Bowling For Soup and Frank Turner & The Sleeping Souls brought a double headline show to The Tivoli, blending high-energy sets with a wall of hugs, jazz hands and a square pit, with Talk Heavy opening.

Maxïmo Park returned to Brisbane after 14 years with a celebratory set at The Triffid, marking 20 years of ‘A Certain Trigger’. Performing the album alongside fan favourites, the band delivered an energetic show, with Flamingo Blonde opening the night.

After a day of commemoration and rest, the Brisbane heavy metal crowd had their batteries charged at Princess Theatre as Memphis May Fire, Blessthefall and Sienna Skies delivered an unforgettable gig.

Spite’s first Australian headline tour landed in Brisbane with a sold out show at The Triffid, kicking things off on April 24. With Varials on main support and local acts DIESECT and Zuko opening, the combo is honestly violent.

Orange County post-hardcore trailblazers Saosin performed at the Tivoli to celebrate 20 years of their iconic self-titled album by playing it in full, as well as other hit songs from their back catalogue. They brought post-hardcore legends Senses Fail and Melbourne melodic hardcore band Fallweather along for the album’s birthday festivities. What a way to celebrate. This was no throwback concert, it was a return.

Amber Run celebrated 10 years of ‘5AM’ with a full album performance at The Triffid in Brisbane, marking their long-awaited debut, with Jacob Lee opening.

Helmet returned to the Tivoli with crushing guitar riffs, precision bassline grooves and huge drums, delivering a night of heavy rock, post-punk and noise rock. With support from Chimers and Supernew.

Everything Everything marked the 10th anniversary of ‘Get To Heaven’ with a dynamic performance at Brisbane’s Princess Theatre, delivering the album alongside a selection of fan favourites. The band showcased intricate electronic rock arrangements and Jonathan Higgs’ distinctive vocal delivery, with support from Hayden Thorpe.

The Brightside was packed on a Tuesday night as Bryan Martin and Jarrad Wrigley delivered a night of raw and authentic country music. From heartfelt originals to crowd singalong moments, the energy built all night as Bryan Martin proved he is the real thing with a powerful and engaging headline set.

Brisbane has seen some amazing concerts this year, we are only in April, and this night goes to the top of that congested list. A sea of fans packed the BEC as A Day To Remember, Papa Roach and Landmvrks hit the stage.

The Datsuns and the Willie J’s 6v6s brought the spirit of true rock ‘n’ roll to the Crowbar. It was all thrills, and no fills, as both bands delivered their gritty and authentic rock ‘n’ roll sets. It has been 12 years since The Datsuns have been back in Brisbane to reunite with fans.

BABYMETAL’s show was an immersive experience, with brilliant use of pyrotechnics, lights and choreographed dance moves. It didn’t matter if the lyrics were sung in Japanese or English, these ladies had the crowd in the palms of their hands the entire show.

The Nordic Goddesses of Eivør and Sylvaine swept into Australian and New Zealand capital cities over the last two weeks to perform a series of headline shows. Tonight, the Autumn solstice, was their second last performance of the tour at the Princess Theatre in Brisbane before they end their tour in Perth.

A packed night at The Brightside offered a great snapshot of modern heavy music, with Ironstone, Signs Of The Swarm, and Born Of Osiris delivering curshing breakdowns, technical rhythms and brutal vocals.

Electric Six brought their high-voltage set to The Triffid stage with swagger, absurdist humour and style. The crowd wanted a cocktail of disco and that’s what they got. The 90 minutes that the band had delivered was simply a blast that left fans happy, satisfied and dripping with perspiration.

One Ok Rock’s ability to connect with fans through their emotive lyrics and electrifying stage presence was on full display, and it left a lasting impression on everyone. As the final chords echoed through the venue, it was clear that this concert was more than just a show. It was an unforgettable celebration of music’s ability to unite, move, and inspire across every border and language.

King 810 walked onto the Crowbar stage and there was no mucking around as they launched into ‘Rustbelt Metal’. Their sound was dangerous, heavy and foreboding as the band delivered overpowering metal with tortured lyricism, closing the night with the classics ‘Killem All’, ‘Boo’ and ‘Alpha & Omega’.

After a 13 year absence, Linkin Park returned to Brisbane and sold out the Brisbane Entertainment Centre over two nights. 30,000 people rejoiced in seeing the band renewed and back to where they should be: changed but relevant to modern heavy rock music.

The night saw ‘beatlesque’ screaming, synchronised dance moves and bras being thrown onto The Triffid’s stage! The sold-out and packed to the rafters’ crowd were at The Triffid to see Taylor Acorn and her band. This tour is a celebration of Taylor Acorn’s new album ‘Poster Child’. The night was a euphoric mix of joyous anthems, lyrical honesty, and unshakable hooks.

Walls of death, circle pits, stage diving and moshing filled the sold-out Princess Theatre as The Lambrini Girls exploded onto stage. The fuse had been lit. The crowd was wired and went off.