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SUMMARY:Lily Allen performs West End Girl  – Australia & New Zealand
DESCRIPTION:The remarkable Lily Allen has announced her Australian & New Zealand shows for October & November 2026.  \nIn her Lily Allen performs West End Girl show\, the pop maverick and revered storyteller will play her highly acclaimed brand-new album in order\, in its entirety. \nTOUR DATESWed 21 Oct: Spark Arena\, Auckland (Lic. All Ages)↳ 🎫 https://frntr.co/LilyAllen26AklFri 23 Oct: Brisbane Entertainment Centre (Lic. All Ages)↳ 🎫 https://frntr.co/LilyAllen26BneSun 25 Oct: TikTok Entertainment Centre\, Sydney (Lic. All Ages)↳ SOLD OUT | Waitlist: frontiertouring.com/lilyallen26waitlistMon 26 Oct: TikTok Entertainment Centre\, Sydney (Lic. All Ages)↳ 🎫 https://frntr.co/LilyAllen26SydWed 28 Oct: Rod Laver Arena\, Melbourne (Lic. All Ages)↳ SOLD OUT | Waitlist: frontiertouring.com/lilyallen26waitlistThu 29 Oct: Rod Laver Arena\, Melbourne (Lic. All Ages)↳ 🎫 https://frntr.co/LilyAllen26MelSun 1 Nov: RAC Arena\, Perth (Lic. All Ages)↳ 🎫 https://frntr.co/LilyAllen26Per \nEVENT INFORMATIONfrontiertouring.com/lilyallen \nPLEASE NOTEPurchasing from and selling to strangers on social media should be avoided. The only way to be sure you’re paying the correct prices and receiving legitimate tickets is by purchasing through your show’s authorised ticketing agency.
URL:https://xpressmag.com.au/event/lily-allen-performs-west-end-girl-australia-new-zealand/
LOCATION:Australia\, Australia
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SUMMARY:BRAIN FRIED TRIVIA (FREE ENTRY)
DESCRIPTION:Rooftop trivia that’s equal parts smart and silly. Join Brain Fried every Tuesday for Quizmeisters’ brand of unhinged questions\, cold beers\, fierce (friendly) competition – and our Korean fried chicken special. \nQUIZ NIGHT SPECIALS \n🍺 Jumbo Jugs – grab a round for the gang – $16-20🍻 Pints – $8-10🍗 Korean Fried Chicken – $15 per serve 🍔 Burger + Fries & Pint combo – $30  \n Beef Galbi Burger + Swiss Cheese + Onion Rings (GFO) \n OR \n Eggplant Tempura Burger (VGN) \nBring your team\, book a table\, and fight for bragging rights (and prizes!) \n1st Prize: $100 Hospitality Voucher2nd Prize: $50 Hospitality Voucher+ Drink tokens and other treats for mini game winners 👀 \n✨BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL✨ \nDoors 6pm / Quiz Start 6:30pm \nhttps://www.facebook.com/events/2077533666157634/?event_time_id=2077533746157626
URL:https://xpressmag.com.au/event/brain-fried-trivia-free-entry-23/
LOCATION:224 William Street\, Perth\, WA\, Australia\, Western Australia 6000\, 224 William Street\, Perth\, WA\, Australia\, Western Australia 6000
CATEGORIES:All Events
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SUMMARY:Secret Garden Live in Perth 2026 | The Return of Secret Garden
DESCRIPTION:The Return of Secret Garden — Live in Perth  \nAfter more than 20 years\, Secret Garden finally returns to Australia for a magical evening of timeless music\, emotion and atmosphere\, Friday 6th November 2026. \nThe Norwegian Grammy Award-winning creators of You Raise Me Up invite you into their cinematic musical universe featuring beloved classics\, powerful melodies and unforgettable live moments. \nExperience the music that has touched millions around the world: Song From A Secret Garden\, You Raise Me Up and many more…This will be an intimate and emotional concert experience in one of Perth’s premier venues. \nTickets on sale now: https://bit.ly/SGperth26
URL:https://xpressmag.com.au/event/secret-garden-live-in-perth-2026-the-return-of-secret-garden/
LOCATION:Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre\, 21 Mounts Bay Road\, Perth\, 6000\, AU
CATEGORIES:All Events
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SUMMARY:PICNIC Festival 2026
DESCRIPTION:PICNIC FESTIVAL 2025 🌞 Good Times on Tap 🍻 \n1 weekend. 3 sessions. 50+ vendors of booze\, beats and bites with your crew! \nWhere the music’s pumping\, the drinks are flowing\, and the vibes are immaculate.—————————————————— \n📍 South Perth Foreshore📆 28-29 November🎟️ Sign up for Early Access picnicfestival.com.au/#signup🔞 18+ Only \n—————————————————— \n✨ SESSIONSReady to drink\, dine and dance by the river? Pick your session below ⇣🟨 FRI NIGHT – 28 NOV | 5pm-11pm🟪 SAT ARVO – 29 NOV | 11am-4pm🟦 SAT NIGHT – 29 NOV | 5pm-11pm \n————————————————— \n🍻 WHAT’S ON TAPOver 100+ local brews\, spirits and wines to sip\, sample and savour🍺 20+ Beer & Cider vendors🍸 15+ Spirits & Cocktail bars🍷 10+ Wine & Bubbles stalls🍔 Perth’s hottest food trucks + flavour creators \n🧠 Beverage tastings\, pairings\, and masterclasses🔪 Butcher Wars – the battle of the blades🎯 Vendor activations\, roving performers & sideshow alley🏆 On-stage comps & games🎡 Thrill rides & Silent Disco \n—————————————————— \n🎵 THEMED ENTERTAINMENT ZONESFive zones. Non-stop tunes. Endless vibes. \n🤠 Honky Tonk Hideout – Saddle up for country bangers\, line dancing & cowboy charm.🪩 Neon Disco – Where disco classics & boozy grooves light up the dance floor all weekend.🎸 Riff City – Rock out with Triple M to live guitar anthems & singalong hits.📀 Mixtape Mill – Throwback to the 2000s with Hip Hop\, R&B & pop bangers you secretly still love.🍇 Flavour Cave – Tastings\, masterclasses\, pairings & foodie experiences that’ll delight every palate. \n—————————————————— \n🎉 PLUS👢 Boot scootin’🤣 Live comedy🍹 Swan Beach Bar🤹 Roving performers🎠 Rides & games🌅 Riverfront sunset sessions with Perth’s best DJs \n—————————————————— \n📆 1 weekend. 3 sessions. 100+ reasons to celebrate. \nLet’s make memories where good times are always on tap 🍻 \n👉 Sign up for Early Access picnicfestival.com.au/#signup
URL:https://xpressmag.com.au/event/picnic-festival-2025/
LOCATION:South Perth Foreshore\, South Perth Foreshore
CATEGORIES:All Events
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SUMMARY:BRAIN FRIED TRIVIA (FREE ENTRY)
DESCRIPTION:Rooftop trivia that’s equal parts smart and silly. Join Brain Fried every Tuesday for Quizmeisters’ brand of unhinged questions\, cold beers\, fierce (friendly) competition – and our Korean fried chicken special. \nQUIZ NIGHT SPECIALS \n🍺 Jumbo Jugs – grab a round for the gang – $16-20🍻 Pints – $8-10🍗 Korean Fried Chicken – $15 per serve 🍔 Burger + Fries & Pint combo – $30  \n Beef Galbi Burger + Swiss Cheese + Onion Rings (GFO) \n OR \n Eggplant Tempura Burger (VGN) \nBring your team\, book a table\, and fight for bragging rights (and prizes!) \n1st Prize: $100 Hospitality Voucher2nd Prize: $50 Hospitality Voucher+ Drink tokens and other treats for mini game winners 👀 \n✨BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL✨ \nDoors 6pm / Quiz Start 6:30pm \nhttps://www.facebook.com/events/2077533666157634/?event_time_id=2077533759490958
URL:https://xpressmag.com.au/event/brain-fried-trivia-free-entry-24/
LOCATION:224 William Street\, Perth\, WA\, Australia\, Western Australia 6000\, 224 William Street\, Perth\, WA\, Australia\, Western Australia 6000
CATEGORIES:All Events
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SUMMARY:"JAGGED LITTLE PILL" Anniversary Tribute Show by INFATUATION JUNKIES | Rosemount Hotel\, Perth WA
DESCRIPTION:After a stellar pair of sellout shows in 2025\, Perth’s very own tribute supergroup INFATUATION JUNKIES are head over feet to announce they’re returning to the ROSEMOUNT HOTEL on SATURDAY 14 NOVEMBER 2026 for their annual ANNIVERSARY TRIBUTE of Alanis Morissette’s seminal 1995 album “JAGGED LITTLE PILL”\, performing the 90s classic in full including the hit singles “You Oughta Know”\, “Ironic”\, “Hand In My Pocket” and “You Learn”\, and a selection of Alanis Morissette fan faves!  \nPlus special guests to be announced \nSATURDAY 14 NOVEMBER 2026 – ROSEMOUNT HOTEL\, PERTHTickets >https://sixbynine.oztix.com.au/outlet/event/6a659705-dde5-4dba-b794-59d44a3f777e \nFor all INFATUATION JUNKIES – ALANIS MORISSETTE TRIBUTE info visit:www.facebook.com/infatuationjunkiesperth
URL:https://xpressmag.com.au/event/jagged-little-pill-anniversary-tribute-show-by-infatuation-junkies-rosemount-hotel-perth-wa/
LOCATION:Rosemount Hotel\, 459 Fitzgerald Street\, North Perth\, 6006\, AU
CATEGORIES:All Events
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SUMMARY:Two Door Cinema Club // Perth // HPC // with The Vaccines // LIC AA
DESCRIPTION:𝐷𝑒𝑠𝑡𝑟𝑜𝑦 𝐴𝑙𝑙 𝐿𝑖𝑛𝑒𝑠 𝑃𝑟𝑒𝑠𝑒𝑛𝑡𝑠 \n𝐓𝐖𝐎 𝐃𝐎𝐎𝐑 𝐂𝐈𝐍𝐄𝐌𝐀 𝐂𝐋𝐔𝐁𝟏𝟓𝐭𝐡 𝐀𝐧𝐧𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐚𝐫𝐲 𝐓𝐨𝐮𝐫𝑃𝑒𝑟𝑓𝑜𝑟𝑚𝑖𝑛𝑔 𝑇𝑜𝑢𝑟𝑖𝑠𝑡 𝐻𝑖𝑠𝑡𝑜𝑟𝑦 𝑖𝑛 𝑓𝑢𝑙𝑙 + 𝑇ℎ𝑒𝑖𝑟 𝐺𝑟𝑒𝑎𝑡𝑒𝑠𝑡 𝐻𝑖𝑡𝑠𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐬𝐩𝐞𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐠𝐮𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐬 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐕𝐚𝐜𝐜𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬𝑃𝑒𝑟𝑓𝑜𝑟𝑚𝑖𝑛𝑔 𝑊ℎ𝑎𝑡 𝐷𝑖𝑑 𝑌𝑜𝑢 𝐸𝑥𝑝𝑒𝑐𝑡 𝐹𝑟𝑜𝑚 𝑇ℎ𝑒 𝑉𝑎𝑐𝑐𝑖𝑛𝑒𝑠? \nSᴜɴᴅᴀʏ 15ᴛʜ NᴏᴠᴇᴍʙᴇʀPᴇʀᴛʜ HPC\, Pᴇʀᴛʜ – LIC AADᴏᴏʀs 6.45ᴘᴍ \n𝐓𝐢𝐜𝐤𝐞𝐭𝐬:➟https://daltours.cc/26TDC-pert \nTake a trip back to a defining era of music as indie darlings Two Door Cinema Club perform their iconic debut album Tourist History in full\, alongside their greatest hits\, in Australia and New Zealand this November. \nReleased in 2010\, Tourist History launched Two Door Cinema Club onto the global stage with electrifying hits like ‘What You Know’\, ‘Something Good Can Work’ and ‘Undercover Martyn’. The album’s catchy guitar hooks\, irresistible rhythms and dancefloor beats quickly made it a staple of the indie-dance scene. \nIn what will no doubt be a very special run of shows\, Two Door Cinema Club have invited The Vaccines on tour as their special guests\, to perform their breakthrough record What Did You Expect From The Vaccines? for its 15th anniversary. Having burst out of London with their album packed with high-energy classics such as ‘If You Wanna’\, ‘Post Break-Up Sex’ and ‘Wetsuit’\, its raw\, infectious sound helped cement the band as one of the UK’s most exciting guitar acts. \nFifteen years on\, Two Door Cinema Club’s Tourist History is lauded as an era-defining album\, forming the sound track to late night parties\, dancefloors and festivals around the world\, while The Vaccines What Did You Expect From The Vaccines? remains a touchstone of 2000s indie-rock. Australian and New Zealandfans will have the chance to experience wall-to-wall indie anthems as they perform those albums live\, with both bands delivering the beloved tracks that helped define a generation of guitar music.
URL:https://xpressmag.com.au/event/two-door-cinema-club-perth-hpc-with-the-vaccines-lic-aa/
LOCATION:Perth HPC\, Perth HPC
CATEGORIES:All Events
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SUMMARY:BRAIN FRIED TRIVIA (FREE ENTRY)
DESCRIPTION:Rooftop trivia that’s equal parts smart and silly. Join Brain Fried every Tuesday for Quizmeisters’ brand of unhinged questions\, cold beers\, fierce (friendly) competition – and our Korean fried chicken special. \nQUIZ NIGHT SPECIALS \n🍺 Jumbo Jugs – grab a round for the gang – $16-20🍻 Pints – $8-10🍗 Korean Fried Chicken – $15 per serve 🍔 Burger + Fries & Pint combo – $30  \n Beef Galbi Burger + Swiss Cheese + Onion Rings (GFO) \n OR \n Eggplant Tempura Burger (VGN) \nBring your team\, book a table\, and fight for bragging rights (and prizes!) \n1st Prize: $100 Hospitality Voucher2nd Prize: $50 Hospitality Voucher+ Drink tokens and other treats for mini game winners 👀 \n✨BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL✨ \nDoors 6pm / Quiz Start 6:30pm \nhttps://www.facebook.com/events/2077533666157634/?event_time_id=2077533766157624
URL:https://xpressmag.com.au/event/brain-fried-trivia-free-entry-25/
LOCATION:224 William Street\, Perth\, WA\, Australia\, Western Australia 6000\, 224 William Street\, Perth\, WA\, Australia\, Western Australia 6000
CATEGORIES:All Events
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20261120T110000
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SUMMARY:Dark Down South III Open Air Festival
DESCRIPTION:Featuring international\, national and local heavy metal acts\, DDSIII brings the goods yet again to Kirup this November 20-21st! \nFull Lineup:Demente – Mexico City (Death Gore Thrash)Kűntsquad – Naarm Melbourne\, VIC (Unholy crusty death metal)Iniquitous Monolith – Perth\, WA (Brutal Death Metal)Nembutolik – Frankston\, VIC (Extreme/Death/Groove)iNFeCTeD – Perth\, WA (Industrial Death Metal)Vanadium B.C. – Fremantle\, WA (Thrash)Enforce – Perth\, WA (Melodic Death/Thrash metal)Psychonaut – Bridgetown\, WA (Horror Thrash)Oceans & Omens – Perth\, WA (Metalcore)Deadcode – Perth\, WA (Death metal)Psytopia – Perth\, WA (Thrash/metalcore)Greedy Bunch of Parasites – Adelaide\, SA (Groove metal)Terror Adaptors – Perth\, WA (Interstellar industrial prog metal) FistDead – Perth\, WA (Grindcore)Undeniable – Perth\, WA (Melodic/classic metal) Prophetic Execution – Perth\, WA (Death/Grindcore)Deathcap Dinner Party – Perth\, WA (Stoner doom metal)FUXION – Perth\, WA (Grunge metal)  \nHungry to cement themselves in the Australian metal scene\, Demente from Mexico City bring a new flavour of metal to DDS with a stage show to match – promising a theatrical gore-ridden performance that fans will never forget.  \nAlong with three national acts – Nembutolik\, Kűntsquad and Greedy Bunch of Parasites – DDS is attracting heavy metal talent from all over Australia\, all keen to get their toe in the door of the thriving WA metal scene.  \nDDS is also very excited and humbled to have three legacy WA metal bands in iNFeCTeD\, Vanadium B.C. and ENFORCE on the lineup. These bands represent the best of WA metal from as far back as the early 1990’s\, having played alongside the likes of Allegiance and Fear Factory\, they are very popular and very well respected in our metal community.  \nLocal Perth brutal death metal band Iniquitous Monolith will also headline DDSIII on Friday 20th November. Iniquitous Monolith are inarguably one of WA’s best and most hard-working heavy metal acts. We’re stoked to have them! \nAll of these\, supported by South Australia’s Greedy Bunch of Parasites and WA’s awesome locals Oceans & Omens\, Psychonaut\, Psytopia\, Undeniable and Terror Adaptors. DDS will also bring the best emerging talent to really showcase how good WA heavy metal artists are – including FistDead\, Prophetic Execution\, Deathcap Dinner Party and FUXION. \nFREE camping on siteFood & coffee vans BYO – no glassMerch storeFamily friendly – under 10’s enter free; under 17’s must be accompanied by parent or legal guardian  \nTIX https://events.humanitix.com/dark-down-south-open-air…  \nJoin the DDS group – find your people https://www.facebook.com/groups/786692636900001  \nDDS WEBSITE https://www.darkdownsouth.tilda.ws/
URL:https://xpressmag.com.au/event/dark-down-south-iii-open-air-festival/
LOCATION:Kirup\, WA\, Australia\, Western Australia\, Kirup\, WA\, Australia\, Western Australia
CATEGORIES:All Events
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SUMMARY:BRAIN FRIED TRIVIA (FREE ENTRY)
DESCRIPTION:Rooftop trivia that’s equal parts smart and silly. Join Brain Fried every Tuesday for Quizmeisters’ brand of unhinged questions\, cold beers\, fierce (friendly) competition – and our Korean fried chicken special. \nQUIZ NIGHT SPECIALS \n🍺 Jumbo Jugs – grab a round for the gang – $16-20🍻 Pints – $8-10🍗 Korean Fried Chicken – $15 per serve 🍔 Burger + Fries & Pint combo – $30  \n Beef Galbi Burger + Swiss Cheese + Onion Rings (GFO) \n OR \n Eggplant Tempura Burger (VGN) \nBring your team\, book a table\, and fight for bragging rights (and prizes!) \n1st Prize: $100 Hospitality Voucher2nd Prize: $50 Hospitality Voucher+ Drink tokens and other treats for mini game winners 👀 \n✨BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL✨ \nDoors 6pm / Quiz Start 6:30pm \nhttps://www.facebook.com/events/2077533666157634/?event_time_id=2077533769490957
URL:https://xpressmag.com.au/event/brain-fried-trivia-free-entry-26/
LOCATION:224 William Street\, Perth\, WA\, Australia\, Western Australia 6000\, 224 William Street\, Perth\, WA\, Australia\, Western Australia 6000
CATEGORIES:All Events
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DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20261125T223000
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SUMMARY:Fischer-Z | Rosemount Hotel | North Perth\, Australia
DESCRIPTION:Fischer-Z will embark on their first ever Australian tour in November and December 2026\, joining the band’s worldwide 50th anniversary celebrations. \nWhile Fischer-Z have never previously toured Australia\, their music has enjoyed genuine chart success here. Fischer-Z’s breakthrough global hit “So Long” (1980) peaked at #15 on the Kent Music Report (pre-ARIA era) and earned the band significant national airplay. Coupled with the charting success of the later single “The Perfect Day” (1987 – #12 on the ARIA Charts)\, these achievements gave Fischer-Z a strong foothold with Australian audiences and laid the foundations for a loyal fan base. Australia continues to rank as Fischer-Z’s fourth biggest market for Spotify streaming. \nFischer-Z’s story is steeped in the unconventional. John Watts first entered the pop music world in the 1970s\, after studying clinical psychology — working in an experimental psychiatric facility that didn’t use drugs or restraints. “I’d be doing a shift there from 8–4pm then get in a van to do a gig in Derby\,” John Watts recalls. “I’d literally dealt with raging psychos all day\, so I wasn’t afraid of the punk crowds. You go out and play in Wolverhampton … some snotty little 17-year-olds who threaten to put a cigarette out on your leg and you think\, ‘Well\, come on then!’” \nIn 1976\, Watts teamed up with synth player Steve Skolnik at Brunel University to form Fischer-Z. Their reputation for political songwriting\, and frenetic energy earned them a recording deal with United Artists in 1978\, putting them in the company of peers like The Stranglers and Buzzcocks. \nTheir debut album Word Salad (1979) made waves in the burgeoning post-punk world. Fischer-Z’s biggest global chart hit “So Long” (1980) became one of the first music videos ever aired on MTV\, propelling Fischer-Z onto the world stage. Their third album\, Red Skies Over Paradise (1981)\, featured the tracks “Marliese” and “Berlin\,” and remains one of their most commercially successful efforts. \nAcross Fischer-Z’s five-decade career\, they have released more than 23 albums and sold over two million records. They’ve played more than 3\,000 concerts across Europe\, North America\, and beyond. Collaborators have included Peter Gabriel\, Steve Cropper and the Brass Section of Dexy’s Midnight Runners. Fischer -Z have shared stages with giants like James Brown (167\,000-strong crowd in East Berlin)\, toured with The Police and Dire Straits\, and appeared alongside Bob Marley on his final European festival tour. \nIn recent years\, Watts has expanded his creative practice beyond music into multimedia art\, poetry and theatre\, while carrying forward a reputation for warmth\, humanity and restless curiosity. His 2025 project PUNKT! fuses his talents in music\, words and visual art into a singular vision. \n2026 is a watershed — 50 years since Fischer-Z’s founding in 1976. “I can’t believe it’s already been 50 years\,” says John. “It’s been a hell of a journey\, full of ups and downs but I can’t wait to celebrate with everyone and I’m up for it! Here’s to many more years of new music\, shows and art.” \nTo mark the milestone\, Fischer-Z will embark on an extensive world tour in Spring and Autumn 2026\, visiting Germany\, The Netherlands\, Belgium\, Luxembourg\, France\, Spain\, Portugal\, the UK — and for the first time ever — Australia. \nAt the same time\, the band will release a celebratory album titled 50/50. The LP is split: 5 brand new songs (3 earmarked as singles) and 5 re-imagined versions of Watts’ favourites from the first five albums. \nAccompanying the album will be a high-quality anniversary package\, celebrating Watts’ career and the musical journey of Fischer-Z. \nFischer-Z’s influence\, dedication\, and longevity have earned them a devoted\, cult following across generations
URL:https://xpressmag.com.au/event/fischer-z-rosemount-hotel-north-perth-australia/
LOCATION:Rosemount Hotel\, 459 Fitzgerald Street\, North Perth\, 6006\, AU
CATEGORIES:All Events
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SUMMARY:The Reytons // Perth // World Tour // Magnet House
DESCRIPTION:𝑫𝒆𝒔𝒕𝒓𝒐𝒚 𝑨𝒍𝒍 𝑳𝒊𝒏𝒆𝒔 𝑷𝒓𝒆𝒔𝒆𝒏𝒕𝒔 \n𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐑𝐄𝐘𝐓𝐎𝐍𝐒𝐖𝐎𝐑𝐋𝐃 𝐓𝐎𝐔𝐑 – 𝐀𝐔𝐒𝐓𝐑𝐀𝐋𝐈𝐀 \nFʀɪᴅᴀʏ 27 NᴏᴠᴇᴍʙᴇʀMᴀɢɴᴇᴛ Hᴏᴜsᴇ\, PᴇʀᴛʜDᴏᴏʀs 7PM \n𝐓𝐈𝐂𝐊𝐄𝐓𝐒➟ https://daltours.cc/26REY-pert \nUK music’s biggest underdogs\, indie rock juggernauts The Reytons\, keep charging forward on their unstoppable rise. Having flirted with overseas territories successfully over the past 5 years\, the band are now heading out on their very first World Tour\, and have announced their return to Australia and New Zealand this November and December.  \nRenowned for their raucous live shows\, and touted by many as the best live act of their generation\, the British 4-piece pride themselves on their honesty and pure energy. Having taken their native UK by storm\, with number one albums\, sold out park shows and major festival headlines\, the lads from Rotherham are taking on the world with their upcoming world tour. \nIn 2025 alone\, they toured the UK\, headlined Tramlines Festival and the iconic Wembley Arena. The upcoming world tour is a huge statement for a band who have hurdled every obstacle with nothing other than blue-collar grit and determination. It cements them as a band at the top of British music. The Reytons also recently announced their fourth studio album Love Letter To A Broken Town – due for release in July. \nRooted in the rough around the edges humour and honesty of everyday life\, The Reytons continue to channel their origins into everything they do\, and A Love Letter To A Broken Town sees them staying true to those roots while pushing their sound forward with confidence and intent.
URL:https://xpressmag.com.au/event/the-reytons-perth-world-tour-magnet-house/
LOCATION:Magnet House\, Magnet House
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