Crowded House
Crowded House have sold over 15 million records worldwide as well as earning a Brit Award, 13 Australian ARIA Awards, 3 Aotearoa Music Awards and an MTV VMA, the band have generated billions of streams, consistently sold-out tours on multiple continents and have been captivating audiences for nearly four decades. Originally founded by Neil Finn, Nick Seymour, and the late Paul Hester, the group’s self-titled debut in 1986 went platinum, uplifted by worldwide smashes “Something So Strong” and “Don’t Dream It’s Over” which has been covered by everyone from Miley Cyrus and Ariana Grande to U2, among others.
In 1996, the group delivered a legendary performance to an audience of over 150,000 on the steps of the Sydney Opera House, beginning a hiatus that finished in the wake of Paul’s passing in 2005. This led to albums Time on Earth (2007) and Intriguer (2010) and a return to the Sydney
Crowded House released their eighth studio album ‘Gravity Stairs’ last year to rave reviews. Produced by the band with Steven Schram, the album showcases the band in its current incarnation — Finn, Nick Seymour, Mitchell Froom, and Finn’s sons Elroy and Liam.
Angus & Julia Stone
Angus & Julia Stone are an acclaimed sibling singing/songwriting duo whose music spans intimate folk and dreamy indie pop, captivating audiences worldwide since their formation in 2006. They have released six albums, including their breakthrough success Down The Way in 2007, featuring the single ‘Big Jet Plane’, which has amassed over 600 million streams, and earned the group 5 ARIA Award wins and a #1 Australian chart debut.
They have spent over 20 years touring internationally, building a loyal and ever-growing global fan base, and their most recent sold-out international tour marked a milestone—bringing their music to South and Central America for the first time. Their most recent album Cape Forestier, released in 2024, debuted in the top 5 of the ARIA Album Chart, and was nominated for ‘Best Adult Contemporary Album’ at the 2024 ARIA Awards.
The Church
The Church are one of the most successful and enduring bands of the post-punk era and continue to remain a treasured creative force. They were inducted into the ARIA Hall of Fame in 2010 reaffirming their status as one of the world’s greatest live acts.
The Church continue to create timeless music that deeply resonates with audiences worldwide. From their early days in Sydney’s underground scene to their global overground success, The Church remain one of the most innovative and enduring bands of their era.
Mark seymour with vika & linda
Mark Seymour and Vika & Linda first met forty years ago in a South Melbourne studio, their voices blending on the first Vika & Linda album, later on a Hunters and Collectors record and then most recently on the Red Hot Summer Tour of ’23.
They will be joining forces for this concert series as a combined ensemble, in a celebration of songs made popular from forty years of work and a shared belief in live Australian music.
There’ll be stories, laughter, truth, maybe some tears. Get ready for some powerful harmonies from three of the biggest voices in the country right now.
The Waifs
From their inception, The Waifs traversed Australia playing every small town with a local paper, a local radio station, a pub or hall that would host live music, and someone willing to listen, of which there were many! Constant touring laid a broad foundation, musical chemistry, and an approachable relatability through their lyrics solidified a lifelong, dedicated fan base.
The original independent avant-garde folk heroes turned multiplatinum-selling, multiple ARIA Award-winning, international touring outfit have released eight LPs, self-titled The Waifs (1996), Shelter Me (1998) and Sink or Swim (2000), Up All Night (2003), Sun Dirt Water (2007), Temptation (2011), Beautiful You (2015) and Ironbark (2017), and two live albums A Brief History (2004) and Live From the Union Of Soul (2009). They have headlined countless festivals stages and sold-out tours across the globe, opening or the likes of the legend himself, Bob Dylan. The Waifs continue to forge a proudly independent path 30 years on and show no sign of slowing down.