Year: 2025

Winger ignited Melbourne’s 170 Russell with a powerhouse performance as part of their Farewell Tour, marking their first and final Australian show with the original lineup. The band delivered a setlist that spanned their career, featuring hits like “Seventeen,” “Miles Away,” and “Headed for a Heartbreak,” alongside dynamic solos from guitarists Reb Beach and John Roth. The evening was a nostalgic journey for fans, celebrating Winger’s enduring legacy in the hard rock scene.​

On Sunday, March 23, 2025, Japanese garage punk legends Guitar Wolf unleashed their signature “Jet Rock ‘n’ Roll” at Singing Bird Studios in Frankston, Victoria. This all-ages early show, running from 4 PM to 9 PM, was part of their Australia & New Zealand Tour 2025 and featured support acts Gnome and The Antics.

On March 22, 2025, Sydney’s indie rock band The Crystal Set made a triumphant return to the stage at Melbourne’s Brunswick Ballroom, performing live for the first time in over 25 years. This special appearance was part of Ups and Downs’ 40th Anniversary Tour, celebrating the legacy of two iconic Australian bands from the 1980s.

The Sex Pistols returned to Melbourne’s Festival Hall for the first time in 29 years, delivering a high-voltage performance with Frank Carter stepping in as frontman. The lineup featured original members Steve Jones (guitar), Paul […]