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PITCH MUSIC & ARTS REVEALS 2026 LINEUP FEATURING CHARLOTTE DE WITTE, ERIS DREW & OCTO OCTA, MARRØN, GIRLS DON’T SYNC, JOB JOBSE, YUNG SINGH & MANY MORE

by the partae October 21, 2025
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Pitch Music & Arts returns for its ninth edition on the Grampian Plains beneath Gariwerd (Grampians) from 6-10 March 2026, unveiling its most anticipated lineup yet.

Leading the charge is Belgian techno powerhouse Charlotte de Witte, whose track ‘Overdrive’ featured in the latest Pitch Music & Arts campaign video [YT/IG]. Eris Drew & Octo Octa, known for embracing their Motherbeat philosophy, arrive with a rhythmic sound that fuses spirituality and dancefloor community. Amsterdam favourite MARRØN, and boundary-pushing UK trio Girls Don’t Sync, are both set to make their Pitch Music & Arts debut. Dutch mainstay Job Jobse returns once again following a standout 2025 closing set, alongside UK selector Yung Singh, who continues to cement himself as one of dance music’s most compelling new names.

International heavyweights set to join the 2026 lineup include fan favourite Ewan McVicar, alongside UK-born, Berlin-based selector Palms Trax, and Palestinian techno force Sama’ Abdulhadi, who will bring her signature intensity to the dance floor. Japan’s DJ Nobu will deliver the hypnotic precision that has defined his global reputation, while South Africa’s DESIREE adds their bold, soulful energy to the lineup’s incredible mix.

From home soil, melodic innovator Aquenta, house favourite Sam Alfred, Melbourne’s own STÜM, CC:DISCO! b2b DJ JNETT, bass visionary C.FRIM, Sleep D b2b Jennifer Loveless, and dynamic selector WOLTERS, lead the generation of Australian artists shaping the globe’s electronic landscape.

Further international names join the bill, including Âme DJ, Alarico, Bailey Ibbs, Benwal, Bitter Babe (LIVE), Dee Diggs, DJ Hyperdrive, Djrum, Estella Boersma, Faster Horses, Hadone (LIVE), Jen Cardini b2b Pablo Bozzi, Jyoty, Kyle Starkey, LB aka LABAT (LIVE A/V), LOVEFOXY, Manuka Honey, Odymel, OK Williams, Pangaea, Sally C, Saoirse, Sedef Adasï, Soul Mass Transit System, Special Request, Spray pres. Spriitzz (LIVE), The Trip, Vladimir Dubyshkin (HYBRID), Yasmin Gardezi, and Yu Su who together cement Pitch’s reputation for uniting influential artists from across the world’s club scenes.

Rounding out the homegrown lineup are Andy Garvey b2b DJ Scorpion, Brown Suga Princess, Ciara, Hannah D b2b Moopie, Mikalah Watego, Myles Mac b2b DJ Possum, Rakhi, RAMSEY, Rita Bass, Tina Disco, WVCHWY, and Yikes, alongside many more shaping Australia’s electronic movement.

All three of Pitch’s architecturally designed stages return in 2025, with Pitch Black unveiling a reimagined design inspired by its multi-level lineage. The festival will debut the Pitch Rock Pool, a new swimming and wellness space, while welcoming Tom Supple, whose curatorial work spans Dark Mofo, Rising and Vivid Sydney as Arts Curator, with the 2026 Arts Programme to be unveiled at a later date. The Pitch Pavilion also returns, offering space for reflection, performance and connection throughout the weekend.

Following several years operating under a ballot, Pitch has introduced a refreshed Register or Reserve system, offering greater flexibility ahead of General On Sale. Attendees can reserve a ticket immediately or register to secure access when presale begins.

Festival passes are available for two, three or four days with general camping included, alongside Premium Camp, Eco Camp and Glamping upgrades. Vehicle Pass packages encourage carpooling, with Pitch Charter Buses departing from Melbourne’s Carlton Gardens.

As Pitch Music & Arts enters its ninth chapter, the festival continues to define Australia’s electronic landscape, uniting sound, design and community beneath the Grampian Plains. Further information and registration are available at pitchfestival.com.au.

FULL LINEUP (A-Z):

Alarico [IT]

Âme DJ [DE]

Andy Garvey b2b DJ Scorpion [AU]

Aquenta [AU]

Bailey Ibbs [UK]

Benwal [NL]

Bitter Babe LIVE [CO]

Brown Suga Princess [AU]

C.FRIM [AU]

CC:DISCO! [AU] b2b DJ JNETT [AU]

Charlotte de Witte [BE]

Ciara [AU]

Dee Diggs [US]

DESIREE [ZA]

DJ Hyperdrive [DE]

DJ Nobu [JP]

Djrum [UK]

Eris Drew & Octo Octa [US]

Estella Boersma [NL]

Ewan McVicar [UK]

Faster Horses [UK]

Girls Don’t Sync [UK]

Hadone LIVE [FR]

Hannah D b2b Moopie [AU]

Jen Cardini [FR] b2b Pablo Bozzi [FR]

Job Jobse [NL]

Jyoty [NL]

Kyle Starkey [UK]

LB aka LABAT LIVE A/V [FR]

LOVEFOXY [DE]

Manuka Honey [UK]

MARRØN [NL]

Mikalah Watego [AU]

Myles Mac b2b DJ Possum [AU]

Odymel [CH]

OK Williams [UK]

Palms Trax [DE]

Pangaea [UK]

Rakhi [AU]

RAMSEY [AU]

Rita Bass [AU]

Sally C [IE]

Sam Alfred [AU]

Sama’ Abdulhadi [PS]

Saoirse [UK]

Sedef Adasï [TR]

Sleep D b2b Jennifer Loveless [AU]

Soul Mass Transit System [UK]

Special Request [UK]

Spray pres. Spriitzz LIVE [IE]

STÜM [AU]

The Trip [UK]

Tina Disco [AU]

Vladimir Dubyshkin HYBRID [RU]

WOLTERS [AU]

WVCHWY [AU]

Yasmin Gardezi [IE]

Yikes [AU]

Yu Su [CA]

Yung Singh [UK]

Pitch Music & Arts

6-10 March 2026

Moyston, VIC

Ticket Reservation is now open HERE with reservations closing on Tuesday 28th October 12PM AEDT

Presale Registration closes Wednesday 29th October 10AM AEDT

Pitch Presale begins Wednesday 29th October 6PM AEDT

General On Sale begins Thursday 30th October 12PM AEDT

Get Connected:

https://www.pitchfestival.com.au/

https://www.instagram.com/pitchmusicandarts/

https://www.tiktok.com/@pitchmusicandarts

https://www.facebook.com/pitchmusicfestival/

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Dom Dolla returns for exclusive festival headline shows at Wildlands Brisbane & Perth

by the partae October 21, 2025
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GRAMMY Award-nominated DJ and producer Dom Dolla returns to our shores this summer for a string of exclusive festival headline appearances at Wildlands Festival in Brisbane & Perth.

The global electronic icon is fresh off the back of sold-out shows at Madison Square Garden in New York and Alexandra Palace in London, headline performances at Lollapalooza Chicago and EDC Las Vegas, and a prestigious 10-week residency at the world’s #1 club, Hï Ibiza.

Dom now brings his world-class production and energy home to Australia.

These special headline festival appearances follow on from Dom’s record-shattering 2024 national tour where he sold an unprecedented 170,000 tickets across four cities, the largest tour ever by an Australian electronic artist.

Wildlands kicks it up a notch this year, featuring brand new custom stage designs, bigger production and a lineup of the finest electronic, indie & hip-hop artists, all in one huge day across three stages.

You won’t want to miss what he has in store for us, lock in your Wildlands ticket today.

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THE FINAL JAZZ DOOF OF 2025 – HALLOWEEN EDITION – 25 Oct | 6PM – 3AM 📍 The Industrique, Coburg VIC

by the partae October 20, 2025
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🎃 THE FINAL JAZZ DOOF OF 2025 – HALLOWEEN EDITION
For our loyal Jazz Doof crew – $5 off tickets this weekend only!

Use code: GOTOHELL

🗓 Saturday 25 Oct | 6PM – 3AM
📍 The Industrique, Coburg VIC
🎟 Tix from $20 – $30 | Use your exclusive $5 OFF link: [insert link]

Our last Jazz Doof of the year is here – and it’s a Halloween special.
Think: live jazz, deep grooves, spooky sets, strange energy, and YOU as the main character in a horror-jazz dreamscape.

🎶 LINEUP
HORATIO LUNA – Raw, deep, underground jazz bass
ERICA TUCCERI – Haunting, virtuosic multi-instrumentalist
ON-LY – Distorted, eerie, and groove-heavy
WAHALA DEY – Fierce afro-jazz noise
SECRET SET – You won’t see it coming… 👀

DJs:
SARITA (PBS) | QUICKSTICKS (PBS) | HAM | SL TEARS | THE EXORCIST

+ EXTRAS:
🌮 G Day Tacos | 🤠 Mechanical Bull | 👻 Halloween Show

Costumes encouraged. Vibes essential.
Presented by Moor Music and supported by Northside Records, Jazz & Jaffles, The Industrique.

👻 Let’s get weird one last time in 2025. Don’t sleep on this.

BOOK NOW – DISCOUNT TIX LINK
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MR. WORLDWIDE PRE-PARTY’ HITS MELBOURNE – ROYAL MELBOURNE HOTEL

by the partae October 20, 2025
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MR. WORLDWIDE PRE-PARTY’ HITS MELBOURNE — FREE BALD CAPS, FIREBALL AND A 5-HOUR PITBULL MARATHON BEFORE FRIDAYZ LIVE – ROYAL MELBOURNE HOTEL

Presented by Danny Rants

Royal Melbourne Hotel is turning into ‘Planet Pit’ this Friday, hosting the city’s most ridiculous (and possibly most on-brand) warm-up party before Fridayz Live kicks off at Marvel Stadium.

From 12pm, the team behind RMH are running a 5-hour Pitbull marathon — every era, every remix, every “Dale!” — soundtracking an afternoon of bald-cap giveaways, Fireball shots, and unapologetic chaos and fun.  Guests can score a free bald cap (1000 at the door), sip on Fireball specials from the bar and grab a classic pub feed before the mariachi band leads the crowd (literally) to Marvel Stadium for the main event from 4.30pm.

The party will feature:

1000 Free Bald Caps – because there’s only one Mr. Worldwide energy.

Fireball Suits & Merch Giveaways – the most extra pre-party outfit you didn’t know you needed.

Live Mariachi March to Marvel – kicking off from 4:30pm.

All-Day Parmas, Drinks & Normal Pub Service

5 Hours of Pitbull – every hit, no shame, no stopping.

“Look, if you’re going to see Pitbull, you might as well go full Mr. Worldwide,” said Danny Rants who is hosting the event said. “We’re giving Melbourne permission to be bald, loud and happy for a day.”

The event is free entry, walk-ins only, and expected to be packed by midday — so get in early, grab your cap, and channel your inner Pitbull before Fridayz Live begins.

Royal Melbourne Hotel
629 Bourke St, Melbourne VIC
Friday 25th Oct – from 12 pm | Mariachi March to Marvel from 4:30 pm

Also catch the Danny Rants podcast weekly, chatting with Music Industry icons across Australia – CLICK HERE!

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Brand new Australian country music festival Strummingbird sells out in Sunshine Coast and reveals set times

by the partae October 20, 2025
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Australia’s newest country music festival, Strummingbird presented by Kicks Entertainment has sold out its Sunshine Coast debut and is sitting on the brink of a national sell-out across all three cities in its inaugural year.

Cementing Queensland’s growing reputation as a destination for world-class live music, Strummingbird’s opening event at Sunshine Coast’s Kawana Sports Precinct on Saturday 25 October will see tens of thousands of country fans descend for an unforgettable day of music and country spirit.

The festival brings together some of the biggest names in country and Americana to Australia for the first time including Jelly Roll, Shaboozey and Treaty Oak Revival, alongside homegrown stars such as James Johnston, Kaylee Bell and Wade Forster. With line dancing, rodeo energy, honky tonk vibes and boot-scootin’ singalongs, Strummingbird promises to be an unmissable celebration of modern country culture.

The sold-out success of Strummingbird in its first year is set to deliver significant benefits to the local economy, encouraging visitors to extend their stay across the weekend and driving activity across accommodation, hospitality, retail and transport sectors. Visitors are expected to travel from across Queensland, interstate and internationally to experience the first show of the run.

Launched by the team behind the nationally beloved Spilt Milk, Strummingbird has quickly established itself as a must-attend on the Australian festival calendar. With tickets now selling fast in the Newcastle (1 November) and Perth (2 November), the festival’s early success signals a bright future — and a powerful reminder of how live music can shape the cultural and economic life of regional cities.

Set times are now available in the app HERE or on the Strummingbird website HERE.

For fans who can’t attend the festival, or want to secure a ticket to the sold out Sunshine Coast show, Ticket Return and Resale is now available through Moshtix and Tixel. To learn more about the ticket return and resale process, visit the Moshtix website HERE and the Tixel website HERE.

Final tickets for Newcastle and Perth are selling fast, don’t miss out! Book now at strummingbird.com.au.

STRUMMINGBIRD
Presented by Kicks Entertainment and Live Nation

Saturday 25 October 2025 – Kawana Sports Precinct, Sunshine Coast | Kabi Kabi & Jinibara SOLD OUT
Saturday 1 November 2025 – Newcastle Foreshore, Newcastle | Mulubinba
Sunday 2 November 2025 – Claremont Showground, Perth | Boorloo

MUSIC LINEUP

JELLY ROLL
SHABOOZEY
OAK REVIVAL*^
JAMES JOHNSTON, KAYLEE BELL, MATT HANSEN,
DREW BALDRIDGE, JULIA COLE, THE JACK WHARFF BAND^+,
THE DREGGS, WADE FORSTER, ZAC & GEORGE, RACHAEL FAHIM, DENVAH,
PLUS LATE NIGHT RIOT WITH HOT DUB TIME MACHINE*+ AND Y.O.G.A^

*Sunshine Coast ^Newcastle +Perth

Strummingbird is an all-ages event.

Tickets on sale from strummingbird.com.au
Final applications for media accreditation are open HERE

Strummingbird Newcastle is supported proudly by the NSW Government through its tourism and major events agency, Destination NSW.

STRUMMINGBIRD
WEBSITE | FACEBOOK | INSTAGRAM | TIKTOK

 

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KING GIZZARD & THE LIZARD WIZARD ANNOUNCE FED SQUARE RAVE SET, TAKING PLACE THIS FRIDAY, 24 OCTOBER

by the partae October 20, 2025
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KING GIZZARD & THE LIZARD WIZARD ANNOUNCE FED SQUARE RAVE SET THIS FRIDAY, 24 OCTOBER

+ PERFORMING ROCK & ORCHESTRAL SHOWS IN SYDNEY, MELBOURNE & BRISBANE THIS DECEMBER

Credit: Maclay Heriot

Freewheeling DIY heroes King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard announce a rave set at Fed Square this Friday, 24 October.

King Gizzard make techno now?? That’s right: live, unscripted, improvised electronic music using their eurorack-modular setups. For casual King Gizz fans, this is outrageous, even for a band known to genre-hop as much as they do. “Aren’t they a rock band?” “Judas!” For folks who follow the band closely, this has been a long time coming and many years in the making.

Frontman Stu Mackenzie shares, “Come on down. Freak out with us. You ain’t never seen this many patch cables in your life.”

The free-all-ages event will be the debut of their rave set in Aus and the band’s first show on home soil in over two years. Taking place at Fed Square, Melbourne’s home of free live music, the King Gizzard rave set follows recent performances from Eddy Current Suppression Ring, KNEECAP, Glass Beams, and Caribou, which have seen huge numbers turning out to dance in the iconic public square.

King Gizzard will be supported by Merve, a trailblazer within the underground dance music community. Now Berlin-based, the Naarm/Melbourne native has performed at some of Australia’s biggest stages. From sweaty underground basement parties to sold-out large-scale festival stages, a set from Merve will pull you in and take you on a journey.

The rave set comes ahead of King Gizzard’s December tour, which will see them play across multiple nights in Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane. Playing songs from their vast catalogue, including the 2025 album, Phantom Island, the tour includes performances at the Sydney Opera House and Sidney Myer Music Bowl, with a 29-piece orchestra led by conductor and musical director Chad Kelly, in addition to full-length rock shows.

Their ability to switch from a synth-heavy, electronic-influenced rave set to conductor-led orchestral shows and raw rock-and-roll mayhem is another example of why King Gizzard are one of the most prolific and unpredictable bands of our time. Fifteen years and 27 albums into their epic quest, you might think they’d be running out of new frontiers to traverse, new concepts to explore, new ways to radically reshape their paradigm. Their upcoming Australian shows prove the opposite is true, showcasing their latest record, Phantom Island, the 27th entry into the Gizzard Discovery, as not a fixed statement, but as a living, evolving body of work that transforms with each performance and setting.

Prepare to dance and witness KGLW evolve in real time this Friday, 24 October, as they navigate a fully modular synthesis table that shares the same beating heart of their ethos: ambitious, improvised, and epiphanic.

FED SQUARE PRESENTS
King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard Live (Rave Set)
Friday 24 October 7 pm – 10.30 pm
with support from MERVE
Free / All AgesKING GIZZ DECEMBER DATES
Orchestra Shows w/ Chad Kelly (Conductor & Music Director)
Dec. 2 – Warrane/Sydney, NSW @ Sydney Opera House * (SOLD OUT)
Dec. 3 – Warrane/Sydney, NSW @ Sydney Opera House * (SOLD OUT)
Dec. 9 – Meeanjin/Brisbane, QLD @ Princess Theatre # (SOLD OUT)
Dec. 10 – Meeanjin/Brisbane, QLD @ Princess Theatre # (JUST ADDED)
Dec. 12 – Naarm/Melbourne, VIC @ Sidney Myer Music Bowl %+

Rock N’ Roll Shows
Dec. 4 – Warrane/Sydney, NSW @ Enmore Theatre ~$ (JUST ADDED)
Dec. 5 – Warrane/Sydney, NSW @ Enmore Theatre ~$ (SOLD OUT)
Dec. 7 – Meeanjin/Brisbane, QLD @ Fortitude Music Hall ~
Dec. 13 – Naarm/Melbourne, VIC @ Sidney Myer Music Bowl ^
TICKETS ON SALE HERE

* w/ Sydney Symphony Orchestra
# w/ Queensland Symphony Orchestra
% w/ Orchestra Victoria
~ w/ Party Dozen
$ w/ Destrends
^ w/ Barkaa
+ w/ Folk Bitch Trio

CONNECT WITH KING GIZZARD & THE LIZARD WIZARD 
WEB | INSTAGRAM | BANDCAMP | YOUTUBE
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HARDCORE BAND, MASOCHIST, HEADLINING THE HOTEL METROPOLE THIS NOVEMBER, SUPPORTED BY PROBLEM GREEN, L.A.R.M AND THE FEM GREMS

by the partae October 20, 2025
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Flaming Heart Records is bringing the DIY punk energy to Lismore on Friday 7 November, with a loud and heavy show at Hotel Metropole.

Headlined by Lismore’s hometown heroes Masochist, the punk quintet will be supported by Problem Green (SYD), L.A.R.M (SYD) and The Fem Grems.

Lismore is known as a breeding ground for some of Australia’s most unique and loud acts. Adding to the energy, two of Sydney’s most exciting up-and-coming bands will join the bill, making this a rare intrastate showcase of fresh heavy sounds.

Don’t miss your chance to thrash on The Met terrace for this special event — tickets are extremely limited!

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CAMERON WHITCOMB: ADDS SECOND MELBOURNE & BRISBANE SHOWS TO THE HARD WAY TOUR DUE TO HIGH PRESALE TICKET DEMAND

by the partae October 20, 2025
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+ New shows presale commences 3pm AEDT today
​+ General on sale for all shows commences Tuesday 21 October, 12pm local time

Following overwhelming demand in today’s presale, Frontier Touring is thrilled to announce additional shows in Melbourne and Brisbane for Canadian country powerhouse Cameron Whitcomb. Proving to be one of the hottest tickets in town, Whitcomb’s The Hard Way Tour is shaping up to be an unmissable debut headline run across Australia & New Zealand this May 2026!

Known for his gritty voice, high-octane performances and raw storytelling, Cameron will play new shows at the Forum, Melbourne (Sun 10 May) and The Tivoli, Brisbane (Wed 13 May). Presale allocation exhausted for the first Forum, Melbourne (Sat 9 May) and The Tivoli, Brisbane (Tue 12 May) shows.

Presale tickets for the two new shows commences 3pm AEDT today, Monday 20 October and joins the existing Frontier Member presale for all previously announced shows, running until Tuesday 21 October (11am local time). The general on sale commences tomorrow, Tuesday 21 October (12pm local time). Tickets and tour info via frontiertouring.com/cameronwhitcomb

Watch: Cameron Whitcomb – Fragile (Official Lyric Video)

Cameron Whitcomb has quickly become one of country music’s most exciting new names. Since the release of his breakout 2024 EP Quitter, the 22-year-old has earned over 600 million global streams, headlined shows across North America and Europe, and landed on Spotify and Amazon Music’s 2025 Artists to Watch lists, all before dropping a full-length album.

Hailing from British Columbia and with a story as bold as his sound, Whitcomb’s journey from pipeline worker to breakout country star has been anything but ordinary. Cameron Whitcomb is the rare artist with the courage to uncover his most uncomfortable truths. His debut album The Hard Way, shares his most powerful work yet: a selection of songs that willfully stare down his demons, instilling every moment with equal parts grit and sensitivity and explosively poetic detail, including the chart-climbing singles ‘Medusa’ and ‘Quitter’ (ARIA Gold status) and ​ ‘Hundred Mile High’. ​

Don’t sleep on the debut Cameron Whitcomb live shows in Australia and Zealand this May!


CAMERON WHITCOMB
​THE HARD WAY TOUR
​AUSTRALIA & NEW ZEALAND
​MAY 2026
​
Presented by Frontier Touring


NEW MELBOURNE & BRISBANE SHOWS
​FRONTIER MEMBER PRESALE 
​via frontiertouring.com/cameronwhitcomb
​Begins: Monday 20 October, (3pm AEDT) ​

​ALL PREVIOUSLY ANNOUNCED SHOWS
​FRONTIER MEMBER PRESALE 
​via frontiertouring.com/cameronwhitcomb
​Currently running until: Tuesday 21 October, (11am local time) ​
​or until presale allocation exhausted


​
ALL SHOWS – TICKETS ON SALE
​Begins: Tuesday 21 October (12pm local time)


ALL SHOWS 18+


Tuesday 5 May
​Powerstation | Auckland, NZ
​
18+
​ticketmaster.co.nz

Thursday 7 May
​The Gov | Adelaide, SA
​
18+
​oztix.com.au

Saturday 9 May
​Forum | Melbourne, VIC
​
PRESALE ALLOCATION EXHAUSTED
​18+
​ticketek.com.au

Sunday 10 May
​Forum | Melbourne, VIC
​NEW SHOW
​18+ ​
​ticketek.com.au

Tuesday 12 May
​The Tivoli | Brisbane, QLD
​
PRESALE ALLOCATION EXHAUSTED
​18+
​ticketmaster.com.au

Wednesday 13 May
​The Tivoli | Brisbane, QLD
​NEW SHOW
​18+ ​
​ticketmaster.com.au

Friday 15 May
​UNSW Roundhouse | Sydney, NSW
​
18+
​moshtix.com.au

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Burna Boy Photos- Sydney, Qudos Bank Arena – 18/10/25

by the partae October 20, 2025
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Photography: Jake Harm Nam

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Electric Island announces 2026 return feat. Armand Van Helden, Above & Beyond + Flight Facilities (DJ Set)

by the partae October 17, 2025
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T1000 EVENTS ANNOUNCES GRAND RETURN OF

ELECTRIC ISLAND

FEATURING ARMAND VAN HELDEN,
ABOVE & BEYOND + FLIGHT FACILITIES (DJ SET)

TWO EPIC WEEKENDS OF ELECTRONIC MUSIC
ACROSS ADELAIDE, MELBOURNE & PERTH

ACCESS TICKET PRE-SALE HERE

ELECTRIC ISLAND

GLENELG BEACH, ADELAIDE, SA
SATURDAY 11 APRIL, 2PM-10PM
LINEUP: ARMAND VAN HELDEN, FLIGHT FACILITIES (DJ SET) + SPECIAL GUESTSRIVA, MELBOURNE, VIC
SATURDAY 18 APRIL, 3PM-10PM
LINEUP: ARMAND VAN HELDEN, FLIGHT FACILITIES (DJ SET) + SPECIAL GUESTS

SUNDAY 19 APRIL, 3PM-10PM
LINEUP: ABOVE & BEYOND + SPECIAL GUESTS

COTTESLOE BEACH, PERTH, WA
SATURDAY 18 APRIL, 3PM-10PM
LINEUP: ABOVE & BEYOND + SPECIAL GUESTS

SUNDAY 19 APRIL, 2PM-9PM
LINEUP: ARMAND VAN HELDEN, FLIGHT FACILITIES (DJ SET) + SPECIAL GUESTS

Access presale tickets: 8am local Wednesday 22 October
General on-sale tickets: 8am local Thursday 23 October
www.electricisland.com.au

Electronic music festival Electric Island today announces its grand return in 2026, where internationally-acclaimed dance icons meet impeccable beachside locations for the ultimate music experiences. The series will pair headliners Armand Van Helden and Above & Beyond with a slew of unmissable local and international powerhouses, still to be announced.

Kicking off with a one-day instalment at Adelaide’s Glenelg Beach on April 11, the series will next venture to Melbourne’s RIVA and Perth’s Cottesloe Beach for two-day weekenders across April 18 and 19.

Sweeping all three cities will be American electronic titan Armand Van Helden, who across his three-decade long career has undisputedly become one of house music’s most cherished names. Making a name for himself recording for labels such as Strictly Rhythm, Henry St., Logic and ZYX, the Grammy-nominated producer, DJ and high-profile remixer is behind mountains of club and Top 40 hits like “My My My”, “Barbara Streisand” and “I Want Your Soul”, is one-half of widely beloved dance duo Duck Sauce, and has performed prestigious stages across the globe with his unrivalled, endlessly fun DJ sets.

Fellow headliner – hitting Melbourne and Perth’s respective weekenders – is internationally revered, Grammy-nominated dance act, radio hosts and label heads Above & Beyond. Forming in 2000, the esteemed trio are behind an internationally-renowned radio show Group Therapy, have toured the world’s most illustrious clubs and venues – including our own Sydney Opera House – and shaped a catalogue of now-iconic dance anthems. With a brand new album in their arsenal Bigger Than All Of Us – Electric Island is excited to bring Above & Beyond back to their wide Australian fanbase.

Joining Armand Van Helden on all dates are local electronic royalty Flight Facilities (DJ Set). Since emerging with the celebrated global anthem “Crave You” in 2010, the award-winning duo have consistently crafted feel-good soundtracks that make people want to dance, rising to international fame with cult hits like “Clair de Lune” and “Sunshine” and performing the biggest stages at home and abroad, from Splendour in the Grass to Coachella, Glastonbury and more.

Damian Gelle, Electric Island promoter shared “Next year our Electric Island run expands into three states with five open-air shows across some of Australia’s finest shorelines including our debut at Melbourne’s lush Riviera Beach Club in St Kilda.”

Electric Island is brought to the country’s thriving electronic music community by T1000 Events, the independent team behind the long-running Electric Gardens festival. Born in Australia in 2016, the boutique festival has since evolved to become a necessary figure in the Australian dance music scene, over the years hosting some of the world’s most adored names in the business – including Fatboy Slim, Eric Prydz, Jamie Jones, DJ EZ, Craig David and plenty more. After an incredible run in 2025 that sold 25,000 tickets with the birth of Electric Island and Electric Warehouse parties, its sandy and sun-drenched off-shoot is now back fusing cutting edge world-class music with a dip of nostalgia and the backdrop of iconic beachside locations.

See below for the full list of locations, dates and respective billings.
Presale starts 8am local Wednesday 22 October, while general on-sale tickets will be available from 8am local on Thursday 23 October.

Get in quick to avoid missing out on Australia’s most unforgettable beach parties this Summer.

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Fool Nelson – Release ‘Bad Dreams’ EP & Expand Worldwide Team

by the partae October 17, 2025
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SUPPORT FOR FOOL NELSON

“One of the most exciting bands to come out of Australia’s indie-rock scene in years.”
Rolling Stone

“One of the most exciting up and coming WA bands to be watching.”
Claire Mooney – triple j

Rapid-firing, Fool Nelson are midway through their ‘Bad Dreams‘ EP Tour, supporting the release that drops today, and announce they are expanding their worldwide team.

‘Bad Dreams’ captures the band at their most assured, threading together anthemic grooves, heartfelt lyricism and an unmistakable warmth. Produced and mixed by Andy Lawson (The Buoys, Death by Denim), and mastered by George Georgiadis (Ruby Fields, Hockey Dad), the result is a collection that cements Fool Nelson’s knack for crafting hook-laden sing-alongs with depth, grit and charm.

Darcy Steven talks about the inspiration behind the EP:

“Overall, the EP is about sticking close to the people you love. Often we’ve found ourselves pushing away those relationships when things are difficult or uncertain, but we’re learning to put those things first amidst anxiety, ambition, and uncertainty. For us, the EP definitely serves as a bit of an outlet for our anxieties, but hopefully also serves as a reminder of what’s important.”

The band are now represented by Harry Young at Pure Represents for worldwide bookings (excluding AU/NZ, N. America), marking an exhilarating chapter for the band after a string of successful releases and tours domestically. The Boorloo/Perth-based trio are also pleased to reveal they have signed a global recordings deal with AWAL, and have partnered with Rick Bridgman of Good Intent for Management.

Their most recent release, ‘Big Shot‘, kicked the door down, and they announced their biggest national headline tour to date, with their Boorloo/Perth all-ages show selling out within 48 hours.

Appropriately noted as ‘Ones To Watch‘ by triple j and selected as the Unearthed Competition Winner for Busselton’s One Night Stand (the only ever act to win an Unearthed Competition, twice) they have Rolling Sets Festival on the horizon, and look back at impressive sets at HYPER FEST, NYE On The Hill, Out & About Festival, Groovin the Moo Festival, Tone City Records Festival. They have also impressed on support-act duties for luminaries Spacey Jane, Old Mervs, Ball Park Music, The Grogans and The Rions.

Fool Nelson’s recent single ‘Bad Dreams‘ hit top 5 most played song on triple j, and previous release ‘Don’t Feel Right‘, climbed Shazam Charts in Perth, Adelaide and Melbourne, and was the most played song on triple j for multiple weeks. Their past 5 singles have all been added to rotation on triple j, widely embraced by Australian radio, they were cover stars of ‘Rock Out.‘ on Spotify and added to countless Apple Music and Spotify playlists across the globe.

‘Bad Dreams’ (EP) is available worldwide now via AWAL

FOOL NELSON

‘BAD DREAMS’ EP TOUR AUSTRALIA
Tickets available at foolnelson.com.au

FRI 10 OCT | THE TOTE, NARRM/MELBOURNE VIC
SAT 11 OCT | JIVE, TARNTANYA/ADELAIDE SA
THU 16 OCT | VINNIES DIVE, MUNDHARABA/SOUTHPORT QLD
FRI 17 OCT | THE BRIGHTSIDE, MEANJIN/BRISBANE QLD
SAT 18 OCT | SOLBAR, MAROOCHYDORE/SUNSHINE COAST QLD
FRI 24 OCT | THE LANSDOWNE HOTEL, EORA/SYDNEY NSW
SAT 25 OCT | LA LA LA’S, DHARAWAL/WOLLONGONG NSW
FRI 31 OCT | THE Y HQ, BOORLOO/LEEDERVILLE WA
SAT 1 NOV | THE Y HQ, BOORLOO/LEEDERVILLE WA *SOLD OUT*
FRI 7 NOV | PORT BEACH BREWERY, BOORLOO/NORTH FREMANTLE WA
FRI 5 DEC | HARBORD HOTEL, GARIGAL/FRESHWATER NSW

Additional Live Shows 

THU 27 NOV | SOLBAR, MAROOCHYDORE/SUNSHINE COAST QLD*
FRI 28 NOV | HOTEL BRUNSWICK, BRUNSWICK HEADS NSW*
SAT 29 NOV | ROLLING SETS, EBENEZER PARK, GUGAY/TWEED HEADS NSW
SAT 6 DEC | ROLLING SETS, MEMORIAL PARK, KARAGI/THE ENTRANCE NSW

*Supporting DICE


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REN BARLOW SET TO RELEASE EMOTIONAL ALBUM & EVENT ‘THE SONGBOOK OF MY HEART’

by the partae October 16, 2025
written by the partae

Ren Barlow is an Australian singer, songwriter and soulful female artist with deep country roots.  Classically and contemporarily trained in voice, Ren has been performing since she was a young child. Both as a solo artist and as part of various ensembles. Her impressive career includes performances with Melbourne Opera, Melbourne City Opera and the Gilbert and Sullivan Society of Victoria among others. Ren’s musical journey follows three distinct paths: Acoustic Covers (A reimagining of her favourite songs over the years, spanning both male and female artists, delivered in her signature acoustic style), Original Works (A diverse collection of songs blending classical, pop, rock and country influences, with a production leaning towards the sounds and sensibilities of country rock and Tributes to Legends (Ren’s unique take on the timeless music of 1950s rock and roll pioneer, Buddy Holly and Linda Ronstadt).

 Ren is excited to present her new album release ‘The Songbook of My Heart.’ The album is more than music, it is a tapestry of memories, love, and longing, stitched together through songs that have shaped Ren’s journey. The melodies hold the echoes of joy and sorrow, resilience and hope and the tender spaces in between. ‘The Songbook of My Heart’ isn’t a tribute to Linda Ronstadt, it is Ren’s story, told through the songs that gave her a voice when she didn’t have the words. These songs have been with Ren through love, heartbreak, family and the moments where she had to find the strength to begin again. “When I sing them, I’m not just revisiting the past, I am opening the chapters of my own life. Linda’s music has always felt like a companion and now it becomes the lens through which I share who I am, where I’ve been, and what I carry forward. This album is deeply personal. It’s my journey written into song, my truth, my memories and my heart,” – Ren explains.

On October 16, Ren will take to the stage for a very special evening, performing ‘The Songbook of my Heart’ a heartfelt tribute to one of her greatest musical influences, Linda Ronstadt. With reverence and artistry, Ren will breathe new life into Ronstadt’s iconic songs, reimagining them with her own soulful style and emotional depth. “I love the process of putting my own take on the songs, pulling them apart and creating a new sound, keeping them simple and raw. It’s been so much fun and such a wonderful journey,” says Ren.

Ren is currently working on a full-length album of original songs, written and performed by herself, with accompanying music videos. These songs, shaped by truth, longing, love, and resilience, reflect a life lived with passion and purpose. Beyond her own music, Ren’s passions are rooted in creative expression and empowering others through literacy and education. As well as mentoring young musicians, helping them build a solid foundation in the industry and supporting them in pursuing their musical dreams.

 

THE SONGBOOK OF MY HEART – SHOW DETAILS:

SHOW DATE: 16/10/2025

TIME: Doors 7pm, Show 8pm

VENUE: Memo Music Hall – 88 Acland Street, St Kilda

EVENT LINK HERE!

TICKET LINK HERE!

 

Songs that shaped a woman, a voice, a life. In ‘The Songbook of My Heart,’ singer-songwriter Ren Barlow invites you into an intimate evening of music and storytelling—a reflection on love, loss, strength, and the turning points that shaped her life. Framed by the unforgettable songs of Linda Ronstadt, Ren shares her journey through raw and honest reflections, weaving personal stories with music that once held her, moved her and helped her find her voice again. These aren’t just covers, they are emotional postcards from Ren’s own path, delivered with deep soul and vulnerability. Featuring songs like ‘Long Long Time,’ ‘Blue Bayou,’ ‘You’re No Good,’ ‘Desperado’ and more, this show is not a tribute — it’s a reclamation. A musical memoir for anyone who has ever been cracked open and somehow stitched themselves back together with a melody.

 

Ren Barlow Music History:

Released ‘Raining in my Heart’ and had a Buddy Holly show (Sold Out Show) 

Collaborated with Tim Wild (Taxi Ride), Karl Lewis (Killing Heidi) & Darren Steel

‘Blue Days Black Nights’ went Top 5 and the album went Top 10 in the Country charts

Ren Barlow’s charity work & advocacy

After time away due to personal reasons, Ren returns as her most authentic self as a person & Artist in ’The Songbook of My Heart’ 

Profits for the show will be going to support OCRF (Ovarian Cancer Research Foundation) via their October campaign ‘Frocktober.’ Ren is a big supporter of the foundation and sits on one of their finance boards.  Ren has sadly lost family & friends to ovarian cancer.  For ‘Frocktober’ they will be creating 31 dresses, 31 days, one cause. Ren has also been a driving force behind the ‘White Shirt’ campaign.

Ren’s true passion is around Literacy – Four areas 

Reading for young children

Financial literacy for woman

Wellness Literacy for woman and girls 

Music Literacy for children 

Ren has created a personal foundation which is based around Literacy ‘The Literacy Gift’ (originally called ‘Children’s Literacy Gift’).  Ren has personally put reading corners into schools which have limited resources.  Countries include:  Australia, Fiji and Papua New Guinea.   The foundation also supports indigenous communities with resources for literacy including the employment of teachers. ’The Literary Gift’ also has various partners involved in regard to Women’s Financial literacy.

Ren works closely with another charity where they place Music Teachers into school, through ‘The Song Room.’ 

Ren was also lucky enough to be a part of this year’s UN congress in New York, meeting with other women to discuss what other things can be done in this space. Prior to that journey, Ren spent some time on Necker Island with Richard Branson through the charity ‘Igniting Change’ where she also got to spend some time with Mary Robinson – who is a part of the Elders group to help our planet.  Ren calls herself a Peacemaker for humanity.  She doesn’t judge religion, race, political views, or status, and believes that every person and animal deserves to feel safe no matter what. 

“For a long time, I felt caged and unable to have a voice. There was a part of me for many years that was squashed,  Now I feel like I have my voice back. I hope to share my journey so I can not only heal parts of me, but I can help other people as well. Whether a young child, musician, woman, I feel like I have been gifted an opportunity to do this, through music and literacy.” – Ren Barlow

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Central Coast Alt-rock artist DARCY PILTZ returns with anthemic new single ‘WISHING YOUR LIFE AWAY’

by the partae October 15, 2025
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Photo Credit: Eddy Hill

Central Coast singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Darcy Piltz has today released his latest single ‘Wishing Your Life Away’; a grunge-tinged pop-punk tune that reflects on all the highs and lows of being in your 20s. 

Sonically aligned with bands such as Dear Seattle, Luca Brasi and Sly Withers, Darcy manages to combine uplifting, emotive lyricism and crunchy, hard-hitting riffs perfectly on the track – laying it all out on the table with a passionate vocal performance.

On the songs lyrics, Darcy explains “This track really hones in on being in your 20’s. Everything feels crazy and chaotic, people are having kids and buying houses, others are really just getting started on their own story. It’s about working those shit jobs to try and make money to do the things you want. At it’s core, this song is about trying to be present and appreciate what you’ve achieved so far, before immediately trying to chase the next ‘thing’. Feels like a bit of a ‘note to self’ to remember what it’s all about and trying not to get caught up in the rush.“

Mixed and produced by Toby Wells at Sonara Studios with mastering from Jack Nigro (Rum Jungle, Vacations, The Terry’s) – Darcy, who played all instruments on the recording, describes his time in the studio and guidance from the Sonora team as a crucial part of the process that helped him bring the idea to life.  

“Wishing Your Life Away came about super easily. I wrote and recorded everything you hear on this one (same as all my other songs). Like all my tracks it was born from mucking around with chord progressions on my guitar at home in my little studio. Most of the time, I’m writing about things I’ve felt or things I’ve seen others go through, and this one was the same. 

Once the lyrics were fleshed out, I jumped straight onto doing the demo as I felt something special was in this song. The drums probably took me the longest to work out as I wanted to get them perfect, and I think taking the time to figure them out really paid off. After sending Toby (producer/mixer) the world’s shittiest demo of the track, we jumped into Sonora Studios and pumped it out in 1 day and everything went smooth as butter. Luckily Toby saw the vision, and he crushed it with the production and mix. Doing it all myself can sometimes be stressful but Sonora Studios is starting to feel like home!” DARCY PILTZ

Darcy Piltz has been making his name up and down the NSW coast for a little while now, supporting the likes of Fool Nelson, Dear Sunday, Gully Days, Pisco Sour & Playlunch in his time. Looking forward, Darcy will be playing at The Lin and Pin in Woy Woy supporting Great Job! On the 24th of October, and will be launching the single at Six Strings Brewery in the Central Coast on the 29th of November. 


UPCOMING SHOWS 

October 24 Link & Pin Woy Woy NSW

Supporting Great Job! INFO

November 29 Six Strings Brewery Central Coast NSW

 

PRAISE 


“Love hearing your fire and spirit through this one Darcy! Looking forward to hearing more!”

CLAIRE MOONEY, TRIPLE J UNEARTHED

‘Wishing Your Life Away’ is out Now

Darcy Piltz: Official Website | Facebook | X | Instagram | YouTube | Unearthed 

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Lost Paradise 2025 unveils complete lineup for Shambhala Fields

by the partae October 15, 2025
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PRESENTED BY FINELY TUNED

LOST PARADISE 2025
UNVEILS COMPLETE LINEUP FOR
SHAMBHALA FIELDS

A SPACE FOR FIRST NATIONS CULTURE, MOVEMENT, WORKSHOPS, TALKS, AFTER DARK EXPERIENCES & SOUL SANCTUARY

LOST PARADISE [SOLD OUT!]
28 DECEMBER 2025 – 1 JANUARY 2026
GLENWORTH VALLEY (DARKINJUNG COUNTRY), NSW

MORE INFO HERE
ACCESS TICKET RE-SALE

New Year’s Eve institution Lost Paradise today unveils the full lineup for Shambhala Fields, a foundational pillar of the festival’s uniquely holistic offering. Between spotlighting First Nations Culture, fostering movement and creativity, sharing ideas, nurturing the soul and housing immersive late-night experiences – Shambhala Fields is the side quest within Glenworth Valley’s paradise.

Shambhala Fields is a hub of eclectic activity, woven into the labyrinth of Lost Paradise. As always, the programming will feature a range of First Nations-led experiences that honour Country, culture and community and celebrate the power of connection – from workshops with Elders on dance, yidaki, weaving and storytelling, to hearing from some of the brightest First Nations minds and voices. Explore Indigenous knowledge systems toward a sustainable future with Dr Chels Marshall, hear transcendental pieces from Indigenous Violinist Eric Avery, get hands on with Lenore Lovegrove in a weaving and dance workshop, learn stories of Ancestors through traditional movements from K’gari Njun, take in the cultural and environmental wisdom of Phil Bligh and so much more.

Nurture your connection with your body and celebrate movement in its various forms at Shambhala Fields. If you’re in the mood for some high energy activity, pull up your boots and get involved in a Cowboy C*ntry queer line-dancing workshop from Kath Ebbs, learn the history and moves of Dancehall with Rachell Dade, or go for a community run with 440 Run Club. When in the mood to slow down – discover the art of Zenthai Shiatsu in a deep stretching session with movement therapist Gwyn Williams, enter a calm yet energising Yoga Flow with Simon Borg-Olivier, join international yoga teacher and art therapist Lara Zilibowitz on a movement and somatic meditation journey, or feel ‘The Bern’ in Body by Berner’s hybrid pilates and yoga workout.

2025’s workshops lineup has stacks of diverse programs on offer, leaving attendees feeling enriched and enlightened. Take in practical knowledge from sessions such as Plastic Free Mermaid’s guide to understanding and reducing microplastics, learn the power of breathwork with Breath & Sound or Deano Gladstone & Kate Graczer, customised thrifted clothes your canvas with Amnesty ACRUX or get armed with Delight & Disrupt’s simple practices to boost your wellbeing, alongside the planet’s. Or, fuel your creative side with African and Brazilian drumming workshops, get heated with Sydney Fire Dancers, hear fresh and funny takes on life from comedian and musician Sez, sketch away with Roberta Montorfano. Of course, there’s also Pub Bingo to get around too.

Lose yourself in the new art installations peppered across the festival grounds – discover the immersive sound world of The Human Sequencer Garden, explore sculptural works by Lucas Gauci and Ben Allen, and step inside The Pussy Palace by Chameleon Creative Lab.

This year’s talks will spotlight discussions and commentary crossing sciences, environment and technology, to personal health and wellbeing. Hear a discussion on consent, healthy intimacy and redefining pleasure and connection from Chanel Contos and Catriona Byrne, on Men’s Medicine with Lino Hola, staying festival savvy with Dancewize and on breath and meditation with Tom Carroll. As always, Dr Karl will also return home to Shambhala Fields with a fresh show that delves into great moments in science, meanwhile Dr. Catriona Wallace will unpack the convergence of ritual, plant wisdom and artificial intelligence, Greenpeace will discuss collective impact in activism and changing the world, TEDx and UN speaker Kal Glanzig will tackle eco-anxiety and resilience, just to name a few.

After Dark brings ambient and textural DJ sets, atmospheric sound journeys, soulful music and ritual dance – featuring performances and sessions from the likes of Sultry & Sample, Chaitanyashree, Julien Mier, Mash, Casual P, Jateen and many more. Meanwhile, Shambhala Fields will also transform into a sanctuary for the soul, featuring all your body and mind’s desires including sound healing, Reiki, psychic readings, astrology, Cedar & Salt’s sauna and ice baths, massage, tarot and cacao ritual.

Tickets for Lost Paradise are sold out. Join the waitlist here for access to re-sale tickets
from Wednesday 22 October.

LOST PARADISE
PRESENTED BY FINELY TUNED, PAYPAL & TRIPLE J
SUNDAY 28 DECEMBER 2025 – THURSDAY 1 JANUARY 2026
GLENWORTH VALLEY / DARKINJUNG COUNTRY
MORE INFO HERE

SHAMBHALA FIELDS:

FIRST NATIONS
CULTURE (INDIGENOUS DANCE / YARN WITH ELDERS / WEAVING / YIDAKI) · DR CHELS · DR JODIE EDWARDS · ERIC AVERY · DAVE BEAUMONT · GENE KELAHER · JOSEPH GRAF · LENORE LOVEGROVE · K’GARI NJUN · PHIL BLIGH · TIM GREY · TWO DIVAS

MOVEMENT
BODY BY BERNER · CATRIONA BYRNE · DESTINY WOLF · FEEL FREE DANCE · GWYN WILLIAMS · KATH EBBS · LARA ZILIBOWITZ · RACHELL DADE · 440 RUN CLUB · SIMON BORG-OLIVIER · ZOE BRAITHWAITE

WORKSHOPS
BREATH & SOUND · BETTA.MAYA · CALEB JACKSON · DEANO GLADSTONE & KATE GRACZER · DELIGHT & DISRUPT (TREE HUGGING) · GREENPEACE · KATE NELSON (PLASTIC FREE MERMAID) · MARINA DA SILVA · BRAZILIAN RHYTHMS · LINO HOLA – MEN’S MEDICINE · PUB BINGO – CRYSTAL BALL · ROBERTA MONTORFANO – SKETCHING & DOODLING · SARAH JANE PERMAN · SEZ · SOL ALKEHMI · SOUL DRUMMER · STUDIO INNER WEST · SYDNEY FIRE DANCERS · YIN & PINS – CARTIONA BYRNE & FREDDY’S ACUPUNCTURE

TALKS
AMNESTY YOUTH INTERNATIONAL · DR CATRIONA WALLACE · CHANEL CONTOS · DR CHELS MARSHAL · DR JODIE EDWARDS · DR KARL · GREENPEACE · KAL GLANZIG · LINO HOLA · TOM CARROLL · TIM SILVERWOOD

AFTER DARK
ARI KIKO · CASUAL P · CHAITANYASHREE · DAVE BEAUMONT · ERIC AVERY · GENE KALLAHER · JATEEN · JULIEN MIER · MASH · POSTPONEZ · TOM PARQUE · TWO DIVAS · SULTY & SAMPLE

SOUL SANCTUARY
ASTROLOGY · BODYWORK · CEDAR & SALT SAUNA & ICE BATH · ENERGY HEALING · MASSAGE · NUMEROLOGY READING · PSYCHIC READING · REIKI HEALING · SOUND HEALING · SOL ALKEMI CACAO · TAROT

MUSIC LINEUP:
(A-Z)
BEN BÖHMER (LIVE)
CHRIS STUSSY
CONFIDENCE MAN
DUKE DUMONT
I HATE MODELS
KETTAMA
MARC REBILLET
MARIBOU STATE
UNDERWORLD
X CLUB.

ANNA LUNOE, BABY J, BAD BOOMBOX B2B MISCHLUFT, BALU BRIGADA, BELLA CLAXTON, BIG WETT, BLUSHER, BULLET TOOTH, CASSIAN, CHANNEL TRES, DAMEEEELA. DJ HEARTSTRING, DOMBRESKY PRES. DISCO DOM, DR BANANA, FCUKERS, FOLAMOUR, HEIDI, HOT DUB TIME MACHINE, INJI, JAZZY, JOSH BAKER, JUICY ROMANCE, KILIMANJARO, LUKE ALESSI, MERCI, MERCY, NARCISS, NOTION, ODD MOB, OMAR+, PEGASSI, PROSPA, RIRIA, ROSS FROM FRIENDS PRES. BUBBLE LOVE, SEX MASK, SILVA BUMPA, SIM0NE, SUMNER, SWIM (LIVE), TWO ANOTHER, VTSS, WOLTERS + TRIPLE J UNEARTHED WINNER

ALEX DOWSING, BADASSMUTHA, BELLA BACKE, CALEB JACKSON, COUCH MECHANIC, CRICKET, DAYZZI B2B DAUG, DISCO DORA, ELIJAH SOMETHING, GMOZ, GROOVEWORKS, KAI KAWAI, LARGE MIRAGE, LAYTX, LILY FM, LOST SOUNDSYSTEM, MADAME REVE, MAINA DOE, MASH, MIDDLE JAMES, MINA TONIC, OSCILL8, PAMELA, PENELOPE, PEOPLE’S PARTY, ROXY LOTZ, SALARYMEN, SELVE, SIILA, SILLY LILY, SIM SELECT, TIA LACOSTE, TOKYO SEXWALE, TSEBA, WAXLILY, YASMINA SADIKI
LOST PARADISE
WEBSITE | INSTAGRAM | FACEBOOK | TIKTOK

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GARBAGE ANNOUNCE HEADLINE THEATRE SHOWS IN AUCKLAND, MELBOURNE, ADELAIDE, AND SYDNEY – DECEMBER 2025

by the partae October 15, 2025
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Tickets on sale Wednesday 22 October

Frontier Touring are thrilled to announce the long-awaited return of the alt rock icons Garbage to Australia and New Zealand this December, with four electrifying shows for Auckland, Melbourne, Adelaide and Sydney. Standing among the most influential alternative rock bands of modern times, the band – Shirley Manson, Duke Erikson, Steve Market & Butch Vig – are true pioneers, selling over 20 million albums and responsible for a catalogue of era-defining hits. These summer shows will be Garbage’s first Australian headline performances since 2016, and the band’s first appearance in Auckland since 2013.

‘To be able to return to sacred, stunning New Zealand and to Australia – the home country of our most beloved music business guru, Michael Gudinski – is an immense thrill for us as a band. We have been aching to return to this part of the world for a long time now and this tour will be played every night in Gudinski’s honour’ – Shirley Manson

Performing in ornate theatres in each city, including a tour closing night onstage in the Concert Hall at the iconic Sydney Opera House, these shows are a must for long-time Garbage fans. Garbage return in celebration of their highly acclaimed eighth studio album, Let All That We Imagine Be The Light. Since its release in May 2025, the band have been hitting the road, currently midway through their first North American headline tour in a decade, which began in early September. In November, they’ll head to Mexico before closing out their US run with a final Los Angeles show, ahead of their long-awaited return to Australia and New Zealand.

Onstage, the fearless outfit are hungrier than ever, earning rave reviews from critics at recent shows:

‘Garbage has never been a band to play it safe … ​ Nearly three decades later, the band still commands a room with the same swagger that made Version 2.0 a global phenomenon’ – Miami New Times
‘The stage backdrop of gothic statues lit up in neon pink and UV lights serves as a perfect analogy for the band’s live sound: still slick and candy-coloured like their records, but with a surprisingly heavy industrial sensibility’ – ★★★★ The Guardian

Formed in Madison, Wisconsin, Garbage released their self-titled debut back in 1995 – an album that shot to #1 on the NZ Album Chart, #4 in Australia, and went 2x Platinum in both countries. What followed was three decades of era-defining records and chart-topping singles, including ‘Only Happy When It Rains’, ‘Stupid Girl’, ‘When I Grow Up’, ‘No Gods No Masters’, ‘I Think I’m Paranoid’, ‘Vow’ and countless more. Now, the band continue to evolve, as heard on latest single ‘There’s No Future In Optimism’.

“This record is about what it means to be alive, and about what it means to face your imminent destruction,” says Manson of their latest opus. “It’s hopeful. It’s very tender towards what it means to be a human being. Our flaws and our failures are still beautiful, even though we’re taught that they’re not… This is a tender, thrilling record about the fragility of life.”

Tickets to all shows go on sale Wednesday 22 October (1pm local time) via frontiertouring.com/garbage. Frontier Members presale starts Tuesday 21 October (10am local time) – see website for more information.

Do not miss these special shows: a joyous, electrifying celebration of the band that defined a generation.

GARBAGE
​AUSTRALIAN & NEW ZEALAND TOUR
​DECEMBER 2025
​
Presented by Frontier Touring


FRONTIER MEMBER PRESALE ​
​
via frontiertouring.com/garbage ​
​
Runs 24 hours from: Tuesday 21 October (10am local) ​
​or until presale allocation exhausted

TICKETS ON SALE
​
Begins: Wednesday 22 October (1pm local time)


Wednesday 3 December
​Auckland Town Hall | Auckland, NZ
​
Lic. All Ages ​
​ticketmaster.co.nz

Thursday 11 December
​Palais Theatre | Melbourne, VIC
​
Lic. All Ages ​
​ticketmaster.com.au

Friday 12 December
​Thebarton Theatre | Adelaide, SA
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Lic. All Ages ​
​ticketmaster.com.au

Sunday 14 December
​Sydney Opera House Concert Hall | Sydney, NSW
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Lic. All Ages ​
​sydneyoperahouse.com

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We cannot guarantee any ticket purchase made through any means other than the official ticketing agents listed on the Frontier website.


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