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Industrial metal band Ministry standing in a smoky, dark warehouse location with light beams shining down in a black-and-white portrait photo.

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15 September 2026

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16 September 2026New Music

'Seriously' is the Third Single Taken From Editors' Upcoming Eighth Studio Album

Swervedriver's Adam Franklin playing guitar onstage next to a Marshall amplifier during a live concert at Lion Arts Factory in Adelaide.

16 September 2026Live

Live Review: Swervedriver @ Lion Arts Factory 15/09/26

Promo photo of artist effie isobel posing with a wooden bow and arrow against a draped pink and purple backdrop.

16 September 2026Q&A

In the Green Room: effie isobel

Swervedriver performing live at Lion Arts Factory in Adelaide, featuring frontman Adam Franklin on electric guitar under moody blue stage light.

16 September 2026Galleries

Photo Gallery: Swervedriver @ Lion Arts Factory 15/09/26

Indie duo The Army, The Navy wearing headlamps and large hiking backpacks outdoors at night for a high-contrast flash press portrait.

16 September 2026Tours

The Army, The Navy Plot Australian Tour 2027

First Sounds event graphic collage featuring portraits of Indigenous musicians and a group of young performers under warm yellow lighting.

15 September 2026New Music

Submissions Now Open for 'First Sounds Volume 15'

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7pm | 24 September 2026

Kita Alexander

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9pm | 16 September 2026

The Stubbies / Projecter / Cove / Jaded Earth

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Ed Castle

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Stefan Hauk

Blues

Memphis Slim's

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7pm | 16 September 2026

Shed Jams with Ben Whittington

Various

Marion Hotel

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6pm | 16 September 2026

Louis Fuller

Various

Arkaba Hotel

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English ska band Madness posing in suits, sunglasses, and hats against a plain studio backdrop for a promotional press portrait photo.

15 September 2026Tours

Madness Announce 2027 Australian & New Zealand Tour

French techno DJ and producer Anetha posing in a plaid jacket with dark straight hair against a neutral background for a press portrait photo.

15 September 2026Festivals

Let Them Eat Cake Drops Massive 2027 Lineup

DJ Calvin Harris seen from behind with arms raised overlooking a massive outdoor festival crowd from the main stage decks during a live set.

15 September 2026Tours

Calvin Harris Announces Debut Headline Australian Tour 2027

Singer-songwriter Max McNown in a backward cap and black t-shirt posing with crossed arms against a black truck for a press portrait photo.

15 September 2026Tours

Country Singer Max McNown Plots 2027 Australian & New Zealand Tour

People dancing at the Rock the Coast event inside a brightly lit hall decorated with string lights and purple ambient stage lighting.

15 September 2026Festivals

Accessible Live Music Festival Rock the Coast Returns In October

Folk duo The Milk Carton Kids sitting indoors in suits, holding a acoustic guitar and banjo while seated on a couch in a cozy studio setting.

14 September 2026Tours

The Milk Carton Kids Return To Australia March 2027

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15 September 2026Q&A

Diving Into Jem Cassar-Daley

Promotional portrait of soul singer TEEKS sitting shirtless in black jeans against a studio backdrop, shot by photographer Frances Carter.

11 September 2026Q&A

TEEKS Enters His Villain Era

10 September 2026Interviews

Kita Alexander: Standing Up In the Face of RAGE

Promo photo of Simon Finch from Australian band The Tambourine Girls crouching outdoors in a white t-shirt surrounded by trees.

10 September 2026Q&A

The Tambourine Girls on Life, Loss and the Space Between

Black and white photo of Australian musician Holly Throsby smiling while playing acoustic guitar indoors on a couch.

9 September 2026Q&A

Holly Throsby Finds Magic in the Mundane

Australian blues musician Nathan Cavaleri smiling in a fedora, dark jacket, purple shirt, and patterned neck scarf against a plain backdrop.

9 September 2026Q&A

Nathan Cavaleri: From Demons to Miracles

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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'

Dramatic portrait of artist Carmen looking down with closed eyes, wearing red lipstick and holding her hand to her cheek.

10 September 2026Theatre

State Opera South Australia Presents Georges Bizet's 'Carmen'

People enjoying drinks outdoors at the Adelaide Fringe Festival, sitting outside the blue BankSA Theatre venue on a sunny day in the park.

8 September 2026Art

Adelaide Fringe Opens 2027 Event Registrations

Pianist Dave McEvoy leaning on an open grand piano outdoors for Art for Takayna in a lush forest setting.

8 September 2026Art

Art for Takayna Makes South Australian Premiere at ILA

Purple puppet comedian Randy Feltface sitting at a table in a hotel room, resting his head on his hand next to a box of Randy's Feltos cereal.

31 August 2026Comedy

Randy Feltface Announces 2027 Australian & New Zealand Tour

Ballet dancers performing on stage in silver, shimmering tutus during a live production of the Cinderella ballet against a dark backdrop.

30 August 2026Theatre

The Australian Ballet’s 'Cinderella' To Premiere in Adelaide 2027

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