With the number of international artists continually hitting Aussie shores for a tours, it can be a little overwhelming to keep up with just who and when which musicians are making their way to our great land girt by sea, that’s why each week we compile a list of all the touring acts who have announced that they are set to tour Australia in the not too distant future.
Ryan Adams
When the Splendour 2015 lineup broke, we were stoked to see that this man was making his way to Australia – and were hanging out for sideshow announcements, and none come more special than the following.
Adams will perform solo in the Concert Hall at the Opera House in an Australian-exclusive performance on Tuesday 21 July presented by Sydney Opera House and Frontier Touring, tickets go on sale Friday 15 May.
Ryan Adams Australian Tour Dates
Sydney Opera House – Tuesday 21 July
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Nightwish
Calling all fans of symphonic metal, the breathtaking live act known to tantalise, mesmerise, inspire and captivate their audience from the opening note until the last encore is heading to Australia after performing to sold out shows back in 2013.
The band we speak of is of course the Finnish outfit, Nightwish, who are bringing their epic live show back to Aussie soil at the beginning of 2016 for five dates in our nation’s capital cities.
Nightwish Australian Tour Dates
Passion Pit
Passion Pit will make their way up the Australian east coast, melting away the August winter blues with their stunning, movin’ and groovin’ live show. Don’t miss this golden opportunity to witness one of the most exciting live acts on the touring circuit right now.
Passion Pit Australian Dates
Fri 21 Aug
Forum Theatre (18+)
Melbourne, VIC
ticketmaster.com.au
136 100
Sun 23 Aug
Enmore Theatre (AA)
Sydney, NSW
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132 849
Tue 25 Aug
The Tivoli (18+)
Brisbane, QLD
ticketmaster.com.au
136 100
LCAW
The days are getting colder, and with that, it’s tempting to stay indoors and hibernate, but with winter’s arrival also means the nights feel a whole lot longer – so why not spend them out and about partying?
Courtesy of the guys at UNDR ctrl, one of Germany’s most prolific and exciting producer/DJs, LCAW, is set to set Australian clubs alight with his lush electronica on his very first tour Down Under.
LCAW’s first set kicks off in just a couple of weeks – if you call yourself a fan of dance music, get around one of these gigs.
LCAW Australian Tour Dates
May 28 – Sunshine Coast, The Helm
May 29 – Adelaide, Cats @ Rocket Bar
May 30 – Miranda, Carmens
June 5 – Melbourne, Brown Alley w/ Kolsch
June 6 – Brisbane, Coco @ The Met
June 7 – Sydney, Civic Underground w/ Lancelot
June 13 – Shanghai, Factory 54
Snot
Who doesn’t love a nostalgia tour? Especially when it’s a hardcore/funk/punk/nu metal band from the ’90s.
The legends that are Snot are amped to hit Australia, the outfit set to perform their classic debut record, Get Some, which received critical favour and won the band a legion of dedicated Snot Heads, in the process helping to fuel the founding fire of a new musical movement that was to sweep the globe.
Dedicated Australian Snot fans will now be able to experience this groundbreaking album live in full as the band’s original line up pay homage to the late singer Lynn Straight who was tragically killed soon after the debut album release, which still stands strong today all these years later.
Snot Australian Tour Dates
Wed 14 Oct – Brisbane – Wooly Mammoth
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Thur 15th Oct – Newcastle – Small Ballroom
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Fri 16th Oct – Sydney – Manning Bar
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Sat 17th Oct – Melbourne – Corner Hotel
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Sun 18th Oct – Adelaide – Fowlers
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Wed 21st Oct – Perth – Amplifier
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Andrew McMahon In The Wilderness
You may recognise this great man’s very distinct voice from revered acts such as Something Corporate and Jack’s Manniquin, his introspective lyrics and dazzling voice has amassed a reverent and dedicated fan base across the world.
The talented musician is bringing some light to Australia’s winter this August, performing sets comprised of solo work, as well as hits from the aforementioned outfits.
There are few in alternative music like McMahon, having defeated cancer and surged ahead writing music, witnessing this man live is an experience like no other.
Andrew McMahon Australian Tour Dates
FRIDAY AUGUST 21st –MAX WATT’S (THE HI FI) , BRISBANE 18+
Tickets available at www.oztix.com.au | www.maxwatts.com.au
SATURDAY AUGUST 22nd – THE FACTORY THEATRE, SYDNEY LIC/AA
Tickets available at www.oztix.com.au | www.factorytheatre.com.au | www.ticketek.com.au
SUNDAY AUGUST 23rd–170 RUSSELL, MELBOURNE – 18+
Tickets available www.170russell.com | www.oztix.com.au
TUESDAY AUGUST 25th–FOWLERS LIVE, ADELAIDE – LIC/AA
Tickets available at www.oztix.com.au | www.moshtix.com.au
WEDNESDAY AUGSUT 26th –AMPLIFIER BAR, PERTH 18+
Tickets available at www.oztix.com.au
The Story So Far & Man Overboard
Hell. Yes. This is going to be sick.
Highly celebrated Californian punkers The Story So Far are joining forces with Jersey’s Man Overboard to make their hugely anticipated return to our shores this September for the Suppy Australia national tour.
Kicking off in Perth, the tour will travel through Brisbane, Sydney, Newcastle, Canberra, Melbourne and Adelaide, with bummer punks Apart From This coming along for the ride.
The Story So Far & Man Overboard Australian Tour Dates
Wednesday 2 September – Amplifier Bar, Perth (18+)
Thursday 3 September – Ymca Hq, Perth (AA)
Friday 4 September – Lab, Brisbane (AA)
Saturday 5 September – Max Watt’s, Brisbane (18+)
Sunday 6 September – The Metro, Sydney (Lic/AA)*
Monday 7 September – The Cambridge, Newcastle (Lic/AA)
Tuesday 8 September – Magpies, Canberra (Lic/AA)
Thursday 10 September – Arrows On Swanston, Melbourne (AA)
Friday 11 September – Max Watt’s, Melbourne (18+)
Saturday 12 September – Uni Bar, Adelaide (Lic/AA)
