Snap Scene

We’re devastated at the loss of Rob Hirst, one of Australia’s finest drummers. Through Midnight Oil, to the Backsliders, Ghostwriters and The Break he made his mark on Australian music. He was a true musician who didn’t care if he was playing in the smallest pub or the largest arena – he gave his all every time. He was incredibly supportive of other musicians and generous with his fans. We’re going to miss him terribly.

This special evening with Stewart Copeland provided a fascinating insight into his incredible life as a performer, musician, entertainer, and writer. The show was hosted by acclaimed Perth radio broadcaster, Sarah Tout.

Mclusky’s show at Melbourne’s Corner Hotel on 6 January 2026 was part of their “The World Is Still Here And So Are We” Australian tour, marking a ferocious return built on jagged riffs and caustic humour. The gig, presented by Handsome Tours, sold out in advance and positioned the Welsh noise-punk veterans as a major draw on the summer live circuit.

Adapted from TS Eliot’s Old Possum’s Book of Practical Cats, this groundbreaking musical comes together in a sparkling fusion of music, dance and verse.

27 Club transformed the Royal Botanic Gardens on 11th January 2026 into a lush, atmospheric celebration of legendary music and legacy. Under the summer sky, the setting and performances combined for a night that felt both reflective and quietly electric.

On 17 December 2025 Belarusian trio, Molchat Doma, brought their long-anticipated Australian tour to a sold-out crowd at The Forum in Melbourne, delivering a dark, danceable live show that echoed their blend of post-punk, new-wave and synth-pop.

Cordrazine, the ’90s Melbourne indie pop-rock enigma fronted by Hamish Cowan, who recently returned with their first new music in 15 years and released their new EP You See In Me on Friday December 5, are set to slip away again.

Garbage commanded the Palais Theatre on 11th December 2025 with a sleek, thunderous set that balanced menace, melody, and attitude. Shirley Manson’s magnetic presence and the band’s towering sound made it a darkly glamorous, unforgettable night.

Good Things Festival is an Australian alternative music festival held annually in Melbourne, Sydney, and Brisbane over one weekend each December. Established by a team of seasoned industry professionals who have promoted, booked, and managed most of Australia’s major music festivals over the past 20 years, Good Things aims to fill a gap in the market by showcasing the best local, national, and international bands in world-class venues with high-level production.