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WOMADelaide 2027 reveals first lineup with Underworld and Angine de Poitrine
Celebrating 35 years of bringing the world to Adelaide, WOMADelaide has unveiled its first full artist lineup for 2027, returning to Adelaide’s Botanic Park/Tainmuntilla from 5–8 March. The festival has always been noted for its rich diversity of music and culture, and 2027 looks set to continue that tradition. British rave pioneers Underworld, known for their classic party anthem “Born Slippy .NUXX” head up the announcement.
Photo Gallery: Adelaide Film Festival 2026 opens with a star-studded Pink Carpet
Adelaide Film Festival It was all smiles at the Adelaide Film Festival opening night, as dignitaries and guests walked the Pink Carpet at Goodwood’s Capri Cinema. The event featured the Australian premiere of Wild Horse Nine, Martin McDonagh‘s dark comedy starring John Malkovich and Sam Rockwell as two CIA operatives. Malkovich plays Chris, a prickly, terminally ill agent, alongside Rockwell as his longtime partner and friend, Lee.
Garage Days brings Spiderbait, Jebediah and more to McLaren Vale in 2027
South Australia’s McLaren Vale wine region will host a veritable smorgasbord of Australian musical talent for the inaugural Garage Days Festival in February 2027. Performing at the event will be Spiderbait, Jebediah, The Potbelleez, Gyroscope, The Delta Riggs and The Lizards. It’s the soundtrack to a generation. The event happens at Richard Hamilton Wines on Saturday 6 February 2027. It’s an all-ages day festival, running from 3pm – 10pm.
Jazz quartet The Bad Plus say farewell after 26 years
American jazz band The Bad Plus, initially a trio and now a quartet, are bringing their 26-year career to a close. Before they do, they’ll return to Australia in October as part of their farewell tour. We spoke to founding member Reid Anderson about the tour, the band’s evolution and what comes next. You must have been going through a lot of Complex Emotions over the year with your final tour. Yeah, it turns out it was a very aptly titled album.
Tuareg desert blues pioneers Tinariwen announce a 2027 Australian tour
Following the release of their latest album Hoggar, Malian Tuareg band Tinariwen have announced an Australian tour, taking in Melbourne, Sydney, Byron Bay, Hobart, Brisbane, as well as two shows at WOMADelaide. Formed in northern Mali in 1979, Tinariwen champion their people’s nomadic culture, rooted in the desert borderlands between Mali and Algeria. They are pioneers of assouf, or desert blues, using their music to convey the struggles, exile and hopes of the Tuareg people.
Interpol explore the weight of self-reflection on This Mirror Weighs a Ton
For the last two decades, Interpol have been creating moody, dark songs that have worked their way into our consciousness. The 2002 album Turn on the Bright Lights was a slow burn, with songs such as “Obstacle 1” and “PDA” becoming fan favourites over time. Original members Paul Banks on vocals and guitar and Daniel Kessler on guitar and piano have been joined by drummer Sam Fogarino for the latest release, This Mirror Weighs a Ton.
Photo Gallery: Ash @ Lion Arts Factory 08/09/26
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The Wallflowers are touring Australia for the first time ever; celebrating 30 years of Bringing Down the Horse
Seminal 90’s band The Wallflowers are touring Australia, playing their breakthrough album Bringing Down the Horse in full. The 1996 album reached #9 on the ARIA charts and was certified gold. You may remember the hit single “One Headlight” or other singles “6th Avenue Heartache”, “The Difference” or “Three Marlenas”. The lead singer and songwriter, Jakob Dylan, son of legendary Bob Dylan cites that Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers was a formative influence.
Rain, rock and resilience: Mundi Mundi Bash 2026 finishes on a high
Jon Stevens headlining Saturday – photo credit Matt Williams With torrential rain leading up to the 2026 Mundi Mundi Bash, it’s a credit to the organisers that the event took place relatively successfully. Some 10,000 campers made it through the gates, with around a third of the camping area too boggy to be used. Those that missed out will receive full refunds. On top of that, those that were still in Broken Hill on Saturday were invited to attend, parking in the day parking area was available.
The iconic Mundi Undi Run goes all out in 2026
Mundi Undi Run One of the reasons why the Mundi Mundi Bash is so popular is due in part to the sense of community and camaraderie on show. This year, the Bush Choir and the Mundi Undi Run raised some $150,ooo for the Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS). This year, some 1,600 festival-goers joined the fun and raced the loop. The attire ranged from straight out boxer briefs to costumes with a barely tenuous link to undies. Star Wars characters, Scooby Doo, a caterpillar and much more.
The sun comes out for day 2 of the Mundi Mundi Bash
By the second day of the Mundi Mundi Festival, the rain had stopped, the sun had come out and the ground started to dry out underfoot. Thousands of festival goers joined in for an iconic rendering of Tina Turner’s “Simply the Best” in what could be one of the world’s largest choir. Decked out in blue and raising money for the RFDS, it was a feel-good celebration of what the Bash is all about.
The rain didn’t dampen the spirit of the Mundi Mundi Festival
In the week before the Mundi Mundi Bash, torrential rain meant that the organisers had to made some fast and difficult decisions. To ease congestion, early bird tickets holders could arrive earlier and set up camp. However, due to the muddy conditions, many were turned away. Still, over 10,000 people still set up camp ready for three days of music and fun.
Photo Gallery: Frenzal Rhomb + Handouts – The Gov (13.08.26)
Frenzal Rhomb‘s San Souci has just turned 23 and, to celebrate, the band have taken to the road for a mammoth Australian tour running from August through to November. On Friday night, they took to the stage at The Gov in Tartanya/Adelaide, with support from Handouts. Photographer John Goodridge was there to bring us all the action from the night – check out the gallery below! Frenzal Rhomb will hit the road again from September 11th, kicking off the next leg of the tour in Wadawurrng/Barwon Heads.
The Meredith Music Festival Ballot is now open
The Meredith Music Festival Ballot is now open. It’s simple to enter, and it’s the easiest way to get tickets. Just head over to mmf.com.au before 10:34pm AEST, Monday 10 August. Meredith 34 will be held over three days and two nights at the one and only Meredith Supernatural Amphitheatre, from December 11, 12 & 13, 2026. Camping, parking and BYO alcohol included in the ticket price. The lineup will drop once the ballot closes. You can find all the ticketing details here.
Keeping the home fires burning at Adelaide’s Beer and BBQ Festival
After Friday’s shenanigans at Adelaide’s Beer and BBQ Festival, things settled down a touch for the Saturday sessions. Whether it was the rain, the Crows game next door, or something else, numbers were down compared to the night before. Which made navigating the event easier, but there is something to be said for squeezing through a crowd only to bump into an old friend. The afternoon activities included Riot City Wrestling and the Beer Bod Wet T-shirt contest.
TISM bring the spectacle as Adelaide’s Beer and BBQ Festival draws a huge crowd
Adelaide’s Beer and BBQ Festival has evolved from having market stalls in the cowsheds at the Showgrounds to more of a mini music festival at The Drive, right next door to Adelaide Oval. With a welcome balmy warm night and the lure of headlining band TISM, the joint was packed to the rafters. But was it a case of being too successful? This is the first year at the Drive, so there are bound to be teething problems.
Ida Sophia’s Patience and Penitentia is a compelling feat of endurance
Patience and Penitentia is a powerful durational performance by South Australian artist Ida Sophia that explores silence, punishment, and power within relationships. Over forty days, the artist, weighted down by rose-petal chains, performs a ritual of penance and silence. Dark red walls and a haunting soundtrack evoke memories of cavernous churches. Strands of rose thorns remind us that small cuts and snags can build up over time.
Matt Tarrant on how the Adelaide Fringe Foundation helps upcoming artists
Matt Tarrant is a highly regarded magician, mentalist, producer, creator, and performer. He has recently taken the role of Chair of the Adelaide Fringe Foundation. We spoke to him about what the Foundation provides for artists and venues and how it fits into the Adelaide Fringe. Congratulations on your appointment as the Adelaide Fringe Foundation chair. What does that involve, and what does that mean for you now?
Jessica Mauboy on music, mentors and Mundi Mundi
Since her successful appearance on Australian Idol in 2006, Jessica Mauboy has gone on to capture Australian hearts with her dance orientated R&B sound. She will perform at this year’s Mundi Mundi Festival, near Broken Hill in Western NSW. We chatted to her about the influences in her life, and how her musical journey started. I was looking at your Instagram, and I saw you met Michelle Obama and got to perform for her. How was that? Yeah, it was nuts.
Niall Horan brings the Dinner Party tour to Australia
Global superstar Niall Horan has just announced that he will be touring Australia in February, bringing his highly anticipated Dinner Party Tour to arenas Down Under. Having just released the Dinner Party album, this will be the first chance for fans to see him perform it live. Horan is hitting arenas in Adelaide, Melbourne, Sydney and Brisbane. There will be plenty of fan favourites mixed in amongst the new tracks. The Irish singer-songwriter is known for his friendly, warm and captivating shows.
Modest Mouse’s album An Eraser and a Maze is a meandering self-reflective tribute to life
Modest Mouse is an American rock band formed in 1993 by lead singer Isaak Brock. Their output is prolific, with well over a dozen albums and EPs released. In their latest release, An Eraser and a Maze, Brock explores the theory of time existing simultaneously. Which, of course, is an oversimplification of the fifteen tracks in the release. We’re introduced to the journey with an almost light-hearted “Picking Dragon’s Pockets.” The liner notes explain that you are the project.
Adelaide’s Beer and BBQ Festival is just around the corner
This is your friendly reminder that if you don’t already have your July Adelaide Beer and BBQ Festival tickets, then now’s the time to get on it. The organisers have sent us an updated list of music, food and beer offerings that will make your mouth water. In their new home at The Drive, right next door to Adelaide Oval, the ABBF2026, will surely go down as one to remember.
Theatre Review: “The Importance of Being Ernest” is a sharp satire of high society
Oscar Wilde‘s satiric play, The Importance of Being Earnest, is a “Trivial Comedy for Serious People”. South Australia’s State Theatre Company have sprinkled their own flavours into this delicious mix. The best way to describe the event would be queer and quirky – in the most over-the-top camp way imaginable. The plot begins with Jack Worthington, who becomes Ernest when he visits the city to see his friend Algernon.
Last chance for Mundi Mundi tickets
If you’ve been holding off buying tickets to the Mundi Mundi Bash, Australia’s biggest outback music festival, then don’t spend too long thinking about it. The event has almost sold out, with 95% of tickets already sold. This year’s sister event, The Big Red Bash had to cancel due to the extraordinary floods in central Australia, but fear not, the roads around Broken Hill will be passable no matter what.
Review: State Opera South Australia’s Cinderella is a sumptuous rendition of a classic story
What better way to celebrate the State Opera of South Australia’s 50th anniversary (Golden Jubilee), than with a special presentation of Rossini’s classic and joyful story of Cinderella (La Cenerentola). Artistic Director Dane Lam and Executive Director Mark Taylor have hit the nail on the head by choosing this beautifully simple story of an innocent yet sparkling romance. Director Neil Armfield AO has blended this timeless tale into our modern lifestyle with charm and grace.
News: Illuminate Adelaide 2026 is shaping up to be a massive winter event
Illuminate Adelaide is a beacon of light and energy in the midst of the city’s chilly winter. Expect the City of Churches to transform between July 1st and 19th into a vibrant winter playground of light, art, music, technology, and culinary discoveries. With world premieres, Adelaide exclusives and over 100 experiences and performances, this year is going to be massive.
Photo Gallery: Sean Blackwell + Thom Lion – The Wheatsheaf Hotel (17.04.26)
When a musician throws a birthday party, he has some friends to call upon to make it special. Which is exactly what Sean of Sean Blackwell did on Friday night. To get the party started, Thom Lion played some tunes on the electronic piano accompanied by Troy from The Yellow Wallpaper on drums and Dylby and Mark on guitar. Keeping it in the family, Mark’s son Jett stepped in for a couple of songs.
TISM at the Sydney Opera House – are we ready for the madness?
TISM (This Is Serious Mum) are a seven-piece anonymous alternative rock band, formed in Melbourne in 1982. Main members include vocalist/drummer Humphrey B. Flaubert, bassist/vocalist Jock Cheese, keyboard player Eugene de la Hot Croix Bun, and vocalist Ron Hitler-Barassi. Over the years the band has developed somewhat a fanatical following, including the “Victims of TISM” fan page.
Interview: Peter Blunden of psych-rock trio Nite Rites discusses the band’s evolution
Adelaide fuzz, drone and noise band Nite Rites was formed by three mates, Peter, Adam and Rhys, in a backyard studio during COVID. They initially had an indie psych sound, but after switching roles—Peter to drums, Adam to guitar, and Rhys on vocals—it led to a more droning style. Influenced by bands like The Black Angels and Jesus and Mary Chain, the band’s high points include performing at Austin Psych Fest and releasing an EP and album.
Interview: Peter Blunden of psych-rock trio Night Rites discusses the band’s evolution
Adelaide fuzz, drone and noise band Night Rites was formed by three mates, Peter, Adam and Rhys, in a backyard studio during COVID. They initially had an indie psych sound, but after switching roles—Peter to drums, Adam to guitar, and Rhys on vocals—it led to a more droning style. Influenced by bands like The Black Angels and Jesus and Mary Chain, the band’s high points include performing at Austin Psych Fest and releasing an EP and album.
A killer lineup and a new location for Adelaide’s 2026 Beer and BBQ Festival
The Adelaide Beer & BBQ Festival (ABBF) has been a staple event in the brewing community for a decade at the Adelaide Showgrounds. Between 2015 and 2025, it’s grown to be the largest brewing event of its kind in Australia, with more brewers under one roof than any other festival in the country. It’s survived the pandemic, won some ‘Best Festival’ prizes at the SA Music Awards and even spawned a sister festival in Mount Gambier.
Adelaide Fringe Review: bed bug … if they didn’t already scare you, they will now
As the Adelaide Fringe reaches the final quarter of its four-week life, the tempo of the event changes. The audience and the artists are tired and weary. Some are elated. Some are just waiting to be newly discovered. With over 1500 shows on offer, it can be difficult to be heard above the noise of such a vast choice.
Adelaide Fringe Review: Elf Lyon interprets “Swan Lake” like no other
Comedian Elf Lyons is no stranger to the Adelaide Fringe, with rave reviews of her show Raven back in 2024, making her the talk of the town. Which is no mean feat in the cut-throat world of the Fringe. This year, she has brought the ballet “Swan Lake” to life in a way that even actor Timothée Chalamet would approve of. The venue is within the State Library, which is hosting a series of alternative shows within the library itself and the adjacent Migration Museum courtyard.
Adelaide Fringe Interview: Writer Bridie Connell describes the evolution of boy band The Fuccbois
“Fuccbois: Live in Concert” is a comedy that satirizes boy bands and that culture, but featuring women and non-binary actors in the lead roles. The premise is the band’s final concert and has the audience actively singing along. The music is authentic pop. The show is currently being performed at the Adelaide Fringe and heading to Melbourne shortly after. We spoke to writer and performer Bridie Connell about the evolution of the show.
WOMADelaide serves up a banquet of well curated artists (09.03.26)
Many feel that 2026 has already been a difficult year, with global tensions on the rise. This affected even WOMADelaide with some acts not able to attend this year due to travel disruptions and other issues. However, a feeling of hope and resilience was front and foremost for this year’s event. Celebrating cultural diversity, honouring female artists and raising awareness of global issues through the medium of art is no small feat.
Womadelaide celebrates International Women's Day in style (08.03.26) - The AU Review
The fact that women are such a big part of the WOMADelaide Festival is no accident. With women on the management team, and as decision makers, artists and presenters, made celebrating International Women’s Day such a natural and beautiful thing. The mood of the day was one of nurturing and celebrating the beauty inside whilst caring for our diverse cultures and our lands. WOMADelaide takes care to be a responsible “citizen” when it comes to caring for the parklands it nestles in.
Grace Jones headlines the second day of WOMADelaide in style (07.03.26)
It was a glorious autumn day in Adelaide’s Botanic Park for the second day of WOMADelaide, the world’s music, arts and dance festival. Families have set up picnic rugs, whilst roving performers, Born in a Taxi pranced around as zebras and kids exercised their creativity in Studio Ruby Chew‘s pop-up wonderland. The event hosts a series of workshops and interactive events. For example, Arrested Development ran a high-energy workshop creating an impromptu music-making session.
Womadelaide day one was full of colour and movement (06.03.26)
Despite some last-minute changes with artist travel plans disrupted by the sudden unrest in the Middle East, the show must go on. Inside the Botanic Gardens, it was like a sanctuary, fruit bats overhead and seven stages all playing a variety of world music. Day one of WOMADelaide 2026 kicked off in fine style. As well as the music on stages, roving and pop-up performances meant that there was something to be seen around every corner. The duo named Cie Hors Surface hanging from a ladder near stage 3.
2026 Adelaide Festival Review - History of Violence
Opening with a crime scene investigation, History of Violence drops the audience straight into the aftermath of a violent assault. Based on an autobiographical novel by Édouard Louis, the narrative tells the story of a Christmas Eve encounter with a stranger in the streets of Paris that suddenly becomes dangerous. Amongst the forensic team examining the crime scene, Édouard is frantically cleaning and trying to rid himself of the smell and thoughts of Reda, his attacker.
2026 Adelaide Festival Review - Tryp 111
Tryp 111 was formed from a culmination of artists after several others withdrew from the Festival. While the event was originally scheduled to be held in the Cloisters at Adelaide University, the stages were moved inside the Uni Bar due to pending thunderstorms. The afternoon was quite chilled, with several people reclining on beanbags listening to DJ Baby Monet pining some sweet tunes. It was very relaxing with the occasional rain but nothing too outrageous.
2026 Adelaide Festival Review - The Cherry Orchard
“The Cherry Orchard” is the final play by Russian playwright Anton Chekhov. Written in 1903, it has been reimagined by director Simon Stone for the 2026 Adelaide Festival. Set in modern-day Seoul, this production focuses on the return of the matriarch of a successful family business. Cannes Best Actress winner Doyeon Jeon stars as Doyoung Song, alongside Squid Game star Haesoo Park as Doosik Hwang. In the play, Hwang proposes a solution to save the business, which is ultimately rejected.
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From the producers of burlesque show The Delinquents, their new show Fafi D’Alour is just as fun and exciting. A five piece band sets the tone of the evening in the upstairs room at the House of Delinquents in Adelaide’s Pirie Street. It’s a feature of the Adelaide Fringe that venues are created all over the city to cater for the multitude of acts that are part of the Fringe Festival. Girls in white towelling robes saunter through the cafe tables, teasing and flirting with the audience.
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As the audience take their seats in the Speigeltent, the atmosphere is already electric. Bernie Dieter’s Club Kabarett is described as the hottest cabaret, East of Berlin! The three piece “haus band” are already on-stage, filling the tent with upbeat tunes. Meanwhile, dazzling performers sashay through the assembled throng, handing out flags emblazoned with “Slut”, “Weirdo” and other slogans. It has that East Berlin underground vibe before the show even begins.
Adelaide Fringe Review: Keep In Touch uses acrobatics to explore human connection
The darkened stage contains little but a white telephone upon a table. It rings. Young dancers, clad in harlequin-style outfits race to answer it, reminding us of the time that was commonplace in our homes. It becomes a dance of calling, answering and connecting, setting the scene for what is to come. The young Taiwanese acrobats of “Keep in Touch” twist, contort and interact with each other, the table and the phone.
Adelaide Fringe Review: Darkfield's Seance is a mind-bending experience
Nestled amongst the attractions of sideshow alley at the rear of the Garden of Unearthly Delights is an unassuming collection of white ocean containers. They house three of the Darkfield experiences, Seance, Flight and Invisible. The nearby screams of patrons being flung high in the air on the various rides lend a strange contrast to the pending experience. The audience (if you can call them that) is primed for what is to come. No phones on, no light is allowed. No food or drink.
Adelaide Fringe Review: Shamrocks play unforgettable Irish party songs
There’s nothing like a good Irish pub show to get your evening off to a grand start. The Shamrocks have finally made their way to Adelaide to show how to do exactly that. The six Irish lads, including two sets of brothers have an instantly likeable energy about them. Raymond Walsh created the Shamrocks back in 2018 to showcase the amazing talent from Northern Ireland. He confesses that he wants to spread the love around the world.
Adelaide Fringe Review: Earnest? ... or the importance of having stand-ins
Oscar Wilde‘s farce The Importance of Being Earnest is all about two young men about town who lead double lives, avoiding their social obligations. It is normally played in a rather rigid format by rather experienced thespians. It’s a play that explores explores themes of identity, social expectations, and the nature of truth and deception. Which is how “Earnest?” at the Peacock in Gluttony begins. Jack Worthing is a seemingly responsible and respectable young man who leads a double life.
Adelaide Fringe Review: Orpheus and Eurydice reinvented for the modern world
The Greek mythological tragedy Orpheus and Eurydice is an epic tale of how the musician Orpheus descends into the Underworld to rescue his wife, Eurydice, after she dies from a snake bite on their wedding day. His music moves Hades, allowing her to return, on the condition that Orpheus walks ahead and does not look back. On the last step, Orpheus turns back, causing Eurydice to disappear forever.
Adelaide Fringe Review: Holden Street Theatres has a plethora of great shows
Holden Street is known as “Home of Theatre” during the Adelaide Fringe. For some 23 years, the artist-run hub has been at the forefront of cutting-edge theatre. Hidden away in Hindmarsh, it’s like a secret gem in the inner west. This reviewer saw a small selection of plays, each of which were world class, thought-provoking and most of all, entertaining. Jamaican artist Duane Forrest gives a fascinating insight into the world and music of Bob Marley.
Adelaide Fringe Review: La Ronde Returns is a jaw-dropping spectacular
The circus spectacular, La Ronde made its debut at the Adelaide Fringe last year to rave reviews. Since then it has toured and transformed and is back at the Fringe better than ever. Created by the producers of Blanc de Blanc and LIMBO and with a blend of familiar and new characters, it is sure to be the hit of the season. The show is performed on a circular stage in the centre of the Spiegeltent, which means that everyone has a great view of the action.
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