Scene News: Push Over returns! Celebrating 40 Years of The Push with Bodyjar, Frenzal Rhomb, Killing Heidi, Magic Dirt, Regurgitator & more! Pre-Sale ticket details included.
Pioneering national youth music charityĀ The Pushwill celebrate 40 years of championing young people and Australian music withĀ Push Over ā 40 Years of The Push, a landmark celebration atĀ Royal Botanic Gardens MelbourneĀ onĀ Saturday 21 November, as part of theĀ Live at the GardensĀ series.Ā
Featuring Bodyjar, Frenzal Rhomb, Killing Heidi, Magic Dirt and Regurgitator, this one-day-only special event brings together artists whose music didnāt just provide the soundtrack for generations of young Australians, but helped define them.
And in a treat for fans, each headlining artist will be joined on stage for a special guest appearance by Alex Lahey, Alice Ivy, Baker Boy, members of Public Figures, Ruby Fields and Teenage Joans, each with a personal connection to The Push.
For those who were there, it’s a chance to relive it. For everyone else, it’s a chance to be part of it.
Sat 21 Nov 2026
Royal Botanic Gardens
Melbourne – Naarm
General Admission Adult $99.90* General Admission Youth $79.90* The Garden Retreat – Upgrade Only $89.90*
Ticket Limit 10 per transaction on Presale and 10 per transaction on General Public On Sale.
There is a limited allocation of discounted Youth (Under 18s) tickets available at $79.90*. Once this allocation is exhausted, anyone under 18 who wishes to attend will need to purchase a full priced Youth (Under 18s) ticket.** A maximum of 4 Youth (Under 18s) per 1 Adult/Parent/Guardian can attend. Patrons under the age of 18 years must be accompanied by a responsible adult at all times. Section 3 of the Liquor Control Reform Act defines a responsible adult as a person who is of or over the age of 18 years and who is: – the younger person’s parent, step-parent, guardian or grandparent; or – the younger person’s spouse; or – a person who is acting in place of a parent and who could reasonably be expected to exercise responsible supervision of the younger person. *A handling fee of $5.95 applies per transaction **Everyone requires a paid ticket excluding babes in arms 24 months and under
For accessibility tickets, parking and information, please visit our Accessibility Guide. Licensed. All ages event.
Gates Open at 4:00pm. Please check closer to the event date for show times.
About For four decades, The Push has been backing young people to find their place through music – on stage, behind the scenes, and in the crowd. Informed by the knowledge that music makes young people more connected and improves their wellbeing, this work has never been more important. Through all-ages live music programs and music career pathways, the now-national charity ensures that every young Australian can participate and thrive in music, regardless of postcode or privilege. The Push’s impact was celebrated in 2024 when it was inducted into the Music Victoria Hall of Fame, an acknowledgement of a powerful legacy that reverberates across the country. This year, The Push launched its National Plan for Young Australians and Music, a 10-year blueprint to build consistent contemporary music infrastructure for young people across Australia
Bodyjar Bodyjar are Melbourneās popāpunk lifers – a band thatās spent decades turning breakneck riffs and big, melodic hooks into anthems for the skateāpunk generation. Emerging in the ā90s, they built a loyal global following on relentless touring and punchy records like No Touch Red and the goldāselling How It Works, cementing their place in Aussie punk history. Fast, catchy and built for loud singalongs, Bodyjar remain one of Australiaās most enduring and respected punk exports – all grit, hooks and zero filler.
Frenzal Rhomb Frenzal Rhomb are Sydneyās loud, fast and gloriously unfiltered punk lifers – dishing out razorāsharp riffs, breakneck tempos and zeroāfilter humour since the early ā90s. Built on satire, social commentary and an anythingāgoes attitude, theyāve carved out a loyal following with chaotic live shows and cultāfavourite albums like A Manās Not a Camel and HiāVis High Tea. Irreverent, intelligent and unapologetically Aussie, Frenzal Rhomb remain one of the countryās most enduring punk bands – proving you can be hilarious, political and seriously loud all at once.
Killing Heidi Killing Heidi are Australiaās turnāofātheāmillennium popārock breakout – a siblingāled band that turned teenage angst into chartātopping anthems. Fronted by Ella Hooper, they exploded onto the scene with the multiāplatinum Reflector, delivering hits like Weir and Mascara and taking home multiple ARIAs along the way. Blending grunge edge with glossy hooks and fearless energy, Killing Heidi became the voice of a generation – and remain a defining force in Aussie popārock.
Magic Dirt Magic Dirt are Geelongās grungeābred rock survivors – a fiercely raw, femaleāfronted band that helped define Australiaās alternative scene in the ā90s. Led by Adalitaās snarling vocals and unfiltered energy, they built their reputation on distorted guitars, dark hooks and chaotic live shows that swung between noise and melody. From underground beginnings to ARIAānominated releases and lasting cult status, Magic Dirt remain one of Aussie rockās most influential and uncompromising acts.
Regurgitor Regurgitator are Australiaās ultimate genreāsmashing misfits – a Brisbane-born band that have spent decades gleefully colliding rock, electronic, hip-hop and pop into something entirely their own. Breaking out in the late ā90s with the multiāplatinum Unit, they built a cult following on sharp satire, left-field humour and hooks that swing from filthy punk to glitchy electropop. Unpredictable, irreverent and proudly weird, Regurgitator have carved out a legacy as one of Australiaās most inventive and impossible-to-box bands – always evolving, never playing it safe.
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