KING GIZZARD & THE LIZARD WIZARD ANNOUNCE DETAILS OF NEW ALBUM
ALIEN METAL
& SHARE NEW SINGLE/VIDEO ‘LEVEL 5’
+ PLAYING NEW YORK’S FOREST HILLS STADIUM & UNDER THE K BRIDGE SHOWS + THE RETURN OF THEIR SOLD-OUT FIELD OF VISION FESTIVAL THIS AUGUST
Photo Credit: Maclay Heriot. Album artwork Credit: Jason Galea
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FINELY TUNED CELEBRATES 20 YEARS AND INTRODUCES INAUGURAL OPEN AIR SUMMER SERIES…
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Heavyweight headliners, rising local crews and support acts still to drop, every single weekend, in partnership with Hard Rated
Sydney, Australia – While much of Sydney hibernates and the lucky few chase the sun overseas, Chinese Laundry is heading in the opposite direction: igniting the underground with a stacked winter of headline shows every single weekend in partnership with Hard Rated. Having already hosted heaving events, the next wave is locked through the October long weekend, with plenty more to drop.
The timing is no accident. Australian dance music is having its biggest global moment in a generation, and that pipeline starts in club rooms, not on main stages. It’s how Chinese Laundry gave artists like Flume, Dom Dolla and Bella Claxton their early platforms. Now the club is doubling down on what builds careers: consistent, week-in, week-out programming.
The internationals arrive in force: Montreal’s Jacques Greene (CAN) blends house, UK garage and R&B-inflected electronica, BBC Radio 1 Future Star AMMARA (UK) brings high-tempo rave euphoria, and Afro house trailblazer Kitty Amor (UK) was the first UK DJ from the African electronic music scene to play London’s Printworks. Samurai Breaks (UK) detonates high-speed jungle and bassline, Rinse FM’s Danny Rankin (UK), aka Kurupt FM’s DJ Decoy, fuses dancehall, garage and drum & bass, Miami’s bradeazy (USA) lands with Beatport chart-topper Up Down, and Auckland’s Frank Booker (NZ) rounds it out with disco and boogie gold.
The local firepower runs just as deep: Boiler Room-approved C.FRIM (VIC) with her fearless global bass, Mixmag ANZ cover star KSMBA (VIC) and friends with emotive techno, and MIRASIA (VIC), mother of the pioneering Kiki House of Silky. Cooper Smith (VIC) serves melodic afro house having shared stages with Carl Cox, Future Classic-released Willo has toured with Dom Dolla and Flume, LO’99 (NSW) brings multiple Beatport #1s, MASSI. weaves acid-laced 303 lines through techno and breaks, Canberra garage torchbearer Zac Attacq (ACT) delivers raw UKG, and Headhunters unite Guy Contact and Solar Suite for hypnotic Australian prog and trance.
Then come the takeovers: Club Sweat, sister imprint of the legendary Sweat It Out label; Thick as Thieves, Melbourne’s decade-strong home of underground house and techno; Sydney’s community-driven People’s Party, fresh from their sold-out Campout; and Canberra’s Friction presenting 30 Years of Kid Kenobi, the breaks pioneer crowned Australia’s favourite DJ three years running. A stack of support acts is still to be announced, with Laundry residents and local crews stepping up onto the biggest bills of the season.
“Winter is when this city traditionally goes quiet, and that’s exactly when a scene needs its home the most. Chinese Laundry has always backed dance music for the long haul, with a commitment to support emerging artists, local collectives and fostering nights that keep the scene moving, week after week, year after year,” says Nick van Tiel of Chinese Laundry.
Having already packed the club in recent weeks with the likes of DJ Cosworth, Jordan Peak, Mac Declos, Oliver Dollar, This is Inja, Wongo, Paige Tomlinson, Shampain, Gardna, Midas Field, Benny L and James Pepper, the season rolls on with headline shows featuring:
AMMARA [UK]
BRADEAZY [USA]
C.FRIM [VIC]
CLUB SWEAT TAKEOVER
COOPER SMITH [VIC]
DANNY RANKIN [UK]
FRANK BOOKER [NZ]
FRICTION [ACT] (30 YEARS OF KID KENOBI)
HEADHUNTERS (GUY CONTACT & SOLAR SUITE)
JACQUES GREENE [CAN]
KSMBA [VIC] & FRIENDS
KITTY AMOR [UK]
LO’99 [NSW]
MASSI. [VIC]
MIRASIA [VIC]
PEOPLE’S PARTY TAKEOVER
SAMURAI BREAKS [UK]
THICK AS THIEVES TAKEOVER [VIC]
WILLO [VIC]
ZAC ATTACQ [ACT]
+ MORE ACTS TBA
ABOUT CHINESE LAUNDRY
Chinese Laundry is a landmark of Australian club culture, celebrated for its rave rooms, underground spirit, and three-decade legacy in electronic music. Chinese Laundry’s Sussex St location has an illustrious history dating back over 100 years. The venue became notorious in the ‘60s for hosting underground parties, both legal and illegal, to celebrate music, expression, and freedom. Today, the club delivers intimate dancefloors, discovery-led programming, and state-of-the-art sound. Chinese Laundry was a key platform in supporting emerging talents like Flume and Dom Dolla, while hosting electronic luminaries such as Sasha, Jeff Mills and Goldie. Chinese Laundry remains steadfast in its commitment to nurturing both current and future generations of musical talent, eagerly supporting innovative and distinctive concepts.
Tickets are available here.
FOLLOW CHINESE LAUNDRY
Over 100 artists take over Barcelona’s iconic Parc del Forum, representing the full spectrum of contemporary electronic music – From house to techno to the sounds of the global underground
Advances in production and sustainability across the board, from L-acoustics sound to redesigned stages to increased shade and hydration points
The festival continues with Afterparties announced today at some of Barcelona’s most Iconic venues – Input, Upload, La Terraza and NACAR
https://brunchelectronikfestival.com/
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Ministry of Sound TESTAMENT returns to White Bay Power Station in Sydney in less than 2 weeks with extremely limited tickets available for our second 00s session on Sat 25th July. Book Now! |
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The 90s Session and the first 00s Session are completely SOLD OUT. This is your last chance to be part of the 2026 Testament tour. Don’t miss out! |
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00s Session 2 Date: Saturday 25th July Time: 4pm – 12pm Venue: White Bay Power Station |
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00s Session 1 Date: Saturday 24th July Time: 4pm – 12pm Venue: White Bay Power Station |
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90s Session Date: Saturday 18th July Time: 4pm – 12pm Venue: White Bay Power Station |
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BRISBANE, SYDNEY & MELBOURNE
SIGN UP FOR TICKETS & ONSALE INFORMATION HERE
Frontier Touring is thrilled to announce Benson Boone will bring his 2026 Wanted Man Tour Down Under this November, performing multiple arena dates in Brisbane, Sydney and Melbourne.
Kicking off his 35-date U.S. leg of the tour tonight in Pittsburgh, PA, the run will include multiple nights at Brooklyn’s Barclays Center and Los Angeles’ Crypto.com Arena, eventually wrapping up in Casper, WY, on September 3 before heading Down Under. Find his full routing below and more information HERE.
Aussie fans can register now for tour information for the upcoming November shows via frontiertouring.com/bensonboone.
Stay tuned for more new to come on Benson Boone!
Benson Boone Wanted Man Tour Australian Tour Dates (more info HERE)
Friday 6 November 2026 – Brisbane Entertainment Centre, Brisbane
Saturday 7 November 2026 – Brisbane Entertainment Centre, Brisbane
Sunday 8 November 2026 – Brisbane Entertainment Centre, Brisbane
Thursday 12 November 2026 – Rod Laver Arena, Melbourne
Friday 13 November 2026 – Rod Laver Arena, Melbourne
Saturday 14 November 2026 – Rod Laver Arena, Melbourne
Tuesday 17 November 2026 – Afterpay Arena, Sydney (*formerly known as Qudos Bank Arena)
Wednesday 18 November 2026 – Afterpay Arena*, Sydney
Thursday 19 November 2026 – Afterpay Arena*, Sydney
FOLLOW BENSON BOONE:
Website | Facebook | Twitter/X | Instagram | Spotify | Apple Music | YouTube | TikTok
Melbourne, we heard you ask for Charlotte de Witte to play at The Wool Store, and we simply could not resist.
One of techno’s most celebrated artists, Charlotte is a powerhouse across the globe, leaving her uncompromising sound and hypnotic stage presence etched into memories of those who witness her live.
Since announcing its 2026 return, The Wool Store has been selling out instantly. Sign up now or you’ll miss out.
Melbourne presale registration is now open.
Sydney, only a few tickets remaining – you’d want to be quick.
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TOUR DATES: Friday 11 December, 2026 | The Wool Store, Melbourne Saturday 12 December, 2026 | Hordern Pavilion, Sydney |
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Six consecutive DJ Mag No.1 Techno DJ titles. Tomorrowland. Coachella. Lollapalooza. A debut album that shook the scene. Charlotte de Witte doesn’t need an introduction. Known for her uncompromising sound, hypnotic presence and relentless energy behind the decks, she’s spent a decade redefining what techno can be. This December, she brings it all to Australia for two massive headline shows that fans have been waiting a long time for.
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Santan Dave has officially shut down Sydney. Bringing his highly anticipated tour in support of his third studio album, The Boy Who Played Harp, to Qudos Bank Arena, the South London rapper delivered an unforgettable night that brought a taste of the UK rap scene to Australian shores. Greeted by a thunderous reception from a sea of devoted fans, both longtime supporters and newcomers alike, Dave matched the crowd’s energy bar for bar from the moment he stepped on stage.
It had been nearly eight years since Dave last performed in Sydney, when he played the far more intimate Oxford Art Factory. The anticipation surrounding his return was immense, and he exceeded every expectation. Already regarded as one of UK rap’s defining voices, Dave proved he is far more than just an exceptional lyricist. Throughout the night, he showcased his musical versatility, seamlessly moving between instruments as he performed. One standout moment saw him deliver one of his more introspective tracks while effortlessly playing the piano, before later switching to guitar for a soaring solo that sent shivers throughout the entire arena. It was a side of Dave that many fans had never witnessed live and one that elevated the performance beyond a traditional rap concert.
The production throughout the evening was equally impressive, with clever visuals adding another layer to the experience. While his collaborators weren’t physically present, on-screen appearances from Stormzy and Central Cee made performances of “Clash” and “UK Rap”, respectively, feel even more immersive, their larger-than-life projections towering over the stage. “Location” served as another crowd favourite, accompanied by visuals of Burna Boy, whose own recent Sydney performances back in October made the moment feel especially relevant. The emotional peak of the evening, however, came during “Raindance.” Featuring striking visuals of Tems, the performance brought a sense of intimacy and emotional weight to one of the most viral tracks from recent years, creating one of the night’s most memorable moments.
Despite the arena-sized production, an outstanding live band that blended gospel-inspired ambience with the raw power of rock and rap, and Dave’s commanding stage presence, it was his connection with the audience that defined the night. Every interaction felt genuine. The crowd hung on every word, and Dave returned that enthusiasm with heartfelt gratitude, making it clear he wasn’t simply performing another stop on a world tour – he genuinely wanted to give Sydney everything he had after travelling halfway across the globe.
If this performance proved anything, it’s that the eight-year wait was well worth it. Hopefully, the next one won’t take nearly as long. Judging by the reception inside Qudos Bank Arena, Sydney is more than ready to welcome Santan Dave back with open arms.
Words: Ken Magno
Sydney Photography: Yuvraj Sood
Melbourne Photo Credit: Cameron Marwick
Brisbane Photo Credit: Keely Baker
HITTING BRISBANE, SYDNEY & MELBOURNE THIS DECEMBER
PRESENTED BY SECRET SOUNDS & DOUBLE J
GENERAL TICKET ON SALE BEGINS 26 JUNE AT 10AM LOCAL
Today, British GRAMMY and Mercury Prize-winning producer, songwriter and musician James Blake announces his return to Australia for the first time since 2019, performing headline shows in Brisbane, Sydney and Melbourne this December.
Presented by Secret Sounds and Double J, the tour will venture to Brisbane’s Fortitude Music Hall on Tuesday 1 December, Sydney Opera House Forecourt on Wednesday 2 December and Melbourne’s Margaret Court Arena on Saturday 5 December.
The tour arrives off the back of Blake’s 2026 self-released album Trying Times – his highest charting album to date – a masterful display of his rich artistry and ability to articulate emotion with disarming transparency, tracing the uneasy space between intimacy and isolation in an age of instability.
TICKETS:
Mastercard cardholders have special access to presale tickets in Australia. Mastercard Presale starts Wednesday 24 June at 10am local and ends Friday 26 June at 9am local. Plus, Preferred ticket access to some of the best tickets are available from Friday 26 June at 10am local. Check out priceless.com/music for details.
Vodafone mobile customers can be among the first to secure tickets during a 48-hour presale commencing Wednesday 24 June from 10am local. Visit vodafone.com.au/ticket to find out more.
An artist presale will run from Wednesday 24 June at 10am local and concluding on Friday 26 June at 9am local.
Secret Sounds presale begins Thursday 25 June at 10am local, running until Friday 26 June, 9am local. Register at secretsounds.com/register.
General onsale tickets are available from Friday 26 June at 10am local. Tickets can be purchased at secretsounds.com.
Few artists have left as lasting an impression on contemporary music as James Blake. Since emerging from the UK post-dubstep scene in the early 2010s, the British producer and songwriter has spent 15 years operating at the intersection of soul, electronic and confessional writing. He’s influenced a generation of artists while answering to no singular genre, scene or label as one of the industry’s most formidable and diverse collaborators, working with Beyoncé, Frank Ocean, SZA, ROSALÍA, Kendrick Lamar, Travis Scott and more, contributing to era-defining modern classics like Blonde, DAMN., ASTROWORLD, Lemonade and Motomami. More recently, Blake collaborated with revered UK Rapper Dave on his critically acclaimed album The Boy Who Played The Harp and crafted “Séance” alongside Ludwig Göransson, a standout from the Sinners movie soundtrack. His live performances have graced the iconic stages of Glastonbury, Coachella, Primavera Sound, Splendour in the Grass and Austin City Limits, just to name a few.
JAMES BLAKE AUSTRALIAN TOUR
Tuesday 1 December – Fortitude Music Hall, Brisbane QLD
Wednesday 2 December – On The Steps at Sydney Opera House Forecourt, Sydney NSW
Saturday 5 December – Margaret Court Arena, Melbourne VIC
Tickets on sale Friday 26 June, 10am
Mastercard Presale: Wed 24 June, 10am
Vodafone Presale: Wed 24 June, 10am
Artist Presale: Wed 24 June, 10am
Secret Sounds Presale: Thu 25 June, 10am
For further information head to secretsounds.com
BAKER BOY, BIG NOTER, BUMPY, CASII WILLIAMS, ELECTRIC FIELDS, STIFF GINS, ZIPPORAH, TRIPLE J UNEARTHED WINNER & MORE TO COME
TICKETS ON SALE NOW
SATURDAY 8 AUGUST 2026 – DARWIN AMPHITHEATRE, GARRAMILLA/DARWIN, NT
MORE INFO HERE
The National Indigenous Music Awards (NIMAs) today unveils its electrifying 2026 live performance lineup, as the iconic celebration returns to the Darwin Amphitheatre on Saturday 8 August. Returning to the NIMAs stage will be none other than Yolŋu rapper, dancer and artist Baker Boy, aka Danzal Baker OAM, this year’s ceremony promises an unmissable powerhouse bill of legends and rising stars, showcasing First Nations excellence at its most powerful.
Fresh off his second studio album, DJANDJAY, released in October last year and named after both his grandmother and a Yolŋu spiritual figure, Baker Boy enlisted a string of heavyweight collaborators including Briggs, Haiku Hands, Thelma Plum and Emma Donovan. Six years on from his debut album, the six-time ARIA Award winner has firmly cemented himself as one of the country’s most exciting multidisciplinary artists. To close out 2025, Baker Boy was crowned Musician of the Year at the 2025 GQ Men of the Year Awards and took his hit track “Thick Skin” to one of the country’s biggest stages alongside headliner Snoop Dogg at last year’s 2025 AFL Grand Final.
Also billed to perform are multi-award-winning electronic duo Electric Fields, a force of nature powered by Zaachariaha Fielding’s soaring vocals – who often sings in his traditional languages of the Anangu people – paired with Michael Ross’ masterful production. Their performances blur the lines between soulful pop, vast electronic soundscapes and powerful storytelling drawn from the traditions of the Anangu Pitjantjatjara Yankunytjatjara (APY) Lands. Further adding power to the lineup is Western Aranda woman Casii Williams, a third-generation musician from Ntaria/Hermannsburg in Central Australia. First performing at 10 to a crowd of 20,000 at the Yipirinya Festival, she’s since found her voice in electronic music, with singles “Fallin Down” and “How Can I” earning her airplay on triple j and a #1 spot on the AMRAP national radio charts.
Proud Yorta-Yorta/Wurundjeri/Wemba-Wemba man and Aboriginal Australian music icon BRIGGS is trading hip-hop beats for guitar riffs with his new project BIG NOTER, a full-throttle return to the hardcore, punk and metal sounds that raised him. Also joining the lineup are Stiff Gins, Wiradjuri/Yorta Yorta woman Kaleena Briggs and Yuwaalaraay woman Nardi Simpson, Australia’s longest performing Indigenous female group and matriarchal pioneers of the Blak music scene. Since 1997 they have captivated audiences across the globe with their powerful blend of folk, roots and Indigenous language, delivered through breathtaking harmonies and warm, witty storytelling. Their newest album Crossroads, a finalist in the NSW Music Prize for Best First Nations Album, stands as their most accomplished work yet.
Alongside them, Torres Strait Islander artist Zipporah arrives fresh off her debut mixtape NAUNGU URUI – an explosive introduction to one of Australia’s most exciting new voices. The proud Samu and Suy woman from Saibai Island weaves R&B, soul and jazz into deeply personal stories of culture, identity and lived experience, continuing a proud musical lineage. To round out this year’s lineup is decorated Noongar woman and Naarm/Melbourne-based artist Bumpy, whose voice is equal parts tender and towering. Weaving contemporary soul, funk, jazz and folk into an almost hypnotic live experience, she has graced stages at London Jazz Festival, WOMADelaide and Sydney Opera House, and shared bills with Hiatus Kaiyote, Herbie Hancock and Meshell Ndegeocello. Her debut album Kanana was named a Top 10 Album of 2025 by both Rolling Stone and Double J.
Baker Boy says on his involvement in this year’s ceremony: “Pumped to be heading back up North for the NIMAs, it’s always deadly seeing all the mob come together and celebrating our talent. Not gonna lie, I’m pretty keen to get my hands on some mud crab, true god.”
In 2026, the National Indigenous Music Awards will once again bring together deadly live performances, prestigious awards and powerful cultural celebration against the stunning backdrop of Garramilla/Darwin. Recent NIMAs alumni include Hall of Fame inductee Jessica Mauboy with standout performances from trailblazing rapper BARKAA and acclaimed group 3%, reflecting the rich legacy of First Nations artists that the awards continue to champion.
The NIMAs take place during a week-long celebration of First Nations excellence, alongside the Darwin Aboriginal Art Fair (DAAF), the National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Art Awards (NATSIAA) and the National Indigenous Fashion Awards (NIFA). Running from 5–11 August, the week offers visitors a unique opportunity to experience some of the country’s most significant Indigenous arts, culture and music events in the heart of the Top End.
AMØK MALLORCA ANNOUNCES SUMMER 2026 PROGRAMME FEATURING JAMIE JONES, PAUL VAN DYK, SHIMZA, DENIS SULTA, WHOMADEWHO AND MORE
AMØK Mallorca has announced its most ambitious summer programme with major festival takeovers alongside a wide-ranging roster of standalone shows that underline the venue’s position as the best and most authentic place to party on the island.
Since opening, the game-changing venue has combined high-spec production with a unique indoor-outdoor setting that appeals to both daytime and nighttime audiences. From sun-soaked gatherings and its celebrated sunset gatherings to immersive after-dark experiences, AMØK has become a destination for discerning music lovers and world-class artists alike.
Amongst the standouts, Paul van Dyk brings his MADE FOR MORE concept to the venue on 25th June, followed by Frequency Festival across 27th and 28th June with new school stars Max and Luke Dean and Prospa, while South African producer Shimza begins a three-date Thursday residency on 30th July that explores his fresh Afro and 3-step sound.
Standalone dates across the summer include the very best in house, tech and melodic with Denis Sulta, Priku and Saraga on 20th June, a first ever b2b between Oliver Koletzki and Super Flu on 3rd July, Arodes on 9th July, Jan Blomqvist on 16th July, WhoMadeWho on 2nd August, Bastian Bux’s “Petit Comité of House” on August 8th, Miss Monique on August 29th and Jonas Blue on 5th September.
The full season roster includes plenty more unmissable appearances from Jamie Jones (who will headline the Grand Summer Closing on Sept 26th), Mason Collective, Claptone, Kaz James, Zakes Bantwini, Major League DJz and many others. A major highlight is also scheduled for July 23rd, with a headline act still to be announced.
The programme will also make room for urban music, featuring reggaeton stars such as Cosculluela, Luar La L, Hades 66, Lyanno and Sinaka.
AMØK will soon unveil collaborations with two iconic nightclubs – one British and one German – to co-produce a series of special events throughout the summer, further strengthening the venue’s international outlook and commitment to delivering world-class experiences in Mallorca.
AMØK aspires to be a cultural meeting point where people from different countries and backgrounds come together through a shared love of music and celebration.The venue’s mission is to bridge cultures, raise the standard of entertainment on the island and create experiences that resonate far beyond a single night out. By bringing together international talent, local energy and diverse audiences under one roof, AMØK is setting a new benchmark for nightlife in Mallorca.
Full A-Z names:
Alex Wann
Alle Farben
Andhim
Anthony Godfather
Arodes
Art No Logia
Avangart Tabldot
Bastian Bux
Claptone
Cuartero
Denis Sulta
Jamie Jones
Jan Blomqvist
Joella Jackson
Jonas Blue
Juno
Kaz James
Kitty Amor
Layla Benitez
Les Castizos
Luke Dean B2B Max Dean
Lunnas
Major League DJz
Marten Lou
Mason Collective
Maxi Meraki
Michael BM
Miss Monique
Noel Holler
Notre Dame
Oliver Koletzki B2B Super Flu
Paul van Dyk
Pauza
Priku
Prospa
Samm & Ajna
Saraga
Shimza
Skream
Themba
Tom & Collins
Wally Lopez
Whomadewho
Zakes Bantwini
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Pegassi will make his long-awaited Australian headline debut this December, bringing his forward-thinking club sound to Melbourne and Sydney for two exclusive all night long headline performances. Sign up now for exclusive presale access and your best chance at securing tickets. |
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Presale tickets are available to purchase from a presale link from 12:00 AEST on 25 June, 2026. Subject to further availability, the remaining ticket allocation shall be available for sale to the general public from 12:00 AEST on 26 June, 2026. |
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From dominating stages at Tomorrowland and Boiler Room to selling out his ADE headline show in just 30 minutes, Pegassi’s rise through the European underground has been nothing short of explosive. Known for unpredictable, high-impact sets and driven by his new talent-spotting label Sweet Nothing, he is officially taking his vision global. This December, the momentum hits local shores for Pegassi’s first-ever Australian headline tour, delivering two massive shows you won’t want to miss.
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