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Harvest Rock 2025 Lineup Predictions
Here are our predictions for who might perform at this year’s Harvest Rock Festival.
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Review: Karnivool @ Hindley Street Music Hall 03/08/25
“Karnivool doesn’t tour often, but when they do, it’s never less than a full-bodied experience — equal parts cerebral, visceral and spiritual.”
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Lau Noah: Speaking Guitar, Chasing Freedom
Spanish multi-instrumentalist and singer-songwriter Lau Noah has taken the world by storm since the release of her 2024 debut album, A Dos. Ahead of her appearance at Adelaide Guitar Festival 2025, Noah spoke with The Note about living in a music commune in Spain, moving to New York and performing for NPR’s Tiny Desk Concert series.
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Jimmy Barnes Celebrates 40th Anniversary of ‘For the Working Class Man’ with Epic Tour
Iconic Aussie singer Jimmy Barnes is celebrating the 40th anniversary of his sophomore album, For The Working Class Man, with an epic six-date tour.
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Alt-Rockers Everclear Announce ‘Sparkle and Fade’ 30th Anniversary 2025 Australian Tour
The ‘90s alternative act will perform tracks from their seminal sophomore album.
NEWS
Electric Six return for their third tour in four years in 2026, performing all their biggest hits.
The tour finds the Aussie larrikin performing his hit album Awake Is the New Sleep in its entirity.
The American instrumental trio have been forced to cancel their upcoming Australiain tour.
Seth Sentry will perform tracks from the album, along with fan favourites and deep cuts from his back catalogue.
South Australia’s favourite music, food, wine and culture festival Harvest Rock has announced its third fest in Adelaide’s CBD for October 2025.
The new additions to this year’s festival include Ally Row, Kit Genesis, Otis Namrell Band and many more.
The inaugural lineup also includes Shaboozey, Treaty Oak Revival, James Johnston and many more.
Eishan Ensemble are hitting the road in support of their fourth album, Northern Rhapsody.
Wade Forster is touring the States before embarking on a run of Australian shows across the summer.
The open day gives secondary school students the chance to discover what the Elder Conservatorium of Music is all about.
Catch Winston Surfshirt performing tracks from his new album WINSTON at Lion Arts Factory in November.
Get ready for another four nights of music, madness and good times when Lost Paradise returns over the New Year period.
Country music star Kasey Chambers will take to the stage on the Saturday evening of the three-day festival.
MJDC are one of nine finalists taking part in the Harwyn Rocking the Nation Battle of the Bands competition.
The two bands are performing shows in capital cities and regional towns across Australia this October.
Naarm/Melbourne artist Holly Hebe continues to excite fans with the release of her latest single.
The release comes after 3% were awarded Best New Artist at the Rolling Stone Australia Awards 2025.
INTERVIEWS
Ahead of their Oz tour in support of their most recent long player, 'Fairyland Codex', Tropical Fuck Storm’s Gareth Liddiard spoke with The Note about the new album, the current state of the world and the influence jazz had on him.
Spanish multi-instrumentalist and singer-songwriter Lau Noah has taken the world by storm since the release of her 2024 debut album, A Dos. Ahead of her appearance at Adelaide Guitar Festival 2025, Noah spoke with The Note about living in a music commune in Spain, moving to New York and performing for NPR’s Tiny Desk Concert series.
The new print editor of The Note, Millah Hansberry, opens up about her favourite songs, albums and musical highlights.
Following an eight year hiatus, The Dillinger Escape Plan return to Australia in August for a limited number of live shows to commemorate their groundbreaking album, Calculating Infinity. Ahead of the tour, guitarist Ben Weinman chats about the band’s reunion, being called the “Greatest Live Band of All Time” by Revolver Magazine and what to expect from their upcoming tour.
Local rockers The Violets are reuniting for their first live show in two decades to celebrate the 30th anniversary of their debut album, Leased Regret. Ahead of their show at The Gov, The Note spoke with vocalist, guitarist and percussionist Matt Cahill about the making of the album, playing the very first Big Day Out and why the band broke up when on the cusp of stardom.
Celebrating 20 years of Bloc Party’s iconic debut record, Silent Alarm, guitarist Russell Lissack and drummer Louise Bartle open up about the album’s appeal, the gruelling nature of touring and the emotional connection to the music.
Winston Surfshirt has just released his hotly anticipated fourth long player, WINSTON. Ahead of the album’s release, we chatted over email with the multi-instrumentalist and vocalist about his new album, the pull of nostalgia and his five favourite R&B bangers.
Ahead of Folk Bitch Trio’s upcoming Australian tour, the band opens up about the making of the debut record Now Would Be A Good Time, working with producer Tom Healy and the importance of humour in their music
Meet the Top of the Class finalists hitting the stage at Flinders Open Day on July 27. These are some of SA’s boldest, brightest, and most original young musicians, showcasing a diverse mix of sounds from across the state. Get to know what each act is bringing, and have a ponder: who will be crowned Top of the Class?
Purée, one of Adelaide’s hottest indie rock bands right now are taking to the Top of the Class stage, ready to headline the show with infectious energy, brand new tracks and their signature unapologetic boldness.
Ahead of her performance at this year’s The Bend Classic, The Note spoke with singer-songwriter Kaylee Bell about the unstoppable rise of country music, the similarities between Christchurch and Adelaide and how The Wiggles might just be Australia’s hardest working band.
Naraam/Melbourne-based punk pop act Bakers Eddy are heading out on tour to celebrate their new EP, I'm Doing Better. Before they hit the road, frontman Ciarann Babbington fielded a few questions from The Note about his musical influences, the band’s songwriting process and his five favourite Kiwi acts.
Back in Australia and gearing up for her Supersonic set at Adelaide’s Illuminate festival, Memphis LK discusses her new single ‘Cherry N Coke’, what to expect from her live show and how it feels to be back home.
Gaining viral fame with their hilarious single ‘Keith’, which stars Barry Hall in the music video, Playlunch are gearing up for the release of their sophomore album 'Sex Ed' and a five-date Australian tour. In the lead-up to these events, The Note chatted with the seven-piece about their new record, what Barry Hall is really like and who their all-time favourite AFL players are.
Ahead of the release of Cousin Tony’s Brand New Firebird’s fourth long player, Rosewater Crocodile, bandleader Lachlan Rose spoke to The Note about recording the album in an old chapel, the impact of David Lynch and the biggest lesson he’s learned since being in the band.
Back with their signature psychedelic rock and modern jazz sound, Birds are Spies open up about their new apocalyptic track ‘THWONK’ and debuting the single at the Ed Castle launch show. Here’s what to expect…
Releasing killer alt-punk singles and sending off the Cranker in style is Jon Ann’s prerogative. Here, the four-piece talk us through their new track ‘Kings Cup’ and what to expect at their launch.
UK artist David Gray returned this year with his 13th studio album, Dear Life. Ahead of his upcoming Australian tour, Gray opened up to The Note about performing live, singing with his daughter and how the current world is shaping his songwriting.
On their third LP Test of the Iron Mind, hardcore veterans Iron Mind get reflective. Frontman and lyricist Sam Octigan chats to The Note about fatherhood and changing perspectives.
For her final issue with The Note, beloved editor Zara Richards got chatting about her favourite songs, albums and musical highlights.
Spinning club beats from around the world, NELYA is at Ancient World for new Illuminate Adelaide mini-fest Supersonic – a roving exploration platforming Australia’s most diverse and talented techno sounds.
The Note speaks with Bronte Ellard – founder of Music and Gigs Connect Mount Gambier – about grassroots change in Berrin’s music scene via the W.I.R.E showcase celebrating female and gender non-conforming artists.
On their fourth LP, To All The Ones That I Love, Press Club confront chaos with blistering punk and DIY grit. Drummer Frank Lees keeps it real on staying independent and playing the Cranker's last gig.
Ahead of their upcoming anniversary tour celebrating 20 years since the release of their barnstorming self-titled debut record, End of Fashion takes stock of the evolution of the music industry through their eyes and the importance of not overcooking your melodies.
A quarter-century after Reflector reshaped Australian alt-rock and became an anthem for the 2000s, Killing Heidi’s Ella and Jesse Hooper return to the road. Ahead of their Adelaide show, the siblings reflect on the legacy that launched a lifetime in music.
Brisbane rockers Full Flower Moon Band are back with rollicking new single ‘Scene’, a collaboration with New York’s Gustaf. In the lead-up to the release, FFMB’s Kate 'Babyshakes' Dillon opened up to The Note about the track, her songwriting process and working with mixer Tony Buchen.
After 31 Issues with The Note, editor and all-around great gal Zara Richards is moving on to new ventures. We reminisce with Zara about some of the highlights (and lowlights) after the last couple of years.
Describing themselves as the ‘nexus of silliness, groove and storytelling’, Live Slug Reaction are slithering into our ears – and onto the Jive stage – with some of SA’s funkiest jazz sounds.
Yorta Yorta and Wurundjeri music icon Briggs unleashes Big Noter – a hardcore project pulsing with raw energy and full-circle freedom. Ahead of its Future Sounds debut, he reflects on impact, intent and never muting his message.
The Audreys’ Taasha Coates shares her favourite songs, album and music-related memories for this month’s Grantie Island Discs.
REVIEWS
“Through the beauty of auditory enrichment and entanglement, the capacity audience was transported to a breathtaking world of fantasy, albeit with some necessary boundaries.”
“Karnivool doesn’t tour often, but when they do, it’s never less than a full-bodied experience — equal parts cerebral, visceral and spiritual.”
Celebrating the 20th anniversary of their seminal album The Curse, metalcore heroes Atreyu delivered an uncompromising performance in front of a packed crowd at Adelaide’s Lion Arts Factory.
Touring the country in support of their third long player, Test of the Iron Mind, Melbourne favourites Iron Mind delivered a blistering set of high-intensity hardcore when they played Adelaide’s Jive.
Little Birdy took to the stage at The Gov to celebrate the 21st anniversary of their sublime debut album, BigBigLove. The band were in fine form and we were there to catch it all.
Performing their debut album in full, Killing Heidi brought the nostalgia to The Gov for a wonderful celebration of their 25 year career.
A chaotic and joy-fuelled night of surf rock, crowd surfing and circle pits took place when Skegss, The Buoys and Fool Nelson delivered an unforgettable midweek party at Adelaide’s Hindley Street Music Hall.
French metalcore stars LANDMVRKS decimated The Gov with a thrilling live performance that left everyone wanting more.
Touring in support of their 2024 album SUPERCHARGED, Cali punk rockers the Offspring delivered a greatest hits set for the ages that left everyone wanting more after the house lights came on.
Celebrating the 20th anniversary of his debut mini-album, Feeding the Wolves, Josh Pyke teamed up with the Adelaide Symphony Orchestra for an enthralling and emotional night of live music.
If you missed out on the stellar performances from Yellowcard, Motion City Soundtrack and Plain White T’s last Friday, here’s the lowdown on everything that happened on that magic night.
We were there to witness Luca Brasi vocalist and bassist Tyler Richardson’s magical solo acoustic performance at the Cranker.
Yolŋu surf rockers King Stingray delivered an unforgettable night of tunes, connection and culture when they took over Adelaide on their Aussie tour.
ARIA Award winners and hardcore globetrotters SPEED levelled the Lion Arts Factory when they returned to Adelaide, embracing local hardcore and above all cherishing their friends and fans.
Credit must be given to Falling In Reverse and their enigmatic frontman, Ronnie Radke. This tour is nothing short of colossal, solidifying their reign as arena rock royalty.
Cat Power put a spell on everyone with her interpretation of Dylan’s Manchester Free Trade Hall live record.
WOMADelaide confirmed its status as Australia’s best festival with another weekend of incredible tunes and good vibes.
The maggots were out in full force as Slipknot returned to Adelaide for a headline performance celebrating their 25th year together. We got down and dirty in the mosh to bring you our thoughts on this epic gig.
Pirate Life went all out for their 10th birthday bash, pulling together an incredible lineup of international and local acts, and we were there to catch all the action.
“Osees aren’t just one of the best live bands today, they are, quite possibly, the best.”
Here’s our take on Jinjer’s incredible sold-out Hindley Street Music Hall show that left faces melted.
“Tyler Childers has it all. He rocks with the best, tells stories like a folk legend and knows when to lighten the mood with comic relief.”
Read on and discover everything that happened at Void of Vision’s last ever Adelaide gig.
There’s only one Kylie Minogue. The Princess of Pop performed a career-defining setlist that cemented her legacy as one of the greatest pop stars to ever do it.
In 2025, Laneway Festival served as a reminder that one-dayers that cater to the masses can indeed be a success.
Alt-rockers SHIHAD put on a career retrospective for their final Adelaide gig, cementing their legacy as one of New Zealand’s greatest exports.
“In every note and every scream, Sylosis proved that they’re not just returning – they’re defining the landscape of modern metal with relentless passion and impeccable skill.”
From start to finish the crowd was fully engaged, singing, dancing, and laughing without missing a beat – a clear testament to his rising fame. When Role Model returns to Adelaide, expect to see him playing in a venue three times the size.
Returning to South Australia for the first time in almost a decade, Bryan Adams ripped through a hit-laden set that left everybody in attendance believing they were in 'Heaven'.
Sounds like: It Dies Today living LOUDLY now.
Sounds like: That burst of energy that gets you out of bed in the morning.
Sounds like: A wake-up call.
Sounds like: Kurt Cobain’s favourite song.
Sounds like: Tripping, stumbling, then catching your feet
Maisie makes the world a little less scary.
The beauty of this track lies in its breakdown
'Halo’ is a dynamic blend of soaring vocals and captivating melodies.
A fresh, emotive track blending modern pop with nostalgic vibes. Discover the song's unique sound.
A soulful blend of haunting melodies and introspective lyrics that take listeners on an emotional journey.
‘Your Love' blends smooth vocals and nostalgic melodies.
Sounds like: It belongs in a Michael Mann movie.
Sounds like: A flash of blinding white heat.
Sounds like: A funky powderkeg of emotional intensity.
Sounds like: That forever kind of shit.
Sounds like: Rivers Cuomo collaborating with Jebediah on a garage-folk project.
Sounds like: ‘Hit The Lights’ cooler younger brother who drinks Pirate Life and not Prosecco.
Melbourne’s hardcore punk rockers Iron Mind return with their latest long player, Test of the Iron Mind. Here are our thoughts on the release.
The simplicity of Ned Baulderstone’s debut LP gives a reliable voice to our anxiety – a sense of familiarity that makes us feel seen.
Underøath are back with their 10th album, The Place After This One. Here’s our review on what to expect from this colossus release.
Keyte’s adherence to organic instrumentation and slow, sparse production leaves space for the natural world to flood into its cracks on new album, Milk Paper Gold
On their first full-length project, Colourblind emerge into a reality full of people just as complex as them.
Welcome the weekend with new tunes from The Empty Heads, Placement, Louise Marshall and The Kavs.
Welcome the weekend with new tunes from JesseMelancholy, Late Night Lies, RUSTY, Primary Evidence, Bella Brinkworth and Nathan Hui-Yi.
Welcome the weekend with new tunes from TONIX, Energy Angel, Kurralta Park, The Tullamarines, Dropsink and Looch.
Welcome the weekend with new tunes from Hard Rubbish, Witch Spit, Timberwolf, Ella Ion, DIVEBAR YOUTH and effie isobel.
Welcome the weekend with new tunes from Choosing Sides, Newgate Crowd, The Empty Threats, Soft Star and The Unset.
Welcome the weekend with new tunes from effie isobel, The Kavs, Modern Relics, KEYAN, Destinezia and Greasey Rhysy.
Welcome the weekend with new tunes from elph and swan reach, Raccoon City, Dandy Buzzkills, Grace Vandals, Teenage Joans and Cagefly.
Welcome the weekend with new tunes from Alright Psycho, Stormy-Lou, Sofia Menguita and Mass Wisteria.
Welcome the weekend with new tunes from Ebop, Colourblind, Ethanol Band, Oscar the Wild, Sunsick Daisy and Stormy-Lou.
Welcome the weekend with new tunes from JesseMelancholy, Placement, Nat Luna and The Sundials.
Welcome the weekend with new tunes from Will Everest, The Unset, Axe & the Ivory and Laura Hil.
Welcome the weekend with new tunes from Junk Harmony, Storm the Crown, Ned Baulderstone, War Room, Emerauld and The Empty Threats.
Welcome the weekend with new tunes from The Dainty Morsels, Emerauld, Placement, The Genevieves, PINES, Shodashi and TOWNHOUSE.
Welcome the weekend with new tunes from Ethanol Blend, War Room, EAST AV3, Trick Shot, Dropsink and Swan Reach.
Welcome the weekend with new tunes from Dexter Lahiff’s, Jupiter Saloon, The Stubbies and Frank Justin.
Welcome the weekend with new tunes from Freegolf, King Jeff & The How Are Yous, Tushar, The Tullamarines, The Vains and Heinous Crimes.
Welcome the weekend with new tunes from TONIX, Maybe Hugo, Purée, Chelsea Manor and The Genevieves.
Welcome the weekend with new tunes from Georgia Oatley, Natasha Bianca, Destinezia, LOLA and DIVEBR YOUTH.
Welcome the weekend with new tunes from Weekend Rage, Nat Luna, Atlas Genius, Paradise Club, The Flying Squad and Eugene in the City.
Welcome the weekend with new tunes from Broken Waves, The Birds and Spies, Full Cream and The Vains.
Welcome the weekend with new tunes from PINES, Pest Control, Bromham, Maisie B. and aleksiah.
Welcome the weekend with new tunes from Normal Behaviour, Bromham, St Morris Sinners, Max Savage and Axe & The Ivory.
Welcome the weekend with new tunes from Bjéar, Street Legal, Dom Sensitive, Maybe Hugo and Naomi Keyte.
Welcome the weekend with new tunes from Coldwave, Oscar the Wild, Molly Rocket, Jayne Doe, Storm the Crown and Stormy-Lou.
Welcome the weekend with new tunes from Dustyn, Dojo Rise, JesseMelancholy, TOWNS and Liquid Mercy.
Welcome the weekend with new tunes from Gallery One, Lucas Day, Loopole, Dom Sensitive and Duck Lake.
Welcome the weekend with new tunes from Wake in Fright, Hard Rubbish, Twine, Sunsick Daisy, Destinezia and Stressed.
Welcome the weekend with new tunes from MACËY, DEM MOB, Jupiter Saloon, Storm the Crown and Bonnie & The Walnuts.
Welcome the weekend with new tunes from Destinezia, Left on Seen, Dieter Horva, Pash and Netherby.
CULTURE CLUB
Watch some of the best romance films on the big screen across ten weeks at The Piccadilly.
Eight unique exhibitions will pop up throughout Adelaide Arcade as part of SALA Festival 2025.
The winning poster not only serves as the festival’s visual signature, but also pockets the designer a cool $10,000.
The Creative Futures Fund supports extraordinary, bold new works that will bring distinctly Australian stories to audiences across Australia and around the world.
The 28th edition of the festival is a statewide celebration of visual art featuring more than 700 exhibitions and events, with over 10,500 artists involved.
Catch Emma Memma performing all her biggest hits at Adelaide’s Norwood Concert Hall and Mt. Gambier’s Wehl Street Theatre this month.
Historians Tom Holland and Dominic Sandbrook are returning to Australian stages this November and December.
Entertainer and funnyman Jimmy Rees has locked in nine shows, including his first in New Zealand.
Watch the ‘90s comedy classic American Pie alongside star Thomas Ian Nicholas before he and his band take to the stage for a set of nostalgic pop punk tracks.
The online children’s entertainment show aims to encourage resilience and self-worth in South Australia’s youth.
Aussie comedian Anthony Salame is touring his new show The Immigrant’s Kid across the country this August and September.
This is your chance to watch classic movies such as A Clockwork Orange, Sunset Boulevard and Batman Returns on the big screen.
The first five films announced include this year’s Special Presentation, Quisling: The Final Days (Quislings siste dager).
The 90-minute performance stars Ten Tenors vocalist JD Smith and features original music by Adelaidean Chloe Castledine.
This year’s Oz Comic-Con features a huge lineup of special guests from the world of TV, movies, comics and Cosplay, headlined by Breaking Bad’s Giancarlo Esposito.
This year’s eclectic program features 33 films and is headlined by the comedy Samana Sunrise (Amanece en Samaná).
The independent publishing company’s first release is the 15th anniversary edition of Barbara Hanrahan’s Sea Green.
Catch the Aussie tennis star live in the flesh when he brings his hit podcast Good Trouble to Adelaide this November.
The next theatrical performance at Little Theatre is an adaptation of Homer's Iliad and Odyssey.
Tasting Notes
Discover Adelaide's best budget bites – from hidden gems to cheap eats that don’t skimp on flavour. Your ultimate guide to dining on a dime in the city.
Craving a city hit? Whether it’s a pre-show pint, midday caffeine fix or cheeky bite to eat, we’ve tracked down the CBD’s tastiest haunts so you don’t have to.
Sink your teeth into these flavour-driven Adelaide Fringe events, masterclasses and activations.
Whether it’s a romantic date for two, a family outing or dinner and drinks with friends, here are three of our favourite spots in Adelaide.
Expect 1000 beers and not beers flowing at Beer & BBQ Fest this July 12-14. Here are some of our favourite froths to quench your thirst!
Heading to Tasting Australia’s Town Square hub this May 3-12? Behold, our favourite foodie stalls...
How does 23rd Street Pomegranate & Raspberry Vodka and ‘Wet Dream’ by Wet Leg go together? Here’s how…
How does Uraidla Brewery Purgatory Pilsener pair with ‘Silent Shout’ By The Knife? Here’s how…
How does 78 Degrees Australian Whiskey pair with ‘Red’ By Daniel Merriweather? Here’s how…
How does Flagship Distillery’s The Fringe Gin Fizzpaired pair with ‘Music Sounds Better With You’ By Stardust? Here’s how…
How does Vale Brewing’s Vale Crisp Lager pair with ‘The Things I Love in You’ by Cold Chisel? Here’s how…
How does Mr. Riggs’ Mr. Brightside Eurotrash pair with ‘Girls & Boys’ by Blur? Here’s how.
Crafted by French-born winemaker Jean Baptiste Courdesses, the juice of this eponymous label is unearthed from the Adelaide Hills hamlet Basket Range…
How does Doozy Peach Half & Half pair with ‘A Little Less Conversation’ by JXL vs Elvis Presley? Here’s how.
How does Prancing Pony’s The Zeppelin Neipa pair with Led Zeppelin’s ‘Kashmir’? Here’s how.
How does El Toro Tequila Mango Margarita pair with Tame Impala’s ‘Is It True’? Here’s how.
How does Delinquente Wine Co’s 2023 ‘Tuff Nutt’ Bianco Pet Nat pair with Amyl and the Sniffers ‘Hertz’? Here’s how.
How does Polka Lilly Pilly De-Alcsparkling pair with ‘Mr. Brightside’ by The Killers? Here’s how.
How does Unico Zelo’s Pollen Gewürztraminer pair with Silk Sonic’s soulful hit “Smokin Out The Window’? Find out…
How does Mismatch Brewing’s Mismatch Draught pair with Talking Heads’ ‘Road To Nowhere’? Here’s how.
We pair a new drink with its perfect musical accompaniment. Tumblers and turntables at the ready…This month, it’s Gentle Folk’s Rainbow Juice paired with Tom Tom Club’s ‘Genius of Love’
We pair a new drink with its perfect musical accompaniment. Tumblers and turntables at the ready...This issue, it’s Heaps Normal’s Half Day Hazy Pale Ale and Paul McCartney’s Uncle Albert/Admiral Halsey
We pair a new drink with its perfect musical accompaniment. Tumblers and turntables at the ready... Hills Cider Co’s Pear Cider, Paired with Lynyrd Skynyrd’s ‘Sweet Home Alabama’
Lucky Dip
We speak with some of South Australia’s most exciting creatives and Flinders alumni about breaking boundaries in their respective industries and finding their path
We spotlight the work of Flinders University’s students and staff, from groundbreaking studies to future-shaping ideas
Illuminate Adelaide is turning out city into an experimental, sensory-driven playground that’s waiting to be explored from July 2-20. Are you ready?
Adelaide Beer & BBQ Festival is hitting double digits this year and its birthday bash is set to be its biggest yet. Here is everything you need to know ahead of the June long weekend.
The crew at The Note have consulted the crystal ball and come up with a list of bands we think might perform at this year’s Good Things festival.
Returning for its third year, Adelaide Jazz Festival celebrates the exceptional syncopated rhythms and soulful sounds this city produces
Punk rockers The Offspring are heading Down Under this May as part of their Supercharged Worldwide 25 Tour. Ahead of their opening concert in Adelaide, here are our picks for the best Offspring songs of all time.
Record Store Day is less than two weeks away, so we’ve teamed up with six of our favourite record stores to give you the lowdown on what they are about and why you should visit them.
Is there a better way to listen to music than on wax? Not in our opinion. This Record Store Day, support SA’s local vinyl suppliers and get your paws on new releases or hard-to-find rarities.
Vote for a local legend to hit the stage at Pirate Life’s 10th Birthday alongside Pennywise and Millencolin!
Adelaide Fringe’s home of circus, music and feasting has cracked its 180-show program wide open in 2025, welcoming you to indulge in art and culture like never before.
WOMADelaide has such an eclectic lineup it can be hard to know who to see. So we’ve made it easier by selecting our top picks you don’t want to miss at this year’s festival.
More than 1300 shows are rolling through SA this Adelaide Fringe, transforming our festival state into one giant celebration of arts, culture and creativity for 31 days. Here’s where you’ll find our bums on seats…
The Irish rock-pop act are performing at Peter Lehmann Wines in the Barossa Valley on Sunday, February 2.
Port Adelaide will come alive for one night only with its immersive, roving festival, New Found Sound, which showcases over 30 talented South Australian artists. Are you ready?
Catch The Teskey Brothers headlining A Day on the Green at Peter Lehmann Wines for a fantastic day of booze, bands and bloody good times!
Adelaide Fringe dropped a taste of what to expect from their 2025 program. Here are our fave shows that are not to be missed!
Meet the easy-to-use and affordable service that lets you rent the latest high-quality or pre-loved music gear without the large upfront costs of purchasing.
Ahead of their headline performance at the 2024 VAILO Adelaide 500, we caught Cold Chisel live in Melbourne at Flemington Racecourse. Here are our biggest takeaways from their epic two-hour performance under the big top.
Adelaide Guitar Festival arrives next month with $30 tickets for those under 30. Here’s what events the young guns in our office have pencilled in their calendars...
For 21 months, The Note has tried its damned best to capture the gold rush of talent emerging from our suburbs.
With the recent news of Aerosmith calling it a day from touring, we look back at the best songs from the rock icon’s incredible career.
Just one more sleep until the madness of Beer & BBQ Fest kicks off! Here’s where you’ll find us.
Here are some handy tips on how to save coin, increase your show uptake, and have even more fun in the live local scene.
Live music is actually good for us physically, mentally, spiritually – and we’re good for it. A reminder it’s not all doom and gloom in the local scene.
Aussie prog-rockers Karnivool had Adelaide in the palm of their hands with a mesmerising performance that had punters in awe. Check out all the shots from the night of face-melting rock below.
Celebrating the 20th anniversary of their seminal album The Curse, metalcore heroes Atreyu delivered an uncompromising performance in front of a packed crowd at Adelaide’s Lion Arts Factory.
Little Birdy took to the stage at The Gov to celebrate the 21st anniversary of their sublime debut album, BigBigLove. The band were in fine form and we were there to catch it all.
American thrash metal greats Testament destroyed The Gov over the weekend and we were there to catch all the action.
A chaotic and joy-fuelled night of surf rock, crowd surfing and circle pits took place when Skegss, The Buoys and Fool Nelson delivered an unforgettable midweek party at Adelaide’s Hindley Street Music Hall. Check out all the action below.
French metalcore heroes Landmvrks delivered a magnetic performance at The Gov as part of their Aussie tour, and we were there to snap all the action.
Touring in support of their 2024 album SUPERCHARGED, Cali punk rockers the Offspring delivered a greatest hits set for the ages that left everyone wanting more after the house lights came on.
Returning to the stage, Oscar the Wild celebrated their grungy new track ‘Big Think’ with a high-octane hometown show.
If you missed out on the stellar performance from Yellowcard, Motion City Soundtrack and Plain White T’s last Friday, here’s the lowdown on everything that happened on that magic night.
Falling In Reverse left Adelaide shook after an epic night of modern metalcore madness. Check out all the snaps from the night of insanity!
The maggots were out in full force as Slipknot returned to Adelaide for a headline performance celebrating their 25th year together. We got down and dirty in the mosh to bring you these awesome shots.
Pirate Life went all out for their 10th birthday bash, pulling together an incredible lineup of international and local acts, and we were there to catch all the action.
“Tyler Childers has it all. He rocks with the best, tells stories like a folk legend and knows when to lighten the mood with comic relief.”
New Zealand rockers SHIHAD graced Adelaide for one final gig and we were there to catch all the rocking action.
Check out all the action from Alien Ant Farm and Drowning Pool’s epic night of live music at Lion Arts Factory.
Adelaide played witness to the Hyperviolence Tour, a night of brutal breakdowns, skull-crushing riffs and fiery vocal displays that left everybody spellbound.
City and Colour’s performance was an unforgettable evening showcasing the emotional depth and versatility of singer-songwriter Dallas Green, and we were there to catch it all.
Amyl And The Sniffers returned to Adelaide and turned Hindley Street Music Hall into a mass of sweaty, heaving bodies.
Nu metal pioneers Korn performed for a sold out crowd in Adelaide last night and we were there to capture it all.
The Amity Affliction celebrated a decade of Let the Ocean Take Me at Adelaide's The Drive and cemented their status as Aussie metalcore royalty.
Tokyo-based all-girl rockers HANABIE. blew everyone away with their chaotic set at The Gov and we were there to catch all the action.
Norwegian progressive metal behemoths Leprous put on a show to remember when they performed in Adelaide as part of their Australian tour.
For an hour and a half, political correctness was thrown out the window, and Steel Panther reminded us not to take life too seriously.
Celebrating their 20th anniversary, Parkway Drive proved without a shadow of a doubt that they are one of Australia’s greatest live acts.
“If Tim Burton was to create a Shakespearean romantic tragedy film that required a gothic horror metal soundtrack, there is arguably only one band in this universe that could accomplish such a complex form of artistry: Cradle Of Filth.”
For their first headline gig, blush took to Velvet Underground to celebrate the launch of their latest single, ‘shades of blue’.

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