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4 November 2026

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5 Seconds of Summer performing live at AEC Arena in Adelaide

5 November 2026Live

Live Review: 5 Seconds of Summer @ AEC Arena 04/11/26

5 Seconds of Summer performing live at AEC Arena in Adelaide

5 November 2026Galleries

Photo Gallery: 5 Seconds of Summer @ AEC Arena 04/11/26

Portrait of music producer DJ Shadow wearing a dark baseball cap and t-shirt, standing against a purple brick wall.

5 November 2026Tours

DJ Shadow Celebrates 30 Years Of 'Endtroducing.....' with 2027 Australian Tour

Portrait of artist and illustrator Cécile Gariépy smiling, wearing a black top and hoop earrings against a light background.

5 November 2026Art

Cécile Gariépy Wins Adelaide Fringe 2027 Poster Competition

Promotional portrait of the five-piece band Any Young Mechanic standing outdoors in casual jackets and sweaters.

5 November 2026Interviews

Locals Only: Any Young Mechanic

American rock band The Dandy Warhols standing outdoors near elevated overpasses with pink and green umbrellas in a press photo.

5 November 2026Tours

The Dandy Warhols Announce Australian & New Zealand Tour Support

The Gig Guide

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Black and white portrait of noise rock duo Party Dozen with saxophonist Kirsty Tickle in front and drummer Jonathan Boulet behind.

7:30pm | 5 November 2026

Party Dozen

Rock

Ed Castle

Promotional portrait of Australian indie pop band The Tullamarines posing together in a warm, vintage-style living room setting.

7pm | 7 November 2026

The Tullamarines

Indie

Lion Arts Factory

8pm | 5 November 2026

Vespr / stripes, scarf / Class Values

Punk

Hotel Metro

7pm | 5 November 2026

ROADIE / BILLIE BURNS / CHRISSIE MOWER / MITCHELL SEAGER

Indie

Lowlife Basement Bar

7:30pm | 5 November 2026

Party Dozen – 21 Bum Salute Album Tour

Indie

The Ed Castle Hotel

Tickets TBA

7pm | 5 November 2026

Naughty Bingo

Various

Korked

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News

Indigenous Australian rapper Baker Boy posing in a textured jacket and cap against a dark wall in a moody promo portrait.

5 November 2026Tours

Baker Boy Announces Massive 2027 Regional Tour

Panelists speaking on stage at the Regional and Remote Music Summit in front of a screen reading "How Music Lives in Places."

5 November 2026News

2026 Regional and Remote Music Summit Proves Massive Success

Metalcore band Converge posing in moody, dark lighting for a promotional band portrait.

4 November 2026Tours

Converge Announce 2027 Australian & New Zealand Tour

Promotional portrait of the three-piece band Smacked Youth smiling outdoors in front of a city waterfront skyline.

4 November 2026Tours

Smacked Youth Reveal 2026 Australian Tour Dates

Rapper Rico Nasty with neon yellow hair, wearing an oversized black bow headpiece and a low-cut outfit.

4 November 2026Tours

Laneway Festival 2027 Sideshows Revealed

Promotional double-exposure portrait of Australian band Empress styled with layered group imagery.

4 November 2026New Music

Empress Announce New Album 'We Can Make A River', Share Single 'One By One'

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Features

Promotional portrait of musical artist Meila resting her head on her hand against a simple gray background.

30 October 2026Interviews

Meila Finds the Beauty in the Everyday on The Good Place

Australian band Radio Free Alice posing outdoors in a grassy field with horses, shot by Imogene Barron.

30 October 2026Interviews

Radio Free Alice on Discovering What's In Between

Promotional low-angle portrait of indie artist Coco Elise wearing sunglasses against a clear blue sky.

30 October 2026Q&A

Sound Bites: Coco Elise

Sammy Gilchrist of The Fuss singing into a microphone with one hand raised on stage, photographed by Mitchell Jarrett.

29 October 2026Q&A

Granite Island Discs: Sammy Gilchrist

Australian podcast duo Matt & Alex (Matt Okine and Alex Dyson) close-up portrait with intense expressions on a green backdrop.

28 October 2026Q&A

Sound Bites: Matt Okine & Alex Dyson

Promotional portrait of musician Adam Newling wearing a blue jacket leaning his head on his hand outdoors.

27 October 2026Interviews

Adam Newling Embraces The Bloody Unknown

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Culture

Australian comedian Luke McGregor wearing a green shirt, smiling and pointing to the side against a light blue background.

5 November 2026Comedy

Luke McGregor Reveals 2027 Australian Tour Dates

Bluey, Bingo, Bandit, and Chilli posing together with musical instruments against a vibrant burst background.

5 November 2026Theatre

Bluey’s Big Play Returns To Adelaide in 2027

State Opera South Australia chorus performing on stage under blue concert lighting holding sheet music.

3 November 2026Theatre

State Opera Celebrates 50 Years of Its Chorus with Historic 'Golden Voices' Performances

Tao Dance Theater ensemble performing on stage in colorful loose-fitting robes against a black background.

2 November 2026Art

Adelaide Festival Unveils 2027 Program

Crowd on beanbags watching an outdoor movie screening at Moonlight Cinema in Botanic Park, Adelaide.

29 October 2026Film

Moonlight Cinema Launches Blockbuster 2026 Summer Program

Guests enjoying drinks and taking photos at long outdoor dining tables during The Scenic Harvest Party at The Scenic Hotel.

26 October 2026Food & Drink

The Scenic Hotel's Harvest Party Returns This Spring

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