Category: Tours

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Canada’s Ocie Elliott Announce Aussie Return

I’m a sucker for a good folk duo, so I’ve fallen pretty quickly for Ocie Elliott, who are making their way to Australia this summer. They’re far from a household name here, but in their native Canada they’ve been nominated for JUNO Awards and earned widespread acclaim for their studio albums We Fall In and In That Room. They’ve toured extensively through North America and Europe, and they’re excited to make a return visit to our shores.

“Australia, after nearly three years away, we finally get to return!” they gushed. “We are more than excited to perform in your beautiful country again and enjoy your delicious coffee, beaches and açai bowls. And of course, to be back in the same space as all of you. See you in summer 2026.“

Since they haven’t blown up here, we get to see them at intimate venues which are honestly perfect for their gentle folk music. Prepare to be entranced when Ocie Elliott grace local stages next year.

30 January 2026 – The Tivoli, Meeanjin/Brisbane
1 February 2026 – The Northern, Cavanbah/Byron Bay
4 February 2026 – Hamilton Station Hotel, Mulubinba/Newcastle
5 February 2026 – City Recital Hall, Eora/Sydney
6 February 2026 – Northcote Theatre, Naarm/Melbourne
8 February 2026 – Barwon Heads Hotel, Koornoo/Barwon Heads

Photo credit: Kelly Lovett

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Peach Fuzz Drop “Fall Right Back to You” Ahead of EP Release and Tour

It’s an exciting time to be a Peach Fuzz fan. The Naarm/Melbourne-based indie-rockers have just dropped a fantastic new single, “Fall Right Back to You” ahead of the release of their new EP and headlining tour of the East Coast. I love this song. It’s not just a total banger. It also has some really relatable lyrics about second-guessing the decision to walk away from a relationship.

“The lyrics speak to that feeling of remorse and yearning,” the band said. “When you’re unsure if you made the right call.”

“Fall Right Back to You” comes from Peach Fuzz’s new EP Isn’t it Obvious? which they’ll release on September 17. You can pre-order a fabulous pink vinyl copy here.

“Every song on this EP lets you sing your heart out about some very real and very chaotic emotion you’ve probably had towards someone,” Peach Fuzz shared. “It’s indecisive, emotional, and loud – just like your early 20’s should be.”

You’ll have a couple of weeks to learn all those new lyrics before Peach Fuzz head out on their East Coast tour supported by rising indie-folk act Lottie McLeod.

10 October 2025 – Howler, Naarm/Melbourne
24 Oct 2025 – Blute’s, Meeanjin/Brisbane
25 Oct 2025 – The Trocadero Room, Eora/Sydney

Image used with permission from Blue Music

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Rainbow Kitten Surprise Drop “Dang” Ahead of Headlining Shows & Ocean Alley Supports

I try to never judge a book by its cover, but occasionally I’m guilty of judging a musical act by their name. Listening to American act Rainbow Kitten Surprise today I was reminded why that can be a bad move. I expected them to be an over-the-top grating cutesy pop act, but they’re actually a really cool, genre-bending alternative act. I was hooked from the first listen of their latest single “Dang” which took me down a Spotify rabbit hole that I’m not in a hurry to get out of.

Rainbow Kitten Surprise have been earning rave reviews for their Thanks For Coming tour, which South Florida Insider called “a masterful display of live music—raw, unpredictable, and utterly unforgettable.” Aussies will get a chance to experience their on-stage energy when Rainbow Kitten Surprise play headlining shows and support Ocean Alley along the East Coast next year.

23 January 2026 – Forum Theatre, Naarm/Melbourne
24 January 2026 – Catani Gardens, Naarm/Melbourne (supporting Ocean Alley)
28 January 2026 – The Tivoli, Meeanjin/Brisbane
30 January 2026 – Brisbane Showgrounds, Meeanjin/Brisbane (supporting Ocean Alley)
31 January 2026 – The Domain, Eora/Sydney (supporting Ocean Alley)
1 February 2026 – Enmore Theatre, Eora/Sydney

Photo credit: Shervin Lainez

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The Long Sunset Hits Queensland This October

We might be shivering through winter now, but festival season will be here before you know it. One of the first cabs off the rank is The Long Sunset, whose bumper 2025 line-up features Boy & Bear, Gretta Ray, Vera Blue, The Buoys, Jem Cassar-Daley, and heaps more.

The music is the key drawcard, but there’s plenty more to recommend. Think the very best local food, all-ages entertainment, and sweet golden hour vibes.

The Long Sunset hits Ugarapul Country/Boonah in the Scenic Rim from October 31 to November 2. It’s just over an hour from Meeanjin/Brisbane and Yugambeh Country/Gold Coast, so it’s ideal for day trips. However, I recommend making a weekend of it and soaking up the atmosphere at the on-site campground. Tickets are on sale now from QLD Music Trails.

Photo credit: Justin Higuchi @ Wikimedia Commons

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Cordovas Touring Australia for First Time

When I hear someone is touring Australia and I’m not familiar with their work, I love taking a deep dive and discovering what they’re all about. My latest discovery is Cordovas, a Nashville band that produces what the press release calls cosmic Americana. It’s a pretty off-the-wall description, but once you listen, it all makes sense. It’s a little Southern rock, but these guys push the envelope too much for it to sit neatly in that box. It’s incredibly cool.

Take a listen to their four albums and get yourself across their music, if you aren’t already. Cordovas have built a devoted fanbase in the US and Europe for their outstanding live shows, and they’re bound to do the same in Australia. If there’s any justice, they’ll be moving on to bigger venues next time, so see them up close and personal while you can!

2 October 2025 – Enmore Hotel, Eora/Enmore (FREE)
3 & 4 October 2025 – Dashville Skyline Festival, Wonnarua Country/Lower Belford
6 October 2025 – Stag & Hunter, Mulubinba/Newcastle
8 October 2025 – Tumut River Brewing Co, Wiradjuri Country/Tumut
9 October 2025 – Bridge Hotel, Dja Dja Wurrung Country/Castlemaine
10 October 2025 – Barwon Club, Djilang/Geelong
11 October 2025 – Out On The Weekend Festival @ Seaworks, Koort-Boork-Boork/Williamstown
12 October 2025 – Shotkickers, Naarm/Melbourne

Image used with permission from Jo Corbett Publicity

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Kirk Franklin Heading to Australia for First Shows

I’ve always joked to my family that I might be a more religious person if we had gospel churches in Australia. I can take or leave the Hillsong style of worship music, but soulful songs of praise get me going. I hadn’t come across the music of Kirk Franklin before, but I started listening when the press release for his upcoming Aussie tour came across my desk. I am hooked! Whether you’re true believer or a heathen like me, it’s really good stuff.

What I love most about Kirk’s music is the way he brings gospel into the 21st century. The roots are there, but he blends it with R&B, funk, hip-hop, and pop elements. It’s fabulous. Fans can experience the magic live when he visits Australia for the first time this December.

13 December 2025 – Opera House Forecourt, Eora/Sydney
15 December 2025 – Palais Theatre, Naarm/Melbourne
16 December 2025 – Fortitude Music Hall, Meeanjin/Brisbane
18 December 2025 – Riverside Theatre, Boorloo/Perth

Image courtesy of Live Nation

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Discover The Pleasures With “Was It Something I Said?”

Lachlan Bryan and Catherine Britt are both exceptional talents, so you know any music they’ll make together will be fantastic. Their duo The Pleasures has flown underneath my radar, but as they approach the release of their sophomore album I’m taking notice. Their latest single “Was It Something I Said?” gives an exciting taste of what’s to come. It reminds me a little of those great duets that Stevie Nicks did with Don Henley and Tom Petty, where the lyrics reveal a connection in all its perfectly imperfect glory.

“It’s a conversation of sorts,” Lachlan explained. “It’s two ex-lovers that are still trying to prove something. They’re throwing so much shade and sass each other’s way that you just know they’re meant to be together. It’s a concept many of us are familiar with”.

The Pleasures release their second album Enemy Of My Enemy on August 15. If you’ve been sleeping on this duo as I have, make sure you right that wrong and get your ears around it. Vinyl and CD pre-orders are available via The Pleasures’ website. There are more tour dates to come, but until then mark these ones in your calendar music lovers.

4 October 2025 – Deni Ute Muster, Wemba Wemba Country/Deniliquin
23 October 2025 – Brass Monkey, Dharawal Country/Cronulla
24 October 2025 – The Oaks Hotel, Dharawal Country/Albion Park
25 October 2025 – Smith’s Alternative, Ngambri/Canberra
26 October 2025 – Camden Hotel, Benkennie/Camden
31 October 2025 – Full Throttle Ranch, Wonnarua Country/Buttai
1 November 2025 – The Cordial Factory, Wiradjuri Country/Grenfell
2 November 2025 – Robertson Public House, Gundungurra Country/Robertson
21 November 2025 – Young Street Tavern, Monmar/Frankston
22 November 2025 – Northcote Theatre, Naarm/Melbourne

Image used with permission from Jo Corbett Publicity

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Benny Morrell Releases Stunning New Single, “Not Anymore”

Naarm/Melbourne based artist Benny Morrell has me swooning with his dreamy new single “Not Anymore.” Honestly I was suckered in by Benny’s voice, but the more I listened to the lyrics about a love gone wrong the deeper I fell. This is such an exciting alt-pop track that hints at some amazing things to come for Benny.

“‘Not Anymore’ is an argument with your partner being played out in real time,” he explained. “It’s not one-sided – it normally takes two to tango – but when people are arguing and when something breaks, no one really wins. So in that, the song again asks the question that many have asked, is it worth it? And how did we get here? You’re both stuck to the fighting, stuck to pretending everything is okay and doomed to repeat the cycle and in doing so, it just feels the same.”

“Not Anymore” comes from Benny’s forthcoming EP All That’s Left, which he’ll release later this year. You might hear a few more numbers from that release if you catch him supporting Kita Alexander at one of her upcoming shows. If you’re going, make sure you arrive early enough for his set!

26 July 2025 – The Factory Theatre, Eora/Sydney
8 August 2025 – Lion Arts Factory, Tarntanya/Adelaide
15 August 2025 – The Rechabite, Boorloo/Perth

Image used with permission from GYRO PR

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Harrison Storm and Winona Oak Duet On “Someone Else”

Local singer-songwriter Harrison Storm has teamed up with Sweden’s Winona Oak for a beautiful new single, “Someone Else.” I’m always a sucker for an indie-folk duet, and this one hits all the right notes. Harrison cowrote this one with his friend and collaborator Brittony May, who was experiencing a breakup at the time. Winona’s ethereal vocals and production from fellow Swede Freddy Alexander took “Someone Else” to the next level.

“There is a particular kind of ache that comes from watching a friend go through a breakup,” Harrison admitted. “Sometimes it can feel like you’re on the sidelines, watching it all unfold at arm’s length, able to offer support but unable to stop what’s happening. You become a resting place for them at times, available and present while they navigate the emotional turbulence. All you can really do is become an anchor point of warmth and wait for them as the dust begins to settle.”

“Someone Else” comes from Harrison’s new album, Empty Garden, which drops on October 3. That’s not so coincidentally the day Harrison kicks off his album tour with the first of two Aussie shows before he heads to Europe and the United Kingdom.

3 October 2025 – Mary’s Underground, Eora/Sydney
4 October 2025 – Corner Hotel, Naarm/Melbourne
1 November 2025 – Mühle Hunziken, Rubigen
3 November 2025 – Strom, Munich
4 November 2025 – Flex, Vienna
6 November 2025 – Lido, Berlin
7 November 2025 – Mojo Club, Hamburg
8 November 2025 – Nachtleben, Frankfurt
9 November 2025 – LUXOR, Cologne
11 November 2025 – Paradiso, Amsterdam
12 November 2025 – Kavka Zappa, Antwerp
14 November 2025 – La Maroquinerie, Paris
16 November 2025 – Whelan’s, Dublin
18 November 2025 – YES, Manchester
19 November 2025 – King Tut’s Wah Wah Hut, Glasgow
21 November 2025 – Union Chapel, London
23 November 2025 – Thekla, Bristol
25 November 2025 – Nalen Klubb, Stockholm

Photo credit: Mikey Conlon

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Trousdale Announce First Aussie Tour

I’ve been on the Trousdale bandwagon since they were announced as part of the lineup for a music cruise I’m doing out of the US next year. But after they announced some Aussie shows in intimate venues, I’m seriously considering seeing them before I head to the States.

If you don’t know, Trousdale are an indie-pop group in the vein of HAIM and our own Little Quirks. Their harmonies are next-level good and tracks like “If I’m Honest,” “Over and Over,” and “Growing Pains,” the title track from their recently released sophomore album, are total bops.

Tickets to Trousdale’s upcoming Aussie shows are on sale now. Trust me, you don’t want to miss them.

6 November 2025 — Crowbar, Meeanjin/Brisbane
7 November 2025 — The Espy, Naarm/Melbourne
8 November 2025 — Oxford Art Factory, Eora/Sydney

Image used with permission from Bigmouth PR