**With Special Guests: Banks Arcade**

This October, American rock chameleons **FROM ASHES TO NEW** will take Australian audiences by storm for their first ever headline tour, joined by special guests **BANKS ARCADE**.
 
 Returning down under following their acclaimed performances at Good Things Festival in 2024, **FROM ASHES TO NEW** will kick off their headline run on Friday 9 October in Sydney, before heading to Melbourne and Adelaide, and closing out on Thursday 15 October in Brisbane.
 
 A band who have captured the hearts and minds of fans across the globe since first forming back in 2013, **FROM ASHES TO NEW **have carved out a staggering trajectory over the years, generating billions of streams, sold out tours and performing alongside some of the biggest names in rock. Hailing from Elizabethtown, Pennsylvania, the five-piece have relentlessly pursued their own path, with their distinctive sound spanning hard rock, hip hop, electronic and alternative; music to inspire you to get up, get moving and to inspire you to make a change.
 
 Most recently releasing a new album *Reflections *earlier this year, **FROM ASHES TO NEW** were not content to rest in familiarity on album #5, instead seeking to make music that would stretch beyond their established radio rock appeal, branching deeper into alt-metal sonic terrain and emerging with a record unlike anything in their catalogue. Spawning new fan-favourites including *Drag Me, *which earned the group their first Billboard #1 on the Mainstream Rock Airplay chart, *Reflections *has continued FATN's rise to the top of the 21st century rock vanguard; a trajectory that has also seen them share stages with Shinedown, Motionless In White, Bad Wolves, Asking Alexandria and Ice Nine Kills.
 
 Ticking off their debut Australian performances in 2024, appearing at Good Things Festival and two intimate shows in Melbourne and Sydney, **FROM ASHES TO NEW**'s renowned live performance was on full display, with *Good Call Live* noting of the Brisbane event: *"From Ashes To New were a standout for many on the day and left fans hoping for more to come now that their Aussie cherry has finally been popped."*
 
 New Zealand-born, Melbourne-based heavies **BANKS ARCADE **have spent their career dismantling genre confines and captivating globally via their signature modern sound. Merging the raw, physical violence of metal with the maximalist energy of alternative electronic music and hip hop, **BANKS ARCADE **most recently flexed their heavy metal boy band flair on 2026 singles*** DON'T MISS***, ***ROCKSTAR ***and ***SEVERANCE***, expanding their creative journey yet again that has already seen them sell out headline shows across the Southern Hemisphere, dominate international stages, and support heavyweights including The Plot In You, Northlane and Thornhill in the process.
 
 Don't miss** FROM ASHES TO NEW**'s triumphant Australian return in 2026. Through it all you'll be changed forever, don't delay, tickets won't last long!

From Ashes To New Australian Tour

**İSMAİL YK – LIVE IN SYDNEY | AUSTRALIA TOUR 2026**

Turkish music sensation **İsmail YK** is coming to Sydney for an unforgettable night of music, energy and entertainment as part of his highly anticipated **Australia Tour 2026**.

One of T&uuml;rkiye's most recognised and loved entertainers, İsmail YK has built a career spanning more than two decades, captivating millions of fans with his unmistakable sound, charismatic personality and high-energy performances.

From the songs that made him a household name to fan favourites that have been sung and danced to for generations, Sydney audiences will have the opportunity to experience İsmail YK **live on stage for one huge night**.

Adding to the atmosphere, **DJ Yusuf Steel and DJ Tansu** will be supporting İsmail YK and keeping the energy going with a night packed with Turkish hits and party favourites.

**İSMAİL YK – SYDNEY**

📅 **Saturday, 10 October 2026**
📍 **Factory Theatre – 105 Victoria Road, Marrickville NSW**

Get your friends together and prepare for a massive celebration of Turkish music and entertainment in Sydney.

Tickets are limited, so secure yours early and don't miss one of the most anticipated Turkish entertainment events of the year.

Presented by **Turkuaz and Wish Events**.

**İSMAİL YK. SYDNEY. ONE NIGHT ONLY.**

🔥 **BU GECE KA&Ccedil;MAZ!** 🔥

İSMAIL YK -- Supported by DJ Yusuf Steel & DJ Tansu

Nathan Evans is bringing his distinctly Scottish sound to Australian shores for the first time ever in October 2026. Evans, joined by SAINT PHNX Band are set to mesmerise audiences in Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne, Adelaide and Perth with his unique blend of folk-pop and shanty sounds.

Known for his viral reinterpretation of the traditional song &ldquo;Wellermen&rdquo;, now sitting at half a billion streams, the then-amateur-turned-global-sensation combines traditional Scottish instruments, deep lyrics and heartfelt melodies to form an unmistakable sound. 

Four years, a double-platinum record (UK), and countless awards later, Nathan Evans has returned with a new album1994, bringing us new fan favourite &ldquo;Heather On The Hill&rdquo;. A love letter to his wife and hometown, the track climbed UK singles charts and earned Evans invitations to appear on TV shows and prestigious stages worldwide. 

The story of Nathan Evans is reminiscent of a modern internet fairy tale. A struggling musician delivering mail by day in a small town outside Glasgow, he began sharing his life and artistic work with his fans on social media. Everything changed when a 26-year-old Nathan Evans decided to post an acapella version of &ldquo;Wellerman&rdquo; to Tik Tok, spawning a massive viral trend. A month later, he had a three-album record deal with Universal. He has now built a community of almost 450k Instagram followers and more than 1.9 million TikTok followers.

Capturing hearts with his authenticity and relatability, Evans has never lost sight of his humble Scottish roots. With countless shows around the UK and Europe under his belt as well as two appearances at TRNSMT festival, Nathan Evans recently stepped onto the biggest stage of his career yet: his first headline arena show at Glasgow's OVO Hydro Arena. 

For the first time next October, Nathan Evans and the SAINT PHNX BAND will transport Australian audiences to the enchanting ruggedness of Scotland.

Nathan Evans and The Saint Phnx Band's 'Angels' Share Australian Tour | Sydney

NO CIGAR are bringing their brand of 'semi rock' to Australia this spring, with thirteen lively shows on the cards for their biggest run in Australia to date. 

NO CIGAR have carved out a unique niche blending indie, surf, and alternative rock into a sound that's as rhythm-driven as it is emotionally resonant, earning a fiercely loyal following across Australia, the UK, the US and Europe. They are no strangers to the Australian shores and audiences, making this their fourth headline excursion across the ditch. Spanning the breadth of their catalogue, the show will likely include a few unreleased numbers, giving Australia the first sneak peak of what's next for NO CIGAR.

Tickets on sale now from www.nocigar.co.nz

NO CIGAR

The Lazy Eyes return this September and October for a national Australian tour celebrating their highly anticipated second album Cheesy Love Songs, out 21 August. Alongside major capital city shows, the band will take this new era on the road with a run of regional dates, bringing their ever-evolving live show to audiences across the country.
Cheesy Love Songs feels like a love letter to the classic pop form; breezy and effortless on the surface, but the result of a deliberate and hard-won creative process. Arriving four years after their debut, the album sees the Sydney four-piece refine their sound into something both ornate and carefree, showcasing some of Australia's most compelling young songwriters and performers. Inspired by the minimalist approach of producers like Rick Rubin, the band allowed the songs to shine without excess, drawing from a lineage that includes Sparklehorse, Amy Winehouse and The Beach Boys.
Renowned for their immersive and dynamic live shows, The Lazy Eyes will bring Cheesy Love Songs to life alongside fan favourites such as Fuzz Jam and Where's My Brain??? that have already amassed millions of streams worldwide. After selling out headline shows across Australia, the UK and US, the band is now moving into larger rooms, delivering their most ambitious tour yet.
This tour marks a defining moment: a chance to experience a band returning to basics, rediscovering their identity, and emerging stronger than ever.

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The Lazy Eyes - Cheesy Love Songs Tour

*&ldquo;Fists pump and heads bang&hellip; as bleak and cripplingly heavy as in 1991&hellip; Nick Holmes's vocals are full of snarling malevolence.&rdquo; Louder Than War *

*&ldquo;Paradise Lost are still among the greatest and most influential metal bands their country has ever produced.&rdquo; Rockflesh*

Paradise Lost remain the undisputed monarchs of metal's dark frontier. Formed in Halifax in 1988, they quickly carved out their legacy as pioneers of gothic metal; a brooding fusion of crushing heaviness and shadow‑drenched melody.

Never content to remain static, the band has spent decades fearlessly exploring every corner of the dark‑music spectrum. From their sludgy doom‑death origins to the towering, cinematic sound that propelled them into the metal mainstream, Paradise Lost's influence can be heard across generations of artists: from Cradle of Filth and HIM to Gatecreeper and Chelsea Wolfe.

Their 2026 shows promise a ferocious, career‑spanning descent into the band's most iconic moments. Expect early classics from Shades of God and Icon, era‑defining anthems from Draconian Times and One Second, and the blistering resurgence of In Requiem and Faith Divides Us – Death Unites Us, all the way through to their most recent triumph, Ascension.

It is a masterclass that showcases the full spectrum of Paradise Lost's legacy, a deep archive of the place they've carved into heavy music, performed with an authority and atmosphere that no other band on earth can summon.

Paradise Lost are a band so utterly assured in their craft, and so instinctively locked in with one another, that every performance becomes an overwhelming, immersive experience. When they take the stage, the atmosphere shifts; darker, heavier, charged with that unmistakable gothic-metal grandeur they perfected decades ago. Do whatever it takes to witness this machine in full flight when they steamroll Australia this October.

PARADISE LOST

Mudhoney

"When it comes to grunge or even just Seattle, I think there was one band that made the definitive music of the time. It wasn't us or Nirvana, but Mudhoney. Nirvana delivered it to the world, but Mudhoney were the band of that time and sound." - Eddie Vedder (Pearl Jam)

--

Seminal Seattle four-piece Mudhoney return to Australia this October to play a bunch of club shows and headline 4ZZZ FM’s “Zed 51” Festival. The grunge pioneers also add a handful of New Zealand dates for the first time in over a decade.

Since forming in 1988, Mudhoney quickly became the flagship act for legendary independent label Sub Pop and to date has released over 25 official primary releases spanning over three decades.

Their provocative debut single ‘Touch Me I’m Sick’ and 1992 hit ‘Suck You Dry’ cemented them as pioneers of the late 80’s early 90’s grunge explosion, with their sound an instrumental foundation of the era. In 2023 they released their 11th studio album ‘Plastic Eternity’ showing no signs of slowing down.

“Seeing Mudhoney live is a masterclass in primal, unapologetic garage-punk consistently delivering high-octane shows defined by fuzzy, sludgy guitar riffs, driving rhythms, and Mark Arm's signature snotty, throat-shredding vocal delivery” – themusic.com.au

MUDHONEY – FACTORY THEATRE

Lucha Fantastica presents:

**DAY OF THE DEAD SHOW**

The Unique, The Spectacular, The One and Only Mexican Wrestling Show in Australia.

FAMILY SHOW: 2pm

With live mariachi music, street food, and of course... a show packed with more than 10 masked Luchadores, acrobatics, action and a pinch of comedy. Followed by our infamous Pi&ntilde;ata Fiesta for kids!

*3yo kids (and under) ENTER FREE! *

Join us for a colourful and amazing night session featuring:

● Mexican Wrestling! More than 10 Luchadores (professional wrestlers) doing a combination of sport, entertainment and dramatic storytelling, suspense, comedy all rolled up into a flamboyant display, wild and highly flying insanity

● Aztec Shaman welcoming you

● A Pi&ntilde;ata Party after the wrestling show like no other!

● Street food by the Island Boys

**PRESALE: Monday 7th September **

**GENERAL SALE: Wednesday 9th September**

The Factory Theatre will be transformed into a haunted Lucha Libre Arena for this thrilling
show.

Day of the Dead (Family Show)

**Tickets to the ALL AGES FAMILY SHOW here!**

Lucha Fantastica presents:

**DAY OF THE DEAD SHOW**

The Unique, The Spectacular, The One and Only Mexican Wrestling Show in Australia.

**ADULT SHOW: 7pm**

Join us for a colourful and amazing night session featuring:

● Mexican Wrestling! More than 10 Luchadores (professional wrestlers) doing a combination of sport, entertainment and dramatic storytelling, suspense, comedy all rolled up into a flamboyant display, wild and highly flying insanity

● Aztec Shaman welcoming you

● Live Mariachi music

● Costume competition: Dress to impress and take home a prize from one of our sponsors!

● A Tequila Fiesta after the wrestling show to celebrate life!

● Traditional altar: Our traditional Day of the Dead Altar will be on display and we invite anyone who wishes to bring a photo or leave a note in remembrance of our departed loved ones. They will certainly be with us in spirit on this special night.

● Street food by the Island Boys

● Our VIP Tequila Experience with a very special guest talking about all things
Mexican, agave distillates (tequila, mezcal and many more), the origins, the process,
the industry and most importantly: the flavours! - *Requires a special ticket

*Please note that the VIP Tequila Experience starts at 6:00 pm sharp -not Mexican timeplease arrive 15 min earlier so you don't miss a shot!

**PRESALE: Monday 7th September **

**GENERAL SALE: Wednesday 9th September**

The Factory Theatre will be transformed into a haunted Lucha Libre Arena for this thrilling
show.

Lucha Fantastica: Day of the Dead (Sydney Adult Show 18+)

Lucha Fantastica: Day of the Dead (Sydney Family Show)

Day of the Dead (Adult Show 18+)

**MOVING DIFFERENT Festival 2026
**- bi-annual Music & Arts Festival**
*created by Australia's weirdest two-piece*
**
**WHEN AND WHERE?**
November 7, 2026 on Gadigal Country
Factory Theatre, Marrickville

**20 acts – 3 stages**
Flash Tattoo's by Alexandar Vatis & Emily Cadle
Art Displayed by Billy Lake & Dirk Kruithof
On-Site Screen-Printing by Fresh Tees

MOVING DIFFERENT Festival is one of the fastest growing community driven, and independently curated, DIY, music and arts festivals on Gadigal country. With live music from 20 Australian emerging acts, across 3 stages, this event is a celebration of the inclusivity, diversity, and creativity that defines the Australian Music Scene, with a focus punk, rock and electronic music for 2026.
MOVING DIFFERENT Festival is a bi-annual effort to support, strengthen, and connect the local Gadigal music, arts and creative scene more broadly. This event brings musicians, photographers, videographers, local artists, tattoo artists, creatives and lovers of the arts together, for an energetic and action packed day.

-- DR SURE'S UNUSUAL PRACTICE -- THE EMPTY THREATS -- TOTALLY UNICORN – KIDSKIN --
-- FLIGHT TO DUBAI -- MUMFIGHTER -- JULIA WHY? -- WHERE'S JIMMY --
-- POLTERGEIST 9000 -- WOOLWORTHS FLUSHOT -- SMALLWAYS. -- TOMBEAU & THE IDIOTS --
-- RETAIL THERAPY -- PROBLEM GREEN -- KINGS CURRENCY -- SCUM FU --
-- THE ENGINE -- STIRR -- MUDDY JEWELS -- SPEED BUMPS --

**DOORS AT 2:30 PM**

**TICKETS ON SALE NOW**
Pre-sale $39.66 until August 31
Second Release $45.78 until September 21
Final Release $50.87 from September 21 until November 7 or sold out

Door ticket availability will be determined closer to the event date.
*
Please follow **MOVING DIFFERENT Festival** on Instagram and Facebook for ongoing event updates, including stage locations and set times, stall locations, where to get flash tattoo's, where to view and snag local artworks, and more!*

**Thank you to our MOVING DIFFERENT Festival Partner's;**
Freekin Weekends, Hawkes Brewery, Island Boys Food, Heaps Normal, Fresh Tee's, Doom Juice, Lonely Kids Club, Artist Guitars

**Thank you to our MOVING DIFFERENT Festival Sponsor's;**
Premier Posters, Plakkit, HUM Records, Nite Rite Entertainment, Hijinx Alley, Resurrect Events, Boneyard Collective

**The MOVING DIFFERENT Photography & Videography Team**
Sailor Nicole, Liam Black, Mullet Stainz, Patographics, Jed Hessel

*Event Artwork by Elly Malone *

**SEE YOU WHEN?**

Cheers,
smallways.
*- Australia's weridest two-piece*