• News

    TLC, Shaggy, Ashanti, Craig David and Akon Are Coming to New Zealand for Friday Jams 2022

    Do go chasing waterfalls at this giant nostalgic concert, which also features Macklemore, Jay Sean and Dru Hill.

  • Feature

    Fantastical Characters, Secret Speakeasies and Hidden Realms: Step Inside the Curious World of Eternityland

    Sydneysiders, our city is well and truly back. So, it's a pleasure to welcome you to a wonderland celebrating all the joyful stuff. Come join the story (and unravel the mystery) of Eternityland.

  • News

    TLC, Shaggy, Ashanti, Craig David and Akon Are Coming to Australia for a Huge Throwback R&B Tour

    Do go chasing waterfalls at this nostalgic concert tour, which also features Macklemore, Jay Sean and Dru Hill.

  • News

    Sophie Ellis-Bextor Is Coming to Brisbane Powerhouse to Headline This Year's Huge Melt Festival

    It's murder on the dancefloor at the 18-day LGBTIQA+ celebration's 2022 event, with the UK pop star leading the bill alongside Big Freedia.

  • News

    It's Murder on the Dancefloor: Sophie Ellis-Bextor Just Joined the Summer Camp Lineup

    The UK pop star will hit the stage alongside Years & Years, Big Freedia, The Veronicas, Cub Sport and Ladyhawke.

  • News

    The Drop Festival Is Hitting Up Bondi This Spring — and Touring to Other Iconic Surf Spots in 2023

    Tones and I, Matt Corby and Dune Rats headline the returning music and surfing fest's 2022 stops, with the 2023 lineup still to come.

  • News

    New Gold Coast Music Fest Springtime Wants You to Fling Paint-Filled Balloons with a Giant Slingshot

    The new fest will take over Surfers Paradise for three days in September — and it has just added a new beachside skate plaza, too

  • News

    Groove Armada Are Coming to New Zealand For a Four-Stop Tour in November

    They'll be playing in four cities around the country, including at the newly rehomed Spring City music festival in Auckland.

  • News

    Strawberry Fields Is Returning for 2022 with a Hefty Weekend-Long Lineup — and Its Bush Spa

    The Tocumwal festival's low-income ticket program is back for its fourth year, too, helping to open up the festival to more punters regardless of income.

  • News

    Nick Cave and Warren Ellis Have Announced Their Full 2022 Australian Tour Dates

    The iconic Australian musicians will take their 'Carnage' tour around Australia in November and December.

  • Guide

    Where to See Incredible Live Shows in the Inner West (And Where to Grab a Drink Nearby)

    Pair incredible live music, comedy and more with these foolproof pre- and post-show bev spots.

  • News

    Just In: Splendour in the Grass Has Cancelled Its Main Stage Gigs Today Due to Wet Conditions

    "We look forward to Saturday and Sunday programming moving ahead as planned," festival organisers said in a statement.

  • News

    "Splendour in the Pool": Wet Weather Is Causing Chaos, Mud Pits and a Damp Time at SITG's Big Return

    A whole heap of rain has been causing soggy mayhem at Splendour in the Grass, which is back for its first festival since 2019.

  • News

    BIGSOUND Has Unveiled the Huge 182-Artist Lineup That's Taking Over Brisbane This Spring

    For its first in-person event since 2019, Fortitude Valley's massive music event will set up 23 stages at 21 venues across four big days.

  • News

    Elton John Is Bringing His Final Tour Down Under Again in 2023 for a Last Round of Farewell Shows

    The music superstar will now play his last-ever Australian and New Zealand shows in January 2023.

  • News

    Diplo, Denzel Curry, Hybrid Minds Set to Headline Bay Dreams 2023

    Start thinking about summer — the first Bay Dreams lineup is here.

  • News

    Flight Facilities, Lime Cordiale, Cut Copy and Rico Nasty Lead NYE in the Park's 2022 Lineup

    Sydney's NYE festival is back to see out 2022 with a hefty music lineup, with San Cisco, Crazy P Soundsystem and Aussie Daft Punk tribute act Discovery also on the bill.

  • News

    Queensland Symphony Orchestra Is Hosting a Big Free 75th Birthday Concert at QPAC

    The one-night-only show will feature everything from Tchaikovsky’s 'Swan Lake' finale to Australian composer Sean O’Boyle’s 'Concerto for Didgeridoo'.

  • News

    Mary's Group Is Set to Launch New Live Music Venue Liberty Hall in the Entertainment Quarter

    Mary's is taking over the old Hi-Fi space and a new burger joint also launching right next door.

  • News

    Eight Ways to Get Your Arts and Culture Fix on the Sapphire Coast

    From multi-day music festivals to month-long arts events, the Sapphire Coast is brimming with exciting arts and culture events.

  • News

    Kate Bush Has Given Brisbane's Pub Choir's 'Running Up That Hill' Cover Her Tick of Approval

    What's better than watching a massive room full of Brisbanites sing 'Running Up That Hill' with a drink in their hands? Knowing that Kate Bush saw it and loved it, too.

  • News

    Billy Joel Is Coming to New Zealand This Summer Just for One Huge Concert at Eden Park

    The Piano Man is heading our way to play one show in Aotearoa, featuring everything from 'Uptown Girl' to 'We Didn't Start the Fire'.

  • News

    Violent Soho Are Playing a Huge Gig at Fortitude Music Hall Before Going on Indefinite Hiatus

    After almost two decades together, the Mansfield favourites are taking an indefinite break — and hitting the stage for their last big hometown show for a while.

  • News

    Phoenix Central Park Has Dropped a New Genre-Bending Lineup of Free Gigs Featuring Superorganism and A.Girl

    The stunning Chippendale space has dropped a program of 13 free gigs spanning from English pop hitmakers to mind-bending sound experiments.

  • News

    Ministry of Sound Is Hitting South Bank with a Massive Orchestra Show Filled with Dance Music

    Hear classical renditions of Basement Jaxx, Darude, Röyksopp, Robin, Underworld, Moby and more — played by an orchestra, and with live vocals.

  • News

    Fisher Is Throwing a Heap of Huge Outdoor Dance Parties This Spring on His Rescheduled Aussie Tour 

    The DJ's 'Australia, It's Fk'n On' tour will hit up Melbourne, Brisbane, Sydney and Perth, with Booka Shade, Pnau, Loco Dice and HoneyLuv in support.

  • News

    Spotify Is Curating Personalised 'Stranger Things'-Inspired Playlists to Save You From Vecna

    Spent the last month listening to Kate Bush on repeat? Swap 'Running Up That Hill' for Spotify's new personalised Upside Down playlists.

  • News

    Ty Dolla $ign, YG, Zhu and Pnau Headline The Grass Is Greener's Four-City 2022 Tour

    For its first events outside of Queensland, the music, food and arts fest has compiled one helluva lineup.

  • News

    By the Way, Red Hot Chili Peppers Are Bringing Their Global Stadium Tour Down Under in 2023

    The LA-based rockers will hit up Auckland, Dunedin, Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne and Perth in January and February, supported by Post Malone.

  • News

    Win an Arty Night Out for Two at The Other Art Fair Sydney

    Score tickets to a night of creative delight, plus a $250 voucher to put towards a piece of art to take home.

  • Guide

    All the Big Music Tours and Festivals to Put in Your Diary for the Rest of 2022

    Fancy filling the rest of your year with music fests and huge gigs? Here's a long list to head to.

  • News

    This That Is Returning for Its Second 2022 Fests Headlined by Earl Sweatshirt and Flight Facilities

    After already hitting Newcastle and Brisbane to kick off autumn, the music fest is returning again this spring with both international and Australian acts.

  • News

    These Six New Artist-Curated Music Playlists Are Inspired by Different Victorian Regions

    Soundtrack your travels with song selections curated by homegrown acts like Alice Skye, Evelyn Ida Morris and Benny Walker.

  • News

    Billy Joel Is Coming to Australia This Summer Just for One Huge Concert at the MCG

    The Piano Man is heading Down Under to play one show in Melbourne, featuring everything from 'Uptown Girl' to 'We Didn't Start the Fire'.

  • News

    Queensland Music Trails Will Return in 2023 with Huge Music Events at 25 Locations Across the State

    A music festival and a road trip all in one, this massive event ran an outback trial in 2021 — and now it's returning statewide.

  • News

    TISM, Bring Me the Horizon, The Amity Affliction, NOFX and Millencolin Lead Good Things' 2022 Lineup

    Aussie legends TISM will play their first live gigs in 19 years when Good Times heads to Melbourne, Sydney and Brisbane this summer.

  • News

    'Star Wars' Just Topped the ABC Classic 100 Countdown of the Best Film, TV and Game Scores

    The force was strong with this countdown — and you've now got 100 iconic soundtracks to listen to.

  • News

    We Bet You'll Look Good on the Dance Floor at Arctic Monkeys' Big 2023 Aussie Outdoor Gigs

    Sheffield's finest are returning Down Under for Falls Festival and Lost Paradise — and they've just added standalone gigs in Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane.

  • News

    Multi-Venue Fest Let the Music Play Is Returning for 2022 to Fill Fortitude Valley with Live Tunes

    Let the Music Play will take over Fortitude Music Hall, The Zoo and Brightside Outdoors this winter, and turn Warner Street into a big disco street party

  • News

    The Grass Is Greener Is Returning to the Gold Coast in 2022 — and Debuting in Canberra and Geelong

    The hit Queensland music, food and art festival is expanding — and heading down south for the first time.

  • Guide

    Eight Stellar Vivid Sydney Gigs You Can Catch for Under $50 If You're a Last-Minute Planner

    From massive hip hop showcases and free outdoor gigs to late-night dance parties and full-venue takeovers, here's your guide to catching live music on a budget.

  • News

    Get Ready for a Hot Girl Summer: Festival X Is Returning with Megan Thee Stallion and Calvin Harris

    Get ready for a hot girl summer — this huge touring music festival will head to Melbourne, the Gold Coast, Adelaide, Sydney and Perth across November and December.

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