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Electronic producer Logic1000, Samantha Poulter, with a high ponytail in a dark plaid shirt resting her hands together in a promo portrait.

13 August 2026New Music

Logic1000 Teams With Jam City for New Single 'Jersey'

Steffen Kummerer of technical death metal band Obscura holding a red flame-top electric guitar, wearing sunglasses against a dark red backdrop.

13 August 2026Tours

Obscura Announce 'When Worlds Collide Guitar Clinic' Tour of Australia

Black and white close-up portrait of Kristian Matsson, performing as folk musician The Tallest Man On Earth, photographed by Anton Corbijn.

13 August 2026New Music

The Tallest Man On Earth Announces New Album ‘Just Beyond Endless Mountain’

Musician Miss Kaninna posing against a bright yellow backdrop, wearing a black leather jacket and black crown-like hat.

13 August 2026Interviews

Miss Kaninna: Holding the Blackprint

Country music artist Wade Forster in a cowboy hat, mustache, and patterned shirt sitting in front of saddled horses at night under stage lights.

13 August 2026New Music

Wade Forster Shares New Single 'Love Crimes' Ahead of Australian Tour

Australian band Bootleg Rascal duo tinted blue posing on a desert highway background, wearing sunglasses, sneakers, and casual streetwear.

12 August 2026New Music

Bootleg Rascal's ‘Asleep In The Machine’ 10th Anniversary Deluxe Edition Out Now

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7:30pm | 13 August 2026

Frenzal Rhomb

Punk Rock

The Gov

Flinders Battle of the Bands

7pm | 15 August 2026

FUSA Battle of the Bands: Jaded Earth / The Bluff / The Watchers / Methylated / Blue Pwr Man

Nexus Arts

8pm | 13 August 2026

The Little Dirty Roots Band + Open Jams (The Gumbo Room Blues Jam)

Blues

The Gov

6pm | 13 August 2026

Sam Brittain

Various

Marion Hotel

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6:30pm | 13 August 2026

Safe in Sound - Fleur Green / Evan Polymeneas

FolkJazz

The Wheatsheaf Hotel

7pm | 13 August 2026

Lachlan Mcgargill

Jazz

Ern Malley Est. 1943

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News

Black and white portrait of musician Dijon sitting in a home recording studio surrounded by keyboards, mixing boards, and audio equipment.

12 August 2026Festivals

Meredith 34 Lineup Revealed

Indie band Destinezia posing together in a dimly lit, vintage room illuminated by moody blue and warm ambient lighting.

12 August 2026New Music

Destinezia Share New Song ‘Faker!'

Indie band Purée sitting together under warm orange lighting with four wall clocks above them in a dramatic, cinematic room.

12 August 2026New Music

Adelaide Rockers Purée Return With Exhilarating New Single 'Wait'

Heavy music band Half Me stands together in dark jackets and baseball caps against a rustic wooden fence backdrop in a moody promo photo.

12 August 2026New Music

Half Me Announce New Album 'Dogma' Ahead of Australian Tour

Australian indie rock band The Jungle Giants stand outdoors against modern apartment buildings in stylish streetwear and dark outfits.

12 August 2026New Music

The Jungle Giants Drop New Single ‘Where Can I Put All My Love’

Jazz bassist Marcus Miller playing his Fender Jazz Bass guitar in a fedora hat against a moody, dark sepia background with palm trees.

12 August 2026Tours

Five-time Grammy Winner Marcus Miller Announces Australian Tour 2027

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Features

Members of the RISER collective posing together inside a music recording studio with wall-mounted studio monitors in the background.

7 August 2026Interviews

Introducing RISER Collective

Australian pop duo Bachelor Girl posing together, with Tania Doko making hand signs toward the camera alongside James Roche in sunglasses.

7 August 2026Q&A

Waiting for the Day, Again: Bachelor Girl Revisit a Classic

4 August 2026Editorials

SUBMIT YOUR GIG GOER CONFESSIONS

Musician Maybe Hugo sitting on floor with blue lighting, holding microphone next to table lamp and mixing console in studio setting.

4 August 2026Lists

Five Favourites with Maybe Hugo

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31 July 2026Q&A

Granite Island Discs: Chelsea Sinnott

UK metalcore band Bury Tomorrow posing together in dark clothing against a plain background for a promo photo shoot.

31 July 2026Interviews

Bury Tomorrow: A New Era with DEA†H Records

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Culture

Actors play chess in prison uniforms during a stage production of The Shawshank Redemption as other inmates watch intensely in dim light.

11 August 2026Theatre

'The Shawshank Redemption' Is Coming To Her Majesty's Theatre In 2027

A colorful Mexican bowl with shredded beef, cheese, chips, and small dip cups on a wooden table alongside other dishes at Rosa Mexicano.

11 August 2026Food & Drink

Tasting Notes: Five To Try August 2026

Illustrated poster for God Said Give 'Em Drum Machines: red-toned faces look over a lightning bolt striking a classic drum machine synthesizer.

10 August 2026Film

Adelaide Film Club Cinephonic Launches Music Documentary Series

Pink graphic: "2027 POSTER COMPETITION IS NOW OPEN!" Subtext: "Entries close Sunday 30 August at 11:59pm ACST." Surrounded by black and white doodles.

9 August 2026Culture

Submissions for the Adelaide Fringe 2027 Poster Competition Now Open

Australian comedian Nat's What I Reckon making an animated face on stage, wearing a green graphic metal band t-shirt with long hair and tattoos.

6 August 2026Comedy

Nat’s What I Reckon Announces Australian Tour 2026

Actor Anthony LaPaglia wearing a dark jacket, sitting at a table with hands clasped in a promotional portrait for Death of a Salesman.

5 August 2026Theatre

Anthony LaPaglia To Make Adelaide Stage Debut In 'Death Of A Salesman'

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