WELCOME TO THE SOUNDCHECK'S TOUR ROUND UP! So far, 2023 has been off to a blistering start when it comes to live music; whether you're the ones onstage, behind the scenes or frothing in the mosh, we are currently truly spoiled when it comes to some of the insanely amazing artists hitting the road down under this year.
While there's been heaps of epic shows of late that have already been and gone, The Soundcheck's launching a little routine round up of some insanely awesome upcoming tours from locals and overseas acts that you definitely need to be considering for your future gig calendar. And while this certainly isn't a definitive list of what's coming up, it's definitely enough to get you frothing for some mosh pit goodness!
HE IS LEGEND
w/ special guests Hammers
A match made in hard-hitting rock heaven, American heavies He is Legend are confirmed to return down under this May, taking Gold Coast rapscallions Hammers around the country for all six shows.
Come for the swagger, stay for the explosive concoction of hard rock, monstrous grooves and more this May when He Is Legend return down under, armed with their delectable new album Endless Hallway. This, my friends, will be one for the ages.
HE IS LEGEND AUSTRALIAN TOUR 2023 WITH SPECIAL GUESTS HAMMERS
TOUR DATES: WEDNESDAY 17 MAY 2023 - MO'S DESERT CLUBHOUSE, GOLD COAST THURSDAY 18 MAY 2023 - THE ZOO, BRISBANE FRIDAY 19 MAY 2023 - CROWBAR, SYDNEY SATURDAY 20 MAY 2023 - STAY GOLD, MELBOURNE
SUNDAY 21 MAY 2023 - LION ARTS FACTORY, ADELAIDE WEDNESDAY 24 MAY 2023 - BADLANDS, PERTH
Tickets for this tour are on-sale from Thursday 23 February @9:00am AEDT.
TICKETS: beatscartel.com/showtickets
HE IS LEGEND INFO: www.facebook.com/HeIsLegendNC/
HAMMERS INFO: www.facebook.com/HammersOfficial
DON BROCO
Beloved British rockers Don Broco recently revealed that they'll be returning to Australia in early May, armed with their latest album Amazing Things.
Recently nabbing a UK #1 and performing the new full length live at Royal Albert Hall in 2022, it's safe to say Don Broco have never been sharper; and we'll get to witness the fun and ferocity live in action across three special shows.
DON BROCO
AUSTRALIAN TOUR 2023
TOUR DATES:
THURSDAY 4 MAY 2023 - 170 RUSSELL, MELBOURNE
SATURDAY 6 MAY 2023 - THE METRO, BRISBANE
SUNDAY 7 MAY 2023 - THE TRIFFID, BRISBANE
Tickets for this tour are on-sale now.
TICKETS: thephoenix.au
DON BROCO INFO: www.donbroco.com
OSAKA PUNCH
You've either witnessed Brisbane prog chameleons Osaka Punch live in action, or you're missing out, there's zero grey areas.
Having previously shared stages alongside Sunk Loto, The Butterfly Effect, Cog and many more, the Brissie quartet are headlining a heap of shows for their Crimpology Tour, kicking off in late March and rounding out in May.
OSAKA PUNCH CRIMPOLOGY TOUR 2023 WITH SPECIAL GUESTS TBA
TOUR DATES: FRIDAY 31 MARCH 2023 - REPUBLIC BAR, HOBART SATURDAY 1 APRIL 2023 - FACTORY FLOOR, SYDNEY SATURDAY 15 APRIL 2023 - NORTON MUSIC FACTORY, SUNSHINE COAST SUNDAY 16 APRIL 2023 - MO'S DESERT CLUBHOUSE, GOLD COAST
FRIDAY 21 APRIL 2023 - ENIGMA, ADELAIDE SATURDAY 22 APRIL 2023 - THE EVELYN, MELBOURNE FRIDAY 19 MAY 2023 - THE OUTPOST, BRISBANE
Tickets for this tour are on-sale now.
TICKETS: mellenevents.com
OSAKA PUNCH INFO: www.osakapunch.com
ELECTRIC CALLBOY
The hype (or should that be "hypa hypa"?) is real for German noise machines Electric Callboy returning to Australia this November for a headline run.
Last seen appearing at some sold out sideshows and at all three Good Things Festival events in 2022, Electric Callboy have opened up their TEKKNO WORLD TOUR to include Australia - and with a heap of sold out evenings already locked in, this will definitely be one for the books!
ELECTRIC CALLBOY TEKKNO WORLD TOUR 2023
TOUR DATES: SATURDAY 25 NOVEMBER 2023 - METROPOLIS, FREMANTLE MONDAY 27 NOVEMBER 2023 - THE GOV, ADELAIDE -- SOLD OUT WEDNESDAY 29 NOVEMBER 2023 - THE FORUM, MELBOURNE -- SOLD OUT THURSDAY 30 NOVEMBER 2023 - ROUNDHOUSE, SYDNEY -- SOLD OUT
FRIDAY 1 DECEMBER 2023 - EATONS HILL, BRISBANE
Tickets for Fremantle and Brisbane shows are on-sale now.
TICKETS: www.destroyalllines.com
ELECTRIC CALLBOY INFO: www.electriccallboy.com
REDHOOK
w/ special guests Bad/Love, Belle Haven & Grenade Jumper
2023 is shaping up to be officially year of the RedHook, with the quartet set to unleash their debut album Postcard From A Living Hell in April, a huge headline tour in May presented by triple j - and a cheeky support with The Smashing Pumpkins for their The World Is A Vampire tour extravaganza.
Launching their new album this May in a live setting, come immerse yourself in the sensuous venom and explosive prismatic rock that RedHook embody - this tour is not one to miss.
REDHOOK POSTCARD FROM A LIVING HELL TOUR 2023 WITH SPECIAL GUESTS BAD/LOVE, BELLE HAVEN AND GRENADE JUMPER
TOUR DATES: THURSDAY 4 MAY 2023 - SOLBAR, MAROOCHYDORE FRIDAY 5 MAY 2023 - THE BRIGHTSIDE, BRISBANE SATURDAY 6 MAY 2023 - BURLEIGH BAZAAR, BURLEIGH HEADS THURSDAY 11 MAY 2023 - PRINCE OF WALES HOTEL, BUNBURY
FRIDAY 12 MAY 2023 - AMPLIFIER, PERTH
SATURDAY 13 MAY 2023 - ENIGMA BAR, ADELAIDE
FRIDAY 19 MAY 2023 - UC HUB, CANBERRA
SATURDAY 20 MAY 2023 - THE CORNER HOTEL, MELBOURNE
THURSDAY 25 MAY 2023 - LA LA LA'S, WOLLONGONG
FRIDAY 26 MAY 2023 - THE CAMBRIDGE, NEWCASTLE
SATURDAY 27 MAY - CROWBAR, SYDNEY
Tickets for this tour are on-sale now.
TICKETS: www.weareredhook.com
REDHOOK INFO: www.weareredhook.com BAD/LOVE INFO: www.facebook.com/badloveau BELLE HAVEN INFO: www.facebook.com/bellehaven GRENADE JUMPER INFO: www.facebook.com/grenadejumpermusic
THRICE
Post-hardcore icons Thrice are returning to Australia this August and September to celebrate the 20th anniversary of their game-changing album The Artist In The Ambulance.
Having already added extra shows in Melbourne and Perth due to high demand, this is a once-in-a-lifetime chance to catch one of the best in the game perform their incredible third album from start to finish - and witness why this album is classed as one of their ultimate masterpieces.
THRICE THE ARTIST IN THE AMBULANCE 20TH ANNIVERSARY TOUR
TOUR DATES: THURSDAY 31 AUGUST 2023 - NORTHCOTE THEATRE, MELBOURNE FRIDAY 1 SEPTEMBER 2023 - NORTHCOTE THEATRE, MELBOURNE -- SOLD OUT SATURDAY 2 SEPTEMBER 2023 - METRO THEATRE, SYDNEY SUNDAY 3 SEPTEMBER MAY 2023 - PRINCESS THEATRE, BRISBANE
TUESDAY 6 SEPTEMBER 2023 - LION ARTS FACTORY, ADELAIDE WEDNESDAY 6 SEPTEMBER 2023 - BADLANDS, PERTH -- SOLD OUT THURSDAY 7 SEPTEMBER 2023 - BADLANDS, PERTH
Tickets for this tour are on-sale now.
TICKETS: sbmpresents.com/tour/thrice-2023
THRICE INFO: www.thrice.net
OCEAN GROVE
w/ special guests Deez Nuts & Bloom
Come join the Oddworld and get outta the city, Melbourne mavericks Ocean Grove are ripping into an 11-date regional East Coast tour this April, with Deez Nuts and Bloom for company.
With their 2022 stunning new album Up In The Air Forever, alongside plenty of OG fan favourites in tow, these shows are a full circle moment for the trio, with the group previously cutting their teeth at regional shows before exploding into the international juggernaut they have since become.
OCEAN GROVE BORED OF THE CITY
EAST COAST TOUR WITH SPECIAL GUESTS DEEZ NUTS & BLOOM
TOUR DATES: WEDNESDAY 12 APRIL 2023 - NEWCASTLE HOTEL, NEWCASTLE THURSDAY 13 APRIL 2023 - TATTERSALLS HOTEL, PENRITH FRIDAY 14 APRIL 2023 - LA LA LA'S, WOLLONGONG SATURDAY 15 APRIL 2023 - UC HUB, CANBERRA
SUNDAY 16 2023 - BEER DELUXE, ALBURY
WEDNESDAY 19 APRIL 2023 - TONIC BAR, BENDIGO
THURSDAY 20 APRIL 2023 - BARWON CLUB, GEELONG
FRIDAY 21 APRIL 2023 - SOOKI LOUNGE, BELGRAVE
SATURDAY 22 APRIL 2023 - PELLY BAR, FRANKSTON
THURSDAY 27 APRIL 2023 - MO'S DESERT CLUBHOUSE, GOLD COAST
FRIDAY 28 APRIL 2023 - SOLBAR, SUNSHINE COAST
Tickets for this tour are on-sale now.
TICKETS: www.destroyalllines.com
OCEAN GROVE INFO: www.oceangrove.tv
DEEZ NUTS INFO: www.facebook.com/deeznutshardcore BLOOM INFO: www.facebook.com/bloomsyd
IN HEARTS WAKE
w/ special guests Stray From The Path, The Gloom In The Corner & Diamond Construct
It's been a divine decade since In Hearts Wake released their game changing album Divination, and the beloved Aussie heavyweights are hitting the road this April and May to celebrate, with some stellar support courtesy of American rockers Stray From The Path, and local legends The Gloom In The Corner and Diamond Construct.
Set to play the tarot-inspired 2012 full length album in its entirety, Divination marked a massive turning point for In Hearts Wake, skyrocketing them to #27 on the ARIA charts and paving the way for their ongoing successes.
IN HEARTS WAKE DECADE OF DIVINATION TOUR WITH SPECIAL GUESTS STRAY FROM THE PATH, THE GLOOM IN THE CORNER & DIAMOND CONSTRUCT
TOUR DATES: FRIDAY 28 APRIL 2023 - METRO, SYDNEY SATURDAY 29 APRIL 2023 - FORTITUDE HALL, BRISBANE THURSDAY 4 MAY 2023 - MAX WATT'S, MELBOURNE FRIDAY 5 MAY 2023 - UNIBAR, ADELAIDE
SATURDAY 6 MAY 2023 - METROPOLIS, FREMANTLE
Tickets for this tour are on-sale now.
TICKETS: inheartswake.com
IN HEARTS WAKE INFO: inheartswake.com
STRAY FROM THE PATH INFO: www.strayfromthepath.co THE GLOOM IN THE CORNER INFO: www.facebook.com/tgitcband DIAMOND CONSTRUCT INFO: www.facebook.com/diamondconstructaus
BY TIANA SPETER