What's Going On in Sydney and Surrounds

As a new calendar year quickly approaches, scenestr contributors share their favourite songs of 2023.

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Hey ho day glo! As punk as pink can be. Yes, Japan's astropop-punk trio Shonen Knife return to Australia in 2024.

Born and raised in Melbourne, and currently Gold Coast based, indie artist Archer recently released her debut EP, titled '23'.

SonOfHarry is a young, emerging Australian artist whose debut album – a concept record exploring sonic theatrics and thematic storytelling – 'The World Has Gone Mad' is a

Australian singer-songwriter, Ella Hartwig's newest single is the infectiously energetic country bop 'Western Star'.

Next month, Australia's largest short film competition, FLiCKERFEST, returns for its 33rd year, rolling out the red carpet at Sydney's famed Bondi Beach (19-28

Josh Setterfield is riding a wave of success that continues with the release of his newest EP 'Rise'; while the anticipation for his upcoming show in Brisbane is building –

Recently in the country supporting Leisure, New Zealand reggae-soul-R&B artist Muroki will tour east-coast Australia next February.

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Due to arrive in Australia later this month for a number of performances at Woodford Folk Festival before sticking around for WOMADelaide in early March, Irish folk musician,

The wacky, good-natured Northern Rivers party starters Versace Boys' newest banger is 'Lit'. . . like literally.

Queensland-based New Zealand singer-songwriter, Eden Mulholland has taken a quick detour from his usual work as an award-winning composer and collaborator to create his very

After a run of shows this past spring supporting the 40th anniversary of their breakthrough hit 'I Hear Motion', Aussie band Models return in 2024 with another round of live

Italian singer-songwriter Matteo Bocelli will headline his first tour Australia in 2024.

Stalwarts of the Australian prog-rock scene, Cog will treat their fans to inaugural vinyl pressings of two of their acclaimed records – 'The New Normal' (2005) and 'Sharing

A life-long passion for electronic music, especially drum & bass, has led Adelaide creative Daniel Jonathon Metelmann on path into the music industry – first as a

The Empress of Soul, Gladys Knight returns to Australia in 2024 as part of her global Farewell Tour.

Michigan Midwesterners Hot Mulligan will tag-team with Nashville natives Free Throw next March for an emo-alternative double bill down under.

In the world of alternative rock and post-hardcore, Sparta's 2002 debut album 'Wiretap Scars' stands as a cherished favourite among fans, with its impact enduring over the

Champion athlete and disability advocate Dylan Alcott will party alongside Jason Donovan in Sydney’s ‘The Rocky Horror Show’ run.