Australian heavy music trailblazers Northlane have revealed their visceral new single “CUT_it”, lifted from their forthcoming album, Anemoia, out October 30 (Independent / Immortal Music Group). To celebrate the release of their seventh record, Northlane will embark on their biggest Australian headline tour of their career this November.
Anemoia’s second suffocating track “CUT_it” encapsulates the bone-weariness of total burnout. Driven by a low-end groove that bends and bows under the unrelenting weight of exhaustion, Marcus Bridge flexes a new menacing side of his huge vocal range before the song erupts into merciless heaviness.
“CUT_it is about burnout – the feeling of grinding through things when you’re completely spent, mentally and physically. The imagery is deliberately visceral, painting a picture of that exhaustion rather than analysing it,” says Bridge.
Across a career defined by seismic shifts, Northlane have stared down technological anxiety, alienation and collapse, channelling it into a highly influential body of work that is as expansive as it is confrontational. With the world in dire straits, it would have been easy for them to descend into the void on album number seven. Instead, they emerged from the studio with their most hopeful and human record yet.
Executive produced by Jordan Fish, the idea for Anemoia was sparked by a mind-altering set from UK producer and DJ Evian Christ, which inspired songwriter/guitarist Jon Deiley to explore how trance – in all its emotional intensity and physical scale – could work naturally with guitars and the catharsis of heavy music. Throughout the album, Northlane’s hallmark electronic metal takes on many forms, shapeshifting through euphoric trance, seismic breakdowns, brain-bending grooves, drum-and-bass, jungle and pop, coalescing into Northlane’s own sonic singularity.
Following on from their #1 album Obsidian (2022), Anemoia toys with the concept of feeling nostalgia for a time or place one has never known. This yearning opens up a dichotomy of darkness and light, where the sense of freedom of eras past buoys a carefree energy running through tracks like first single “Evian”, while feelings of anger and despair come roaring back when the present day shatters the reverie, leading to some of Northlane’s heaviest moments since their first EP.
“There’s darkness here, but it’s not nihilism – and there’s hope, but it’s not naivety,” adds Bridge.
More than 15 years into their career, Northlane continue to stand at the forefront of heavy music globally with a singular sound that shifts the genre’s landscape with every release. With multiple chart-topping albums, awards and over 500 million streams, the band has built a legacy defined by the restless pursuit of innovation. On Anemoia, they have not chosen between the worlds that shaped them – they have finally found where they meet.
Northlane will bring Anemoia to stages across Australia this November for their biggest headline tour to date, joined by After The Burial (USA), Cenobia and Above, Below.
Tickets are on sale August 13 via destroyalllines.com
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Amyl and The Sniffers announce the impending release of a live album and film, but in classic Sniffers style, this is anything but a conventional live record.
In April last year the band set up with a group of friends at the iconic El Coyote Mexican Restaurant in LA to film and record a one of a kind performance – reimagining their songs as stripped back, country versions.
As well as some fan favourites, the set features two unreleased songs and a cover of Slim Dusty’s ‘Lights On The Hill’.
Intimate, loose and full of fun, the performance captures the band in a way audiences have never seen before. Interspersed with candid behind the scenes moments, Truth Or Consequence is essential viewing for fans and anyone who likes a good time.
“The hope for this record is that it is listened to as it was made, in a ruckus exclamation between a cherished group of friends.” – Amyl and The Sniffers
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Amyl and The Sniffers have become one of Australia’s most successful bands since forming in Melbourne a decade ago. Renowned for their explosive live performances, uncompromising songwriting and fiercely independent spirit, the four-piece have built a global following through relentless touring and an unforgettable stage presence.
Since the release of their third album, Cartoon Darkness, in 2024, the band have barely stopped touring. They’ve performed at some of the world’s biggest festivals, including Glastonbury, Primavera Sound, Roskilde, Pukkelpop and Lollapalooza, shared stages with AC/DC, Foo Fighters and Green Day, and completed multiple headline tours across the US, UK, Europe and Australia, continuing to reach new heights with each show.
Cartoon Darkness also marked a new peak in the band’s critical acclaim, earning four ARIA Awards, including Album of the Year, Best Group and Best Rock Album, as well as Grammy and BRIT Award nominations.
Truth Or Consequence is out on vinyl and streaming services on Sept 4
And will have Australian national cinematic release from August 28
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Ten years is a long time in indie rock. Long enough for a scrappy Melbourne songwriter’s debut EP to become a coming-of-age touchstone, and long enough to justify bringing it back with a few surprises tucked inside.
Alex Lahey has announced B-Grade University (Reunion Edition), a 10-year anniversary reissue of her breakout debut EP, landing July 17 via Dead Oceans. The reissue arrives with a freshly re-recorded version of the EP’s standout single, “You Don’t Think You Like People Like Me” — this time featuring Canadian duo Tegan and Sara — plus a run of solo U.S. tour dates set for July.
Back when B-Grade University first dropped, it made real noise: Entertainment Weekly tagged Lahey as an artist “Breaking Big,” Stereogum named her one to watch, and Pitchfork handed “You Don’t Think You Like People Like Me” a Best New Track nod, praising the way her words tumble out with breathless, vulnerable ease. NYLON zeroed in on the EP’s tight 18-minute runtime, calling out its knack for capturing the messiness of modern romance and the strange comedy of heartbreak, drawing comparisons to Car Seat Headrest and Bully along the way.
For Tegan and Sara, the reunion has a full-circle quality. The duo remembers watching Lahey perform the track from the side of the stage on a joint tour a decade ago, and now they’re the ones singing on it. They’ve been open about admiring how Lahey’s talent as a songwriter is matched by her offbeat sense of humor — and about staking an early claim as fans, well before the rest of the world caught on.
Lahey herself has described the writing of the original EP in vivid, personal terms — sitting in her childhood bedroom at her mum’s house, watching Melbourne’s skyline creep further into view, and selling her car to scrape together studio time. She’s said the songs changed the course of her life entirely, carrying her to places she never imagined and connecting her with people who found their own stories inside them.
What’s on the reissue
Alongside the four original B-Grade University tracks, the Reunion Edition folds in re-recordings of “You Don’t Think You Like People Like Me” and “Let’s Go Out,” alternate versions of “Wes Anderson” and “Let’s Go Out” pulled from Lahey’s 2020 Between the Kitchen and the Living Room EP, and a 2017 live-in-studio recording of “You Don’t Think You Like People Like Me” from triple j’s Like A Version. A limited vinyl run is available for pre-order now.
Full tracklist:
Ivy League
Let’s Go Out
Wes Anderson
You Don’t Think You Like People Like Me
L-L-L-Leave Me Alone
You Don’t Think You Like People Like Me (feat. Tegan and Sara)
Let’s Go Out (feat. Slowly Slowly)
Wes Anderson – Bathroom Version
Let’s Go Out – Bedroom Version
You Don’t Think You Like People Like Me (triple j Like A Version)
TOUR
Lahey will mark the anniversary with shows on both sides of the Pacific. Back home, the B-Grade University Reunion Tour touches down in Brisbane, Melbourne, Sydney, Perth, and Adelaide in late August:
Thu Aug 20 — The Triffid, Brisbane
Fri Aug 21 — Corner Hotel, Melbourne
Sat Aug 22 — Manning Bar, Sydney
Fri Aug 28 — The Rosemount Hotel, Perth
Sat Aug 29 — Jive, Adelaide
All tickets at www.alexlahey.com.au Threekingstouring.com.au
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This is a tough one I’ve had so many moments that stand out but it always seems to come back to the last big trick I’ve learnt or thing I’ve achieved. This year we had 3 x games events I showed off 3 tricks that had never been done in competition earning myself a gold, silver and a bronze over the three events where I was the only rider to medal at all 3.
If we are talking about shows the big one for me is when we showed the world that our Freestyle Kings team is the best in the world by riding in the pouring rain for a crowd that had been sitting there waiting. It’s not what normally would happen but we are a close knit team and we all trust each other and our abilities the video from that show was one of the most viral talked about moments in fmx.
This is a tough one to prepare for because of the variety of riding we do in the show. So of course I’m at home working on my big tricks but also perfecting the small forgotten about tricks as we showcase these in a specific segment of our show. At home I’ll be working on big new bangers but also working to push the older tricks that started our sport.
Freestyle motocross continues to evolve with bigger tricks and higher expectations. Where do you see the sport heading over the next few years, and how does Freestyle Kings continue to raise the bar?
We have been hearing that the sport can’t keep improving but as we have shown there is so much more to offer with new tricks and like I mentioned perfect and taking old tricks to new heights. Freestyle kings showcase this perfectly by the segments we have in our show and the riders we have aging from 11 to 44 that are all at the top of the sport.
I feel like any capital city show is like a hometown show as we ride all around the world and the Aussie fans are built different. There loud and you can tell there just as pumped as we are and the appreciation we receive after the show when signing autographs or taking photos makes it feel extra special.
For someone who has never been to Freestyle Kings before, what can they expect when the lights go down and the action begins? Be ready to have your mind blown from start to finish. From every act in our team from our production, fire team, Bmx and Moto it’s a fast paced in your face action packed show that you’ll be back at next year.
You’ve inspired a new generation of Australian riders. What advice would you give to young athletes who dream of one day competing on the Freestyle Kings stage?
This is for anyone out there for anything in life. If you want it you have to go and get it. Nothing is owed to you and you need to work hard to get what you want. If it’s worth it, it ain’t easy and if it’s easy it ain’t worth it. Strive to be great and challenge yourself.
Finally, what message would you like to share with everyone thinking about coming to Freestyle Kings at Rod Laver Arena on Saturday 8 August 2026? Be sure to get those tickets because you won’t want to miss this one. I know what I’m bringing for the fans and every other athlete on our team works hard to be the show you the best. What you see on a tv or phone screen is nothing in comparison to the real deal so come on down.
n a breakout ’25 landing in triple j‘s Hottest 200, a slew of sold out shows across the nation, West Coast favs Fool Nelson have powered through the year with a sold out London debut headline, notched tastemaker festivals The Great Escape, London Calling, Dot To Dot, Liverpool Sound City and performed live on Dutch powerhouse radio station 3FM.
Today the trio announce a special run of intimate Australian dates, tied around their performance at the iconic Yours & Owls Festival this October. Coinciding with the drop of shows, they share a nostalgic clip for their latest BBC Radio 1 and BBC 6 Music supported single, ‘Keepsake’. With the band noting:
“This song is for our loved ones, but the clip is for every single person that’s come to a show, said g’day, shed a tear in the mosh, or crowdsurfed and lost their shoes. The vid was shot by our mate Andrew Briggs on our last run of shows across the country. It’s pretty special to have something to look back on, something that captures that tour and almost feels like a nostalgic recap of a family holiday. We’re so grateful to be able to play shows all around the place and can’t wait to get back on the road and do what we love.”
The past 12 months has seen the band crack triple j’s Hottest 200 at #154, supported luminaries Spacey Jane, Skegss, Old Mervs, and ticked-off Rolling Sets Festival, The Great Escape, Wave Rock Weekender and Rum Jungle‘s festival ‘New For Now’. The trio were noted as ‘Ones To Watch’ and selected as the Unearthed Competition Winner for triple j’s One Night Stand in their hometown of Busselton (the only ever act to win an Unearthed Competition, twice).
‘Keepsake’ Music Video. Shot by Andrew Briggs.
Show-stopping and chart-topping, ‘Bad Dreams’ hit #1 Most Played on triple j for multiple weeks, with previous singles all in the Top 10 at the station. Releases have climbed National Shazam Charts, and locally in Perth, Adelaide and Melbourne, and have been widely embraced by Australian radio. The WA group were cover stars of ‘Rock Out.‘ on Spotify and have had continued support, added to countless Apple Music and Spotify playlists across the globe.
‘Keepsake’ + ‘Bad Dreams [Deluxe]’ EP is available worldwide now via AWAL
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SUN 4 OCT | YOURS & OWLS FESTIVAL, DHARAWAL/WOLLONGONG NSW
FRI 9 OCT | JIVE, TARNDANYA/ADELAIDE SA
SAT 10 OCT | NORTHCOTE SOCIAL CLUB, NAARM/MELBOURNE VIC
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One of India’s most celebrated singer-songwriters, Anuv Jain, has returned to Australia in with his Dastakhat World Tour, his first-ever world tour and most ambitious live production to date.
Following the overwhelming success of his previous Australian tour in 2024, Anuv returned to Australia last night with a sold-out performance in Perth (Boorloo), supported by Reuben De Melo, kicking off a highly anticipated run of shows across the country. The tour now heads to Sydney (Eora), Melbourne (Naarm), Adelaide (Tarntanya) and Brisbane (Meeanjin), giving audiences another chance to experience the intimate storytelling and heartfelt performances that have established Anuv as one of the defining voices of a new generation of independent artists.
Joining him across the tour are a carefully curated lineup of local support acts, including Into The Unknown, ZAV-E, Jessie Hill, Sarhad Project and Hazel Mei. Jessie Hill will open both the Sydney and Melbourne dates, with Sarhad Project also joining in Melbourne. Adelaide’s sold-out show will feature Into The Unknown and ZAV-E, while Hazel Mei will support in Brisbane. With Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane all selling fast and Adelaide already sold out, the tour continues to build on the incredible momentum of Anuv’s return to Australia.
From the reflective beauty of Baarishein, which first introduced his music to millions, to global favourites including Husn, Afsos and Jo Tum Mere Ho, Anuv has built a catalogue that transcends language and borders, with his music having amassed more than 4 billion global streams, cementing his place as one of India’s most influential independent artists. Singing primarily in Hindi and Punjabi, he explores themes of love, heartbreak, nostalgia, and hope in his deeply personal songwriting, connecting with listeners around the world through emotional honesty.
The Dastakhat World Tour represents the final chapter in Anuv’s acclaimed trilogy of live tours, following Dastakein (2021) and Guldasta (2023). Each title reflects a stage of his artistic journey from his first “knock” on listeners’ hearts to a bouquet of songs that blossomed into his signature sound, culminating now in Dastakhat, his personal signature. More than a concert series, the tour marks both the culmination of Anuv’s journey so far and the beginning of an exciting new era, with new music expected later this year or in early 2027.
Known for transforming intimate acoustic songs into unforgettable live experiences, Anuv’s concerts are celebrated for their warmth, authenticity and emotional connection. With atmospheric lighting, immersive production and an effortless stage presence, every performance feels less like a traditional concert and more like a shared conversation between artist and audience.
Having sold out shows across India, the United Kingdom, the Middle East, New Zealand, and Canada, and performed at renowned venues including Mumbai’s NSCI Dome and Dubai’s Coca-Cola Arena, Anuv is excited to be returning to Australia.
Beyond his music, Anuv has been recognised among Forbes Asia’s 30 Under 30 and GQ India’s 35 Most Influential Young Indians. His collaborations with Coke Studio Bharat, UN LIVE’s Sounds Right, AP Dhillon and Lost Stories have further established him as an artist helping redefine India’s contemporary independent music movement on the global stage.
With a growing international audience and a catalogue of songs that continue to resonate across cultures, the Dastakhat World Tour 2026 promises an unforgettable evening of music, emotion and connection.
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Live Nation’s ONES TO WATCH returns to champion the next wave of Australian music, where emerging talent, culture and craft collide. Rooted in the creative community, the program celebrates the connection between artists and audiences while continuing to support developing talent both on and off the stage.
Returning to Melbourne on Wednesday 5 August, the globally renowned music discovery event is set to hit the inner north’s latest music hotspot, the newly launched Smith St. Hotel. Positioned in the heart of a Melbourne corner synonymous with live music and nightlife, the venue will welcome punters back through its doors at the end of July, just days before hosting the showcase.
Showcasing their talents at this edition of ONES TO WATCH are three incredible artists whose foundations of influence are diverse as they are captivating.
Fusing a love for hip hop, jazz, soul and alternative together with an innately personal brand of storytelling, the now Melbourne-based artist MILES NAUTU has been enjoying a prolific rise within the Australian space across the last year. HIs debut EP the front introduced audiences to a vital young songwriter and performer. Inspired by the likes of Kendrick Lamar, Yasiin Bey and Joey Bada$$, Nautu’s output has seen the Indigenous Australian/Fijian artist perform at the Sydney Opera House for VIVID Live this year, as well as the upcoming Move My Way Festival in October, alongside genre trailblazers including Ezra Collective and Freddie Gibbs.
Sydney alt-pop artist GAZAL has emerged as one of the East Coast’s most commanding new voices, with a presence on record and stage reminiscent of fka Twigs, Doechii and Lykke Li. The Lebanese/Australian performer has become known for her music, emotionally charged and fearless, as well as her songwriting pen. Collaborations with the likes of Dan Gleyzer (SZA, Sabrina Carpenter), Aidan Hogg (G Flip), George Alice, Vera Blue and more have only sharpened GAZAL’s songwriting perspective and artistry. With over 15 million TikTok views and global support for her latest EP Gods Into Frauds, GAZAL is stretching her wings further into 2026.
Melbourne’s LARA BUCHANAN has drawn sonic comparisons to artists including Ethel Cain, Wolf Alice and Lorde, yet as her sound has continued to evolve in recent years, it’s evident that this young artist is pushing herself into new territory with each release. Her lyrics are deeply personal, observations on the world and life experiences as a young adult navigating the world and change. Projects like the Sugar Coated Fantasy EP introduced audiences to Buchanan’s commanding sound and as 2026 continues, the excitement surrounding this artists continues to build.
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David Hillen – Director, Gildan Brands APAC.
Paul Lynch & Emily Taylor, Promoters, ONES TO WATCH, Live Nation APAC said: “ONES TO WATCH exists to champion developing artists at pivotal moments in their careers. It’s been great to see our partnership with American Apparel® come to life, and we’re excited to build on that momentum in Melbourne—giving more emerging talent a platform to be seen, heard and discovered.”
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Wednesday 5 August Smith St. Hotel MELBOURNE
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The ONES TO WATCH series has made a solid impact within the Australian music community. In Australia since 2021, the series has been serving industry and fans exclusive opportunities to see some of the country’s best new talent perform in intimate environments across Melbourne, Sydney, Darwin, Brisbane and Byron Bay, highlighting the current wave of artists 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 Erica Padilla, DEVAURA, DRIZZ, Salty, Lotte Gallagher, Fletcher Kent, 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, Saint Lane, Say Sue Me, Cifika, Sion, Wah Wah Wah, Ullah, Ghost Care, Mariae Cassandra, Loren Ryan, Dem Mob, Rox Lavi, Dobby, and Lewis Love at events around the country.
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Brisbane – Thursday 31 December (New Year’s Eve), 2026 – Brisbane Showgrounds
Perth – Saturday 2 January, 2027 – Arena Joondalup
Wildlands Festival, presented by Untitled Group, Beyond The Valley and triple j, has revealed the full lineup for its 2026/27 edition.
The iconic single-day festival is bringing a truly special lineup of world-class acts to Brisbane on New Year’s Eve (31 December) and Perth on Saturday 2 January. This year’s edition delivers some of the most exciting names in electronic music from across the globe.
Leading the lineup is global dance music powerhouse John Summit, British grime pioneer Skepta, drum and bass heavyweights WORSHIP making their exclusive Australian debut, Dutch rave force KI/KI, and genre-blending DJ and producer Disco Lines.
Also joining the lineup are Overmono, Nia Archives, Hannah Laing, Funk Tribu, Ewan McVicar, Benwal B2B Kyle Starkey, Dean Turnley, Frost Children, Anetha B2B SPFDJ, Lens, Saint Ludo and more.
Both Wildlands events will feature reimagined stage designs and updated site layouts. The Sahara Stage returns as an open-air experience with production and a DJ setup built for the summer sky, while the Summit Stage returns as a tented experience with live elements woven throughout. New for this year, The Wilds Stage gives fans on-stage access alongside the DJs for an intimate, up-close experience.
One of the most in-demand names in global dance music, John Summit has had another landmark year. Fresh off the release of his latest album CTRL ESCAPE and a headline set at Tomorrowland 2026, the DJ, producer and label owner has amassed over a billion global streams, scored two No. 1 US dance radio hits and landed eight Top 10 tracks on Billboard’s Hot Dance/Electronic Songs chart. With three sold-out headline shows at LA’s Kia Forum, a headline debut at London’s O2 Arena, the return of his Experts Only Festival and his debut Ibiza residency at [UNVRS], Summit continues to cement his place among the world’s leading electronic artists.
WORSHIP will make their exclusive Australian debut, marking one of the biggest electronic music announcements the country has seen. Bringing together Sub Focus, Dimension, Culture Shock, and 1991, four artists who boast catalogues spanning multiple gold and platinum records, alongside sold-out shows at Red Rocks and Alexandra Palace, plus performances at Ultra Miami and Coachella’s Main Stage. Their arrival gives Australian fans a rare chance to witness one of electronic music’s most celebrated acts.
A pioneer of UK grime, Skepta remains one of British music’s most influential figures. The Tottenham-born MC, rapper, producer and fashion designer helped define a generation of UK rap and remains among its most celebrated figures. In 2025 he delivered a standout Glastonbury set after stepping in at short notice, and joined forces with Fred again.. on singles “Victory Lap” and “Back 2 Back”. Known for era-defining tracks including “Shutdown” and “That’s Not Me”, Skepta brings his signature catalogue to Wildlands for performances in Brisbane and Perth.
Dutch DJ and producer KI/KI has become one of the most compelling names in electronic music, reshaping the global rave scene on her own terms. In 2025 she became the first woman to win the Dance category at the Netherlands’ Edison Pop Awards, while her extended, 5-hour sets have become legendary. Her collaboration with electronic pioneers Underworld, “Arp12”, marked another standout moment in a run of acclaimed releases. Her forthcoming track “Getting Ready For The Party” soundtracked Wildlands’ official campaign launch video, setting the tone for her hugely anticipated return to Australia.
American DJ and producer Disco Lines returns to Australia off the back of his Billboard Dance No. 1 remix of Tinashe’s “No Broke Boys”. Since his breakout 2022 single “Baby Girl”, the Colorado-raised artist has built serious global momentum, most recently making his Tomorrowland Mainstage debut. Known for an infectious blend of house, tech house and pop, Disco Lines brings one of dance music’s most high-energy live shows to Wildlands.
Welsh brothers Overmono arrive following a landmark run of headline UK performances including Glastonbury, All Points East and Alexandra Palace. British jungle trailblazer Nia Archives has redefined the genre, bringing her new live show to Australia for the first time following the release of her critically acclaimed new album Emotional Junglist. Scotland’s Hannah Laing brings the euphoric hard house and trance sound behind her meteoric rise.
Colombian-born, Berlin-based producer Funk Tribu stands at the forefront of the new wave of trance-inspired electronic music, alongside Scottish house favourite Ewan McVicar. Melbourne’s Dean Turnley builds on the breakout success of his Beatport No. 1 track “Actin’ Tough”, while St. Louis siblings Frost Children bring their boundary-pushing fusion of hyperpop and dance music. Bass innovator Hamdi, UK garage talents Oppidan and MPH, and hard techno heavyweights Anetha B2B SPFDJ further strengthen the electronic offering.
Also joining the lineup are hard house pairing Benwal B2B Kyle Starkey and New York techno heavyweight Layton Giordani. Brighton drum and bass favourite Lens, rising artist and producer Robert Baxter, London’s Saint Ludo and Boorloo-based Wongi artist Yikes.The lineup is rounded out by city-exclusive artists, nikitasilly and MYASWRLD in Brisbane and KT and Groove Junction in Perth.
Attendees can elevate their day with the Casamigos Tequila ‘House of Friends’ VIP Pass, offering complimentary drinks on arrival, dedicated express entry, exclusive viewing areas, private amenities, phone charging, a photo booth and FastPass lanes. Flexible payment plans via Afterpay are also available, allowing fans to lock in their tickets now and pay later.
Once again, Wildlands delivers a stacked lineup of global icons and rising talent that will define the sonic year ahead. Previous editions have featured the likes of Tyler, The Creator, RÜFÜS DU SOL, Peggy Gou, Central Cee, Kid Cudi, Dom Dolla, FISHER, Addison Rae, Diplo, BICEP, A$AP Ferg, G Flip, Becky Hill, Chase & Status, Lola Young and more.
Wildlands is supported by an Australian Government initiative, Revive Live.
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Official presale goes on sale Wednesday 5 August 6PM LOCAL TIME
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FULL LINEUP A- Z
Anetha B2B SPFDJ
Benwal B2B Kyle Starkey
Dean Turnley
Disco Lines
Ewan McVicar
Frost Children
Funk Tribu
Groove Junction (Perth)
Hamdi
Hannah Laing
John Summit
KI/KI
KT (Perth)
Layton Giordani
Lens
MPH
MYASWRLD (Brisbane)
Nia Archives
nikitasilly (Brisbane)
Oppidan
Overmono
Robert Baxter
Saint Ludo
Skepta
WORSHIP (Australian Exclusive)
Yikes
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Following an epic set at Newport Folk Festival on the weekend – which saw Hayley Williams jump onstage for ‘Pedestrian At Best’ – Courtney Barnett will bring her Creature of Habit Tour home to Australia’s East Coast this November.
Breakthrough Arnhem Land artist Drifting Clouds will join Courtney for her Brisbane and Melbourne dates. With a distinctive sound blending synth-driven pop with Yolngu Songlines, Drifting Clouds is the unique musical project of singer, songwriter and keyboardist Terry Guyula.
Recently joining Emma Donovan for a stunning rendition of Billie Eilish’s ‘Birds Of A Feather’ for triple j’s NAIDOC Week Like A Version, Drifting Clouds is an exciting new voice in modern Australian pop.
Since the release of their captivating debut single ‘Bawuypawuy’ and its memorable music video, the band has steadily built their live reputation, with sold-out shows around the country in support of latest single ‘Rarrandharr’. Their performances are uplifting and unforgettable.
More than four years since her last Australian tour, Courtney Barnett returns home following an extensive run of international shows, bringing one of the world’s most compelling live shows back to Australian audiences. Renowned for her razor-sharp songwriting, commanding stage presence and electrifying guitar skills, Barnett’s live show moves seamlessly between intimate reflection and full-throttle rock.
Barnett will perform songs from her fifth studio album, Creature of Habit, on Australian stages for the first time, alongside fan favourites spanning her acclaimed catalogue. Following the overwhelming response to her surprise hometown performance at Melbourne’s Punters Club in October 2025, which saw hundreds of fans queue for the chance to see her live, Courtney Barnett’s homecoming promises an unforgettable experience – equal parts cathartic, captivating and fiercely authentic.
Courtney Barnett’s Creature of Habit is out now (Fiction Records) – Get it HERE!
COURTNEY BARNETT
AUSTRALIAN TOUR
NOVEMBER 2026
WITH DRIFTING CLOUDS*
Presented by Frontier Touring, Penny Drop and Triple R**
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WEDNESDAY 4 NOVEMBER
The Tivoli | Brisbane QLD (18+)
Part of Melt Festival
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FRIDAY 6 NOVEMBER
Sydney Opera House Concert Hall | Sydney NSW (Lic. All Ages)
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SATURDAY 7 NOVEMBER
Palais Theatre | Melbourne VIC (Lic. All Ages)
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*Brisbane & Melbourne shows only
**Triple R presenting Melbourne show only
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MELBOURNE, VIC – Freestyle Kings Capture The Crown Live World Tour returns to Melbourne on Saturday, 8 August, bringing the world’s biggest names in freestyle motocross, BMX and snowmobile freestyle to Rod Laver Arena for a jam-packed afternoon of jaw-dropping tricks, high-octane production and unforgettable entertainment.
Melbourne’s own Rob Adelberg returns home as Australia’s most decorated X Games Moto X rider after recently claiming another gold medal in China, extending his record as the most successful Moto X athlete in X Games history.
“It’s always special riding in Melbourne,” says Adelberg. “To be coming home after another X Games gold and performing in front of family, friends and a home crowd is something I never take for granted. Freestyle Kings has put together an incredible line-up and I can’t wait to put on a show for the Melbourne fans. The atmosphere is always unbelievable and it’s going to be an afternoon people won’t forget.“
Headlined by international action sports icon Robbie Maddison, Freestyle Kings features one of its strongest line-ups yet, with multiple World Champions Pat Bowden and Clinton Moore, five-time X Games Gold Medallist and snowmobile superstar Daniel Bodin, along with Robbie’s sons, 15-year-old Kruz Maddison and 13-year-old Jagger Maddison, who continue to impress as two of the sport’s most exciting young talents.
Also joining the line-up is 21-year-old Central Coast rider Tarj Daly, who continues his rise as one of freestyle motocross’s brightest young stars.
The Freestyle Kings combine elite athleticism with stadium-scale entertainment, delivering gravity-defying freestyle motocross, BMX and snowmobile stunts, record-breaking tricks and non-stop adrenaline in one unforgettable live experience.
From gravity-defying freestyle motocross and BMX to snowmobile stunts, world-class athletes and stadium-scale production, Freestyle Kings: Capture The Crown promises an adrenaline-fuelled spectacle for fans of all ages. Bringing together some of the biggest names in action sports from around the world, the Melbourne event is set to deliver an unforgettable afternoon of world-class entertainment.
Event Details
Freestyle Kings – Capture The Crown Live World Tour
Saturday, 8 August 2026
Rod Laver Arena, Melbourne, VIC
Ticket details at www.freestylekings.com