The Screaming Jets took over Kingscliff Beach Hotel, mixing classic hits with sharp banter and plenty of true Aussie rock character, with support from local band Eyesite.

The Veronicas performed at Youngcare’s 20th anniversary show at The Triffid. The event raised funds for Youngcare, which helps young people with high-care needs live with independence and dignity. Their set closed a night that brought local artists and the community together to support a vital cause.

Dallas Frasca lit up Crowbar with a powerful one-woman tribute to Led Zeppelin. From ‘Kashmir’ to ‘Stairway To Heaven’, her raw vocals, fiery guitar work and genuine crowd connection made for a night that celebrated rock’s roots with heart, soul and thunder

Tash Sultana brought their ‘Return To The Roots’ tour to Fortitude Valley Music Hall, joined by South Summit and Ben Swissa. A two-hour set of layered sounds, emotion, and looping mastery — part rave, part concert — that showed both vulnerability and precision from an artist still pushing their own boundaries.

Welcome to the church of CombiChrist. At Brisbane’s Crowbar, Andy LaPlegua traded pews for pulsating beats, leading a congregation through industrial chaos and cathartic release. With Our Last Enemy and Witchgrinder setting the stage, CombiChrist delivered an electrifying sermon of metal and EBM, proving worship at their altar is a full-body, high-energy experience.

Reckless Coast unveiled their latest single ‘Addictions’ with a high-energy launch at The Brightside. The Brisbane trio delivered a dynamic set that mixed fan favourites with their new anthem, showcasing swaggering riffs, powerful choruses and the raw energy that defines their modern take on Australian pub rock

On their first Australian tour, FATE GEAR unleashed Tokyo’s steampunk metal fury at The Brightside. Celebrating 10 years together, their set hit hard from start to finish. With Blacken Open Air ahead, the band showed Brisbane why they’ve become one of metal’s most captivating live acts.

Pig Destroyer returned to The Triffid for their first Australian show since 2008, joined by locals Awful Noise and Singapore’s Wormrot. Tearing through songs old and new, the band proved the 17-year wait was more than worth it.

Back in Brisbane for the first time in eight years, Ill Niño lit up The Triffid with a set full of energy and classics. Tommy Roulette stepped in on vocals with fire, while Beast Machine and These Four Walls delivered strong supports, making it a night that showed why Ill Niño remain nu metal favourites.

PlayLunch brought their ‘Sex Ed Tour’ to Brisbane with a sold-out show at The Triffid, joined by locals Arches and JUNO. From hats and singalongs to a party giraffe, the crowd turned the night into a bogan disco fever dream.

Cherie Currie’s second last Australian show took place at Crowbar in Brisbane. Performing songs from across her career, she honoured her Runaways roots and reflected on 50 years in music and women’s progress within it, ending her tour with grace and authenticity.

A sold-out Princess Theatre got the full blast of Virtues, Nasty and Paleface Swiss. From pits to shoeys, every set went full tilt for the final show of the tour.

Letlive launched their farewell tour Sincerely Yours at The Triffid, Brisbane. The American band, who reunited this year, played a career-spanning set to a packed house. Stepson opened the night in front of a lively hometown crowd.

Amaranthe and Sabaton delivered one of the most joyful concerts I have been to in Brisbane this year and I have never seen crowd engagement in the music and the band like I witnessed at this gig. The two Swedish power metal titans really delivered to the crowd.

British alt-rock powerhouse Don Broco performed at Princess Theatre in Woolloongabba, Brisbane, to a receptive, enthusiastic audience on the opening night of their 2025 Australian tour. They were supported by Sydney pop-punkers RedHook and Melbourne metallers Future Static.

Cecilia spent four days immersed in Big Sound 2025, capturing the heart of Australia’s premier music festival. From Rageflower’s commanding debut and Azure Ryder’s graceful presence to Ullah’s raw honesty, Hatchie’s dreamlike shimmer, Lyric’s polished new chapter and Cheeky Leash’s coastal charm, it was a celebration of talent, growth and the future of Australian music.

ROME’s voice is like liquid chocolate — hypnotic and mellifluous. His songwriting is both beautiful and terrifyingly insightful, his realpolitik worldview delivered through acoustic melodies. His songs shone, and all they needed to hit home were his voice and a guitar – no more was needed.

The Dillinger Escape Plan did not have any gimmicks, no sentimental speeches just a “happy to be back in Australia and Brisbane”, it was what you saw – was what you got. It was pure, controlled chaos. Slightly unhinged, highly animated and very loud music as the songs were delivered at rapid fire pace.

Wave Raiders’ ‘My Way’ launch at Solbar was full of energy and fun, joined by Chamberlane and Karma Police. The three bands delivered a strong afternoon of music that highlighted the bright future of the local scene.

Our superstar contributor Cecilia checked out Bella Amor’s This Is Where I'm At Tour at Music Industry College, marking her 100th gig of the year. With standout support from Chloe Rae, originals, fresh covers, and a surprise Teenage Dirtbag singalong, it was a celebration of rising Gen Z talent in an intimate, all-ages space.