booker and event manager, having worked across its programming and production since 2004, now overseeing key stages and emerging artist bookings. Sziget Festival is one of Europe’s largest and most internationally recognised festivals, held in Budapest and drawing a global audience with a diverse, multi-genre lineup and large-scale production.
Joining them:
David Telfer, Lawyer at DMT Law Firm (US)
Christina Austin, Agent at Cobra (UK)
Kelley Lin, Label/General Manager at True Panther (US)
Lucy Atkinson, agent at ROAM Artists (UK)
Steph Salas, Label Manager at Carpark Records (US)
Reeperbahn (GER)
SXSW (USA)
The Great Escape (UK)
QMusic & BIGSOUND CEO Kris Stewart said “Each year, alongside our Conference Curators Cathy Oates and Niriko McLure, our commitment is to bring global music industry decision makers to Brisbane. We want people to leave BIGSOUND with relationships that support them across their entire career.”
Returning in just 159 days BIGSOUND 2026 will again feature the popular Roundtables, Conversation Corners, Artist Hub, Content House, Delegate Hub, and Goolwal Goolwal, (Yagara language for BIGSOUND) – BIGSOUND’s First Nations-led program bringing free cultural experiences by day and deadly tunes by night. Alongside these crowd favourites an expanded technology and partner showcase program will be launched in the coming months.
The full BIGSOUND program will launch in July, with early bird tickets set to go on sale in May. The team promises to tease more exciting news soon.
Be the first to hear when tickets go on-sale – subscribe now at www.bigsound.org.au/subscribe
About BIGSOUND
The biggest week in Australian music and largest music industry event in the Southern Hemisphere, BIGSOUND has been where the music industry does business for 25 years. Held annually in the sacred home and beating heart of Australia’s Live music scene – Fortitude Valley, Magandjin (Brisbane), BIGSOUND is four days and three nights of showcases, development, conversations and connections.
BIGSOUND is the place where managers find their next act, agents close touring deals, labels discover the artists that define the next generation, and where introductions made over a drink at the Artist Hub become the partnerships that shape careers. Part showcase, part conference, part pilgrimage for the Australian music industry and its global peers – BIGSOUND is a cultural moment that has helped launched and propelled the careers of artists including Flume, Tash Sultana, Tones and I, and Courtney Barnettt, and continues to attract the international music industry to Brisbane each September.
BIGSOUND 2026 | 1–4 September, Fortitude Valley, Brisbane. Tickets on sale May 2026.
About QMusic
QMusic is the not-for-profit music industry peak body and development association for Queensland. The work of QMusic is critical to the success and development of Queensland’s music economy. It is the only significant and established not-for-profit organisation in Queensland dedicated to delivering sector and talent development, and recognition and capacity building initiatives including Industry Connect, the QMAs, and BIGSOUND.
TICKETS ON SALE MAY 2026
For more information on BIGSOUND 2026 visit
www.bigsound.org.au
BIGSOUND 2026
1 – 4 September Fortitude Valley Brisbane, QLD
TICKET PRICING
ON SALE MAY 2026
FULL DELEGATE EXPERIENCE
Early Bird Offer
General: $649 / QMusic Members: $599 / Students $425
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Late Round
General: $899 / QMusic Members: $849 / Students $425
BIGSOUND BY NIGHT (3-DAY FESTIVAL PASS)
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General: $85 / Concession: $69
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Eora/Sydney-based DJ and producer Ben Gerrans is set to take his euphoric sound nationwide this winter, announcing his WEAVER tour, a run of shows spanning Brisbane, Sydney and Melbourne this May/ June presented by Untitled Group and triple j.
Marking his biggest headline shows on home soil to date,The WEAVER tour arrives at a defining moment in Gerrans’ ascent.
His latest single ‘This Feeling’, released March 20, captures his essence in full. Driven by euphoric builds and a sweeping melodic topline, the track is a clear reflection of Gerrans’ ability to merge nostalgia with modern club energy.
With an unmistakable social media presence, Gerrans’ reach continues to expand well beyond the club circuit, signalling a new generation of electronic artists whose impact spans both digital culture and physical dancefloors. That momentum has translated into sold-out headline shows across the country, as well as festival appearances including Ultra Australia.
Characterised by his larger-than-life stage presence and emotionally charged, high-intensity sets, Gerrans has built a reputation as one of Australia’s most compelling electronic exports.
With the announcement of his WEAVER Tour, Gerrans steps into his most ambitious chapter yet.
With demand continuing to surge and his profile rising globally, this tour stands as a defining moment for Ben Gerrans, another milestone from one of Australia’s most exciting electronic artists.
Kicking off on Friday, May 29 at Brisbane’s Princess Theatre, Gerrans is then set to perform at Byron Bay’s Beach Hotel (May 30), Melbourne’s Northcote Theatre (June 12), Sydney’s Metro Theatre (June 19), before closing in Perth at Badlands on June 20.
FULL TOUR DATES:
Friday May 29 – Princess Theatre, Brisbane
Saturday May 30 – Beach Hotel, Byron Bay
Friday, June 12 – Northcote Theatre, Melbourne
Friday 19 June – Metro Theatre, Sydney
Saturday 20 June – Badlands, Perth
Tickets + Info:
Pre-sale registration available now HERE
Presale begins Tuesday 24th March 8AM AEDT
General Onsale begins Friday 27th March 9AM AEDT
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Celebrating 15 years of sound, legacy and the tracks that defined a movement, Australian dance music heavyweight Will Sparks has announced his CLASSICS: Where It All Started tour, with exclusive headline shows locked in for Selina’s Coogee Bay (Sydney) on May 30 and The Timber Yard (Melbourne) on June 12. The tour announce comes paired with the release of his new single Teardrop (out today), continuing his hot run of rapidly released new tunes across 2026.
An artist presale will begin at 9:00am AEDT on Tuesday 24 March, and tickets will go on sale to the general public on Wednesday 25 March at 9:00am AEDT, register for presale from www.teamwrktouring.com/tours/will-sparks-classics.
Marking a defining moment in his career, the Classics tour is a one-night-only tribute to the records that built Sparks’ unmistakable sound and global reputation. Spanning music from across his entire career, the shows will dive deep into his catalogue, bringing early releases and fan-favourite cuts back to life on stage.
“This tour represents over 15 years of dedication and effort,” says Sparks. “It’s about highlighting the music that often gets overlooked. Even though some of it will be older catalogue, it’s actually the foundation of the sound people know me for today.”
In a first for the artist, these performances will be entirely dedicated to his classic records. “This is my first-ever tour dedicated exclusively to classics, offering a completely unique sonic experience,” he explains. “Many of these tracks have never been included in my sets before.”
Fans can expect a high-energy, nostalgia-driven journey through Sparks’ evolution, from his early days producing in his Melbourne bedroom to becoming one of Australia’s influential electronic exports.
“I’m thrilled to deliver a set that evokes nostalgic memories for my longtime fans while giving newer fans a glimpse into where it all began for me, which was starting in my bedroom in Melbourne and here I am still pursuing my passion all these years later.”
Looking ahead, 2026 is shaping up to be one of Sparks’ biggest years yet. Alongside an influx of new releases, a collaboration with Melbourne mainstays Orkestrated, international touring across major markets, and a return to Tomorrowland in Belgium, Sparks is only just getting started.
For more information and ticket updates, visit www.teamwrktouring.com/
CLASSICS: WHERE IT ALL STARTED TOUR DATES
SAT 30 MAY | SELINA’S, COOGEE BAY HOTEL, NSW
FRI 12 JUNE | THE TIMBER YARD, MELB
Linkin Park returned to Sydney’s Qudos Bank Arena for night two of their From Zero World Tour, delivering a show that blended nostalgia, humour and sheer intensity across a sprawling multi-act set.
The show opened with the atmospheric Inception Intro A, layered with vocals from “Castle of Glass”, before the band launched straight into “Somewhere I Belong”. A short scratched intro led the crowd into “Lying From You”, which has been appearing as a rotating track on the tour but made a second consecutive appearance in Sydney.
Early in the set the band also played “Over Each Other”, marking its first appearance in Act One on the tour.
The opening run continued with “New Divide”, introduced with the familiar Moscow intro, before the band shifted into the thunderous “The Emptiness Machine”.
Before the song, Mike Shinoda paused to take in the crowd.
“You guys doing good? Thank you for being here for night two. And also thank you guys for the new record From Zero, especially when this song came out.”
The crowd responded with one of the loudest cheers of the night.
The second act began with another cinematic transition, once again featuring vocals from “Castle of Glass”, before the band launched into a shortened version of “The Catalyst”.
The energy quickly ramped up. During the intro to “Burn It Down”, Shinoda shouted to the crowd, “Alright you guys, it’s dancing time!”
By the time the band reached “Up From The Bottom”, the arena was already fully engaged. Shinoda complimented the crowd’s vocals, telling them, “Sydney you guys have some beautiful voices,” prompting Emily Armstrong to laugh and respond, “You guys are fucking loud, it’s awesome.”
Shinoda then introduced a brief Fort Minor throwback with a shortened performance of “Where’d You Go”. He asked the crowd how many had seen Linkin Park before and how many were first-timers, before adding that the show seemed to have “mostly newcomers”.
“Do we have any Fort Minor fans? This one’s for you.”
The emotional run continued with “Waiting for the End”, featuring an extended synth intro, followed by “From the Inside”, which has now appeared three shows in a row on the tour.
The intensity rose again with “Two Faced”. Before the track, Shinoda jokingly warned the crowd about the mosh pit.
“Be careful not to fuck up any women in the pit on this one, gentlemen.”
One of the most memorable sections of the night came shortly afterwards.
During Shinoda’s solo medley, which blended “When They Come For Me” and “Remember the Name”, he referenced a tweet from a fan who had joked that he always rapped the same verse during this part of the show. Shinoda responded by dramatically switching things up, weaving together verses and choruses from several tracks including “Step Up”, “It’s Goin’ Down”, “Lift Off”, “Until It Breaks” and “When They Come For Me”.
After the medley finished, the band paused to celebrate Joe Hahn’s birthday.
Whitney Houston’s “I Will Always Love You” began playing over Wudo. . Hahn lip synced along while the rest of the band stood on stage playfully lip syncing the song and performing exaggerated dramatic gestures, sending the arena into laughter. The moment escalated when Hahn tossed his birthday cake into the very eager crowd before the band launched back into the music with a ferocious performance of “One Step Closer”.
“Lost” began stripped back before building into the full band arrangement, followed by the long-awaited return of “Leave Out All the Rest”, which had not appeared in the set since São Paulo in 2024.
“What I’ve Done” continued the nostalgic tone before the band debuted an extended synth intro for “Overflow”, with Shinoda briefly playing the melody from “Pushing Me Away”.
Before “Numb”, Shinoda revived the tour’s “Control Colin” game. Emily selected a fan from the crowd who chose option two, which triggered a surprising disco-style version of the song.
In a rare move, Shinoda introduced it by saying simply, “This song is called Numb.”
The track transformed into a full disco jam, complete with extended grooves and playful vocals. The jam eventually transitioned into a crowd-wide singalong of Tears for Fears’ “Everybody Wants to Rule the World”. As the arena sang, Armstrong smiled and shouted, “I love you!”
For the encore, an Australian flag was placed on Shinoda’s keyboard, marking the first time a fan flag has appeared on stage during the From Zero tour.
Armstrong reappeared wearing oversized novelty glasses and spraying silly string during the intro to “Papercut”, adding another playful moment to the night.
“Heavy Is the Crown”, which had been absent from recent shows due to Armstrong’s illness earlier in the tour, returned to the setlist. During the second half of the song Armstrong climbed onto the crowd, standing above the audience as they held her up.
Before the final song, Shinoda addressed the arena.
“Ladies and gentlemen, you’ve been fucking amazing tonight. We can’t wait to come back.”
He then led the audience in an “Aussie Aussie Aussie, Oy Oy Oy” chant before launching into “Bleed It Out”.
The closing track featured an extended bridge where Shinoda rapped the first verse of “A Place for My Head”. The band stretched the song into a massive finale before finally leaving the stage.
By the end of the night, the arena had witnessed a show that was chaotic, emotional and celebratory all at once.
For Sydney, it was not just a concert.
It was a reminder of why Linkin Park remain one of the most powerful live bands of their generation.
Photography: Josh Ma
Photography: Jake Harm Nam
It’s been a long time between visits, but A Perfect Circle are finally returning to Australia.
More than a decade after their last run of shows here, the influential alternative rock outfit led by Billy Howerdel and Maynard James Keenan will head back down under this December for a string of headline performances across the country. For fans who have been waiting patiently since the band’s previous Australian tour in 2013, the announcement feels like a rare and welcome moment.
Since forming in the late 1990s, A Perfect Circle have carved out a distinct place in modern rock. Their music has always lived somewhere between heaviness and atmosphere — blending the brooding intensity of alternative metal with sweeping melodies and cinematic production. Albums like Mer de Noms and Thirteenth Step helped define the band’s early identity, while later releases expanded their sonic palette even further.
Across their catalogue, the band have never been afraid to explore darker emotional territory, pairing introspective lyrics with dramatic instrumentation that feels equally suited to intimate venues and massive arenas.
This time around, the tour will carry an added layer of intrigue with Puscifer joining the run as special guests. The project, also fronted by Keenan, brings a more experimental and theatrical edge to the lineup — making the tour something of a rare crossover between two very different sides of his musical world.
For longtime followers, that pairing alone is reason enough to pay attention.
Live, A Perfect Circle have always had a reputation for creating something more immersive than a typical rock show. Their performances often lean into mood and atmosphere, with lighting, visuals and sound design all working together to create a sense of scale that mirrors the band’s music.
When they arrive this December, Australian audiences will get the chance to hear songs that have quietly become modern alternative classics — from the haunting strings of “3 Libras” to the explosive intensity of “Judith” and the slow-burn tension of “The Outsider.”
The Australian leg of the tour will include four major shows before the band heads across the Tasman.
December 4 — Adelaide, The Drive
December 6 — Melbourne, Rod Laver Arena
December 8 — Brisbane, Riverstage
December 11 — Sydney, TikTok Entertainment Centre
After years of side projects, studio work and long gaps between tours, A Perfect Circle’s return feels less like a routine tour announcement and more like the re-emergence of one of alternative rock’s most compelling live bands.
For those who have followed them since the early 2000s — or anyone discovering the band for the first time — December can’t come soon enough.
TICKETS
Saturday 30th May 2026
Doors Open 8PM – Late
Trak Lounge Bar – 445 Toorak Rd, Toorak, Melbourne
‘HEAVY AF – Heavy Music Festival’ brings together some of the heavy-hitters in metal, metalcore, progressive rock and heavy rock. Leading the charge is festival headliner, Gravemind, who are known for blending brutal riffs with melodic and atmospheric elements. RUN play ‘blackened post-metalcore’ and are the main support at ‘Heavy AF’. Second main support is Earthbound who ‘blend the intensity of modern metalcore with the storytelling of video games’
Other heavy sets will come courtesy of: Internet Romance, Babchia, Matahari, Sleeper Service, Jupiter The Giant, Sun Stone, and Serious Crew
Hydra Studios has presented this festival before in 2018 and 2019 (both of which sold out) and was going to continue staging it each year until the disruptions of 2020 got in the way. This show, at the famous Corner Hotel, marks the return of the festival and it is hoped that it’ll become an annual event.
The 2018 and 2019 versions were great days (4pm-midnight) that saw cross-pollination of punters and genres; moshpits for progressive rock, head-banging to heavy rock etc.
The first 50 punters to arrive at the start of the festival (doors 3.30pm, first band at 4pm) will have the chance to grab one of 50, $10 drink cards
You get ten bands for $10 and a day filled with a huge variety of heavy musical styles played by some of Melbourne’s best established and emerging bands.
Heavy AF 2026 – Heavy Music Festival
Corner Hotel,
57 Swan St. Richmond VIC
Saturday April 11th
Doors 3.30pm
Show 4pm-midnight
$10+bf pre-sale
$20 door sale
18yrs+
Tickets: https://tickets.cornerhotel.com/outlet/event/5331e481-881a-41b9-ac12-93ab2acdba40
Globally renowned Afro house pioneer Black Coffee is set to perform inside one of the world’s best-preserved Roman amphitheatres this summer when he headlines the first BSH Amphitheatre Pula edition which will take place at the Pula Arena in Croatia on 31st July 2026, with more names to follow.
Located on the Adriatic coast, the Pula Arena is widely regarded as one of Europe’s most striking historic landmarks. Originally constructed during the Roman Empire, the stone amphitheatre has hosted centuries of cultural gatherings and this event marks a rare convergence of contemporary electronic music with ancient heritage. Presented by event powerhouses BSH as part of the Adria Summer Festival, this show will transform the ancient, 2,000-year-old architectural monument and one of the most intact Roman amphitheatres still standing into an epic setting.
Black Coffee is one of electronic music’s most influential figures. The Grammy Award-winning artist is celebrated for blending Afro-house, deep house and soulful electronic sounds in both his sets and productions, and has been hypnotising crowds at major festivals and iconic venues worldwide for more than a decade.
The show follows BSH’s sold-out 2025 hosting of Black Coffee at Cave Romane, where the South African artist delivered one of the standout electronic performances of the summer. For 2026, the concept grows significantly by moving to the larger Arena for what is their most ambitious production to date.
Known for selecting visually and culturally significant locations, BSH has built an international reputation for staging electronic music events that go beyond the traditional club format, combining destination travel, historic settings and high-end production.