Some gigs are loud. Some gigs are heavy. Then there are nights like Thursday night at The Tivoli for Wage War, where the entire room comes to a silent agreement the only acceptable response is absolute metal gremlin chaos.

Fourteen years since their last Brisbane performance, Silversun Pickups reminded fans why they've remained one of indie rock's most beloved bands. A career-spanning set, moments of humour and a heartfelt message about the power of music made for a memorable night at The Tivoli.

The Full Flower Moon Band celebrated a sold-out Tivoli homecoming in style, delivering a powerful set that showcased exactly why they're one of Australia's most exciting live acts. With stellar support from Knee, Party Dozen and Hypnosis Therapy, it became a night to remember.

A cold and wet Brisbane night was no match for four fantastic performances. Prince Daddy & The Hyena, Macseal, Suzi and Talk Heavy delivered a memorable evening at The Brightside.

One of the most captivating live performers in heavy metal music returned to the Princess Theatre. When someone says Deafheaven's sound hits like a brick wall – they mean it.

Two distinct and contrasting co-headliners. One sold-out crowd. Cradle Of Filth and DevilDriver delivered a huge night at The Tivoli.

Thirty years on, Ivy & the Big Apples still packs a punch. Spiderbait celebrated the milestone with an unforgettable night alongside Custard, The Gnomes and Vipersnatch.

Dead of Winter made a triumphant return after six years, transforming Mansfield Tavern into a twelve-hour celebration of heavy music, alternative culture and community. With more than 30 bands, bizarre sideshows and unforgettable moments, the festival proved it was well worth the wait.

From local favourites to exciting new discoveries, Where We Belong celebrated everything great about the live music community.

It was a night where you couldn’t take your eyes off the stage. VindictA and Terror Parade walked the line between sacred and profane with sacrilegious grins. Read the review.

Motionless In White brought the evening to a memorable close. Backed by strong performances from Currents and Make Them Suffer, it was a fitting return to Australian stages for one of modern metal's biggest live acts.

The banana costumes were on. Mario was there. And the mosh area was ready to go. A huge crowd gathered at Riverstage as I Prevail delivered their Violent Nature Australian Tour.

The crowd already knew the assignment. Circle pits, crowd surfers, crushing riffs and relentless drums filled The Tivoli as Sanguisugabogg, PeelingFlesh and Gutless delivered a sickening night of death metal.

“Poison The Well have always been able to blend heavy music, art and poetry” in their sonic soundscapes. The set delivered by Poison The Well was a vivid mix of brutality, melodic melody lines and dense lyricism.

“The band’s tone was so sharp it could cut diamonds.” Descendents blasted their way through short, sharp and fast songs as they celebrated 30 years since the release of the band’s genre defining 1996 album ‘Everything Sucks’ with “added extras”.

What an amazing night of glam, soul, piano-rock, punk, disco-rock, operatic ferocity and theatre. It was sensory overload at the surreal and chaotic brilliance of Foxy Shazam’s performance. In fact, the whole evening was amazing with three terrific bands, Whitt’s End, Big Red Fire Truck and Foxy Shazam delivering tight and different rock flavoured sets.

Escape The Fate, The Word Alive and The Gloom In The Corner created a night that felt less like a concert and more like a gathering of Brisbane's emo punk rock community. United by nostalgia, heavy riffs and huge singalongs, it was a chance to reconnect with the music that helped shape a generation.

Celebrating 25 years of Jet Age, The Superjesus delivered a fabulous night of rock ‘n’ roll in all its colours and flavours. Read Cecilia’s review of their Brisbane show.

Scottish icon KT Tunstall brought warmth, wit and nostalgia to Brisbane’s Princess Theatre, celebrating 20 years of ‘Eye To The Telescope’ with a set full of sharp storytelling, powerhouse vocals and enduring charm. Tunstall proved her stage presence and connection with fans remain as captivating as ever.

Groovin’ The Moo returned to Lismore with a diverse lineup, standout local musicians and huge crowd energy, as The Chats, Ninajirachi and Tones & I delivered memorable performances.