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Post-punk band Fontaines D.C. standing together in dark streetwear and jackets against a yellow wall, photo by Ewen Spencer.

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Australian garage rock trio The Grogans sitting together on a couch under warm red lighting in a room.

1 October 2026New Music

The Grogans Share New Single 'Country Mile'

Indie rock band The Reytons posing together in a fisheye-lens shot against a fish-eye globe and sunset sky.

1 October 2026Tours

The Reytons Reveal 2026 Australian and New Zealand Tour Support

Australian alt-pop band Telenova posing near a roller shutter, with frontwoman Angeline Armstrong leaning forward in a blue jacket.

1 October 2026New Music

Telenova Return With New Single 'Happy'

Album artwork for Erotic Elements by Logue Lady, showing close-up weathered Gothic calligraphy carved into aged stone.

1 October 2026News

Beats Round Up: October 2026

Post-hardcore band Future Palace posing under teal lighting, photo by Athina Paraschoudi.

1 October 2026Interviews

Future Palace's Perfectly Timed Australian Debut

Rock band Free Throw standing in front of large bookshelves packed with books, photographed by Imani Givertz.

1 October 2026Tours

Free Throw Plot 2027 Australian Tour

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

7pm | 3 October 2026

MISS KANINNA

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5pm | 1 October 2026

Stefan Hauk

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9pm | 1 October 2026

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Rhino Room

7pm | 1 October 2026

Brendan Hill / Laura Brown / Punch Ups With Jesus / Syd Lane

Acoustic

Ed Castle

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6pm | 1 October 2026

Holiday Bands! Carclew / NSS / Base 10 / The Brocas

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News

Indie pop band San Cisco posing with a guitar, amp, and retro mushroom lamp in a field, photo by Mitchell Benson.

30 September 2026Tours

San Cisco Announce ‘Miles Away’ Regional Tour Part 1

A Perfect Circle band members posing inside a vintage red convertible car, photo by Travis Shinn.

30 September 2026New Music

A Perfect Circle Share New Single 'To Whom It May Concern'

Australian String Quartet posing with violins and a cello against a vibrant blue studio backdrop.

30 September 2026Tours

The Australian String Quartet Unveils 2027 Program

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

30 September 2026Tours

Lizzy McAlpine Adds Second Adelaide Show To Her 2027 Australian & New Zealand Tour

Musician Becca Hatch reclining on the floor in a brown strapless corset top and warm lighting, photo by Ellie Phan.

30 September 2026New Music

Becca Hatch Shares New Single 'Extra Time'

Singer-songwriter John Craigie leaning against a bright red door next to green ivy leaves, photo by Carly Montgomery.

30 September 2026Tours

John Craigie Announces 2027 Australian Tour

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Features

Australian singer Ella Hooper holding a small flower, wearing a neckerchief and plaid shirt outdoors.

29 September 2026Q&A

Ella Hooper is Older, Wiser and Still Having Fun

Band members of Banks Arcade pose in dark jackets against a split white and light blue background, two wearing sunglasses and one wearing a hood.

28 September 2026Interviews

Banks Arcade: Finding Their Own Frequency

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

28 September 2026Q&A

In the Green Room: Don't Be A Stranger

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

25 September 2026Q&A

iOTA: Letting the Hours Disappear

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

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Culture

Comedian Drew Lynch smiling on stage into a microphone in front of a colorful pop-art background.

29 September 2026Comedy

Drew Lynch Announces 2027 Australian Tour

27 September 2026Culture

Karl Urban Joins Supanova Adelaide 2026 Lineup

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

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

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