Post-Hardcore Ragers Unwound Touring Australia This September
On their first Australian tour Unwound has locked in four shows, including a gig at Adelaide’s Lion Arts Factory.

Image by Daniel Bergeron
American noise rock group Unwound is making the trip Down Under this September. The Washington quartet has announced they are playing four dates in Sydney, Adelaide, Melbourne and Brisbane.
The Australian tour kicks off in Sydney at Oxford Arts Factory on Thursday, September 19 and then heads to Adelaide with a gig at Lion Arts Factory on Friday, September 20. The final two shows are in Melbourne at the Corner Hotel on Saturday, September 21 and in Brisbane at Soapbox on Sunday, September 22.
Support comes from alternative Sydney act A Broken Sail, who have been thrilling fans with their moody rock since 2017.
This is Unwound’s first Australian tour since forming in 1991. Mainstays of the post-hardcore and alternative scene of the 90s, Unwound were a flagship band of the independent record label Kill Rock Stars and known for their relentless touring.
After ten years, seven albums and hundreds of shows, Unwound went their separate ways in 2001. Many of the band members went on to have success with other musical endeavours before a reunion was touted in 2012 when their catalogue was reissued. Sadly this never materialised, with the band still dealing with several internal conflicts.
The devastating death of bassist Vern Rumsey in 2020 and the onset of the pandemic brought about a mindset change within the band. Unwound began sharing videos of themselves practising and soon announced they were reforming. This new lineup consists of original members Justin Trosper (vocals, guitar, saxophone) and Sara Lund (drummer) alongside newcomers Jared Warren (bass) and Scott Seckington (guitar).
Unwound played their first live gig in 21 years in 2023 at a surprise show in Astoria, Oregon. They followed this with a North American tour and a slot on the bill of the Primavera Sound Festival in Barcelona.
The response to their shows has been immense, and their Aussie gigs are not to be missed by those with a love of 90s alt-rock.
Tickets for Unwound’s Australian tour are on sale now via the band’s website.
unwound Australian tour 2024
Thursday, September 19 – Oxford Arts Factory, Sydney
Friday, September 20 – Lion Arts Factory, Adelaide
Saturday, September 21 – Corner Hotel, Melbourne
Sunday, September 22 – Soapbox, Brisbane
Aussie icon Russell Morris is calling time on his incredible career in music.
The State Cultural Policy, A Place to Create, has been lauded by those in the arts sector.
Get down to the brewery for a fun day of booze, food and live music.
The Aussie leg of Justice’s tour comes to Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane this December.
The punk quintet have also shared rollicking new single, ‘Chamomile Tea’.
moisturizer is the Grammy Award-winning band’s follow-up to their 2022 self-titled debut album.
The band’s journey will be told through four movies set for release in April 2028.
The Hives Forever Forever The Hives arrives August 29.
The Perth rock and rollers will take to the stage as part of the Norwood Food and Wine Festival during Gather Round.
The run of shows comes in support of Dope Lemon’s upcoming fifth studio album, Golden Wolf.
Catch the comical folk rockers when they hit The Gov in September.
The band’s last live performance followed being inducted into Canada’s Music Hall of Fame.
The new superstore has everything a music lover could ever need.
The group will perform their Black Label EP and 2024 album Oddworld, in full.
Catch the DJ and producer when he hits Adelaide in June.
Adelaide’s favourite synth trio return with another electro thumper.
The Latino heartthrob returns to Australia for the first time in a decade.
Catch the emerging country star performing at The Gov in May.
This is the duo’s first original solo tune since 2020.
This is a rare chance to catch these two Aussie artists performing on the same night.
This is your chance to perform at the 2025 Maccas Footy Festival.
Get lost in the mosh when CLAMM hit Ed Castle this August.
The annual music event takes over the sleepy WA town in May.
Catch local punk rockers The Public Servants performing a live acoustic set.
The Swiss act’s headline Aussie tour comes in support of their new album, Cursed.
The gig is part of Northern Sound System’s Low Stakes program aimed at helping young music lovers learn how to put on a live event.
The Bennies are hitting the road in support of their upcoming new album, You Can’t Put Out This Fire.
The acclaimed singer is performing his father, Charlie Pride’s, greatest hits.
The band are playing a special show in support of Chris Parkinson’s solo record, Children During Wartime.
The Sydney three-piece have announced a run of August shows.