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ABC News
21-05-2025
- Entertainment
- ABC News
Missy Higgins, The Living End, Boy & Bear head up Wanderer 2025 line-up
Good things come to those who wait, and you've been waiting for a boutique arts and music festival experience situated among a tree-lined, beach-adjacent paradise, then biannual event Wanderer Festival is here with the goods. Taking place on the picturesque Pambula Beach on the New South Wales South Coast on Yuin land, Wanderer returns the first weekend of October with a finely curated bill of Australian and international acts. The incomparable Missy Higgins needs little introduction and is the star of the Saturday night programme. The Hall of Fame inductee and Double J Artist of the Year joins Wanderer off the back of a sold out tour celebrating both her inspirational blockbuster debut The Sound of White and chart-topping spiritual sequel The Second Act . Expect sing-alongs, euphoria and — let's face it — tears. Homegrown indie-folk legends Boy & Bear are festival staples, and if you've never experienced their soothing harmonies and innovative pop angles in the flesh? You're in for a treat. The ever electrifying The Living End will have you moving Sunday night. Fresh from releasing 'Alfie', a new single reconnecting with their rockabilly roots, you'll be treated to a setlist of new treats alongside blistering classics Fronted by the iconic Adalita, Magic Dirt still play with the same energy and presence they always did. They'll make a great pairing with Hockey Dad – Windang rock royalty whose mix of grunge, surf rock and punky pop makes them a must-see live act. Jetting their way to the Sapphire Coast will be L.A. quartet Saint Motel. For more than a decade they've been crafting silky, theatrical pop that the grandest of '70s acts would approve of — the perfect cocktail-sipping soundtrack. Also on the international front: soulful Nigerian-born, London-shaped singer-songwriter Jacob Banks, America's self-styled 'First Lady of Outlaw Country', Nikki Lane, and if you're looking for a boogie, then there's young Netherlands producer Lavern and French electronic maestro Petit Biscuit. Also joining the party is vocal powerhouses Emma Donovan and Grace Cummings. Both released some of the best albums of last year and are rarely less than brilliant on stage. Why not indulge in the stunning vocal harmonies of Folk Bitch Trio, or how about a DJ set from bloghouse heroes Cut Copy? Or heading to the Wanderhaus stage for back-to-back sets from turntable masters? You've also got roots sensations Pierce Brothers, Dublin duo DUG, self-built indie rockers The VANNS, and Double J's very own Henry Wagons playing Johnny Cash's esteemed American Recordings. If all that wasn't tempting enough, know that there's even more acts to be added to the bill. And if the 2023 edition is anything to go by, the calibre will remain high. Debuting in 2022 from Falls Festival founder and The Lost Lands impresario Simon Daly, Wanderer festival is a family-friendly affair that offers a full arts program and activities for all ages, for when you need a breather from the live music. It all goes down in Pambula Beach near the Sapphire Coast, situated halfway between Sydney and Melbourne, or a three-hour drive from Canberra. It's worth the trip for the pristine location, alone. Plus, you'll have to wait until 2027 to get the Wanderer experience again. Here's the line-up so far for Wanderer Festival 2025, proudly co-presented by Double J Saturday: Missy Higgins, Saint Motel (USA), Hockey Dad, Magic Dirt, Lavern (NL), Pierce Brothers, Grace Cummings, Folk Bitch Trio, Johnny Cash Recordings w Henry Wagons, O And The Mo (NZ), Jack Botts, The Tullamarines, Dust, Groove Society, Jimi The Kween, Bec Sandridge, Prodikal — 1, Sixten b2b Benjamin, Sunday Lemonade, Bega Sound Collective Sunday: The Living End, Boy & Bear, Jacob Banks (UK), Petit Biscuit (FR), Nikki Lane (USA), Cut Copy (DJ Set), The Vanns, Dug (IRL), Emma Donovan, Sylvie (USA), The Bures Band, Groove Society, Jimi The Kween, Bega Sound Collective, Lotte Gallagher, Mika James, Radium Dolls, Val Moogz, Lillian Mcveity Plus, Wanderhaus acts Chicka b2b Rangz, Darcy M. & Carlo T., Jai Cole b2b Kurtis Markwort, Just Andrew, Swell Records DJs, Usual Suspects DJs Wanderer Festival happens at Pamula Beach on Saturday 4 and Sunday 5 October. Tickets are on sale now. Ticketing info, including an opportunity to win VIP upgrades, can be found at the Wanderer Festival website.
Time Out
08-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time Out
On The Steps
It's hard to name a more iconic Australian live music venue than the Sydney Opera House. In fact, I dare you. And while the Concert Hall, Utzon Room and other architecturally stunning indoor spaces have their merits, a show on the Opera House forecourt – out in the air, with views across the harbour – is beyond year, the Sydney Opera House On The Steps series brought some of Australia's most beloved musicians to the Opera House forecourt, with Crowded House, Troye Sivan, Missy Higgins and Tina Arena performing outside of the country's most famous building, as well as global acts including Two Door Cinema Club, Declan McKenna and Glass Animals. For anyone lucky enough to attend, the On The Steps shows were a highlight of Sydney summer 2024 – gorgeous amber sunsets and joyful crowds gathered on the Mayan-temple-inspired steps to see their favourite artist perform in front of one of the world's most beautiful city skylines. Now, the organisers have confirmed that On The Steps is coming back for 2025, with this year's line-up looking better than ever. So far, only four acts have been announced, with more due to drop over the next few weeks and months. The first act confirmed to light up the steps for the 2025 summer season will be the iconic Scottish rock band Franz Ferdinand, who will be performing a one-off show on Wednesday, December 3. Franz Ferdinand's forecourt show will be the first time they've performed in Australia since 2018, when they brought their distinct breed of post-punk indie rock on a tour around the country. Next up, the hugely talented British songwriter/ hip-hop artist/ lyrical genius Loyle Carner will bring his poetic brilliance to the forecourt on Thursday, December 4 – his first Sydney show since his 2023 tour. A personal favourite, Byron-born alt-pop angels Parcels will perform two huge forecourt shows on Saturday, December 6 and Sunday, December 7. Rounding out the line-up, comedy star Urzila Carlson will be bringing big giggles to the forecourt on Saturday, December 13.
Daily Mail
30-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Missy Higgins cuts a flirty figure as she leads celebrity arrivals at the 2025 APRA Music Awards alongside Richard Wilkins in Melbourne
The 2025 APRA Music Awards got off to a fun start on Wednesday night. The show, which is held in Melbourne, brought out some of Australia's biggest music stars. Leading the charge was Missy Higgins who kept things simply in a flirty gingham mini dress. She paired it with a deep green jacket, white socks and a pair of patent leather Dr. Martens flats. For makeup, she chose a peachy, glowing look with a nude coral lipstick and lashings of mascara. The singer wore her reddish locks pulled back and completed her ensemble with gold hoops. Putting in a dapper appearance was Richard Wilkins opted for an all black ensemble for the night. The entertainment reporter paired a velvet blazer with skinny jeans and boots as well as a chunky belt. Gypsy Rogers stunned in a lace mini dress that sat close to her incredible figure and matched her fishnet tights. The singer, who is the daughter of pop star Kate Ceberano, added a pair of stacked patent heels and kept her accessories minimal. For makeup, she chose a warm toned palette with a rosy lipstick and wore her curls down. Singer Kaiit opted for an artistic look in a frock patched together from mixed checked fabrics. She wore it over a a while shirt and chunky boots while carrying a boho crochet shoulder bag. The star ensured her makeup matched her eclectic ensemble and clipped her curls off her face. Briggs put in a cool appearance, with the Aussie rapper choosing a long camel coat over a black ensemble. He added a number of chains and had his tattoos on display, completing the ensemble with leather boots. Grace Newtown was glamorous in a bold floral frock with taffeta skirting and a plunging neckline. Jock Cheese of Tism commanded attention in a dapper, classic suit paired with a balaclava. He wore a blue satin vest under his jacket and added a bowtie for a touch of class. Former children's entertainer Murray Cook of The Wiggles opted for a retro look for his night out. He wore a purple velvet suit with flared trousers and an eye-catching shirt in matching tones in a psychedelic pattern.
Time Out
23-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Time Out
It's official: Parcels are coming back to Sydney for their 2025 Australian tour
Re-listening to the first studio album from Byron-born five-piece Parcels, you'll be transported back to a simpler world. The self-titled Parcels was released in late 2018, and it soundtracked a divinely beautiful Aussie summer: before the bushfires of Black Summer filled our skies with smoke, and the global pandemic changed the world as we know it. The band's textured, 70s-inspired sound gained them a global network of dedicated fans, and has taken them around the world, with headline shows in the world's biggest cities, as well as festival appearances at Coachella, Lollapalooza and Glastonbury (to name a few). After making Berlin their base for the past few years, the Australian golden boys are coming home – announcing three major dates for their 2025 homecoming tour. When is Parcels playing in Sydney? On Saturday, December 6 2025, Parcels will bring their funky, melodic breed of joyful soft rock to the Opera House forecourt. The announcement is the first to drop from this year's On The Steps series, which featured Aussie icons including Troye Sivan, Missy Higgins and Crowded House in 2024. When do Parcels tickets go on sale? General release tickets for the Parcels Sydney show go on sale at 12pm Sydney time on Tuesday, April 29. Cancel your lunch date – you'll find tickets via the Live Nation website. Is there a pre-sale for Parcels' Sydney show? Three pre-sales (one from Live Nation, one for Sydney Opera House Insiders and one via the band's Popshop link listed on their Instagram) will kick off on Monday, April 28 at 11am, running until 11am the following day. How much are Parcels tickets? Tickets for the Sydney Opera House show start at $109.90 plus booking fee. Where else will Parcels play Australia in 2025? According to their Instagram, they'll be kicking off their Aussie tour at Brisbane's Riverstage on Friday, November 28, before heading to Melbourne's Sidney Myer Music Bowl for a single show on Thursday, December 4 2025. As it stands, they'll be rounding out their Australian tour with their Sydney Opera House show on Saturday, December 6, but we suspect there are more shows yet to be announced. With a very solid Byron fanbase, it would be criminal for Parcels not to perform on home turf in the Northern Rivers, and we've got our fingers crossed for an appearance at Meredith – we'll keep you posted.
