Support comes from Dirty Dike’s longtime collaborator and DJ Sammy B-Side.

Image @Dirtydikesmb (Facebook)
UK MC Dirty Dike is bringing his talents to Australia and New Zealand this June/July as part of The Golden Lobster Tour.
First finding fame back in 2011 with the release of his Constand Dikester album, which included the popular single ‘Hi I’m James’, Dike has continued to release music regularly while gaining a reputation for his boisterous live shows.
“Excited to announce I’m coming to Australia & New Zealand this June/July for the full pelt magical ‘Golden lobster tour’,” Dike commented on Instagram. “Expect complete and utter carnage & chaos from start to finish. Secure your entry immediately.”
A mainstay of the underground hip hop scene in the UK, Dirty Dike can’t wait to get to Australia and New Zealand. Kicking things off at Boorloo/Perth’s Jack Rabbit Slims on Thursday, June 19, Dike continues with gigs at Tarntanya/Adelaide’s UniBar Adelaide on Friday, June 20 and Eora/Sydney’s Mary’s Underground on Saturday, June 21.
He’s then off to New Zealand for three shows at Tāmaki Makaurau/Auckland’s Neck of the Woods on Thursday, June 26, Ōtautahi/Christchurch’s Wunderbar on Friday, June 27 and Te Whanganui-a-Tara/Wellington’s Meow on Saturday, June 28.
Returning to Australia on Thursday, July 3, for a show at The Brightside in Meanjin/Brisbane, Dirty Dike wraps things up with performances at Nipaluna/Hobart’s Republic Bar on Friday, July 4 and Naarm/Melbourne’s Max Watts on Saturday, July 5.
Support comes from Dirty Dike’s longtime collaborator and good mate, DJ Sammy B-Side.
Tickets for all shows are on sale now via supermegabookings.com.
READ MORE: Kendrick Lamar Headlines Spilt Milk 2025
One of the founders of High Focus Records, Dirty Dike has been at the forefront of the UK’s underground hip hop scene for over 15 years. He’s released nine albums during that time, with his most recent being 2023’s well-received Mattress.
Having collaborated with the likes of Rag‘n’Bone Man, Pete Cannon, Lee Scott and more, Dike has an eager fanbase who delight in his high-energy live shows, demonstrating his humorous but often poignant wordplay.
Tickets for all shows are selling fast so get yours now before FOMO sets in.
Catch Dirty Dike at UniBar Adelaide on Friday, June 20. Tickets on sale now via moshtix.com.au.
Dirty Dike The Golden Lobster Tour Australia and New Zealand Dates 2025
Thursday, June 19 – Jack Rabbit Slims, Boorloo/Perth
Friday, June 20 – UniBar, Tarntanya/Adelaide
Saturday, June 21 – Mary’s Underground, Eora/Sydney
Thursday, June 26 – Neck of the Woods Tāmaki Makaurau/Auckland
Friday, June 27 – Wunderbar, Ōtautahi/Christchurch
Saturday, June 28 – Mewo, Te Whanganui-a-Tara/Wellington
Thursday, July 3 – The Brightside, Meanjin/Brisbane
Friday, July 4 – Republic Bar, Nipaluna/Hobart
Saturday, July 5 – Max Watts, Naarm/Melbourne
The special edition box set includes B-sides, rarities, original demos and more.
The Minns Labor Government is the first to introduce the rule Australia wide.
All 15 tracks from Inhale / Exhale have been given the remix treatment.
Support comes from Dirty Dike’s longtime collaborator and DJ Sammy B-Side.
The punk rock quartet are celebrating the release of their fourth long player with a national tour.
The all-ages event also includes performances from J–Milla, RIAH and Katie Aspel.
Catch the Tassie singer-songwriter performing three gigs in SA this June.
Charli XCX, Olivia Rodrigo, Stormzy and Nine Inch Nails are just some of the bands performing at this year’s festival.
The festival is back bigger and better with a lineup that also includes Doechii, Sara Landry and ScHoolBoy Q.
The Sunshine Coast folk duo is hitting the road in support of their upcoming sophomore album, The Art of Uncommon Practice.
The remastered box set contains a total of 301 songs, 245 of which have never been released.
The 52-minute video features the band performing their third album, Underneath, in its entirety.
The Canadian singer-songwriter is heading our way as part of her 29-date world tour.
The Swedish punk rockers return with a nine date tour this October/November.
The three-day heavy metal extravaganza also features performances from Polaris Northlane, The Butterfly Effect and more.
The lad’s won triple j’s One Night Stand Unearthed Competition to earn the right to play at this year’s festival.
‘Up All Night’ is the quartet’s first new song since the release of their 2023 album Last Of Your Kind.
The tour includes four shows in South Australia in Adelaide, Mount Gambier and Port Lincoln.
The tour announcement coincides with the release of Iron Mind’s new single, ‘Test of the Iron Mind’.
‘Tears Dry Tonight’ is a deep house vibe from CYRIL and Blunt.
The new Adelaide date is an all-ages show at The Gov.
The emo rockers are performing their seminal album Something to Write Home About in full on the tour.
The quartet are celebrating 40 years together with a career-defining set this November.
This year’s SXSW Sydney takes place from October 13-19.
Catch the talented ensemble performing four Thursday nights in a row at UniBar Adelaide throughout May.
The legendary singer is celebrating 40 years making music with an extensive Australian tour.
‘Track 1’ marks the third collaboration between Flume and JPEGMAFIA.
The indie rockers have locked in six Aussie dates before embarking on an overseas tour.
The garage rock duo are hitting the road in support of their new album, Pound Cake.