From huge electronic party tunes to heavy metal, Melbourne is bringing its music A-game to you – here are some top-tier picks for your calendar.
September 7 – Greta Van Fleet – Forum Melbourne
They’re one of the biggest rock bands in the world right now, and after being forced to cut short their trip to the country earlier this year, Greta Van Fleet have returned to give their fans a lesson in rock and roll.
Add in soaring vocals, bluesy riffs, and one of the most charismatic frontmen on the scene, and you’ve got a recipe for a night out you won’t soon forget.
Greta Van Fleet – ‘When The Curtain Falls’:
October 22 & 24 – Metallica – Marvel Stadium
Arguably the world’s favourite heavy-metal act, American rockers Metallica are making their return to Australia this October. They’ll play two shows at Melbourne’s Marvel Stadium. Joining them are none other than Slipknot, in what will be two rock nights for the ages!
Metallica – ‘Nothing Else Matters’:
September 25 – Troye Sivan – Margaret Court Arena
Pop icon Troye Sivan returns home this September for his Bloom Tour. For one night only, Sivan will play a huge show at Margaret Court Arena – but be quick, tickets are running out!
Troye Sivan – ‘Lucky Strike’:
September 16 – The Amity Affliction – Melbourne Arena
Queensland turned-international hard-hitters The Amity Affliction are gearing up for one of their biggest shows to date, playing our very own Melbourne Arena. Just one year after the release of their huge album Misery, the boys are sure to put on one mighty fine show.
The Amity Affliction – ‘Drag The Lake’:
November 9 – Rob Thomas – Rochford Wines
Matchbox Twenty leader Rob Thomas is bringing his solo tour to Australia this November. As part of this tour, Thomas will play a special outdoor show at Rochford Wines, as part of a day on the green – the touring outdoor concert series.
Thomas will bring his huge solo record Chip Tooth Smile to life for lucky Victorian fans.
Rob Thomas – ‘One Less Day (Dying Young)’
November 15 – U2 – Marvel Stadium
Iconic Irish rockers U2 are coming to Melbourne! For one night only, they’ll take to the ever-huge Marvel Stadium, where they’ll play their “perfected” stadium set. U2 will play through hit after hit, including ‘Beautiful Day’, and some tracks off their most recent records, Songs Of Innocence & Songs Of Experience.
U2 – ‘I Still Haven’t Found What I’m Looking For’:
November 7 – Hermitude – Forum Melbourne
Blue Mountains dance duo Hermitude – the pair responsible for hit track ‘The Buzz’, will bring the party to Forum Melbourne in November. For one night only, the pair will turn things up a notch in a party not to be missed!
Hermitude – ‘The Buzz’:
