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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

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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 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

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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.

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SUNDAY 28 DECEMBER 2025 – THURSDAY 1 JANUARY 2026
GLENWORTH VALLEY / DARKINJUNG COUNTRY
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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
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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.

There’s a certain thrill that comes when a producer hits their stride — that sweet spot where instinct meets innovation and the results are impossible to ignore. For Australian producer and DJ HARLEY GIRL, that moment is right now. Fresh from dropping two recent crowd-pleasers, Gimme ! and The Music (which also teased his forthcoming EP), he’s back in full force with a brand-new single, Turn Up The Sound.

The track is a blistering, high-energy ride through the heart of the club — the kind of record that demands to be heard on a sound system turned all the way up. Drawing inspiration from the UK garage revival and weaving it into a vocal-driven framework, HARLEY GIRL’s latest offering is a confident step deeper into the sounds currently lighting up his creative process. Touchpoints include rising talents like Club Angel, Charlie Shell, and Osmosis Jones, while nodding to the genre-bending energy of Mura Masa, Nikki Nair, and DJ ADHD.

“It was super fun to make and even more fun to play out,” HARLEY GIRL shares. “I wanted to lean into the UKG, vocal-forward stuff that’s been inspiring me lately.”

And that fun is infectious. Turn Up The Sound lands as a sharp, dance floor-ready anthem that feels tailor-made for late nights and festival stages. There’s a playful edge running through the track, but it’s backed by the kind of production precision that shows HARLEY GIRL isn’t just experimenting — he’s evolving. Fans won’t have to wait long to experience the track in its natural habitat either.

As with his previous releases, Turn Up The Sound is a deeply hands-on project. Written and produced by Connor Grant (aka HARLEY GIRL), the track was mixed by Grant and Doug Wright, mastered by Ryan Schwabe, with artwork by Leo Horton and photography by Will McLeod — a creative lineup that mirrors the track’s energy and ambition. For HARLEY GIRL, this isn’t just another release — it’s another step forward in a rapidly building story. One that’s defined by fearless experimentation, an ear for what moves a crowd, and a growing reputation as one of Australia’s most exciting names in club music.

HARLEY GIRL will be behind the decks at Spare Time Collective’s Halloween Party at Echo & Bounce in Brisbane on October 31, before heading across the Tasman for his New Zealand debut as part of the SLACKBARN 2026 lineup at Black Barn Vineyards on January 10. If Turn Up The Sound is any indication of where his live sets are headed, these shows are going to be something special.

Credits: Written & Produced by Connor Grant (aka HARLEY GIRL)

Mixed by Connor Grant &Doug Wright

Mastered by Ryan Schwabe

Artwork by Leo Horton

Photos by WillMcLeod

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Frontier Touring is thrilled to announce that genre-defying artist YUNGBLUD, whose catalogue has accumulated an astonishing 8 billion streams globally, will bring his IDOLS world tour to Australia for his biggest shows to date in January 2026. 

Following the colossal news that his 2026, 24-date North American tour sold out in just one minute last week, the tour is now making its way through Europe before heading to Australia in the new year with stops in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Adelaide, and Perth.

Telstra Plus Members can access presale tickets from Thursday 16 October (2pm local time) via telstra.com.au/plus, while the Frontier Member presale commences Monday 20 October (3pm local time) before the general on sale Tuesday 21 October (3pm local time). Tickets and tour information via frontiertouring.com/yungblud.

Multi-instrumentalist, songwriter, and performer YUNGBLUD is rapidly becoming one of the most influential musical voices of his generation, blending elements of rock and punk to monumental effect. Known for his electrifying stage presence, his arena-filling performances have cemented his status as one of the world’s most exciting musical exports. ​

In 2024 YUNGBLUD debuted his own curated festival, Bludfest, and released a book — the No. 1 Sunday Times Bestseller You Need to Exist: A Book to Love and Destroy — before unleashing his critically acclaimed, chart-topping fourth album, IDOLS in June this year, alongside the Paul Dugdale directed documentary, YUNGBLUD: Are You Ready, Boy?.

Baltimore hardcore heavies TURNSTILE return to Australia this summer, following the release of their stunning new LP ‘Never Enough’.

Joining them will be British emo revivalists Basement, for four massive performances at epic Australian venues include PICA, Hordern Pavilion, Riverstage and Red Hill Auditorium.

See in the new year with raucous, joyous, kaleidoscopic rock.

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TURNSTILE
The Never Enough Tour

With Basement

Presale: Thursday 16th October at 9am local – Tickets
General sale: Friday 17th October at 9am local

Thursday January 1
PICA, Melbourne
Tickets

Tuesday January 6
Hordern Pavilion, Sydney
Tickets

Friday January 9
Riverstage, Brisbane
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Sunday January 11
Red Hill Auditorium, Perth
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The multi-award-winning Riverboats Music Festival is back from February 13–15, 2026, descending on the banks of the Murray River, on Yorta Yorta country in Echuca-Moama with its biggest line-up yet. 

For three days under the towering river red gums, Riverboats 2026 will bring together an incredible mix of talent, community and good times.

Friday sets the tone with the alt-folk sounds of Norwood, Brisbane’s psych-rockers Full Flower Moon Band, and a huge headline set from Baker Boy – described by The Guardian as “the kind of rapper who can get a crowd airborne within seconds.”

Saturday is stacked from start to finish: local duo The Wildlings open the day, followed by Queenie, Felicity Urquhart & Josh Cunningham, the Andrew Gurruwiwi Band (all the way from N.E. Arnhem Land!), the new all-star project Bleak Squad (featuring Mick Harvey, Mick Turner & Adalita), the powerhouse soul of Emma Donovan performing Take Me To The River (a tribute to the soul icons of the last century), and the all-commanding Cash Savage & The Last Drinks. All this leading into a massive headline performance from one of the best live bands this country has ever produced, The Living End.

Sunday closes the festival with Daisy Kilbourne, a spaghetti-western inspired project The Counterfeit ft. Freya Josephine Hollick, indie-pop fav Merpire, Paul Dempsey’s super fun Shotgun Karaoke, and a stunning finale from roots icon, Xavier Rudd.

Beloved MC Brian Nankervis (RocKwiz) will keep the whole show flowing with his trademark games, banter and wit.

And of course, the festival’s legendary paddlesteamer sideshows aboard the PS Pevensey return in 2026, offering intimate one-hour performances while cruising down the mighty Murray – a must-do Riverboats tradition that always sells out, so get in quick.

With its single stage, relaxed riverside atmosphere and setting just two and a half hours from Melbourne, Riverboats has grown into one of Australia’s most beloved festivals. Accommodation across Echuca-Moama books out quickly, so plan ahead now to make sure you don’t miss a weekend that’s shaping up to be the best Riverboats yet.

Tickets are on sale now at riverboatsmusic.com.au

RIVERBOATS MUSIC FESTIVAL February 13-15, 2026 | Echuca-Moama Supported by Double J Tickets on sale now at riverboatsmusic.com.au Line up in alphabetical order:Andrew Gurruwiwi Band Baker Boy Bleak Squad Cash Savage & Last Drinks Daisy Kilbourne Emma Donovan – Take Me To The River Felicity Urqhart & Josh Cunningham Full Flower Moon Band Merpire Norwood Paul Dempsey – Shotgun Karaoke Queenie The Counterfeit ft. Freya Josephine Hollick The Living End The Wildlings Xavier Rudd MC Brian Nankervis

Riverboats Website riverboatsmusic @riverboatsmusic

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Naarm/Melbourne alt-rockers Day Dreamers have served up a fresh dose of apocalyptic punk for your listening pleasure, returning with their second track of the year in the gritty new ‘y2k’.

Off the back of their January single ‘Again, Again’, which saw them return after a year-long release hiatus, ‘y2k’ has Day Dreamers picking back up on their blazing momentum, and carrying out the remainder of 2025 with nothing short of a bang. 

Thematically, ‘y2k’ speaks to a sense of cultural, social, and personal panic noted by the band in the world around them of late. Nodding to the titular global phenomenon experienced at the turn of the millennium, frontman Zak expanded on the similar sense of apocalyptic incidents unfolding around us;

“’y2k’ is a reference to the hysteria of 1999 but about the feeling that every day right now feels like an intense moment of panic that the world is about to end in one form or another – but choosing to still want, to accept pain, to move on from the past, and to hold close what’s truly important. For some with what is going on each day across the planet, their world is ending and it’s been a wake up call that everyday, just to be alive is a gift and it shouldn’t be wasted on the day-to-day surface level things that I know I can tend to get so absorbed by.”  ZAK, DAY DREAMERS

A high-energy track which effortlessly marries catchy melodies with a punchy performance style, the single was, in part, inspired by beloved pop-punks and fellow Melbournites Bakers Eddy (whom Day Dreamers recently supported on their Doing Better tour), and is primed for fans of Dear Seattle, TOWNS and Sophisticated Dingo;

“The music was written on a band trip away to Venus Bay. We had a bit of the ol writers block and we were listening to a lot of Bakers Eddy at the time, so we were all wanting to come up with an idea that had heaps of energy and felt explosive to open our sets but everything just felt forced and inauthentic. Ironically out of frustration Nick literally pointed at me and yelled “do Bakers Eddy!” Not knowing what that meant or what to do it snapped me to just be in the moment and I just started playing the open chord riff that opens the song and we hashed out the rest from there…

After writing the music, I wanted the vocals to just feel like panicked barking – yelling at myself, but to also feel like someone shaking you awake to break out of the haze and wake up to what’s going on right in front of you. We mixed and recorded the song itself completely from my bedroom, and the drums in the family lounge room. It took a long time doing it by ourselves but we wanted this song to truly come from us in every facet, and for it to feel as honest and forthcoming as possible but to show how much we’ve grown from our previous releases. Hopefully it shows.”  ZAK, DAY DREAMERS

Day Dreamers have seen past support across DSPs, with their last single ‘Again, Again’ being added to Spotify’s Local Noise playlist, and singles such as ‘Demo’ sitting at over 72K streams on the platform. Previously having sold out their 2023 album launch show at Melbourne’s Leadbeater Hotel, Day Dreamers have been working hard at building their name in the studio and the local gig scene alike. 

Now, the band are set to take the stage again for their upcoming tour, kicking off with a single launch show at Melbourne’s Retreat Hotel, before hitting Adelaide, Sydney and Brisbane throughout the month of November.

DAY DREAMERS TOUR

Friday October 24th The Retreat Hotel Melbourne TICKETS

Friday November 14th Woodshed Adelaide

Friday November 21st Lansdowne Hotel Sydney

Sunday November 23rd Junk Bar Brisbane

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After a hugely successful run of shows across Australia in 2024, and with her highly anticipated set at AO LIVE in Melbourne confirmed for Sunday 1 February 2026, global dance icon Peggy Gou today reveals she will play an exclusive Sydney show at Carriageworks on Saturday 31 January 2026, presented by Untitled Group. Few artists have made as immediate and profound an impact on electronic music and pop culture as Peggy Gou. From her roots in Korea to her formative years in London’s club scene, Gou has always honored electronic music’s heritage while forging her own distinct path. As founder of the music & design label Gudu, and through her collaborative relationships with creatives across fields, Gou has built a personal artistic universe that bridges sound, style, and community. Her catalogue of hits – Gou Talk, It Makes You Forget (Itgehane), Starry Night, Jigoo (with Maurice Fulton), Nabi (with OHHYUK), and I Go – has earned her global acclaim, while her DJ sets are celebrated for their warm, joyful, and free-spirited approach. In 2023, Gou signed with XL Recordings and released “(It Goes Like) Nanana”, a global phenomenon that topped charts and set the stage for her highly anticipated debut album. That record, I Hear You, arrived in June 2024 to widespread critical and commercial success – hitting at #5 on the ARIA Dance Albums Chart, #3 on the UK Dance Albums Chart, and placing #2 on the UK Independent Albums Chart. The album further cemented Gou’s reputation as a visionary artist able to straddle the underground and mainstream with ease, blending her distinct “K-House” sound with an infectious pop sensibility.

PEGGY GOU – AU TOUR 2026 Pre-sale sign up Saturday 31st January 2026 – Carriageworks, Sydney Sunday 1st February 2026 – AO LIVE, Melbourne Peggy Gou’s live résumé is studded with standout headline performances and marquee festival sets around the world. In 2024 she played her biggest-ever London show at Gunnersbury Park (capacity circa 20,000), marking a landmark moment in her live career. She has also graced the stages of major international festivals like Coachella, Glastonbury, Ultra, and Primavera Sound, as well as iconic Australian festivals Beyond The Valley and Wildlands, each time bringing her signature blend of house, techno and club culture to a global audience. Peggy Gou’s timeless DJ sets channel an open-ended musical philosophy – drawing from influences as diverse as J Dilla, Patrick Cowley, Yellow Magic Orchestra and DJ Sotofett – and are celebrated for their ability to create pure moments of dance floor joy. The Sydney show promises to be an unmissable experience for Australian fans, as Gou brings her electrifying presence and unique musical vision to Carriageworks. Presale registration is now open. Presale tickets go on sale 12pm AEDT Monday 13th October 2025. General public tickets on sale 12pm AEDT Tuesday 14th October 2025.

For more info on Peggy Gou, visit: WEBSITE | INSTAGRAM | TIKTOK | FACEBOOK | YOUTUBE | SOUNDCLOUD For more information on Untitled Group, visit: INSTAGRAM | FACEBOOK | WEBSITE | TIKTOK

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The Ultimate Interactive Disney Jr. Concert Experience Lands in Australia in 2026 Announces Limited Run with Performances in January and February

“DISNEY JR. LIVE ON TOUR: LET’S PLAY!”

AUSTRALIA

Tickets go on sale to the public Friday, 10 October at 1 p.m. AEDT

Special presale periods for Disney+ subscribers and MyTicketek members

Visit www.DisneyJrTour.com.au for more information and to get tickets

“Disney Jr. Live On Tour: Let’s Play!” is set to enchant families across Australia this January and February with FIVE spectacular tour stops: Adelaide, Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne, Perth. This immersive concert experience will bring beloved Disney Jr. characters to the stage in an interactive musical adventure perfect for young fans and their families.

In an Australian first, Ginny and Bitsy from “SuperKitties” and Team Spidey from “Marvel’s Spidey and his Amazing Friends” will head down under to join other fan-favorite Disney Jr. characters, including Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse and Ariel the Little Mermaid, and the Puppy Dog Pals, to delight audiences in this fully immersive live show featuring singing, dancing, dazzling 3D visuals, and exciting acrobatics.

In “Disney Jr. Live On Tour: Let’s Play!,” Mickey Mouse is planning the ultimate playdate for his friends at the Clubhouse. But when mysterious green weather threatens to ruin the fun, Team Spidey from “Marvel’s Spidey and his Amazing Friends” swings in to save the day — and the playdate!

The show features hit songs from popular Disney Jr. series, including:

“Hot Dog!” from “Mickey Mouse Clubhouse”

“Oopsie Kitty” from “SuperKitties”

“Do the Spidey” from “Marvel’s Spidey and his Amazing Friends”

 Jonathan Shank, producer at Terrapin Station Entertainment, said: “After delighting audiences across the U.S. and making its official international debut in London, we are excited to share this magical production with families throughout Australia.”

”Nicolás Renna, CEO of Proactiv Entertainment, said: “We are thrilled to be bringing world-class family entertainment to Australia. We are excited to be teaming up with Disney, Terrapin and our partners throughout the region to present ‘Disney Jr. Live On Tour: Let’s Play!’ This show promises to create unforgettable memories and is a joyful way to kick off 2026!”

Exclusive presale access is available to Disney+ subscribers and MyTicketek members for each city:

Disney+ subscribers presale: Tuesday, 7 October at 10 a.m. through Thursday, 9 October at 12 p.m., local time.

MyTicketek members presale: Tuesday, 7 October at 12 p.m. through Friday, 10 October at 9:59 a.m., local time.

Parents and caregivers can visit www.DisneyJrTour.com.au for all event and ticketing details. Follow the tour on Instagram, Facebook, TikTok or by using the hashtag #DisneyJrTour for the latest updates.

Disney Jr. Live On Tour: Let’s Play!

Australian Tour Dates

ADELAIDE

Adelaide Entertainment Centre

3 & 4 January 2026 (10am / 1:30pm)

BRISBANE

Brisbane Entertainment Centre

10 & 11 January 2026 (10am / 1:30pm)

SYDNEY

ICC Sydney

17 & 18 January 2026 (10am 1:30pm)

MELBOURNE

Melbourne Convention & Exhibition Centre

24 & 25 January 2026 (10am / 1:30pm)

PERTH

RAC Arena

31 January & 01 February 2026 (10am / 1:30pm)

Photo Credit: Sarah Midkiff 

TICKETS

Tyler Hilton & Kate Voegele, who played Chris Keller and Mia Catalano respectively on the iconic US TV program One Tree Hill, will be making their way down under in 2026 for a special run of shows across Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne, Auckland, Belgrave, Adelaide & Perth, presented by MRG Live.

The tour follows on from a successful solo tour from Tyler Hilton in 2025, which saw the artist/actor sell out the Northcote Social Club in Melbourne and pack out rooms across the country. The ‘Celebrating The Music of One Tree Hill’ is currently underway overseas, with the duo selling out shows across the US and Canada already. The Tour marks the second time the pair have toured Australia together, with their debut visit back in 2017 – and provides a special, unmissable experience for fans of the show as they play on stage together working their way through the music from the show.

One Tree Hill was a phenomenon when it first aired in 2003 via the WB/CW. Running for a total of 9 seasons, the series has been named one of the greatest dramas of all time by the likes of Cosmopolitan, Digital Spy and Entertainment Weekly. Music played an important role throughout the show’s run, with each episode named after a particular song, artist or album that has something in common with the theme of the episode. Tyler himself appeared on all three of the soundtrack albums – with his cover of the Ryan Adams song ‘When The Stars Go Blue’; his cover of ‘Missing You’ by John Waite & his original song ‘You’ll Ask For Me’.

Tyler Hilton has had an incredible award winning career across his work on the screen and stage – From portraying Elvis Presley in Walk the Line (2005) & his work on One Tree Hill, to writing and touring with the likes of Taylor Swift, Lady Antebellum and Joe Cocker.

Born and raised in California, Tyler grew up in a family of talented musicians who had played for acts like Fleetwood Mac, George Harrison and Donovan. Performing with his family from an early age, Hilton became serious about songwriting at 14. At 15, he called into L.A.’s KLOS radio station to win concert tickets and ended up wowing the hosts with an on-air performance. The station made him a regular guest and helped launch his debut record, which caught the ear of Warner Bros. Records, who signed him to record his second album The Tracks of Tyler Hilton, earning him two Top 40 singles. Most recently, Hilton released his EP ‘No Man’s Land’ in 2024, and worked on the score for the 2024 film ‘My Old Ass’ starring Aubrey Plaza & Maisy Stella, writing and performing on each track for the film.

“I’m so excited to be headed back to Australia on the “Celebrating the Music of One Tree Hill” Tour. This is truly my favorite place to tour in the entire world. Getting to come back solo earlier this year in February 2025 was such a beautiful reminder of how much I love and missed this place after spending several years away and also how much of a blast it was last time Kate and I got to come back over to OZ together. We’ve added double the amount of shows this time — plus a New Zealand play which is a first for both of us.”
TYLER HILTON

Kate Voegele is an LA based singer/songwriter, recording artist, actor, painter and content creator. Along with playing thousands of shows touring internationally for the last decade alongside the likes of John Mayer & Counting Crows, Voegele has released 4 studio albums to date, selling over 500,000 copies in total and racking up millions of streams in the process. Most recently, Kate has released, ‘The Best Part (French Version),’ a single in collaboration with indie band Bien; and released the debut album from her band Your Future Ghost earlier in 2025.

“I’m so thrilled to be coming back to Australia for our Celebrating the Music of One Tree Hill tour! My first tour in Australia was truly unforgettable, and I’ve been so excited to come back again ever since. It’s such a beautiful country and I was so creatively inspired last time we came through. Getting to play in New Zealand for the first time on this run is going to be incredible, and I’m so looking forward to meeting all the amazing fans in every city!” KATE VOEGELE

Tickets for the ‘Celebrating The Music of One Tree Hill’ tour will be on sale from 9am AEDT on Thursday October 9, with a pre-sale running the day prior via Spotify & MRG from 9am AEDT on Wednesday October 8.

TOUR DATES
Presented by MRG Live 
TICKETS

Friday March 6 The Brightside Brisbane, QLD
Saturday March 7 The Lansdowne Sydney, NSW
Sunday March 8 Howler Melbourne, VIC
Tuesday March 10 Double Whammy Auckland, NZ
Thursday March 12 Sooki Lounge Belgrave, VIC
Fri March 13 Ed Castle Adelaide, SA
Sat March 14 Indian Ocean Hotel Perth, WA

PRAISE

“(..) last Friday night proved the show’s beloved characters continue to live on in the hearts of Brisbane fans. The small, intimate interior of the New Globe Theatre was flooded with buzzing punters, more than ready for the talented offerings of Tyler Hilton and Kate Voegele, who played Chris Keller and Mia Catalano respectively on the hit series.”
AAA BACKSTAGE

“All in all, Tyler Hilton and Kate Voegele’s show was simply amazing. The stripped-back nature of the show made for a wonderful night. These artists are incredibly talented and put their soul into their performances and were absolutely lovely and down to earth after the show, sticking around to meet every punter and have a chat.”
SCENESTR 

“Tyler is as charismatic as they come and you can’t help but notice the endless smiles and joy he brings to the stage. During a break he said that ‘playing live music feeds my soul’, that the crowd is really what makes the show and you could just tell that those words rang true. He delivers such a great performance, his incredible talent for singing and songwriting, coupled with his storytelling and authentic interaction with the crowd made for such an unforgettable evening.”
STRIFE MAG

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