What’s On - Issue #1

Want to know what’s happening across Australia? Here are some must-see all-ages tours to have on your radar!

*Before buying a ticket, check the venue and event under-18 policy. Some gigs require a responsible adult or special ticket type. Check the website!

Guy Sebastian (POP/SOUL)

APRIL 16 - MAY 24

As far as Aussie music icons go, Guy Sebastian is up there as one of the most talented, graceful and hardworking. Since winning Australian Idol in ’03, he’s dropped 10 banger albums, with hits like ‘Battle Scars’, ‘Choir’, and ‘Like A Drum’. Setting off an Australian tour in support of his latest album 100 Times Around the Sun, his shows (withSam Fischer) are must-sees for a feel-good night.

NSW, VIC, QLD, SA, WA, TAS & ACT

Teen Jesus and the Jean Teasers (PUNK/ROCK)

MAY 1 - 9

If you’ve ever been to a major Australian music festival, chances are you’ve been lucky enough to catch Teen Jesus rock out on stage. The Canberra band have been making major waves across the nation, with their bitey, punk anthems, and wicked live shows. Touring their sophomore album GLORY, if you’re based in Adelaide, Brisbane or Sydney, you’re in luck for an all-ages show!

SA, QLD, NSW & NT

Deftones (ALT/METAL)

MAY 1 - 10

American alt metal act Deftones are one of the biggest bands in the genre today. It’s not a surprise if you head to any metal or punk shows and spot a badge or tee sporting the Deftones logo or album cover; they’re popular for a reason. Catch the band tearing up the stage in a rare Australian tour with iconic Manhattan rockers Interpol and Melbourne’s own alt punk artist Ecca Vandal.

NSW, VIC & QLD

aleksiah (POP)

MAY 15 - 30

SA’s pop princess aleksiah is a dream! She loves nothing more than putting on bright and sparkly all-ages gigs across Australia, bringing a good time to those who join in. With her brand-new hooky, dance-worthy EP Good On Paper out this May, she’s tapped Holly Hebe for the party of the century. If you haven’t heard her name before, you best listen in. She’s going to be HUGE!

WA, QLD, NSW & SA

The Jungle Giants (ELECTRONIC/INDIE)

JUNE 5 – JULY 18

Brisbane’s festival feelgood electro-indie favourites The Jungle Giants are back at it again! Touring Australia in support of their brand-new album Experiencing Feelings of Joy, the fun loving, marg drinking four-piece will be sure to delight. Taking Brissy alt-rockers Tear Drive and Adelaide’s pop-rockers The Tullamarines on tour, it’s the ultimate recipe for a good time.

NSW, QLD, SA, TAS & WA

Alex Warren (POP/FOLK)

AUGUST 28 - SEPTEMBER 12

Californian sweetheart and ‘Ordinary’ singer songwriter Alex Warren returns to Australian shores this August on his Finding Family on the Road tour. Playing 5 arena shows, the TikToker turned chart-topping musician comes with a kit full of hit songs, like ‘Eternity’, ‘Carry You Home’ and latest release ‘FEVER DREAM’. Come for a boogie or a cry – you’ll be welcome.

NSW, QLD, VIC, SA & WA

Tame Impala (INDIE/PSYCH)

OCTOBER 10 - 25

Tame Impala is one of the most regarded modern psychedelic projects in the world. Hitting the road with Ninajirachi for his latest album Deadbeat, featuring hits like ‘Loser’ and ‘Dracula’, expect a swathe of fuzzy guitars, synths and ‘70s style psych rock tunes blasting out of arena speakers. Grab your mates and get ready to turn to them and say… “did you know that Tame Impala is just one guy?”

NSW, VIC, QLD & WA

Louis Tomlinson (INDIE/POP)

OCTOBER 20 - 24

Choo choo! Jump on board the Louis Tomlinson train and catch him performing his brand spanking new album How Did I Get Here? live in concert, across the nation. Former One Direction member turned successful solo artist is touching down in Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane for three special nights of heartbreaking ballads to pop laced bangers. He’s got a track for every occasion.

QLD, NSW & VIC

Zara Larsson (POP)

OCTOBER 13 - 23

If the “I just wanna be part of your symphony,” dolphin meme still haunts you in your dreams (in a good way though), then Zara Larsson’s Midnight Sun tour has got the show for you! The Swedish pop princess behind hits like ‘Lush Life’, ‘Never Forget You’, ‘Ain’t My Fault’, and ‘Stateside’ with PinkPantheress, is dripped in glitter and hitting stages across Australia this October.

QLD, NSW, VIC, SA & WA

5 Seconds of Summer (POP/ROCK)

OCTOBER 28 – NOVEMBER 6

Everyone’s a Star! Or at least that’s what Aussie pop rockers 5SOS are telling us with their latest world tour. Their whopping 83-date tour is touching down on home soil in October, bringing 5SOS’s signature charm, wit and cheekiness, as well as their brand-new album’s pop-punk sound. Whether you’re obsessed with the four-piece, or just know them from radio, you’re sure to be blown away by their epic live show.

QLD, NSW, VIC & WA

Foo Fighters (ROCK/GRUNGE)

NOVEMBER 5 - JANUARY 25

If you live in Brisbane, Townsville, Sydney, Newcastle, Melbourne or Adelaide, or simply just love the Foo Fighters enough to hop on a flight, call your mates and parents up as soon as you can. The Foo Fighters are coming to town! Rock-grunge royalty, the ‘90s band boast a catalogue featuring hits like ‘Everlong’, ‘The Pretender’ and ‘My Hero’. Catch them in Aus while you can!

QLD, NSW, VIC, SA & WA

Harry Styles (POP)

NOVEMBER 27 - DECEMBER 13

HARRY STYLES IS GOING ON TOUR! Off the back of his latest album Kiss All The Time. Disco, Occasionally, one of the biggest names in pop is hailing over to Australia for 5 nights of absolute madness. Marking the celebration of his fourth album, and 10 years since leaving One Direction, audiences are encouraged to strap on some dancing shoes and get ready to disco!

VIC & NSW

Find out more all-ages gigs happening across Australia this autumn in Teen Spirit’s GIG GUIDE