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It’s not easy being the Kings Of The Combat Zone. You’re living in the lap of luxury in Pismo Beach. There’s champagne to be sipped, caviar to be eaten, and a stream of adoring and beautiful women won’t leave them alone.
Every December, the Psychotic Turnbuckles remember their beginnings in the cruel and shallow money trench called the music business. It was more than 40 years ago when they were banned from the Pismo Beach Wrestling Alliance and landed in Sydney, Australia.
It’s tradition now that each year, The Undefeated Champions jump onto private jets and return to Australia for a Festive Spectacular. The 2025 ringside action occurs at Marrickville Bowling Club on Saturday, December 13 and tickets are here.
These humble giants of rock and roll wrestling think of it as a small gesture for the fans.
Jesse The Intruder’s little helpers this year will be The Dark Clouds and The Sugar Beats. The honour of playing with these Immortals was something both bands could not pass up.
This year, every advance ticketholder will receive a present at the door.
Don’t leave things to chance. Who knows what you’ll miss when the Psychotic Turnbuckles lay waste to Dull City one more time?
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With one Sydney gig on the verge of a sell-out, a second show has been announced by Aussie punk rock supergroup Fuck The Neighbours. Fuck The Neighbours will be part of the “Ian Krahe Memorial Punkfest” at the Sydney Crowbar, Leichhardt, on Sunday November 2.
Organisers and participants Slack Punks have assembled a strong bill to pay tribute to the late X and Evil Rumours guitarist Ian Krahe.
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It's been a home to Powder Monkeys, The Cheater Slicks, Bored! and more recently the Lipstick Killers so when Aussie label Dog Meat discovers your band, you're in esteemed company.
That’s the enviable spot Melbourne's young Bayside Beat sensations The Gnomes have found themselves in as they gear up for the label to release their debut record. The Gnomes have unveiled their debut video, for new single "Flippin' Stomp".
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They ripped through a powerful set at Melbourne’s Forum Theatre to celebrate 35 years of their classic “Black Milk” album a month ago and The Beasts are bringing the celebration to Sydney’s Factory Theatre on Friday, December 12 for a one-night-only show.
Joining The Beasts on the night will be The Johnnys, with additional special guests to be announced. Tickets go on sale at 9am on Thursday October 9 at www.factorytheatre.com.au
Expect The Beasts to dive back into the raw energy and cult-classics of tracks like "Cool Fire", "Words From a Woman to Her Man", "Black Milk", and "Let’s Get Funky", alongside other early-era favourites that shaped their signature swamp rock sound.
This show is a chance to pay respects to two of their own: the late James Baker and Spencer P. Jones, whose legacy continues to echo through every note.
Formed in Sydney in 1983, The Beasts of Bourbon — now The Beasts — have long been a raw, loud, and vital part of Australian rock.
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Revered Sydney powerpop combo The On and Ons will be previewing songs from Album Number Seven at their old stamping ground, Marrickville Bowling Club, on Saturday, November 8. Tickets are selling here.
The as yet untitled album is due on US label JEM Records in early 2026. JEM issued “Come On in””, a part retrospective-part new release that re-introduced The On and Ons to the North American market. The band had put out a single with American label Get Hip.
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The wonderfully rocking and highly mobile based duo, Thee Cha Cha Chas, is returning home to Australia from Europe to present their debut LP “Temple Of Mirth”, playing 13 shows across NSW and Victoria.
The Cha Cha Chas have spent the past year playing across Europe, where “Temple Of Mirth” has been met with genuine enthusiasm.
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Mystery band The Dull City Destroyers have joined Jupiter 5 and Cheetah Beat on the undercard to Japan's garage rock kings The Fadeaways for their only Sydney show at Marrickville Bowling Club on Thursday, November 13. The gig will sell out so don't delay. Tickets are here.
FRI 14 NOV - PFR Lounge
SAT 15 NOV - River Rock Festival
SAT 15 NOV - Hald Baked Festival
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The Australian tour is off but you can get yourself a slice of the Chris Masuak's Dog Soldier action by pre-purchasing the new album on I-94 Bar Records. "Chris Masuak's Dog Soldier" will be on CD or digital and your copy wil be with you before it lands in retail. Go here to find out more.
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The Living Eye
The New Christs
+ Jupiter 5
+ The Stallers
Marrickville Bowlo, Sydney
- June 19
Tickets
Lydia Lunch
The Songs of Suicide and Alan Vega
featuring Andrew Coates (Black Cab)
JUN
14 - Meow, Wellington, NZ (as part of Lōemis)
17 - The Tote, Melbourne (with Black Cab)
+ Belle Phoenix & Jeffrey Wegener
18 - The Tote, Melbourne (with Black Cab)
+ Tongue Dissolver
20 - Brisbane Powerhouse, Brisbane
21 - Factory Floor, Sydney
+ Rebel Yell
24 - Ed Castle, Adelaide
+ Messianic Gloss
25 - The Milk Bar, Perth
+ Streets of Separation
Tickets
Indie Sounds of the Harbour City Vol 2
Launch Tour
JUL
3 - Dissent Bar, Canberra ACT
4 - Ryans Hotel, Thirroul
5 - The Marlin Hotel, Ulladulla
10 - Hamilton Station Hotel, Newcastle
11 - Six String, Erina
12 - Deadsset, Darlinghurst, Sydney
17 - Lou Lou Room, Wynnum, QLD
18 - Coffs Harbour Hotel, Coffs Harbour, NSW
19 - Blah Bar, Lismore, NSW
24 - Crowbar Sydney
25 - Vi-Nil HQ, Ourimbah, NSW
26 - Link & Pin, Woy Woy, NSW
31 - The Vic, Orange, NSW
AUG
1 - Crossroads, Dubbo, NSW
7 - Diamond Dogs, Dapto, NSW
8 - Wings & Tins, Dee Why, NSW
Amammoth + None For One
+ Old Heathens + Buzz Wagon
+ The Limited + Headspacer
+ My Velvet Exit
Lazy Thinking, Dulwich Hill, NSW
2.30-11PM
- July 25
Smoked Salmon
Totally Sick!! Tour
JULY
24 - Mojo's, Fremantle, WA
25 - Prince of Wales, Bunbury, WA
31 - Bridge Hotel, Castlemaine, VIC
AUG
1 - Shotkickers, Thornbury, VIC
2 - Wheatsheaf, Adelaide, SA
6 - La La La's, Wollongong, NSW
7 - Petersham Bowling Club, Petersham , NSW
8 - Link & Pin, Woy Woy, NSW
9 - The Oak Tighes Hill, Newcastle, NSW
(free)
14 - Tanswells, Beechworth, VIC
(free)
15 - Smiths Alternative, Canberra, ACT
21 - Republic Bar, Hobart, TAS
22 - Royal Oak, Launceston, TAS
28 - Junk Bar, Brisbane, QLD
29 - Blah Bar, Lismore, NSW
30 - Cabarita Beach Club, Cabarita, NSW (free)
SEP
4 - Young St Tavern, Frankston, VIC
The Exploding Universe of Ed Kuepper
Ed Kuepper 50 Years Retrospective
JULY
30 - Avoca Theatre #
31 - Canberra, The Street
AUG
1 - Wombarra Bowlo
6 - Adelaide, The Gov
8 - Melbourne, National Theatre
9 - Barwon Heads Hotel
15 - Fremantle, Freo Social
20 - Brisbane, The Princess
21 - Coffs Harbour, The Jetty Theatre
22 - Murwillumbah, Regent Theatre
27 - Sydney, Enmore Theatre
Tickets
Huxton Creepers
12 Days To Paris Tour
AUG
7 - Sooki Lounge, Belgrave, VIC
+ Icecream Hands
8 - Croxton Bandroom, Thornbury, VIC
+ Icecream Hands
14 - Marrickville Bowling Club, NSW
+ The Johnnys
15 - Marrickville Bowling Club, NSW
+ The Johnnys
16 - Hamilton Station Hotel, Newcastle, NSW
(afternoon show)
+ The Johnnys
21 - Norton Music Factory,
Caloundra, QLD
+ The Johnnys
22 - Crowbar Brisbane, QLD
+ The Johnnys
+ Mick Medew and Ursula
23 - Wallaby Hotel, Mudgeeraba, QLD
(afternoon show)
+ The Johnnys
The Damned
Final Damnation 50
Australia and New Zealand
SEP
8 - AUCKLAND, Powerstation
10 - SYDNEY, The Opera House
11 - BRISBANE, The Tivoli
13 - MELBOURNE, The Forum
Tickets
Public Image Ltd
Australia and NZ
JAN
20 - Auckland, Powerstation
22 - Brisbane, The Tivoli
23 - Sydney, Enmore Theatre
24 - Melbourne, The Forum
26 – Adelaide, The Gov
28 - Perth, The Astor
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