The Sip Club is the first dazzling affair of the Melbourne Festival of Tease. Equal parts cheeky soirée and glitter soaked party. Think velvet-rope sophistication meets unapologetic debauchery, phenomenal performances, cocktails that won’t quit, and surprises that keep the night deliciously unpredictable. 

It’s exclusive, it’s outrageous, and it’s where Melbourne comes to sip, sparkle, and surrender to the fun. Forget the ordinary darlings, this is where the party begins, and you don’t want to spill a single drop. 

Melbourne trio The Grogans bring their biggest East Coast headline show to date to The Green Room, Byron Bay this May. Known for their unmistakable blend of laid-back surf rock, gritty garage energy and hook-heavy indie anthems, the band’s relentless touring around the globe, electric live shows and crowd-pulling choruses have cemented their reputation as one of Australia’s most exciting live acts.

More JUKEBOXXIN’ in the 21st century!

Following the phenomenon of ZED50 in Brisbane last weekend comes REGURGITATOR’s magnum opus - a convergence of time relative to three decades of cataloguing creativity and inspiring match fitness.

WAAX returns to Australia this May with the Angel's Mess Album Tour, a ferocious new chapter for the Brisbane rock powerhouse. Led by bombastic single Hands, a twisted crowd-participation anthem that transforms pain into power, this is WAAX at their most raw, unapologetic, and cathartic. Expect sweat-soaked intensity, unrelenting energy, and the kind of high-octane performance that's cemented WAAX as one of the country's most essential live acts.

Black Foxxes embark on their debut Australian tour this April/May! Hitting some of the country's most beloved venues along the way, for what's sure to be an unforgettable and unmissable run of shows.

Formed in 2013 in Exeter, England, Black Foxxes has always been a form of catharsis and raw expression. It is a necessity that comes from within, not from external forces or market demands. The core philosophy: Raw Honesty, No Gimmicks.

“I’ve been captivated by soul music since I was a kid, the emotion, the power and the stories in every note,” says WILSN. “I always try to make music that reflects my own truth while paying tribute to the voices who came before me, like Aretha Franklin, Etta James and Gladys Knight.”

Today, Australian alt-country favourite Bud Rokesky has announced that his highly anticipated sophomore album Dusk will be released on Friday 8 April via Rainbow Valley Records / Warner Music Australia. Pre-order HERE. 

with special guest Kathleen Halloran

Straight back from Europe and on a roll, Melbourne indie folk outfit Pierce Brothers are taking their fourth studio album Moonrise on tour around Australia. In this first release of Aussie shows, the boys are excited to be coming back to some of their favourite venues in the country! Tickets will sell fast so get in early! See you in the Moonrise.

Felicity Urquhart & Josh Cunningham are touring Australia to celebrate the release of their third studio album, Everything Around You, out 6 March 2026.

With a blend of folk, country, blues, and roots unmistakably their own, Felicity and Josh pair world-class musicianship with down-to-earth performances that feel warm and inviting like a conversation with old friends.

Six-time ARIA Award winner and proud Yolŋu artist Baker Boy is coming to MAYBERRY DARWIN as part of his long-awaited return to the national stage, with a run of headline tour dates in April and May 2026, presented by Handsome Tours, Lunatic Entertainment, Select Music, and triple j.