SAT 11 FEB @ 8:00PM
The History of Australian Burlesque
In 1843 a burlesque performer raised her skirts to the mining towns of Victoria, they showered the performer with gold nuggets. Read more
Supported by Shanghai, Doc Jones and The Lechery Orchestra
SAT 18 FEB @ 8:00PM
This progressive funk rock gypsy pop psychedelia outfit crafts a unique fusion of styles with an edginess and disdain for convention that sets them apart from any definable musical scene. Read more
Supported by DJ CHADI
SAT 18 FEB @ 9:00PM
The legendary Club Arak is back, come and dance to the hottest Arabic tunes, sway and shimmy your way across the dance floor. Read more
Supported by BLUE CANDY & SELF DESTRACTION
THU 23 FEB @ 7:30PM
THE KUMPNEE bring their unpredictable blend of urban funk, soulful harmony and hip hop, combining electro synth, heavy bass riffs, live instrumentation and a raw feel to split genres and form a Read more
SAT 25 FEB @ 7:00PM
Undoubtedly one of the greatest artists from Zimbabwe, Desmond “STUNNER” Chideme now has 5 albums to his name since his 2004 debut. Read more
MON 27 FEB @ 8:30PM
San Diego heroes, Switchfoot, are set to return to Australia next month for a string of appearances at the national So Read more
Supported by DREDG
TUE 28 FEB @ 8:00PM
DEVIN TOWNSEND; one of the most admired and lauded figures in the metal world will be bringing his astonishingly deep Read more
Supported by PARADISE LOST & TURISAS
WED 29 FEB @ 7:30PM
Closing the curtain on a stellar career spanning two decades, doom metal legends CATHEDRAL announce their last ever headline Read more
Supported by DREAM ON, DREAMER & THE SMOKING HEARTS
THU 01 MAR @ 8:00PM
UNDEROATH have evolved and thrived during a decade-long progression that has elevated them into a realm that few bands Read more
Supported by TBA
THU 08 MAR @ 7:00PM
Legendary Irish musician SHARON SHANNON is renowned for embracing all musical genres and collaborating with many different artists including U2, Sinead O’Connor, Wille Nelson, Steve Earle, Ja Read more
FRI 09 MAR @ 7:00PM
Produced by Jac Bowie (producer of The Burlesque Ball, Miss Polly Rae & The Hurly Burly Girlys and The Ruby Revue) Miss Burlesque Australia is a competition of epic proportions. Read more
MON 12 MAR @ 8:00PM
St. Vincent (a.k.a. Annie Clark) has gone from strength to strength since the release of the internationally-acclaimed Strange Mercy in September. Read more
WED 14 MAR @ 8:00PM
As singer, songwriter and guitar player for the legendary Austin, TX band The 13th Floor Elevators, they were one of the first rock n roll bands to describe their music as “psychedelic” and mad Read more
Supported by THE CACTUS CHANNEL & KYLIE AULDIST (ACOUSTIC)
FRI 16 MAR @ 8:00PM
Soul man Charles Bradley is making his way to Australia at the tail-end of summer to lay some Brooklyn soul vibes on music lovers across the country! Read more
FRI 23 MAR @ 8:00PM
SOLD OUT
PREVIEW NIGHT is Sydney Comedy Festival’s best kept secret that still sells out every year. Read more
SAT 24 MAR @ 8:00PM
10CC ANNOUNCE EXCLUSIVE SYDNEY SHOWS!
The missing link between The Beatles and Gorillaz, 10cc ruled the pop world at a time – the 1970s – when the charts were do Read more
Supported by Nantes & Cub Scouts
FRI 30 MAR @ 8:00PM
Off the back of not one, but two entries into yesterday’s Hottest 100, Ball Park Music announce their most ambitious national tour yet – The 180º Degree Tour.
After being officially Unearthed by t Read more
Supported by SPECIAL GUESTS
WED 04 APR @ 8:00PM
Young guitar-wielding, globetrotting Americana exponent Justin Townes Earle may well be one of the hardest working troubadours on the world stage today, but he sure has built up a mutual love affair w Read more
Supported by Joanne Shaw Taylor
THU 05 APR @ 8:00PM
The guitar driven, blues prodigy, KENNY WAYNE SHEPHERD, is coming to Australia. Read more
Supported by Canned Heat
SAT 07 APR @ 8:00PM
For the last 30 years the W.C Handy award winning ‘Best Blues Band’ THE FABULOUS THUNDERBIRDS have been winning audiences over worldwide with their unique blend of Texas blues & h Read more
Supported by Suze DeMarchi & David Leslie (Baby Animals)
SUN 8 APR @ 8.00PM
Singer-songwriter, actor, author, political activist, producer – STEVE EARLE is one of life’s great troubadours! STEVE EARLE hasn’t wandered this way for a number of years…. Read more
SAT 14 APR @ 8:00PM
The Tango Saloon finally release their long-awaited third album ‘Shadows & Fog’, following on from the self-titled debut (2006) on Mike Patton’s Ipecac label, and ‘Transylvania’ (2008). Read more
Supported by Special Guests
SAT 21 APR @ 8:00PM
From busking on Australia’s street corners to selling out venues across the country in only 18 months, Mike Rosenberg, aka Passenger, is a modern day troubadour who’s constant touring in both hemisphe Read more
MON 23 APR @ 7:30PM & WED 25 - FRI 28 APR @ 9:00PM
NEW SHOW JUST ANNOUNCED DUE TO OVERWHELMING DEMAND!
UK comedian Simon Amstell in his new show ‘Numb’ at the 2012 Sydney Comedy Festival
The award-winning comedian, actor/screenwriter (Grandma’s Read more
Supported by SPECIAL GUEST DIRECTOR: BILLIE MADLEY (USA)
SUN 13 MAY @ 6:30PM
NEW DATE: MAY 13TH 2012.
In our 5 Year Anniversary Extravaganza, see your favourite Ruby Revue performers as you’ve never seen them before!
SPECIAL GUEST DIRECTOR: BILLIE MADLEY (U Read more
Supported by INSURGE
FRI 01 JUN @ 8:30PM
Metropolis Touring is proud to announce the return of one of Australia’s most extraordinary electro dance-rock groups, DEF FX. Read more
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