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American black-metal trailblazers Deafheaven have announced their biggest Australian tour to date. The tour will see them headline some of the country’s most prominent venues across Perth, Adelaide, Melbourne, Sydney, Newcastle and Brisbane, joined by special guests Nothing and SPY.

The tour follows the release of their 2025 album Lonely People With Power. Their sixth album and first for Roadrunner Records arrived as both a culmination and a reckoning – an album that embraces the band’s full identity after years of evolution. The record captures Deafheaven’s innate ability to mix and merge melody with brutality, and pain with poetry.  Through reflections on masculinity, inherited trauma, family, and self-perception, the album grapples with the idea that while we can’t fully escape our past or our nature, we can choose how we move forward. Ultimately, Lonely People with Power stands as one of Deafheaven’s most expansive and human statements – an album about confronting isolation while searching for connection, growth, and the possibility of redefining one’s destiny.

Formed in the San Francisco Bay Area in 2010, Deafheaven have spent the past decade and a half pushing at the emotional and sonic boundaries of modern metal. From their debut, Roads to Judah, to the genre-defining breakthrough, Sunbather, and subsequent records like New Bermuda, Ordinary Corrupt Human Love, and Infinite Granite, Deafheaven have continually redefined the boundaries of heavy music while confronting themes of alienation, addiction, family history, and self-perseverance.

They’ll be joined by American shoegaze renegades Nothing, who have just released A Short History of Decay, a “fresh and exciting” (Pitchfork) new record from the genre’s pioneers. Nothing’s fifth solo album and first for Run For Cover Records, widens that aperture even further, providing the most hi-def rendering of Nothing to date.

Openers SPY were formed in Oakland and have carved out their own niche in the modern hardcore landscape. They recorded their most recent EP, Seen Enough, in 2025 and have fostered a reputation for a ferocious live show.

FOUL PLAY! A multi-stage day party at Liberty Hall.

A day built on connection, shaking down and a little chaos.

For years, Heaps Gay has coaxed Sydney out of its shell, creating spaces where queer communities and their allies can gather without apology, parties rooted in joy, expression and radical openness. This day is no different, joined by artists who are guaranteed to get you out of your skin.

The Courts heat up with club beats and left-of-centre pop twists. South America’s Piolinda Marcela links up with Clemanteum for a high-energy b2b, while Mel 4Ever brings her sharp, club-forward selections from the US. UK mischief-maker Harry Gay leans into the absurd, alongside local favourites C&J Music Factory, Mowgli May, Unprotected Success, Moana, Zeke and Fried Pork Chop

Dutty Worldwide takes over inside Liberty Hall, a collective championing Queer, Trans, Black, Indigenous, and POC communities. Known for eclectic sounds and vibrant energy, they keep the dancefloor true to its name; always dutty. Bapari leads from the US with rhythm-heavy club sounds, joined by C.FRIM, Mirisia, Maz and ATTU; selectors who know how to lock in and keep you moving all day.

With hosts Ruby Teys and Rocky Stallone, pole performers Honey Pvnch and Cyrus, and dancers Amyl and Lady Fur, the day unfolds in unexpected ways, a riot of performance, music and moments that stay with you long after the last track.

For the first time ever, Swedish epic doom metal pioneers CANDLEMASS will bring

their monumental sound to Australian shores this September and October for a long- awaited debut tour in Melbourne, Sydney and Perth.

Formed in Stockholm in 1985 by bassist and main songwriter Leif Edling, Candlemass stand as one of the true architects of epic doom metal. Alongside Saint Vitus and Trouble, they defined the genre — pairing slow, crushing riffs with grand, operatic vocals and darkly majestic compositions.

Their 1986 debut Epicus Doomicus Metallicus didn’t just introduce a band — it created a movement. Over the next four decades, Candlemass built a towering discography and enduring global legacy, earning Swedish Grammis Awards and were also nominated for Best Metal Performance at the 62nd Annual Grammy Awards in the US.

STUDIO ALBUMS

Epicus Doomicus Metallicus (1986)

Nightfall (1987)

Ancient Dreams (1988)

Tales of Creation (1989)

Chapter VI (1992)

Dactylis Glomerata (1998)

From the 13th Sun (1999)

Candlemass (2005)

King of the Grey Islands (2007)

Death Magic Doom (2009)

Psalms for the Dead (2012)

The Door to Doom (2019)

Sweet Evil Sun (2022)

From the monumental weight of Nightfall and Ancient Dreams through to the modern doom mastery of The Door to Doom and Sweet Evil Sun, Candlemass have consistently delivered epic, crushing metal of the highest order. Now, Australian audiences will finally experience these hymns of doom performed live.

LINE-UP

Leif Edling – Bass

Johan Länquist – Vocals

Mats “Mappe” Björkman – Guitar

Lars “Lasse” Johansson – Lead Guitar

Jan Lind – Drums

With original Epicus Doomicus Metallicus vocalist Johan Länquist back at the helm,

the band stands at full, formidable strength — honouring their legacy while continuing to shape the future of doom.

After 40 years of darkness, Australia will finally feel the weight.

Singer-songwriter Dan McCabe (Kildare, Ireland) first burst out in May 2020 when a single YouTube upload went viral, amassing more than 50 million views in just three months. Since then, he has established himself as one of Ireland’s most compelling modern voices – seamlessly blending the soul of traditional Irish ballads with contemporary folk.

Honoured by the President of Ireland and embraced by Irish sporting legends, McCabe’s music has become a proud expression of Irish heritage and spirit. With multiple sold-out shows at Dublin’s iconic Vicar Street and Olympia Theatre, and a rapidly growing international following, his rise has been nothing short of extraordinary.

Now, following two hugely successful Australian runs, Dan returns for his third Australian tour – his biggest yet. What began with a breakout debut has grown into a powerful connection with Australian audiences, with each visit drawing larger crowds and unforgettable nights.

Australia, get ready – Dan McCabe’s journey continues, and tour number three promises to be the most special yet.

Following the overwhelming response to her sold-out tours across Canada and Nepal, Bartika Eam Rai is bringing her deeply moving musical journey to Australia with her much-anticipated ITYAADI Tour.

Known for her poetic storytelling, mesmerising vocals, and intimate live performances, Bartika and her band promise an unforgettable evening of music that feels both personal and powerful. ITYAADI is more than a concert — it’s a shared experience of stories, memories, and emotions that connect us all.

Don’t miss the chance to witness her magic live. Secure your tickets now and be part of a night that will stay with you long after the last note fades.