After years of gigging these songs live, The Fat Bastards have finally gotten them down on record! Their debut EP, Human Satellite, drops 19 September 2026, led by single Drug Mule, exactly the same raw energy that's made their live shows a local staple, now on (digital) tape. Four tracks of pure bad behaviour that grow on you like a welcome tumour. Turn it up but don't say we didn't warn you.

Joined by the amazing Riot Revolver and raucous Scrambler!

The Fat Bastards present...Human Satellite EP launch

4215 Flavour Country, FAST JOHNNY AND THE SLOW BURNERS celebrate the release of their new single “Cold World” at Vinnies Dive Bar in the heart of Southport walking distance from the watch house.

Joined by JIB who just returned from north Queensland after playing weekend at Timmy’s a skateboarding bull riding festival. JIB rules.

ANGEL GODFREY will be making his debut appearance after being birthed out of tinfoil, hot glue and dreams. Angel has to be the next Elvis and surely will meet the same demise after reaching country superstardom.

FAST JOHNNY & THE SLOW BURNERS, JIB AND ANGEL GODFREY

Sydney rock and roll outfit Flight To Dubai dig up and reinvigorate the sound of early 70s rock and roll. With trademark baritone vocals, scathing guitar and frenetic rhythm section, renowned for their energetic and heart-on-sleeve demeanour, the 4-piece share resembling qualities of proto-punk and doo-wop inspired melodies.

Their latest success of ‘Strife’ (EP) released via their own independent label Hail Damage Records and recorded by Simon Berckelman (Philadelphia Grand Jury) received strong backing from sold out shows, community radio rotation, national TV broadcast on Rage (ABC), publication coverage and debuted 2nd & 3rd on AIR’s indie charts.

Flight To Dubai are noted for their passionate and frantic live performance which was quickly affirmed by countless headline shows around the country and have landed the band to support Australian acts such as The Chats, Gooch Palms, C.O.F.F.I.N and Private Function.

Currently at their self-proclaimed best with new music to release, there has never been a better time to see Flight To Dubai.

Strife 12” vinyl available at Hail Damage Records.

POSTPONED - Flight To Dubai "INBUILT OBSOLESCENCE" Single Tour

Willie J's 6V6S are a real rock 'n' roll band straight out of Melbourne—Aussie rock at its finest.

No filters, no fluff... just serious rock 'n' roll played loud, raw, and honest.

Having already smashed through more than 100 live shows, the band is only just getting started.

Built on gritty riffs, pounding rhythm, and the kind of energy that only comes from a band born for the stage, Willie J's 6V6 bring the spirit of classic Aussie pub rock crashing into the now.

Every show is loud, sweaty, unpredictable, and 100% real.

No backing tracks, no bullshit, just three blokes delivering rock 'n' roll the way it was meant to be played.

Willie J's 6V6S

Australian rock powerhouse Dallas Frasca returns from British Columbia with the most ambitious project of her career, announcing a run of performances spanning Canada, Australia and New Caledonia ahead of a brand-new album due for release in 2027 .

Following the success of her independently released album Force of Nature , which debuted at #2 on the ARIA Albums Chart , Frasca has continued to build one of Australia's most respected independent careers. Her songwriting has earned recognition through the APRA Music Awards , the Australian Women in Music Awards and the International Songwriting Competition , while her explosive live performances have seen her share stages with rock legends including ZZ Top & Patti Smith.

Seeking to push herself creatively, Frasca travelled to Vancouver with a singular ambition: to make the strongest record of her career.

The album took shape across some of British Columbia's most iconic recording spaces, including The Warehouse Studio – Bryan Adams' legendary Vancouver studio, Smooth Operator Studios , hidden beneath the city's iconic CBC studios, and Capsule Studios on Bowen Island, just a ferry ride from the mainland.

Taking the reins as producer, Frasca worked alongside an extraordinary team of Canadian engineers and musicians, shaping the album around a singular creative vision while drawing on the collective experience of some of Canada's most celebrated musical collaborators.

"Nobody can hear what's in your head the way you can," says Frasca. "I felt ready to trust my instincts and communicate what I was reaching for, while drawing on the incredible experience of the people around me. Producing this record wasn't about doing it alone, it was about bringing together the right people and staying uncompromising with the artistic vision."

Frasca leaves British Columbia with more than a new album in the making. She leaves with lifelong creative collaborators, a catalogue of songs forged on Canada's west coast, and a tour connecting three countries before the record has even been released.

Beginning in Canada before crossing Australia and setting sail for New Caledonia and a trip to the top end, Arnhem Land , the tour will give audiences their first glimpse of the next chapter, pairing brand-new material with the powerhouse performances that have become Frasca's trademark. These will be Frasca’s final shows of 2026, closing a year that has taken her from recording studios in Vancouver to stages across Australia, from Arnhem Land to the eastern seaboard. Her self-produced new album arrives in 2027. Before that next chapter begins, come and be part of the final run.

Dallas Frasca Canada to Arnhem Land Tour

Hailing from Meanjin/Brisbane, Pornstar Supercar have quickly built a reputation as one of Queensland's most exciting emerging alternative rock bands. Blending the raw energy of '90s grunge with the urgency of modern alt-punk, the four-piece deliver soaring hooks, fuzz-soaked guitars and emotionally charged performances that hit just as hard live as they do on record.

Now the band return with Clem Fandango, a single with a story unlike any other in their catalogue so far. Guitarist Gerard first wrote the song's opening riff as a teenager in his hometown of Warwick. More than a decade later, he attempted to start a band called Clem Fandango with future Pornstar Supercar bassist Kat and another mate, inspired by their shared obsession with Matt Berry and his cult comedy character from Toast of London. While the project never eventuated, the riff refused to disappear.

Fresh off the release of their newest single, and after sharing stages across the past year with the likes of Luca Brasi, Sly Withers, Beddy Rays and Bad Neighbour, the band are taking the new single on the road for their first run of headline shows across the Sunshine Coast, Gold Coast and their hometown of Brisbane.

Pornstar Supercar - Clem Fandango SEQ Single Tour

Sydney hardcore punks COMPOUND and SCREWJOB make their first trip north this Spring, hitting Brisbane and Gold Coast for the very first time.

FRI 9 OCT: Vinnies, Southport (18+) w/ Consequence and Glory Days

COMPOUND ‘ST’ LP out now on INNERCITY UPRISING

SCREWJOB ‘Demo’ out now on FANTASY REALM RECORDS

Presented by Team Glasses Records

COMPOUND and SCREWJOB live at VINNIES

The annual ensemble of cacophonic chaos to celebrate Punk Rock and all the wholesome healing it provides, brought to you by local Gold Coast fanzine The GC BUGLE.

Featuring:

RED ROCKITZ

DEDWAY

OVERCOMPENSATOR

THE UGLIEST

USED GOODS

THE GET NOTS

BUGLEFEST 2026

Four-piece punk powerhouse Purple Disturbance are hitting the road with their raw, high-energy sound and a stack of new material in tow!

Following the release of their latest singles ‘Sara Lee’ and ‘Rob Lowe’, the band are gearing up to unleash their debut EP BUGALUGS before taking it across New South Whales, Queensland, Victoria and South Australia.

BUGALUGS is a deliberately raw and unapologetic nod to the band’s explosive live sound. More than just a collection of songs, the EP serves as a time stamp, capturing the final stretch of their teenage years and the strange, chaotic space between adolescence and entering the real world.

With influences spanning The Stooges, Black Flag, Ramones and Radio Birdman, alongside the modern energy of IDLES and Amyl and the Sniffers, Purple Disturbance have quickly made their mark on the Australian punk scene, sharing stages with with Grinspoon, Jebediah, The Screaming Jets, Dune Rats, Private Function, Wheatus, You Am I, Guttermouth, Beddy Rays and British India.

Expect driving riffs, sharp lyrics, pulsing basslines, relentless drums and plenty of attitude as the band bring their chaotic, tightly-wound live show to stages around the country.

Purple Disturbance 'I Love Rob Lowe' Tour

Ex-Radio Birdman guitarist Chris Masuak returns to Australia on unfinished business

A year after a freak emergency eye incident in his adopted home of Spain led to the cancelation of an Australian tour, Chris Klondike Masuak is back for selected dates up and down the East Coast.

“The Shiny Side Tour” takes in three states and the ACT in a run that the former Radio Birdman, Hitmen, New Christs, and Screaming Tribesmen guitarist says is “both unfinished business and an obligation”.

Chris Masuak and his crack band Dog Soldier play Vinnies Dive at Southport on Sunday, October 18 with support from his former Screaming Tribesmen bandmate’s outfit, Mick Medew and The Ursula 4, and local garage rockers The Spivs.

“It was frustrating and a bit frightening to have to cancel so abruptly but an emergency operation made air travel out of the question,” Masuak says.

“I’m very happy to finally be able to follow up.”

Fresh from a string of gigs in France, Germany and Poland, Masuak and his crack Australian band, Dog Soldier, will be touring their 2026 album, “Chris Masuak’s Dog Soldier”, already out on CD and just been released on vinyl.

Chris Masuak’s Dog Soldier is drummer Stuart Wilson (Lime Spiders, New Christs, The Crisps) and Phil Hall (Sardine v, Drop Bears, Lime Spiders) and the set list will be drawn from Masuak’s long and storied career.

“After warming up in Europe we’re just itching to keep it rockin’ and let it rip in front of our Australian friends” Masuak said.

Chris Masuak’s Dog Soldier (ex-Radio Birdman) on the Gold Coast

The amazing Out Of Control Army are heading to Australia for the very first time this October for an explosive national tour presented by Focus Group Music and Ska Nation.

Formed in Mexico City in 2014, the amazing Out Of Control Army have become one of the most exciting bands in the international ska scene. Fusing classic Jamaican ska roots, punk energy, Latin fire and powerhouse brass arrangements, the band has built a reputation for unforgettable live performances and a rapidly growing worldwide following. Their music combines sharp musicianship, infectious rhythm and the kind of crowd connection that turns every show into a celebration.

Australian audiences may already know of the band through their 2024 Mexican tour with Melbourne Ska Orchestra, a successful run that helped spark their desire to tour Australia. A special recording from that tour is set for release to coincide with these long-awaited Australian dates.

Joining them on all shows are Melbourne ska favourites The Resignators. Formed in 2005, The Resignators are one of Australia’s most respected ska acts, known for high-energy performances, strong songwriting and a horn-driven sound that blends ska, reggae, punk and soul influences. Over two decades they have toured widely, built a loyal following and represented Australian ska on the international stage.

Earlier in 2026, The Resignators joined the amazing Out Of Control Army in Mexico, where the two bands formed a strong friendship that now brings them together again for this special Australian run.

Expect massive brass lines, dancefloor rhythms, singalongs, punk spirit and the joyful energy that only ska can deliver. This is a rare chance to catch one of Mexico’s finest live bands on their debut Australian visit, backed by one of Australia’s best.

Do not miss the amazing Out Of Control Army with special guests The Resignators this October.

Out Of Control Army (Mexico) Australia 2026

Forget nostalgia. Electric Safari 2026 isn’t about preserving the past under museum glass - it’s about plugging it back into the mains and seeing what lights up. This October, the Electric Pandas tear up Australia’s east coast with songs from the forthcoming album A Love Electric, where melody collides with voltage and every chorus feels like it’s outrunning tomorrow. The classics are back too, because great songs never age. And then there’s Big Girls, detonated into a full-blown EDM fever dream by Brian Canham of Pseudo Echo. No safety net. No cruise control. Just beautiful noise, bright lights and the delicious possibility that anything could happen.

VINNIES DIVE BAR

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