Here are all the biggest concerts, tours and festivals coming to Australia in 2025 - Music news - NewsLocker (2024)

2024 has already been a mammoth year for new music in Australia, with fans treated to new albums from some of the biggest stars both at home and abroad. Thankfully, the busy release schedule has translated to an equally stacked touring calendar, as the first half of 2024 alone saw everyone from SZA to Fred Again.. and Bring Me The Horizon head Down Under for unmissable shows. Find more info on 2024 concerts and tours in Australia here.
As the upcoming year proves, these acts were merely a taste

Billie Eilish cried after performing new song for the first time

Billie Eilish released her third studio album on Friday.

Watch Perry Farrell Talk About His Disastrous Attempt to Revive Lollapalooza in 2004

Shortly before it became a destination festival in Chicago, a Lollapaloozatour was cancelled due to poor ticket sales, nearly causing Farrell to sell the name to Rick Rubin

Pavement, James Blake, Kurt Vile Lead 2024 Bumbershoot Festival

The Seattle music and arts festival is scheduled to return on Aug. 31 and Sept. 1 with additional appearances from Freddie Gibbs, Aly & AJ, and more

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Grace Bowers Shines at Bear Shadow Festival, North Mississippi Allstars Tease ‘Shorty’ Sequel

The boutique North Carolina festival leaned hard into guitar rock for its 2024 installment

Teen rapper Rylo Huncho accidentally shoots himself dead during livestream

Teen rapper Rylo Huncho has died after accidentally shooting himself in the head during an online livestream.
Huncho, 17, was found at his home in Suffolk, Virginia last Wednesday (May 15), per the New York Post. He was reportedly rushed to hospital, but later succumbed to his injuries.
Police subsequently said that he had been killed by an “accidental self-inflicted gunshot wound” to the head. However, the local force would not confirm the deceased’s name
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Ryan Reynolds reacts to Taylor Swift Deadpool casting rumours

Ryan Reynolds has responded to rumours about whether Taylor Swift is set to appear in the Deadpool series.
The singer has been at the centre of speculation for some time over a potential surprise appearance as superhero Dazzler in the upcoming Marvel film.
Deadpool & Wolverine is due to hit cinemas this summer, and in anticipation of the movie’s release, Reynolds took part in a new interview with Fandango.
Responding to the rumours of Swift entering the Deadpool universe, he said: &ldq

Cynthia Erivo Will Headline Stonewall Day Concert 2024 in New York

Conchita Wurst, Betty, and Loren Allred are also scheduled to perform at the event

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Tems Mixes ‘Born in the Wild’ and ‘Love Me JeJe’ Into Tender Medley on ‘The Tonight Show’

Both records appear on Born in the Wild, the musician's highly-anticipated debut studio album set for release on June 7

Trump Posts Campaign Ad Referencing a ‘Unified Reich’

Trump's campaign is trying to distance the former president from the post — which is still live on his Truth Social account

Drake loses over half a million dollars in Fury vs. Usyk boxing bet

Drake has lost over $500,000 (£393,000) after betting that Tyson Fury would win the recent boxing match against Oleksandr Usyk.READ MORE: Is the ‘Drake curse’ real? Five times Drake’s support has been a pox on sportThe rapper made the bet ahead of the match last Saturday (May 18), and shared a screenshot of a gambling slip on Instagram Stories – proving that he’d put a staggering $565,000 (£444,000) on Fury’s name via the online casino Stake.
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Slipknot play Sonic Temple show without Clown due to “medical reasons”

Slipknot percussionist Shawn ‘Clown’ Crahan was absent from the band’s headline show at Sonic Temple Festival last weekend due to “medical reasons”.
The masked group played a 14-track set at the Historic Crew Stadium in Columbus, Ohio on Sunday (May 19) as part of the hard rock and metal event’s final day.READ MORE:Slipknot’s Clown talks 2024 tour and new material: “This band has never been happier”Early in the gig, frontman Corey Taylo

Lenny Kravitz sets dates for October Las Vegas residency

Lenny Kravitz is set for a stint in Sin City later this year.

Kylie Minogue working with Padam Padam producer again

Kylie Minogue and Lostboy have been creating magic again after the success of 'Padam Padam'.

With less than 100 days until Reading & Leeds 2024, the festival has announced a new stage called The Aux.READ MORE: The 1975 at Reading Festival: a slick, safe, nostalgic tour through a beloved debutAnnounced today (May 21), the new venue will be introduced for this year’s instalment of the dual-event, and is the first of its kind.
According to a new press release, The Aux is designed with the aim of showcasing “pioneering digital creators” and will, for the first time in

Oasis set off reunion rumours once more as cryptic video is posted

Oasis could be announcing something about 'Definitely Maybe' soon.

Tom Ball feels ‘privileged’ Gary Barlow wrote a song for his new album

Tom Ball feels "so privileged" that Gary Barlow wrote 'Winter Song' for his debut album 'Curtain Call'.

Muse’s Matt Bellamy and Elle Evans welcome second child together – named after his rockstar father

Muse frontman Matt Bellamy has welcomed his second child with partner Elle Evans, and revealed that he has named him after his famous father.READ MORE: Muse live in The Hague – a ferocious and compulsive rock show for the massesThe singer, songwriter and guitarist revealed the news that his son had been born on America’s Mother’s Day earlier this month in a new post on Instagram.
Shared yesterday (May 20), the update saw him and his partner share a number of photos of the newbo

Joy (Anonymous), The Kills and new NewDad lead new names for LCD Soundsystem All Points East 2024 line-up

All Points East have announced another wave of support acts for LCD Soundsystem‘s headline date at the festival – see the line-up below.READ MORE:The Kills: “Why should hip-hop be future-forward and guitar music always looking back?”The New York band are due to top the bill at Victoria Park in east London on Friday August 23, having previously headlined the event in 2018.
Late last year, it was confirmed that James Murphy and co. would be joined at All Points East 2

Jennifer Lopez briefly mentions Ben Affleck during interview amid split speculation

Jennifer Lopez was not asked to address the rumours on Jimmy Kimmel Live!

Dolly Parton pays tribute to late 9 to 5 co-star Dabney Coleman

Dolly Parton described Dabney Coleman as "funny, deep and smart".

Camila Cabello reveals she lost virginity to ex-boyfriend Matthew Hussey

Camila Cabello described the romance as "the perfect first relationship".

Reunion or reissue? Fans are getting excited by the new Oasis teaser

Oasis have shared a mysterious new teaser video online, sparking excitement and speculation among fans.
A brief, vintage-looking clip was posted on the Britpop band’s official social media channels yesterday (May 20) without a caption or any further information.READ MORE:Noel Gallagher: “The world is a beautiful place – it’s just inhabited by c**ts”Some followers have suggested that the aerial footage shows the picturesque setting of Sawmills Studio in Cornwal

Elvis Presley’s granddaughter Riley Keough fights Graceland auction

Elvis Presley’s granddaughter Riley Keough is fighting to halt the court-approved sale of Graceland.READ MORE: Sofia Coppola on baring Elvis’ ugly side in ‘Priscilla’: “I never wanted him to be a villain”The actress and model is the granddaughter of Elvis Presley, and daughter of his only child, Lisa Marie. She is currently the owner of the iconic 13.8-acre estate in Memphis, Tennessee, known as Graceland, and came into the position following the death of her

Girl group XG drop explosive ‘WOKE UP’ music video

Korea-based Japanese girl group XG have made their return with a powerful visual for their new single ‘WOKE UP’.READ MORE: ‘The 8 Show’ review: Netflix can’t escape the shadow of ‘Squid Game’On May 21 at 6pm KST, the septet – formed by Jurin, Chisa, Hinata, Juria, Cocona, Maya and Harvey – unveiled their latest single ‘WOKE UP’ and its music video. The futuristic new visual for the track features the members launching into space a

“For my last trick!” – Eminem hints new music is imminent

Eminem has dropped another huge hint about his upcoming album online, suggesting that new material is imminent.READ MORE: Eminem vs everyone: a massive list of every one of Slim Shady’s lyrical feudThe rapper has been sharing cryptic clues with fans about new music since he announced details of an upcoming album ‘The Death of Slim Shady (Coup De Grâce)’ last month.
The LP will mark the 12th LP studio album from the artist, and the first since he dropped ‘Music To Be

K-pop boyband BLITZERS reach semi-final of ‘Britain’s Got Talent’

Six-member K-pop boyband BLITZERS recently appeared on an episode of Britain’s Got Talent, making it to the show’s semi-final round.READ MORE: ‘The 8 Show’ review: Netflix can’t escape the shadow of ‘Squid Game’BLITZERS appeared on Britain’s Got Talent on May 18, during the fifth episode of its ongoing 17th season. The sextet – formed by members Jinhwa, Juhan, Sya, Chris, Lutan and Wooju – were invited by the show to participate in the

EVERGLOW to drop fifth single album ‘Zombie’ in June

K-pop girl group EVERGLOW have begun teasing their upcoming return with ‘Zombie’.READ MORE: ‘The 8 Show’ review: Netflix can’t escape the shadow of ‘Squid Game’Earlier today (May 21) at midnight KST, the six-member act unveiled the promotional schedule poster for their fifth single album ‘Zombie’, which will arrive on June 10 at 6pm KST. Other notable dates on the poster include the release of its tracklist on May 29 and a music video teaser

Dolly Parton pays tribute to ‘9 To 5’ actor Dabney Coleman: “I will miss him greatly”

Dolly Parton has shared an emotional tribute to actor Dabney Coleman, saying that she “will miss him greatly”. See the post below.READ MORE:Dolly Parton – ‘Rockstar’ review: Queen of Country throws up the Devil hornsColeman died at his home in Santa Monica, California last Thursday (May 16), his daughter, Quincy Coleman, confirmed in a statement. He was 92 years old. The cause of death is not yet known.
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Slayer’s Kerry King says he “can’t be bothered” with Iron Maiden’s newer albums

Slayer guitarist Kerry King has revealed that he “can’t be bothered” with Iron Maiden‘s more recent output – see what King had to say below.READ MORE:Iron Maiden –‘Senjutsu’ review: an imaginative instant classicSpeaking to RIFFX and transcribed by Ultimate Guitar in a recent interview, the Slayer axeman opened up about listening to Iron Maiden’s newer albums when asked if he had head frontman Bruce Dickinson‘s recent solo a