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Singer-songwriter Lizzy McAlpine reclines on a vintage floral armchair wearing a white long-sleeve top and boots.

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24 September 2026

Lizzy McAlpine Announces 2027 Australian & New Zealand Tour

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HEALTH performing live at The Gov in Adelaide

26 September 2026Galleries

Gallery: HEALTH @ The Gov 25/09/26

Portrait of Shannon Mowling wearing glasses and a cap, smiling in front of framed music memorabilia and a red Adelaide Anchors scarf.

25 September 2026Q&A

Granite Island Discs: Shannon Mowling

Aboriginal rock band Mulga Bore Hard Rock pose in black-and-white face paint and themed outfits inspired by KISS.

25 September 2026Art

Mulga Bore Hard Rock Headline BIGGEST MOB Family Day This Weekend

Scottish synth-pop band CHVRCHES featuring Lauren Mayberry, Iain Cook, and Martin Doherty in a studio portrait against red background.

25 September 2026New Music

Friday Favourites: The Best New Tracks of the Week 25/09/26

Australian pop-punk band Stand Atlantic posing outdoors against an orange wall. Bonnie Fraser crouches in front, biting a leopard-print cap.

25 September 2026New Music

'NEXT2U' is the Latest Track Taken From Stand Atlantic's Forthcoming Album 'GODBREATH'

Musician RinRin rests her chin on her hand in a cozy room with bookshelves, sporting space buns hairstyle and a star-pattern jacket.

25 September 2026New Music

RinRin Shares New Single 'fever dream', Signs With Fearless Records

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7.30m | 1 October 2026

Ben Lee and Georgia Maq

IndieAcoustic

Trinity Sessions

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7:30pm | 26 September 2026

TOWNIE (TAS) / SHORT SNARL

IndieRock

The Wheatsheaf Hotel

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6pm | 26 September 2026

The South Season

Country

Shotgun Willie's

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9pm | 26 September 2026

The Bluetones

Blues

Memphis Slim's

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9pm | 26 September 2026

The Band Zeus

Greek

The Gov

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Swedish metalcore band Thrown posing in dark streetwear for a promotional band photo taken by Emil Engvall.

24 September 2026New Music

thrown Announce Sophomore Album 'Unwanted'

Kate "Babyshakes" Dillon of Full Flower Moon Band in a long-sleeved black outfit, posing against a dark background.

24 September 2026New Music

Full Flower Moon Band Share New Single 'Endless Summer', Announce Fourth Album

24 September 2026Tours

Inspiral Carpets Announce 2027 Australian & New Zealand Tour

Golden Plains Festival stage illuminated at night by bright purple and blue lights with a large crowd gathered in front of the illuminated trees.

24 September 2026Festivals

Golden Plains Nineteen Ballot Now Open

Australian metalcore band Windwaker poses together in casual street style clothing against a vibrant blue studio backdrop.

24 September 2026New Music

Windwaker Share New Single 'dna' Ahead of Australian Tour

Rock band Queens of the Stone Age pose in dramatic red light, featuring frontman Josh Homme sitting front and center with bandmates.

24 September 2026New Music

Queens of the Stone Age Share 'Where the Goth Girls At?'

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Blues rock guitarist Gwyn Ashton smiling on stage as he plays a resonator guitar under dramatic concert lights.

22 September 2026Q&A

Gwyn Ashton: Still Turning It Up

21 September 2026Editorials

Gig Goer Confessions

Millah Hansberry with Lime Cordiale band members, one holding 'The Note' magazine, in a dry indoor or covered setting.

18 September 2026Editorials

Millah's Final Issue

Photographer Daniel Down wearing a cap and holding a vintage Fujica camera to his eye under cool blue stage lights at a concert venue.

18 September 2026Q&A

Finding Focus: Daniel Down on Music, Photography and PACE Festival

Close-up portrait of musician Tamara Montina resting her chin on her crossed arms outdoors in warm sunlight.

17 September 2026Q&A

Culture Club: Get To Know Tamara Montina

Australian music duo Hellcat Speedracer standing outside a suburban house with colorful party bunting at night, looking directly at the camera.

17 September 2026Q&A

Hellcat Speedracer Embrace the Dance Floor

Culture

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Stage performer holding a black top hat in a musical production inspired by The Greatest Showman, with performers on stage in background.

24 September 2026Theatre

‘Come Alive!’ The Greatest Showman Circus Spectacular Is Coming To Adelaide

Comedian Eric Idle shrugs playfully while wearing a black blazer and a white graphic shirt reading Always Look on the Bright Side.

23 September 2026Comedy

Monty Python Legend Eric Idle Announces Australian & New Zealand Speaking Tour

Australian comedy duo Lano & Woodley posing in blue flight suits holding astronaut helmets in front of a full moon backdrop.

21 September 2026Comedy

Lano & Woodley Announce ‘In Space’ 2027 Australian Tour

Author signing books for attendees at the OzAsia Festival Weekend of Words event inside a brightly lit venue space.

18 September 2026Art

OzAsia Festival Reveals Weekend of Words 2026 Program

Australian electronic duo Electric Fields posing together in dramatic red and yellow lighting for a promotional studio portrait shoot.

13 September 2026Art

Tandanya Announces Two Event Nature Festival Collaboration 'Silent Country'

Person in cowboy boots riding a metallic horse statue and raising a pink hat indoors at the Feast Festival launch event.

11 September 2026Art

Feast Festival Announces 2026 Program

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Gallery: HEALTH @ The Gov 25/09/26

Granite Island Discs: Shannon Mowling

Mulga Bore Hard Rock Headline BIGGEST MOB Family Day This Weekend

Friday Favourites: The Best New Tracks of the Week 25/09/26

'NEXT2U' is the Latest Track Taken From Stand Atlantic's Forthcoming Album 'GODBREATH'

RinRin Shares New Single 'fever dream', Signs With Fearless Records