Celebrate Ausmusic Month By Catching Your Fave Aussie Acts Live!
As the weather begins to heat up, so does the music scene Down Under! November is Ausmusic Month and we're celebrating by highlighting some of the best Aussie acts with upcoming tours. Check out our lineup of homegrown musicians and score your tickets to their gigs below.
Don't forget that Ausmusic T-Shirt day is on Thursday 28 November, so make sure you have your T-Shirt ready to celebrate Aussie music while raising much-needed funds to support music workers facing crises. By purchasing a special edition Ausmusic T-Shirt, you'll not only be sporting your fave band's swag, but you'll also be contributing to the vital work of Support Act. If you already have a tee ready to go, why not donate directly to Support Act to make a difference! Find out more here.
AMYL & THE SNIFFERS
Touring SA, NSW & QLD in JAN 2025
Iconic Aussie pub-punk rockers Amyl & The Sniffers have already had a monster year, tearing up European summer festivals, supporting Foo Fighters in US stadiums and selling out their own headline worldwide! Following the release of singles U Should Not Be Doing That, Chewing Gum and more, they're entering a new era with their third album, Cartoon Darkness. Catch their insane stage antics in Jan 2025 to support the release of their album.
RUM JUNGLE
Touring NSW, VIC, QLD, WA, SA & TAS in FEB/MAR 2025
Hailing from the coastal alleyways of a steel city, Rum Jungle is bringing their unique blend of reggae-rock, alt-pop and psychedelic grooves around Australia next year! Their debut album, Recency Bias (out 21 Feb 2025), captures the band's evolution, reflecting the creative pull of fresh experiences that every artist knows well. The album represents a pivotal moment for the band, mixing influences from indie guitars and punk energy to hyper-pop and 60s vibes, with songs ranging from years-old ideas to last-minute creations in the studio. Get loose with Rum Jungle at the 'Recency Bias Tour' in 2025.
GRINSPOON
Grinspoon have been permanently ingrained in the consciousness of Aussie rock history since the 90's. Not content to let the fire for new inspirations or ideas fade away, the group has found themselves relishing a fresh and boisterous new creative chapter - one that has led to the creation of their first new studio album in twelve years: whatever, whatever. Don't miss their 'whatever, whenever, wherever' tour this Nov/Dec.
THE RIONS
Touring QLD, NSW, VIC, SA in NOV/DEC 2024
Four-piece indie rock band, The Rions are heading on a huge Australian tour in support of their new EP Happiness In A Place It Shouldn't Be. The newest album follows the band's widely acclaimed debut EP Minivan released in 2023. Clocking over 30 million streams worldwide, they've built up a legion of loyal fans from every corner of the world with their innate ability to filter universally felt experiences through their relentlessly catchy songwriting, and the band show no signs of slowing down. Catch them live this Nov/Dec.
Aleksiah
Touring VIC, NSW & SA in NOV/DEC 2024
Known for her catchy pop sound and honest lyrics, Aleksiah, is embarking on her third headline tour, You're Never Getting Rid Of Me. With hits like "Fern" and "24," and her recent debut EP Who Are You When You're Not Performing?, she brings a raw authenticity to the Australian music scene. Audiences can expect a mix of fan favourites and new releases that signal a fresh chapter in her music. Catch her take the stage this Nov/Dec, joined by rising indie artist Ixaras, adding another dynamic layer to the show.
XAVIER RUDD
Touring QLD & SA in NOV 2024 & Bluesfest Byron Bay in APR 2025
Returning to Australia after a successful North American and European tour, Xavier Rudd is set to captivate audiences with the Freedom Sessions tour, featuring intricate solo performances, multi-instrumental live looping, and soundscapes from his latest EP. Don't miss the intimate performance this Nov and you can also catch Xavier at the last ever Bluesfest Byron Bay in Apr 2025!
