Boroondara Arts: Dan Cully & Bron

Kew Court House 188 High Street, Kew, VIC, Australia
Two beloved Melbourne singer-songwriters present sets exploring longing, love, inspiration - full of shapes, colour and texture. Dan Cully is a Melbourne based solo musician who writes original Indie/ roots music. His instrumental talent incorporates harmonica, didgeridoo, stomp box, guitar and soaring vocal melodies, giving his solo performance the power…

OzAsia Festival: YURA

OzAsia Festival Stage, Lucky Dumpling Market Elder Park, King William Rd, Adelaide, SA, Australia
Drawing from a wide palette of influences, spanning contemporary R&B, indie pop, and lo-fi, YURA creates a sound that resists easy categorisation. At OzAsia Festival, she’ll be debuting a brand-new live set, introducing a new sound and performance for the first time.

Riverina Conservatorium of Music: Emma Pask

Riverina Conservatorium of Music No 1 Simmons Street, Wagga Wagga, NSW, Australia
Emma Pask has firmly established herself as one of the country’s most beloved voices in jazz. With an effortlessly authentic stage presence and powerful vocal prowess, she consistently captivates and inspires audiences, leaving a lasting impression with every performance. In this personal setting, Emma will weave stories through timeless jazz…

Riverside Theatres: Jersey Forever

Riverside Theatres, Parramatta Parramatta, NSW, Australia
Jersey Forever reunites the original 4 stars of the record breaking mega hit musical Jersey Boys! It’s been 15 years since the premiere Sydney production and now for the very first time in over a decade the boys join forces again to bring you the very best of Frankie Valli…

Boroondara Arts: Delsinki and the Quiet Coachmen

Kew Court House 188 High Street, Kew, VIC, Australia
A musical and social bowerbird, Delsinki's stylistic approach contains traces of Tim Winton and John Brack alongside his musical influences, giving him a unique artistic vision of contemporary Australian life. Like some sort of city-bound bush poet, Delsinki sings of his environment – from carbon monoxide and asphalt plains to…

Melbourne Recital Centre: Josh Pyke

Melbourne Recital Centre 31 Sturt St, Southbank, VIC, Australia
Over the past two decades, cherished Australian songwriter Josh Pyke has carved out a remarkable career defined by introspective lyricism, unforgettable melodies, and masterful storytelling. With seven studio albums all debuting in the ARIA Top 10, four ARIA Awards, and countless nominations, his songs have become part of the Australian musical…

City Recital Hall: Meg Washington

City Recital Hall Sydney, NSW, Australia
Meg Washington premieres her brand-new album GEM at MPAC. This born storyteller launches her hauntingly beautiful, genre-bending new music with a full band, in an electrifying and soulful live concert. Meg is this year’s guest artist-in-residence at MPAC, collaborating with the Sir Zelman Cowen School of Music. She will premiere…
The Offering (A Plastic Ocean Oratorio)

OzAsia Festival: The Offering (A Plastic Ocean Oratorio)

Nexus Arts Lion Arts Centre, 68 North Terrace, Adelaide SA 5000, Adelaide, SA, Australia
Live cello, electronics and sounds of the Bornean Forest meet storytelling and hip hop in The Offering (A Plastic Ocean Oratorio). A nameless water spirit on an endless plastic ocean searches for lost memories and ultimately, humanity. Exploring family, ecological collapse, and Southeast Asian colonial history, The Offering is a…

OzAsia Festival: Keenan Te

OzAsia Festival Stage, Lucky Dumpling Market Elder Park, King William Rd, Adelaide, SA, Australia
Since discovering the power of TikTok in 2020, Keenan Te has amassed over 5 billion views, capturing hearts and fans worldwide. Known for viral hits with heartfelt melodies and bold storytelling, Keenan’s live sets are an immersive blend of personal reflection and universal emotion.
Cohen Noir

Monsieur Camembert: Cohen Noir – The Beauty, Mystery and Romance of Leonard Cohen

State Theatre, Sydney 49 Market St, Sydney, NSW, Australia
Following sold-out seasons at the Sydney Opera House, State Theatre and City Recital Hall, this acclaimed production celebrates the life and legacy Leonard Cohen with breathtaking originality and virtuosic musicianship.

Presented by ARIA Award-winners Monsieur Camembert, it reimagines Cohen’s music with virtuosic flair. Featuring a powerhouse 10-piece band, a choir and…

World Class Entertainment: Music of the Night

Glen Street Theatre Belrose, NSW, Australia
Joey Fimmano returns in 2025 with the sensational MUSIC OF THE NIGHT. With a new format and new songs added, this mesmerizing stage show is taking Australia by storm, leaving audiences spellbound with the sheer brilliance of Sir Andrew Lloyd Webber's timeless creations, and the world's greatest musical hits from…

OzAsia Festival: Wild Gloriosa

OzAsia Festival Stage, Lucky Dumpling Market Elder Park, King William Rd, Adelaide, SA, Australia
Award-winning artist Wild Gloriosa crafts soulful, seductive soundscapes that blend vulnerability, groove, and spirit. With roots in jazz, soul, and cultural storytelling, her performances invite deep connection—offering audiences a transportive, genre-bending experience that lingers long after the last note.

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