This is it! Direct from the USA, Michael Jackson – King of Pop Starring Christian Robinson is A World Class Tribute to the World’s Greatest Entertainer of All Time!

Christian Robinson becomes Michael Jackson when he hits the stage. The entertaining show features live singing, choreographed dance moves, a full live band and a multi-faceted light show

Michael Jackson – King of Pop Starring Christian Robinson keeps the MJ legacy alive in a loving tribute featuring all of MJ’s Greatest Hits including Beat It, Billy Jean, Black Or White, Don’t Stop Til You Get Enough, Human Nature, Man In the Mirror, P.Y.T, Rock With You, Smooth Criminal, The Way You Make Me Feel, Thriller + more

“The craziest thing is the vocals. How do you have that much stamina without getting tired? Even MJ mimed a lot of his stuff in between songs on stage to conserve his voice”

“The show was packed with iconic songs, brilliant choreography, and so much heart. We were singing, dancing, and smiling all night long”

“Unbelievable… this man is so good; he has the MJ look of 1983”

“He is the new MJ because he does the whole thing live with dancing and good singing and talking to the crowd”

“This is what I looking for from a MJ improviser! Not just sing and dance, he spreads so much love”

“You're truly the best MJ performer I ever saw!”

“I don't know why, but I felt like I was watching Michael Jackson. This is a show that requires a lot of talent. Congratulations, you are perfect”

“Best I’ve seen. Keep it going! This made so many people happy. MJ would be proud”

“You did such perfection. Salute. I’m a big Michael Fan”

“Great to see PYT performed live! I don't think MJ ever did that one live”

“Only artist I know who sings and dance like Michael”

Michael Jackson King of Pop - Starring Christian Robinson

An Evening With Robert Forster & His Swedish Band

The Strawberries Tour – Performing In Hobart, Sydney, Melbourne, Adelaide & Brisbane This September

When Robert Forster’s ninth solo album, Strawberries, was released in May 2025, Robert was adamant that when he toured the album in Australia, it had to be with the Swedes that played on the record. Knowing their brilliance in the studio and on stage from previous European tours, he was determined to bring this particular show to Australia.

To showcase the power and beauty the band brings to the Strawberries songs – the album listed at #7 in MOJO’s Top 75 Albums of 2025 – the setlist stretches back through the best of Forster’s acclaimed solo career and his illustrious time in The Go-Betweens. This is two hours of magic on stage. Forster, cut loose.

The three-piece Swedish band is the cream of the Stockholm pop scene: Peter Moren on guitar is the ‘Peter’ of Peter Bjorn and John. Jonas Thurell on bass and Magnus Olsen on drums are stars. Their musicianship and chemistry with Forster is something to behold.

Five shows only.

‘Strawberries is the former Go Between’s most joyous set to date. He is writing some of the best songs of his life’ – ★★★★★ MOJO

‘Robert is performing with His Swedish Band to an enthralled audience, sitting on pews, worshipping a songwriting god. He’s 68, tall, angular and in good shape, his mannerisms, voice and playing not too far removed from that late-20s TV version of himself. His humour comes across as dry, his persona slightly aloof, but like his songs, the warmth and beauty, the intelligence, eventually break you’ – monstagigz.com

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Robert Forster & His Swedish Band

Kita Alexander is set to celebrate the release of her sophomore album, ‘RAGE’(out June 26),with an Australian headline tour. The tour will visit Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane, Adelaide, and Perth. The forthcoming album traces an intimate story of Kita’s personal journey with rage. “Rage has been the catalyst of positive change in my life over the last couple of years. The album is about an emotion I’ve always had but never understood. It’s me looking at it and embracing it as a new friend and realising that I don’t have to shut it down or avoid looking at it.” Since her debut album, Kita has continued to cement her pop prowess. In 2025, Kita opened for3x Grammy and 7x BRIT Award–winning global pop powerhouse Dua Lipa on the sold-out, 10-date Radical Optimism Australian and New Zealand Tour. She also travelled to the United Kingdom to perform at The Great Escape, as well as her sold-out headline show in London. Kita released three singles in 2025 with ‘Press Pause’ notably earned Kita a ARIA nomination for Best Pop Release which she performed at the 2025 ARIA Awards. Kita’s impressive catalogue of acclaimed pop anthems has garnered over 500 million global streams including 2 x ARIA Gold singles(‘Damage Done’ and ‘Like You Want To’), the ARIA Platinum ‘Between You & I’ and the 2 x ARIA Platinum single ‘Hotel’ and 3 x EPs. From releasing global collaborations with FISHER, Morgan Evans, LAUREL, and CYRIL, supporting international artists including Dua Lipa and Maddison Beer, Kita Alexander continues her ascendant as Australia’s next big thing.

The tour is presented by Lemon Tree Music and Select Music.

General on sale Thursday 23 April at 10am local time.

Kita Alexander – The Rage Tour

Australia, prepare to surrender to the might of AUGUST BURNS RED this September and October, with the GRAMMY Award-nominated stalwarts set to return to our shores joined by special guests I PROMISED THE WORLD (USA), The Gloom In The Corner & Fallweather

“We are so excited to headline Australia for the first time in 7 years! We are bringing two of the best up and coming acts in metalcore today to make this a can’t miss show. This tour will also be the first place in the world where we do a tour celebrating the release of our brand new record Season of Surrender. We hope to see you all soon!” - August Burns Red

Crafting their signature brand of metalcore for over two decades, AUGUST BURNS RED have ferociously established themselves as one of the foremost acts in the genre. Hailing from Lancaster, Pennsylvania, the band's milestones and legacy spans everything from multiple top 10 placements on the Billboard Top 200, and tours with everyone from Bullet For My Valentine through to A Day To Remember and countless more. Also with two GRAMMY Award nominations in their wake, nominated for Best Metal Performance in 2016 for Identity and again in 2018 for Invisible Enemy, AUGUST BURNS RED have never rested on their laurels or stopped pushing the limits of their sound; a fact that has loudly carried into 2026 with the upcoming release of a their tenth studio album Season Of Surrender due out on June 5 via Fearless Records.

On a live front, AUGUST BURNS RED's reputation is as formidable as their creative output, renowned for their visceral performances across the globe, most recently stupefying Australian crowds in 2023 supporting Polaris nationally on the Fatalism Tour. Praised by Scenestr for delivering "a raging masterclass in pure American metalcore with a 20-year, career-spanning set list that resonated spectacularly" of the Adelaide show supporting Polaris, X-Press Magazine also declared of the band's 2023 Perth performance on the same run that ABR demonstrated "why they have cemented themselves as one of the most respected names in the scene.

Ticking off their live Australian debut in 2026, Texas-hailing five-piece I PROMISED THE WORLD will arrive ready to stun this September and October. Born out of a desire to thrive in the face of tragedy, I PROMISED THE WORLD started life after the father of vocalist/guitarist Caleb Molina lost his life in 2020 due to COVID. Officially forming in 2023, I PROMISED THE WORLD is both an extension and expression of Molina's grief, while also showcasing a cathartic defiance and celebration in the process. With nods to nostalgic sonic terrain woven into their creative DNA, I PROMISED THE WORLD's most recent full-length, their 2026 self-titled EP, showcased a rebirth of sorts for the group whole also notably blending screamo, Midwest emo, post hardcore and more. Most recently, I PROMISED THE WORLD supported The Devil Wears Prada across North America

Deranged, enraged and crashing through your pearly gates, Melbourne's THE GLOOM IN THE CORNER weave chaos and cinematic theatricality into their enigmatic and immersive creations. Spending years sharpening their sound and infamous live performanes across the globe, including Australia, Europe and North America. Whether touring with the likes of AngelMaker, Wage War, Make Them Suffer and Aviana, or snapping necks and casting lore-soaked spells as a headliners, there is never a dull moment when THE GLOOM IN THE CORNER take the stage, and this September and October they will arrive armed with new music, stunning sonic malice and more.

Hailing from Melbourne, post hardcore act FALLWEATHER weave the nostalgic sound of the early 2000s post hardcore scene with hard-hitting modern metal flair. Injecting nods to the likes of Deftones, Counterparts, Northlane and Thornhill into their own unique creative brand, FALLWEATHER most recently released a new single Mourn; a hard-hitting cut from the band's forthcoming debut album Because You Were Here which will release on August 19. Previously sharing stages with the likes of LANDMVRKS, Senses Fail and amongst many others, FALLWEATHER also recently supported heavy icons Saosin during the band's Australian run

August Burns Red 'Season Of Surrender' Aus Tour 2026

Off the back of a sold-out show at Sydney's Manning Bar, where they blew the thousand-strong crowd away, Skunkhour are back with an extensive run of gigs around SE Australia.

Back to Basics sees the band do what they do best, playing their killer live repertoire of renowned innovative music, fused with infectious rhythm, compelling riffage, and vocal styling like no other band in the land.

Featuring original members Aya & Del Larkin up front, Dean Sutherland on bass & Warwick Scott on guitar, the alt funk pioneers cannot be denied.

Catch them this Spring.

SKUNKHOUR "Back to Basics"

Acclaimed musician and songwriter MIDGE URE is set to bring his extensive catalogue to Australia for an unmissable national tour; with all the hits from his accomplished solo career, as well as his work in bands such as Ultravox, The Rich Kids, Thin Lizzy and Visage. Touring Australia for the first time since 2020, Midge Ure’s return is an overdue one for longtime fans; for those who have yet to experience this globally revered musician perform, it is the perfect time to become initiated into the fold.

As a musician, Midge has been a key part of various significant moments in music history; along with his own solo commercial successes and work with numerous bands over the years, Midge’s work in co-writing and producing ‘Do They Know It’s Christmas’ for Band Aid enshrined him alongside Bob Geldof as one of the most important figures in British music.

Playing a wide selection of hits from his past and performing some of the most requested favourites, don’t miss your chance to see this Scottish Music icon celebrate an untouchable set of contributions to popular music!

Midge Ure

The High Kings

The Rocky Road Tour 2026

A Celebration of Irish Folk on a Global Stage

Ireland’s leading folk group, The High Kings, are set to excite fans once again with the announcement of their Rocky Road Tour 2026.

As global ambassadors of Irish heritage and storytelling, The High Kings have consistently brought the timeless tradition of folk music to audiences worldwide, earning them chart-topping success and widespread acclaim.

With their signature blend of classic tradition and modern edge, The Rocky Road Tour promises to be a vibrant showcase of Irish culture, energy, and musicality.

Following a record-breaking 2024 – including a sold-out world tour, a feature on Disney’s critically acclaimed Only Murders in The Building, and over 5 million weekly streams – the band are showing no signs of slowing down. Their momentum continued in 2025 with a string of sold-out U.S. tour dates, culminating in a headline performance at the legendary Troubadour in Los Angeles on March 23rd, after stops in Kansas, Nashville, St. Paul, St. Louis, New York, New Hampton, Glen Ellen, Ridgefield, Alexandria, and more.

“A Folk Juggernaut” – The New York Times

But it was their inclusion on the soundtrack of Sinners—the current #1 movie worldwide, starring Michael B. Jordan and directed by Ryan Coogler—that marked a defining moment in their global recognition. The film’s soundtrack, already topping international streaming charts, was curated by Oscar- and Grammy-winning composer Ludwig Göransson (Oppenheimer, The Mandalorian, Black Panther), a long-time admirer of The High Kings’ distinctive vocal blend and musicianship.

After attending their sold-out show at The Troubadour in Los Angeles earlier this year, Göransson selected two tracks—“The Rocky Road to Dublin” and “Go Lassie Go”—to feature prominently in the film’s score.

The Rocky Road Tour 2026 will build on this global success, offering audiences a high-energy live show that reinforces The High Kings’ place at the forefront of Irish folk. With a renewed focus on storytelling, musicianship, and connection, the tour reflects the group’s ongoing commitment to honouring Ireland’s folk legacy while pushing creative boundaries.

As well as their recorded music triumphs, The High Kings have performed for hundreds of

thousands across the globe and graced prestigious stages including Glastonbury Festival, The Isle of Wight Festival, Times Square, NYC, Trafalgar Square, London (St. Patrick’s Day) and many more/ Their live television appearances have spanned the U.S., with performances on Good Morning America, Good Morning LA, The View, and The Today Show.

“Reinventing the Wheel” – Chicago Tribune

The past years also marked a series of standout collaborations, including:

• A stirring duet with Steve Perry (Journey) on The Streets of Kinsale

• A powerful stadium performance of their anthem Glorio For Notre Dame with Jon Batiste, in front of 30,000 fans

“The High Kings continue to set the bar for Irish folk bands worldwide” – Hot Press Magazine

Tickets for The Rocky Road Tour 2026 in Australia will go live on Thursday 2nd of April 2026.

The High Kings

Today, conceptual band La Dispute announce their No One Was Driving the Car Australian headline tour, which will be hitting our shores October 2026. La Dispute will be promoting their latest album No One Was Driving The Car, released in September of 2025 via Epitaph Records.

Australian headline tour, which will be hitting our shores October 2026. La Dispute will be promoting their latest album No One Was Driving The Car, released in September of 2025 via Epitaph Records.

This show is all ages / licensed all ages, harping back to the roots of La Dispute, as vocalist Jordan Dreyer explains;

"All of us were underage when we first started going to local shows at home in West Michigan, and still when attending them pushed us to start writing music together and playing our own. Without venues that were accessible to us, both as attendees and performers, the entire endeavour might’ve died on the vine, and we’d have lost out not only on an important creative outlet as young people, but a welcoming community too. Understanding that possibility, it’s been a priority always to keep our doors open to all comers where possible, so that anyone—including (or especially, really) younger people— have the same opportunities afforded to us at a crucial age."

It’s been six years since La Dispute released their last album, Panorama. Since then, the Michigan post-hardcore band—made up of Jordan Dreyer on vocals, Brad Vander Lugt on drums, Chad Morgan-Sterenberg and Corey Stroffolino on guitar, and Adam Vass on bass—dealt with the stagnance of the pandemic, celebrated the ten-year anniversaries of Wildlife and Rooms Of The House, and began working on No One Was Driving The Car.

The fifth studio LP is the first entirely produced by the group, and it came together in Grand Rapids and Detroit, the United Kingdom, Australia, and the Philippines: “I think the change in environment was really helpful to breathing new life into the process each time we came back to it,” Dreyer says.

Self produced and heavily inspired by the 2017 psychological thriller First Reformed, No One Was Driving The Car grapples with malaise in the shadow of the looming apocalypse, which has noticeably been worsened by the advancement of tech. The title comes from a quote from a police officer vocalist Jordan Dreyer read in a news article about a lethal selfdriving Tesla crash, an absurd event which raises questions about the amount of control we have in our own lives.

Dryer expands “it felt apt as metaphor then (increasingly so since), not just for contemporary life generally, but for so many responses to it: how each of us thrust unwillingly and chaotically alive, to hurtle down some road toward death, look amidst uncertainty for faith someone or something outside ourselves helps steer the way.” Throughout the album, screens and cameras disrupt moments of transcendence. It happens alongside flashes of mundane suffering—frequent daydreams of drowning,

flashbacks to eye-contact with dead animals, experiences of decaying relationships and secondhand suicides—while Dreyer yells with a more primal sense and sings in a more refined way, and the guitars have a sharper edge than ever before.

Listen to No None Was Driving The Car.

Fashioning music that is free and independent of hierarchy, Special Features from Meanjin/Brisbane operates without a single focal point, rotating lead vocal duties and embracing an unapologetic barrage of noise. Their live performance is more a raucous group therapy session with heads pressed against amps, sweat on the walls, and voices forging release. Having quickly earned attention across Australia, sharing stages with acts like Bad Dreems and DZ Deathrays, Special Features are building a reputation for shows that feel as liberating as they are explosive. Their debut album is set for release in 2026.

La Dispute

Shonen Knife – ever glowing. Ever sharp. As they continue to ride their all out rocking planet with their ever-vescent neon popping punk fun - from Japan 45 years going strong. With the upcoming release on AUG 21 of their Re-Cut seminal 1992 album Let’s Knife in Australia/NZ via Valve/MGM – Naoko, Atsuko and Risa cut into the sugar lines of their current world touring to chop it all up in their favourite wonderland of oz. Twist em’ up barbie!

With Special Guests MOLER

Shonen Knife

Twenty-five years on, Watching Angels Mend still feels like a record that found people when they needed it most — honest, melodic, and quietly fearless. Released at the turn of the century, it became a defining chapter in Alex Lloyd’s story: songs that travelled far beyond their original rooms, soundchecks, and late-night scribbles, and into the lives of strangers who somehow knew every word.

In 2021, the 20-year anniversary should have been the moment to gather, reflect, and play those songs the way they were meant to be heard — loud, together, in a room. But COVID and lockdowns had other plans. Like so many artists and fans, the celebration was postponed, and that milestone passed without the shared catharsis it deserved.

Now, this 25-year show is the moment that was missed — a chance to honour the album’s legacy, and also the life it has had since: the years of touring, the shifting seasons, the hard-earned perspective, and the newer music that has grown from the same heart.

Over recent years, Alex Lloyd has evolved into arguably one of Australia’s most compelling live vocalists. There is a depth and control to his singing now that feels both effortless and hard-won — a voice shaped by experience, capable of moving from restraint to full emotional release. Each performance is soulful, grounded, and cathartic, capturing audiences with a presence that is both intimate and commanding.

Watching Angels Mend produced a remarkable run of singles, with “Amazing,” “Green,” and “Everybody’s Laughing” all reaching the Australian Top 40. “Amazing” would go on to become one of the most enduring Australian songs of its era, winning four ARIA Awards including Song of the Year, and earning a permanent place in the cultural landscape through its deep connection with listeners across generations.

Twenty-five years on, Watching Angels Mend still feels like a record that found people when they needed it most — honest, melodic, and quietly fearless. Released at the turn of the century, it became a defining chapter in Alex Lloyd’s story: songs that travelled far beyond their original rooms, soundchecks, and late-night scribbles, and into the lives of strangers who somehow knew every word.

In 2021, the 20-year anniversary should have been the moment to gather, reflect, and play those songs the way they were meant to be heard — loud, together, in a room. But COVID and lockdowns had other plans. Like so many artists and fans, the celebration was postponed, and that milestone passed without the shared catharsis it deserved.

Now, this 25-year show is the moment that was missed — a chance to honour the album’s legacy, and also the life it has had since: the years of touring, the shifting seasons, the hard-earned perspective, and the newer music that has grown from the same heart.

Over recent years, Alex Lloyd has evolved into arguably one of Australia’s most compelling live vocalists. There is a depth and control to his singing now that feels both effortless and hard-won — a voice shaped by experience, capable of moving from restraint to full emotional release. Each performance is soulful, grounded, and cathartic, capturing audiences with a presence that is both intimate and commanding.

Watching Angels Mend produced a remarkable run of singles, with “Amazing,” “Green,” and “Everybody’s Laughing” all reaching the Australian Top 40. “Amazing” would go on to become one of the most enduring Australian songs of its era, winning four ARIA Awards including Song of the Year, and earning a permanent place in the cultural landscape through its deep connection with listeners across generations.

Alex Lloyd

Armed with his signature wit, razor-sharp storytelling, and a complete inability to take himself seriously, Shane Todd is back with his brand new stand up show.

Shane Todd hosts the massively popular Tea With Me podcast and performs in some of the world's most famous comedy clubs.

Shane Todd

🎉 Adelaide’s BIGGEST annual Latin Halloween experience returns to The Gov this October

Step into a fully immersive Día de los Muertos fiesta filled with live music, dancers, DJs, visual performances, costumes, confetti, percussion, Hora Loca and non-stop Latin energy from start to finish.

This is not just a party — it’s a full Latin Halloween experience.

🎵 LIVE LATIN BAND

🎧 Top Latin DJs

💃 Spectacular Dance Shows

🎭 Mexican Folklore Performances

🎉 Hora Loca Experience

🏆 Best Costume Prizes

🔥 Massive production, visuals & fiesta vibes all night

One night only.

One massive annual celebration.

The Gov

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