One of Aotearoa / New Zealand’s most iconic artists, Shayne P. Carter is returning to Australia, to play a special not-to-be-missed solo performance, with works chosen from across his long career.

From his inception in the teen punk rock Bored Games and the noise-pop DoubleHappys, to the genre-defining Straitjacket Fits and the ever-evolving Dimmer, Carter has never stood still.

A stalwart of the Flying Nun movement, and an ever-evolving artist, Shayne P Carter is now the subject of a new documentary Life in One Chord.

In response to the film, Carter is choosing from both his back and front catalogue, to bring a one-in-a-lifetime show to Australian audiences.

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SYDNEY BLUES SOCIETY BEGINNERS JAM NIGHT

The SYDNEY BLUES SOCIETY + BUTCHERS BREW BAR present a Beginners Jam Night on the 3rd Tuesday of Every Month!  Get together in a supportive, friendly, inclusive space to jam with the SBS house band & develop your songwriting & performance skills.

All styles welcome – Blues & Beyond!

FREE ENTRY – but please register to confirm your spot & enter your instrument with your surname.  Thanks!

Under 18s permitted if under the direct supervisions of an adult.

Music Makers Christmas – Student Networking Party

If you are looking to launch a career in the music industry—whether as a booking agent, label owner, or artist manager—you know that your network is your net worth. Join us at the Gallery Bar @ Oxford Art Factory for the ultimate end-of-year celebration.

Why You Should Attend The Music Makers Club is more than just a holiday party; it is a hub for the next generation of industry leaders. This event is curated and run entirely by Oxford Creative Academy (OCA) students who have spent the last year building businesses, managing artists, and producing live events (booking 28 artists across 7 club nights this year alone!).

Come rub shoulders with the students behind Gallery Bar Records, connect with like-minded entrepreneurs, and witness fresh talent before they break big.

The Lineup We have a hand-picked selection of up-and-coming artists ready to grace the stage:

HOUSE OF MONKEYS

ROYALLA

OPEN DECKS: STUDENT DJS

JAM DOUGHNUTS

JAM DOUGHNUTS is a young ensemble with a distinctive focus on Hard Bop & Cool Jazz. We bring fresh energy to timeless jazz standards, with our new arrangements. There’s some Christmas jazz as well!

️ JARRETT FONG (Trombone)

️ JOSHUA LIM (Tenor Sax/ Clarinet)

️ HARVEY FAULKNER (Guitar)

️ MICHAEL LEI (Double Bass)

️ BEN HARRIS (Drums)

Riding the wave of the global soul revival, DON WEST a Sydney based soul artist is carving out his own distinctive place in the genre. Drawing inspiration from legends like Marvin Gaye and Curtis Mayfield, as well as contemporary artists such as Jalen Ngonda and Thee Sacred Souls, DON WEST brings a fresh yet timeless sound to modern soul.

His debut EP, released in November 2024, introduced key tracks like ‘Small Change’ and ‘Friends’, both earning international acclaim. Building on that momentum, DON WEST kicked off 2025 with the release of ‘Send It Back’ — a bold statement of what’s to come.

With his debut album on the horizon and a global tour in the works, DON WEST is an artist fully hitting his stride — confidently defining his own chapter in soul music.

For her only Australian performance before her departure to London, Black Dahlia follows the beaming light and invites us into the art pop world of The Imposter.

An experimental musician and performance artist, Black Dahlia blurs the boundaries between theatre, sound, and surreal spectacle. Her creations exist in dreamlike spaces where masks, characters, and worlds collide — flamboyant, avant-garde expressions that draw as much from performance art, mime, and surrealism as they do from music itself. Whether inhabiting strange personas on stage or building vast sonic landscapes, Black Dahlia conjures universes that feel both alien and intimately human, inviting her audience to step into the unknown.

Her acclaimed concept album The Imposter (via her imprint School of Dahlia) unfolds like a surreal stage play. Written, produced, arranged and performed by Black Dahlia, it follows a lone wanderer, The Imposter, who chases an enigmatic light away from a distant Paradise, only to find himself lost between realms, drifting through an interstellar limbo of time and strange encounters.

Black Dahlia will be joined by the wild artists Poltergeist 9000 and Solo Career.

 Step inside, and let the story unfold.

Witch Doctor is back ! They’re bringing the holiday chaos, joined by Less Unless, For Clift and Bunny Bear. Get in the holiday spirit and come see Witch Doctor save Christmas!

Sydney-based indie-alt rock band Ah Honey commenced their exciting careers by crafting a unique sound exclusive to the live stage in 2023, blending the timeless craft of Rock ‘n Roll with the rising wave of influences across Sydney’s indie scene. Having shared the stage with Ocean Alley, Lime Cordiale, Pacific Avenue, The Terrys, and Teen Jesus and the Jean Teasers, their vibrant, Ah Honey returns to the Vic on the Park to send off the year and celebrate their new single “Runaway,” with support from The Astrovan.

Free entry! RSVP at the link

Broken Stone Records (BSR), one of Australia’s most independent labels, is 20! Celebrating two decades at the vibrant heart of the nation’s self-produced music community.

The label will throw an extra-fun “Festivus” party on the 20th of December at the Petersham Bowling Club; featuring live sets from The Maple Trail, Richard Cuthbert, North Arm, Dance et. al, Conrad Greenleaf, Richard Cartwright, Kelly Dance, Evan Lock, Magnetic Heads and a very special performance by Sweet Ray (ex-Sister Jane).

Music starts 7pm, $20 entry on Dec 20th at the Petersham Bowling Club

The occasion will be commemorated by a limited edition cassette tape release compiling rarities and unreleased tracks from the 20 years of the roster, and a ltd edition re-run of the BSR “skull” tshirt in original grey marle.

Both available from https://brokenstonerecords.bandcamp.com

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To celebrate 5 years of releasing and celebrating music made in the Inner West, Evening Records is throwing a birthday party on 20 December at the Lady Hampshire.

With a mighty lineup of labelmates and friends, leading the charge is 7-piece punk-folk-party band Little Bastard, who return to the stage after almost 10 years (!) After spending the last decade in bands including DMA’s, Pan-Pacific Grand Prix, Lady Lyon, Particles, Biig Time (and there’s probably more..), the Little Bastard boys are back in town and more spirited than ever.

Joining them – announced today –  are a slew of local darlings: Caitlin Harnett & The Pony Boys, Lady Lyon, Jay Squire & The Loveliners, Magic Nic & the General Electric and Charlie Finn, who’ve collectively served up some of the finest tunes and wildest parties seen in recent years.

The Evening Records discography features 40+ singles, EPs and albums from artists including Caitlin Harnett & The Pony Boys, darby, Magic Nic, K. Walsh, Joseph Liddy & The Skeleton Horse, Iain T. McKelvey, Pan-Pacific Grand Prix, Jay Squire & The Loveliners, Charlie Finn, River Dreams and Lady Lyon.

AIDAN GLOVER BAND

The AIDAN GLOVER BAND  plays a soulful mix of modern blues & roots, drawing inspiration from artists such as Marcus King, Chris Cain & Doyle Bramhall II.  The band leans into blues, soul & funk keeping things warm, relaxed & fun.

⭐️ AIDAN GLOVER (Guitar/ Vocals)

⭐️ JESS FRASER (Vocals)

⭐️ RAY BEADLE (Bass/ Vocals)

⭐️ ANTERO CESCHIN (Drums)

With Special Guests: Drifting Clouds (Bunhungura/ Gapuwiyak, NT) + Nai Palm (Naarm/Melb) & Jamie 3:26 (Chicago)

Planet trip and Club 77 join forces to present Places & Spaces. A full-venue takeover with 3 stages, running from day to night!

Taking over all corners of The Factory Theatre in Marrickville, this day to night party will unfold across three stages both indoor and outdoor, with an expansive program that moves seamlessly from soulful live performances to high-energy club sets and open-air grooves.

The Factory Theatre Stage delivers a powerful lineup of live acts, headlined by Nai Palm (Naarm/Melb) and Vv Pete, alongside Drifting Clouds (Bunhungura/Gapuwiyak, NT), Ella Haber, Setwun & The Soulstranauts, and Weight On My Shoulders, with Kenfo & Jun Wan keeping the vibe alive between sets.

In The Club Room, Altura Presents an all-star cast of local latin club selectors. Brina b2b Celinita, Carolina Gasolina, Dan+ee b2b Fabz, and Louli, who bring energy, rhythm, and heart.

Meanwhile, the Courtyard Stage sets the tone from early afternoon, featuring Sydney stalwarts Gemma and Jonny Seymour, as well as Kato b2b Au4r33y, beforeChicago’s own Jamie 3:26 brings his classic sound for an unmissable sunset session.

Walmatjarri, Gooniyandi and Bunuba Elder Kankawa Nagarra is just getting started. Known as the ‘Queen of the Bandaral Ngadu Delta’, the 82-year-old singer-songwriter and member of the Stolen Generations has overcome great adversity, becoming one of Australia’s most powerful blues and gospel voices.

Nagarra discovered country and rock on the radio while working on homesteads, before falling in love with the blues after hearing a street busker in Derby. She didn’t buy her first guitar until she was 40 – and has never looked back. Since then, she has toured stages around the world and supported Hugh Jackman on Broadway. As part of that she sang “Somewhere Over the Rainbow” translated into her own language.

In 2024, Nagarra won the prestigious Australian Music Prize for her luminous album Wirlmarni, which was recorded on Country. Singing in both Kriol and English, her music blends Aboriginal blues, country and gospel with raw, soulful storytelling.

With four albums, an autobiography and decades of cultural work behind her, Nagarra’s voice carries far beyond music. She helped write the Walmatjarri dictionary and continues to advocate fiercely for Country, language and human rights.

Following her sold-out 2024 Australian tour, The Space Lady will once again beam down to perform her ethereal, Casio-driven pop songs across a series of concerts.

Described as the “interstellar matriarch of outsider music” (Bandcamp),
The Space Lady’s story began on the bustling streets of late-70s Boston, where her performances—featuring an accordion and her iconic winged helmet—captivated audiences with her otherworldly interpretations of contemporary hits. Following the theft and destruction of her accordion, The Space Lady acquired a Casio keyboard equipped with a phase shifter, drum machine, and headset mic—an event that drastically changed her sound and led to the pioneering of the cosmic, synth-driven style that has inspired and mesmerised generations of listeners and underground artists ever since.

Setting the Casio aside in 2000 for retirement, The Space Lady experienced a renaissance in the early 2010s, following inclusions on compilations by John Maus, Erol Alkan, and Irwin Chusid’s Songs In The Key of Z, as well as features in NME’s 101 Albums To Hear Before You Die and The Guardian’s The 101 Strangest Records on Spotify.

Don’t miss this opportunity to see a seminal, musical maverick live in concert!

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mclusky, masters of razor-sharp wit, jagged riffs and unrelenting energy return to Australia in 2026 celebrating the release of their first new album in 20 years: the world is still here and so are we. mclusky are a band who were a band, weren’t a band, then are a band again. They formed in the late nineties and unformed, for the first time, in 2005, after three albums, opinions of which can be found on the internet. The path to re-becoming a band started in 2014, with the band playing sporadic shows to raise money for a local venue threatened with closure and after some misadventures, which can be put down to life in its most wonderful forms, in 2025 they will release their first record in twenty years, ‘the world is still here and so are we’.

Few acts have stayed at the top of their game like indie-dance magicians Hot Chip from England, UK who are headlining the 50th anniversary of Sydney Festival. Across more than two decades and a deep discography, the London quintet have perfected a dancefloor-ready sound that is by turns melancholy, soul-stirring and all-out euphoric.

Beloved by Australian audiences, their return for Sydney Festival – playing two nights in the iconic Concert Hall , the 14th and 15th of January, 2026– this arrives at a crowning moment. In 2025, the band unveiled Joy In Repetition, a greatest-hits collection celebrating their 25 years of music making with depth and durability. Their roof-raising catalogue, alongside a new single, “Devotion”, that wraps listeners in a warm hug.

Steeped in classic house and shimmering synth-pop, and illuminated by frontman Alexis Taylor’s unmistakable voice, Hot Chip remains one of modern music’s most life-affirming live acts. Come ready to dance, laugh and lose yourself in the music.

Few acts have stayed at the top of their game like indie-dance magicians Hot Chip from England, UK who are headlining the 50th anniversary of Sydney Festival. Across more than two decades and a deep discography, the London quintet have perfected a dancefloor-ready sound that is by turns melancholy, soul-stirring and all-out euphoric.

Beloved by Australian audiences, their return for Sydney Festival – playing two nights in the iconic Concert Hall , the 14th and 15th of January, 2026– this arrives at a crowning moment. In 2025, the band unveiled Joy In Repetition, a greatest-hits collection celebrating their 25 years of music making with depth and durability. Their roof-raising catalogue, alongside a new single, “Devotion”, that wraps listeners in a warm hug.

Steeped in classic house and shimmering synth-pop, and illuminated by frontman Alexis Taylor’s unmistakable voice, Hot Chip remains one of modern music’s most life-affirming live acts. Come ready to dance, laugh and lose yourself in the music.

Over a celebrated career, Emma Donovan has enchanted audiences with her mesmerising voice and commanding stage presence. At Sydney Festival, she brings Take Me to the River to life – a tribute to the timeless soul classics that shaped her music and scored the memories of an entire generation.

A proud Gumbaynggirr and Noongar woman, Donovan began her musical journey at the age of seven, performing with her family’s band, The Donovans. She later co-founded the Indigenous trio Stiff Gins and recorded multiple albums with soul collective The Putbacks, while also carving her own path as a solo artist.

From soaring anthems to tender ballads, this night is a powerful tribute to the soul music that continues to flow through generations. Don’t just follow Emma to the river, dive in as the vocal powerhouse reimagines enduring songs made famous by legendary Black American artists Al Green, Aretha Franklin and Ann Peebles, infusing them with her own spirit and story.

American musician, writer, visual artist, and filmmaker, David Byrne will return to Australia and New Zealand in January 2026 in support of his new album Who Is The Sky? – out September 5, 2025, via Remote Control/Matador. 

Last in Australia and New Zealand in 2018 for his critically acclaimed American Utopia tour, David’s brand-new live show will comprise of 13 musicians, singers and dancers, including members of the American Utopia band, all of whom will be mobile throughout the set. The North American tour begins in September, with Australia & New Zealand dates kicking off in January 2026, presented by Frontier Touring. 

Who Is the Sky? is David’s first new album since 2018’s award-winning American Utopia. The album was produced by the Grammy-winning Kid Harpoon (Harry Styles, Miley Cyrus), while its 12 songs were arranged by the members of New York-based chamber ensemble Ghost Train Orchestra. 

Musical friends old and new, including St. Vincent, Paramore’s Hayley Williams, The Smile drummer Tom Skinner and American Utopia percussionist Mauro Refosco, also make appearances on Who Is the Sky?, which is led by the infectious single “Everybody Laughs.”   

In 2023, as his triumphant American Utopia era came to a close after morphing from an album and tour into an acclaimed Broadway show and then a Spike Lee-directed HBO film, Byrne began jotting down the occasional groove, chord or melody. It had been a minute. 

Byrne’s attempts to answer those weighty questions can be found on Who Is The Sky?, which builds upon the optimistic themes laid out by American Utopia and its supporting tour, and more specifically spelled out by the Grammy-winning Broadway show and subsequent movie. With this offering, Byrne continues his lifelong exploration of human connection and the potential for societal unity against the chaotic backdrop of the world. Who Is the Sky? is particularly cinematic, humorous and joyful, but often with a lesson baked in – that love is unexplainable, that enlightenment means very different things to different people and that it’s always a good idea to moisturise, whether you wake up the next morning with skin like a baby or not. Most importantly, the songs evince Byrne’s gift for riding the razor’s edge of avant-garde and accessible pop. 

Alexander Flood is one of Australia’s commanding beat-masters, possessing a finessed arsenal of groove, power, and expertise on the drums. His unique sound and approach on the instrument has been crafted through the many years of study, training and dedication to music. Leading his band from the drum chair, Alex’s music pushes a fresh rhythmic and dynamic realm of live dance music leaning on nu-jazz, house, broken beat, DnB, funk and experimental sounds. Flood’s live set delivers hard hitting dance energy from start to finish with tight masterful drums, big bottom bass, lush keyboard harmonies and floating jazz flute melodies.

Alex has worked with some heavyweight artists including Chief Xian aTunde Adjuah (formerly Christian Scott aTunde Adjuah), Elena Pinderhughes, Weedie Braimah, Ábáse, Horatio Luna, Cazeaux OSLO, Vivian Sessoms, Emma Volard and Nelson Dialect to name a few. 2023 saw Flood align with Berlin’s Jakarta Records to release his third album OSCILLATE, forging a new direction in dance music and brining together Australian & European artistry, energy and collaboration.

In 2024, now working with Emerged Agency, Alex took his band on tour across Australia, New Zealand, Europe and the UK to play a hefty run of headline shows and festival spots including London Jazz Festival and Wellington Jazz Festival.

Flood continues the momentum through 2025, with his bold sounding 4th studio album ARTIFCTUAL RHYTHM released in April via Atjazz Record company.

Supported by: Manfredo Lament

Join us in celebrating Newtown’s vibrant music scene, rich culture, and community as we connect diverse businesses and venues into one epic musical journey across King Street, Enmore Road, and Erskineville Road. These crawls showcase the incredible variety of establishments and talent that make this corner of Sydney such a unique cultural melting pot.

Featuring nationally recognised acts such as Freddy Crabs (NSW) from Sticky Fingers to Jet City Sports Club (NSW). Swapmeet (SA) to Zion Garcia (NSW) and so much more locally and nationally recognised talent across tens and tens of venues, with a secret headliner yet too be announced.

Prepare to embark on an unparalleled musical odyssey as
Lazybones unveils a spectacular night of World Fusion,
promising a kaleidoscope of sounds that transcend continents
and centuries
Witness the dynamic evolution of Flamenco-Electro Ft
Aleksandra on Dance, taking you on a vibrant journey from
the ancient soul of virtuoso technique, through progressive
soundscapes, all the way to electrifying contemporary beats
Then, be transported not just across continents, but through
time itself, as Moussa Diakite & Malin Sylla Africaya delves
deep into the rich tapestry of West African traditional music,
echoing the grandeur of the 13th-16th century Mandingo
Empire
Completing this global mosaic is Between Us, led by the
captivating Brazilian singer-songwriter Ariane de Souza, whose
performance is a sun-drenched celebration, weaving together
soulful Brazilian rhythms with irresistible grooves spanning
R&B, funk, blues, and rock
This promises an entertaining evening of world fusion rarely
seen on our shores, offering a vibrant, unforgettable spectacle
that celebrates diversity and innovation in equal measure

Stella Donnelly is an aussie indie-rock singer and multi-instrumentalist born in Wales, from Perth, Western Australia, known for her witty and sharp lyrics that often address social issues.

Fresh off the release of her deeply personal new album Love and Fortune, Stella Donnelly returns to stages across Australia this February and March. Known for her sharp lyricism, emotive voice and captivating live shows, Stella will be joined by her full band to bring the album to life, with special guest Ullah supporting. These shows mark Stella’s first national headline run since Flood.

Future Classic, one of Australia’s most respected independent music collectives is celebrating their 20th birthday this February with a special one-night show at the City Recital Hall, Sydney. Featuring live performances from Emma Louise, Sycco, Touch Sensitive with full band, Paula Tape, Nikki Nair, Panama, Tentendo, Future Classic DJs and surprise guests, FC20 will bring together some of the label’s most loved artists for an unforgettable birthday celebration.

Spanning three stages, including the Hall’s iconic auditorium, the event will consist of hours of music, dancing, and discovery, honouring 20 years of community, innovation and creativity.

From its early days throwing underground club nights and releasing dancefloor 12″s, Future Classic has grown into an international powerhouse. Future Classic is home to a record label, management, publishing, and events team with headquarters in both Sydney and Los Angeles. Over two decades, they’ve been instrumental in the careers of acts including Flume, Chet Faker, SOPHIE, G Flip, Flight Facilities, Hayden James, Sycco, Wafia, Ta-ku and more. They’ve released hundreds of records, amassed billions of streams, and earned multiple ARIA and Grammy Awards, all while remaining Australian-owned and independently run.

Hannah Cohen:

Since her move to the Catskills in 2018, Hannah Cohen hikes with her rescue dog Jan every day. In the woods, they witness the color of change, the verdant resilience of softness and the necessary cycles of demise and vitality. It’s been five years since her last full length record and in that bubble of time, Cohen has learned the patience of her environment; to stay quiet until the noise starts to make sense. Her new collection of songs, Earthstar Mountain, is a keepsake of Cohen’s time in the Catskills, built over the course of 2020-2024, as blurred, shimmering memories come into focus to produce a collage of echoes and sonic souvenirs. It’s a love letter to the Catskills but moreso, a love letter to the interconnectedness of all; in her past, present, future and alternative selves, in her friends––here and gone––and in the mountain that peers through her windows.Her new album “Earthstar” prods at complexity, as Cohen highlights the risk of love and how you can never really

know someone, even those closest to you. The kaleidoscopically serene synths tell us there is a peacefulness, a beauty, in facing this truth.

Sam Evian:

Sam Evian is the performance alias of Sam Griffin Owens, a songwriter, producer and multi-instrumentalist with an affection for the mellower sounds of the ’60s and ’70s. After moving to New York City in the early 2010s, he worked as house engineer at Brooklyn’s Figure 8 Recording Studios and formed the indie rock band Celestial Shore. Under his real name, he’s spent the past decade producing and engineering records for the likes of Big Thief, Cass McCombs, and Cassandra Jenkins, as well as Liam Kazar’s recently released debut LP.

His own music as Sam Evian has been earnest and introspective and often playful, and after signing with Fat Possum, he released his third and fourth full-length albums. Sam has split from the bustle of New York City and is settled in a quiet Catskills town upstate.

Silky smooth vocals meet a blend of classic and contemporary soul. Jalen Ngonda returns to Sydney in 2026 following sell-out demand in early 2025. Best known for his instantly recognisable track “If You Don’t Want My Love”, Jalen has risen to the forefront of the R&B scene, describing his own sound as “modern soul with a touch of the Beach Boys and the Beatles”.

Joined by award-winning Australian soul singer WILSN across all dates.

Pure goosebumps live. A modern soul maestro, not to be missed.

Alchemically blending traditional Anatolian folk with funk-infused grooves and 70s-inspired psychedelia and soul, the multinational quartet Derya Yıldırım & Grup Şimşek summon a hypnotic sound quite unlike anything else on the current music landscape.

Led by the astonishing German-born Turkish singer and bağlama player Derya Yıldırım, the four piece – which includes French musicians Graham Mushnik (keys) and Antonin Voyant (guitar/bass), along with Berlin-based South African drummer Helen Wells – formed in 2014, earning a reputation for their genre-defying mix of folk, psychedelia, pop, soul and jazz. Drawing on the spirit of their Turkish predecessors, the band’s dreamy saz-funk and psych rock is both powerful and bewitching.

With their stunning third album Yarın Yoksa (released with Big Crown Records) drawing critical acclaim around the world, Derya Yıldırım & Grup Şimşek are set to make their very first appearance in Australia, and their Sydney Opera House debut, for one night only in the Utzon Room. A singular musical experience not to be missed.

March 13,14, 15 2026

The Blue Mountains Music Festival is a celebration of Folk, Roots and Blues held every year over three days in March, in Katoomba.

The festival kicks off on a Friday night, with more than 100 performances taking place over the weekend until Sunday night.

Seven different undercover venues, all within a short walking distance of each other, come alive with talented musicians from our local community, Australia and all around the world.

The Belair Lip Bombs are an Australian indie rock band from Frankston, Victoria, consisting of Maisie Everett (vocals, guitar), Mike Bradvica (guitar), Jimmy Droughton (bass), and Daniel “Dev” Devlin (drums). Formed in 2017, the band is known for its heartfelt, hook-laden songs and a close friendship.

They will be in Aus, March next year  taking their new album ‘Again’ for the very first time.

ChillCheney started as the raw, solo project of Wiradjuri rapper Lance Cheney — a voice forged in truth, intensity, and hard-earned perspective. But in 2025, the project has evolved into something much bigger: a powerhouse live act fusing hard-hitting hip hop with the urgency of rock and the soul of live performance.

Fronted by both ChillCheney and powerhouse vocalist Sahaja, the group delivers an emotionally charged set that hits like a punch and moves like a moshpit. With Tristan Field ripping on electric guitar and Tom Kelly holding it down on drums, ChillCheney has transformed into a fully-fledged band — gritty, explosive, and built for the stage.

The crew is gearing up for their most ambitious show yet — a full live performance to mark the release of ChillCheney’s debut EP, dropping this March. What began as a solo journey has become a shared statement: powerful, personal, and impossible to ignore.

Baker Boy is a proud Yolŋu artist with the tour following the latest release of his fearless and emotionally expansive second album DJANDJAY. It marks a creative leap for Baker Boy as it is thematically deeper, sonically broader, and unflinchingly personal, named in honour of both his late grandmother and the Yolŋu spirit guide she shares a name with.

The album sees Baker Boy step further into his identity, his power, and his global vision shaped by spiritual legacy and personal transformation where he folds in Yolŋu Matha, English, and Burarra across a dynamic soundscape that spans hip-hop, punk, gospel, and electronic textures.

Baker Boy play at Liberty Hall on 10 April, 2026, doors at 7:30pm.

New Zealand’s The Beths are playing a headline show at the Roundhouse, fresh off the release of their latest album “Straight Line Was A Lie” released in August last year, written in Los Angeles and recorded in their hometown of Auckland.

The Beths are, Elizabeth Stokes, Jonathan Pearce, Benjamin Sinclair, and Tristan Deck, and their latest album comes three years after their previous album “Expert In a Dying Field”.

This tour marks the band’s first Australian shows since their sold-out 2025 run, and will play at the Roundhouse.

Doors open at 7:30pm