No matter how you're set to spend your Australia Day long weekend, we can guarantee there is a smorgasbord of live music taking place in your city. We've taken a look at the shows our AU contributors are going to be hitting up - perhaps we've got similar plans to you? Check out our picks for this weekend!
ED KUEPPER - Sydney
Ed Kuepper will be joined by the Sydney Chamber Orchestra as part of this exclusive performance to the Sydney Festival! The iconic Australian musician will be performing selections from his vast career and with this orchestra behind him, Kuepper will be bringing some great re-imaginations to life in a great setting that is the City Recital Hall.
Where?: City Recital Hall Angel Place
When? : Saturday, January 24th
Tickets?: https://tickets.cityrecitalhall.com
SHONEN KNIFE - Sydney
Famed Japanese all-girl band Shonen Knife will be tearing through the Factory Theatre this weekend! Having released their 19th album Overdrive - that's right, 19th - these fierce ladies are touring all over the globe with this new collection of material.
Where?: Factory Theatre
When?: Saturday, January 24th
Tickets?: http://www.factorytheatre.com.au/tickets
THE COATHANGERS - Brisbane
Female punk group The Coathangers are bringing their infectious and highly energetic live show to Trainspotters in Brisbane, straight outta the United States! A force to be reckoned with, the trio have headlined tours across North America and Europe, supporting the likes of The Black Lips and Trail of Dead. You know this is going to kick ass.
Where?: Trainspotters
When? : Saturday, January 24th
Tickets?: https://www.outix.com.au/tickets/tour/thecoathangers
KIM CHURCHILL - Sydney
Kim Churchill has really broken out of the gates well this year - selling out this Sydney date of his Single/Spark tour and continuing to amass fans around the country with his amazing talent. The singer songwriter comes to the Oxford Art Factory in Sydney this weekend and if you've managed to cop yourself a ticket, you are definitely in for a show to be remembered.
Where?: Oxford Art Factory
When? : Saturday, January 24th
Tickets?: SOLD OUT
MEWITHOUTYOU - Adelaide
The Philly rockers are touring Australia this month for the first time in years. Bringing Aussies Elliott the Bull on the road for all dates, mewithoutYou will be putting on quite the show, with Adelaide coming in at stop #2 on the tour. They play the Unibar supported by Sincerely, Grizzly and Stranger Things Have Happened this Saturday.
Where?: Adelaide Unibar
When? : Saturday, January 24th
Tickets?: http://www.dashtickets.com.au/event/nywj6pz5k
MOSMAN ALDER - Brisbane
Mosman Alder will be performing in a stripped back set up at The Triffid on the weekend, curating an event at the new Brisbane venue! Saturday's shindig will also include sets by Nonsemble, Smoke, Soviet X-Ray Record Club and Big Bad Echo. Get down and support your local scene, Brisvegans!
Where?: The Triffid
When? : Saturday, January 24th
Tickets? : www.oztix.com.au
NORMAN JAY - Sydney
Who?: British DJ Norman Jay is always in high demand, based off his fun and seamless sets around the world in pretty much every venue you can think of. Now he comes to the picturesque Manly Wharf Hotel to help us celebrate Aussie Day eve.
Where?: Manly Wharf Hotel, Manly
When?: Sunday, January 25th; from 3pm
Tickets?: Tickets are from $20 and available from manlywhardhotel.com.au
FAT FREDDY'S DROP (DJ SET) - Sydney
Who?: New Zealand's Fat Freddy's Drop tour relentlessly, more so than most other live acts of the same caliber. Revered for their masterful blend of so many different styles, it's not hard to tell that this is a group of musicians with an impeccable and varied taste in music. Expect Surry Hills' treasured The Soda Factory to be full of diverse tunes this Aussie Day Eve.
Where?: The Soda Factory
When?: Sunday, January 25th; 7am to 3pm
Tickets?: FREE entry. Arrive early to avoid disappointment.
ARIEL PINK - Brisbane
It's Australia Day Eve and The Brightside has you covered - presenting Ariel Pink alongside Dan Deacon and The Clean on one very special line up! Pink has been in the country for Sugar Mountain and his own headline shows, and if you've seen or heard about his live shows in the past, you'll know this is a performer who have to see to actually get the full experience.
Where?: The Brightside
When? : Sunday, January 25th
Tickets?: www.oztix.com.au
AUGIE MARCH - Sydney
One of the Australia's most loved bands, Augie March, will make their Sydney Opera House debut on Australia Day Eve. With their new album Haven's Dumb, as well as their slew of other music which has put them on the map as one of the finest Australian bands of the last decade or so, Augie March will be holding the crowd in the palm of their hands as part of the Music At The House program.
Where?: Sydney Opera House
When? : Sunday, January 25th
Tickets?: http://www.sydneyoperahouse.com/whatson/augie_march.aspx
TY DOLLA $IGN - Sydney
US hip-hop artist Ty Dolla $ign plays the Enmore alongside YG on Australia Day! Both artists out on their first tour of Australia will be bringing a whole heap of that swag and live flow you can only expect from the US West Coast; both Ty and YG are experiencing great chart success in the States at the moment and it's a vibe Australians are starting to cotton on to. Don't miss out on the opportunity to see two of the exciting faces in hip-hop right now come through!
Where?: Enmore Theatre
When? : Monday, January 26th
Tickets?: www.ticketek.com.au
