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Limestone Coast Beer & BBQ Fest Drops Huge 2025 Lineup
The regional edition of the popular festival returns to Mt. Gambier in 2025 with a lineup featuring DZ Deathrays, The Butterfly Effect, Slowly Slowly and more.
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Moonlight Cinema Reveals Blockbuster January 2025 Program
Wicked, Gladiator II and Anora are just some of the movies that make up the summer program.
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Cartoon Metal Band Dethklok Reveal ‘Awaken Australia’ 2025 Tour Dates
Experience a metal show like no other when Dethklok come to town next April.
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Spindrift Music Festival Set To Light Up Port Lincoln This January
Spindrift Music Festival is a vibrant celebration of South Australian music and culture with a community focus.
NEWS
The mini-festival is being held to commemorate ten years since the release of Young Offenders’ self-titled EP.
The pop up record store is bringing in double digits with a special event at The Wheaty on Saturday, December 21.
The first announcement of artists also includes The Boomtown Rats, Hurts and Gloryhammer.
The list is dominated by Aussie acts, including Royel Otis, The Kid LAROI and Teenage Dads.
After initially skipping Adelaide, the UK synth-pop act are heading our way in April 2025.
Emily Wurramara’s NARA won the ARIA Award for Best Adult Contemporary Album of the Year.
The lineup also includes Vince Staples, Mariah The Scientist, 6LACK, BLXST, Kaash Paige and more.
The post-rock quartet returns to Australian shores for the first time in over a decade to celebrate 20 years as a band.
The Bluesfest founder is walking back previous comments about the 2025 edition of the festival being the last ever.
Spindrift Music Festival is a vibrant celebration of South Australian music and culture with a community focus.
The regional edition of the popular festival returns to Mt Gambier in 2025 with a lineup featuring DZ Deathrays, The Butterfly Effect, Slowly Slowly and more.
Experience the greatest yacht rock tunes performed live by the seven-piece collective Yächtley Crëw.
Joining Nelly on the Australian leg of the tour are St. Lunatics, Chingy and Jermaine Dupri.
The extensive tour arrives ahead of the release of Adam Newling’s upcoming Love Takes Care EP.
INTERVIEWS
Celebrating ten years of pop-ups this weekend at The Wheaty, we chat with Crackle & Pop Records owner Adam about the business and what the future holds.
Ahead of HammerFall’s debut Australian tour, vocalist Joacim Cans opens about their new LP, prioritising hope and the demands of the creative process
Almost Human frontman Damien Kelly chats about the band’s history, playing with The Superjesus’ Chris Tennent and the need for live music venues like the Woodshed.
Ahead of Superchunk’s hotly anticipated Australian tour, we asked guitarist Jim Wilbur to name his five favourite Aussie bands.
Like Desert Island Discs. Only South Australian – and without the litigation from the BBC.
Ahead of her A Day On The Green tour, the 2024 ARIA Hall of Fame inductee unpacks her introspective sixth album, her thoughts on truth telling and finding hope in her second chapter.
Musician, journalist and playwright Malcolm Sutton returns with his latest book, Twitchers.
Singer-songwriter Jess Day uses her voice for those who can’t, translating the turbulence of our 20s into songs on her rock-ready debut album, A Garden of Small Disappointments. Here, she explains why
Tulampanga Pakana MC and storyteller RULLA sits down for a conversation about the power of truth telling, playing Notestock and what to expect from his debut LP
On the cusp of releasing their debut album, Aston Valladares from pop-punk two-piece TOWNS tells all on the moments that make their sentimental slowdown LP a must listen.
The Tullamarines sound is stamped with a happy-go-lucky attitude that makes you groove. Here, the indie- pop-rockers open up about life on the road, Notestock and what’s next
Chaotic and confident, LOLA are bringing their brand of brash punk rock to Froth & Fury Fest. Here, the four- piece chat new music, what’s next and why friendship trumps all
Elsy Wameyo is a disrupter. Dialling in from Kenya, the multi-award-winning star waxes lyrical about self-discovery, the importance of Northern Sound System and what to expect at AdeLOUD
Having just released their stellar debut album The Line, we chat with Indiago frontman Will Solomon about what went into making the record.
Adelaide-based artists Venus, Louis Campbell, and Luka Kilgariff on the highs and lows of interstate touring.
We speak with folk band Eyrie — Adelaide’s pre-eminent storytellers — on the way South Australia doesn’t always give arts its dues.
Fresh from releasing her debut EP Who Are You When You’re Not Performing?, aleksiah is embarking on a national tour next month. We chat with her about hometown shows and building connections interstate...
Ahead of the film’s Adelaide premiere at the Adelaide Film Festival next week, we chatted with Pavement’s guitarist and vocalist Scott Kannberg about the movie, TikTok fame and what’s next for the band.
Teen Jesus and The Jean Teasers guitarist Scarlett McKahey chats about the Canberra circuit, representation and what’s next.
Coldwave about life on the road, new music and their forthcoming headline show at Jive on October 25.
Like Desert Island Discs. Only South Australian – and without the litigation from the BBC.
Grinspoon are back and louder than ever on their eighth studio album whatever, whatever. Ahead of their nationwide tour – which includes three SA gigs – legendary frontman Phil Jamieson reveals all on hitting the road and who got the band back together
AdeLOUD is a one-day festival celebrating the 150th anniversary of the University of Australia. We chat with festival curator Motez about the lineup and the importance of the event...
Ahead of Spellmans’ Social’s third birthday celebrations, we chat with owner Ryan Spellman about how the business got started, community support and what to expect from ReggaeFest Vol. 2.
Celebrating 20 years of championing Australia’s alt-country, blues and roots scene, the Semaphore Music Festival returns this October long weekend. Event organiser Deb Thorsen reveals what’s in store…
Like Desert Island Discs. Only South Australian – and without the litigation from the BBC.
Confidence Man are back and sexier than ever with their bold, beat-driven third album, 3AM (LA LA LA). The only question is, are you ready to rave?
Fresh from their first single for 2024, The Tullamarines are making waves around Australia with their headline ‘Loser’ tour. We hear what the local legends have in store for their hometown gig…
Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 3 soundtrack helped launch the career of some of the biggest bands in the alternative music scene – including CKY. But it takes talent to stay at the top. As the band celebrates 25 years, drummer Jess Margera reflects on the fallouts and fortunes that led them to today.
Music has always been a vehicle for change. And for UK-based, political folk powerhouse Grace Petrie, her anger towards the systems that inflict pain on the world is at its most powerful in song. But there’s hope for the future, too. Here, the artist unpacks her Australian tour and how her latest album inspires us to Build Something Better.
REVIEWS
They came, they saw, they conquered. Korn demonstrated why they are still one of the best rock acts to emerge from the early 00s nu metal scene.
With their humour, energy, and ability to connect with fans, they delivered a night that Adelaide won’t forget anytime soon.
A decade on since their last Australian tour, UK indie purveyors Bombay Bicycle Club had everyone grooving along when they hit The Gov over the weekend.
The Amity Affliction celebrated a decade of Let the Ocean Take Me at Adelaide's The Drive and cemented their status as Aussie metalcore royalty.
Tokyo-based all-girl rockers HANABIE. blew everyone away with their chaotic set at The Gov and we were there to catch all the action.
Froth & Furty Fest cemented its position as one of South Australia’s best festivals with another day of incredible music and good vibes.
Hozier is always devoting himself to something greater. And on Friday night, he invited the devotees in attendance to do the same.
Norwegian progressive metal behemoths Leprous put on a show to remember when they performed in Adelaide as part of their Australian tour.
For an hour and a half, political correctness was thrown out the window, and Steel Panther reminded us not to take life too seriously.
Celebrating the 10th anniversary of their acclaimed album Love of Cartography, sleepsmakeswaves put on a show to remember.
Celebrating their 20th anniversary, Parkway Drive proved without a shadow of a doubt that they are one of Australia’s greatest live acts.
If Tim Burton was to create a Shakespearean romantic tragedy film that required a gothic horror metal soundtrack, look no further than Cradle Of Filth.
A coin-toss decided which band would play first in this co-headline tour that brought two of the brightest rock talents to South Australia.
Australia’s emerging hardcore aggressors SPEED decimated the UniBar when they hit Adelaide for a career-defining performance.
Celebrating the 20th anniversary of their debut album Page Avenue, Story of the Year turned it one for Adelaide audiences with a gig nobody will forget in a hurry.
Alpha Wolf cemented their status as one of Australia’s best metalcore acts and we were there to catch all the action.
Headlined by Sonic Youth co-founder Kim Gordon, the second night of Unsound Adelaide was quite a ride.
American R&B crooner Teddy Swims delivered a spellbinding performance to an adoring South Australian crowd at his sold out show earlier this week.
Celebrating the 25th anniversary of her debut album, On How Life Is, Macy Gray took fans on a journey through her career, proving she’s one of the most unique vocalists going.
Three decades into their celebrated career, the trio reaffirmed their status as Australia’s greatest live band, still operating at the peak of their boisterous powers.
Fights, cancellations and a 45-minute set. We recap the chaos that was Xzibit’s Adelaide performance.
Gladys Knight left the Adelaide crowd breathless as she performed all her biggest hits during her final Australian tour.
From the bone-crushing aggression of ‘Mouth For War’ to the haunting beauty of ‘I’m Broken’, each song was delivered with unwavering aggression and passion.
Scottish post-punk rockers melted faces with their intricate wall of sound on a balmy summer evening.
Performing tracks from their classic album Feast of Wine, Calexico dazzled a packed crowd at The Gov.
Sounds like: It Dies Today living LOUDLY now.
Sounds like: That burst of energy that gets you out of bed in the morning.
Sounds like: A wake-up call.
Sounds like: Kurt Cobain’s favourite song.
Sounds like: Tripping, stumbling, then catching your feet
Maisie makes the world a little less scary.
The beauty of this track lies in its breakdown
'Halo’ is a dynamic blend of soaring vocals and captivating melodies.
A fresh, emotive track blending modern pop with nostalgic vibes. Discover the song's unique sound.
A soulful blend of haunting melodies and introspective lyrics that take listeners on an emotional journey.
‘Your Love' blends smooth vocals and nostalgic melodies.
Sounds like: It belongs in a Michael Mann movie.
Sounds like: A flash of blinding white heat.
Sounds like: A funky powderkeg of emotional intensity.
Sounds like: That forever kind of shit.
Sounds like: Rivers Cuomo collaborating with Jebediah on a garage-folk project.
Sounds like: ‘Hit The Lights’ cooler younger brother who drinks Pirate Life and not Prosecco.
Keyte’s adherence to organic instrumentation and slow, sparse production leaves space for the natural world to flood into its cracks on new album, Milk Paper Gold
On their first full-length project, Colourblind emerge into a reality full of people just as complex as them.
Welcome the weekend with new tunes from Freegolf, King Jeff & The How Are Yous, Tushar, The Tullamarines, The Vains and Heinous Crimes.
Welcome the weekend with new tunes from TONIX, Maybe Hugo, Purée, Chelsea Manor and The Genevieves.
Welcome the weekend with new tunes from Georgia Oatley, Natasha Bianca, Destinezia, LOLA and DIVEBR YOUTH.
Welcome the weekend with new tunes from Weekend Rage, Nat Luna, Atlas Genius, Paradise Club, The Flying Squad and Eugene in the City.
Welcome the weekend with new tunes from Broken Waves, The Birds and Spies, Full Cream and The Vains.
Welcome the weekend with new tunes from PINES, Pest Control, Bromham, Maisie B. and aleksiah.
Welcome the weekend with new tunes from Normal Behaviour, Bromham, St Morris Sinners, Max Savage and Axe & The Ivory.
Welcome the weekend with new tunes from Bjéar, Street Legal, Dom Sensitive, Maybe Hugo and Naomi Keyte.
Welcome the weekend with new tunes from Coldwave, Oscar the Wild, Molly Rocket, Jayne Doe, Storm the Crown and Stormy-Lou.
Welcome the weekend with new tunes from Dustyn, Dojo Rise, JesseMelancholy, TOWNS and Liquid Mercy.
Welcome the weekend with new tunes from Gallery One, Lucas Day, Loopole, Dom Sensitive and Duck Lake.
Welcome the weekend with new tunes from Wake in Fright, Hard Rubbish, Twine, Sunsick Daisy, Destinezia and Stressed.
Welcome the weekend with new tunes from MACËY, DEM MOB, Jupiter Saloon, Storm the Crown and Bonnie & The Walnuts.
Welcome the weekend with new tunes from Destinezia, Left on Seen, Dieter Horva, Pash and Netherby.
Welcome the weekend by listening to some new favourites by Shifty Peaks, DIVEBAR YOUTH, Sturt Avenue, The Tullamarines and Lily Rose.
Welcome the weekend by listening to some new favourites by Tushar, Superdose Gangway, Jess Day, Jamie Lena and Purée.
Welcome the weekend by listening to some new favourites by The Danger Dolphins, Katie Pomery, The Genevieves, Eva Rundle and blush.
Welcome the weekend by listening to some new favourites by Alt., Bad’m D, LOLA, JessieMelancholy and Blush.
Welcome the weekend by listening to some new favourites by Teenage Joans, Jessica Luxx, Lickity Split, Maybe Hugo and DIVEBAR YOUTH.
Welcome the weekend by listening to some new favourites by Indiago, Bjéar, Nathan Hui-Yi, Jess Day and EAST AV3.
Welcome the weekend by listening to some new favourites by Alright Psycho, Tonix, Freegolf, Macëy, Ebony A Million and effie isobel.
Welcome the weekend by listening to some new favourites by St Jacques, THE FUSS, EAST AV3, Mum Friends and short snarl.
Welcome the weekend by listening to some new favourites by Luke Million, Jamie Lena, Brave Mistakes, State Library and Kempy.
Welcome the weekend by listening to some new favourites by Elsy Wameyo, Loopole, JesseMelancholy, Agapanther and Beyonce's Fiancés.
Welcome the weekend by listening to some new favourites by Emily Bettison, Motez, My Chérie, Aaron Thomas and a collaboration from Luka Kilgariff-Johnson, Louis Campbell and Jack Buenfeld.
Welcome the weekend by listening to some new favourites by Nathan Hui-Yi’s, aleksiah, Nocturnal Animals and Colourblind.
Welcome the weekend by listening to some new favourites by Sleep Talk, Jayne Doe, Elph, Satin Sun, Axe & The Ivory.
Welcome the weekend by listening to some new favourites by Wake in Fright, Pash, NORMAL BEHAVIOUR, Outback Cadillac and The U-Bombs.
Welcome the weekend by listening to these fresh new tracks from Maybe Hugo, Wall Poppy, Jess Day, JesseMelancholy and a collaboration between Sturt Avenue and Bromham.
Welcome the weekend by listening to these fresh new tracks from Noah Marcello, State Library, Elizabeth Prophet, Maisie and The Hazys
CULTURE CLUB
Wicked, Gladiator II and Anora are just some of the movies that make up the summer program.
The comedian and podcaster brings his new show to Adelaide as part of next year’s Fringe.
The compelling film focuses on a group of women incarcerated in Adelaide Women’s Prison who discover the power of healing through music.
The in-demand comedian and radio host is performing in Adelaide as part of Fringe next March.
What makes a truly creative space? We chat with artist Post Office Project’s Tania Hirschausen about her process.
The UK funnyman is performing 27 shows across February and March as part of the Adelaide Fringe.
Barbie, Gladiator II and Home Alone are just some of the movies that make up the summer program.
The American comedian is performing stand-up gigs across both countries throughout July 2025.
The Kiwi funnyman is performing four shows in Adelaide as part of the Adelaide Fringe Festival.
What makes a truly creative space? We chat with artist, stylist and furniture maker Lili Harrison about her process.
The annual film festival returns on Wednesday, October 23 with the world premiere of The Correspondent.
The Sydney-based comedian has announced new shows as part of his Hot Dogs Probably Aren’t Real Australian tour.
Tasting Notes
Whether it’s a romantic date for two, a family outing or dinner and drinks with friends, here are three of our favourite spots in Adelaide.
Expect 1000 beers and not beers flowing at Beer & BBQ Fest this July 12-14. Here are some of our favourite froths to quench your thirst!
Heading to Tasting Australia’s Town Square hub this May 3-12? Behold, our favourite foodie stalls...
Summer calls for boozy mixes in the sun. Here are some of our favourite cocktails from Adelaide’s best bars. Cheers, sunshine!
Sun and vines, sea and wine – the Fleurieu Peninsula has all the ingredients for summer fun...
Whatever your poison, SA’s independent beer makers have got your back. We speak with some of our fave taphouses and brewsheds to find out what they’re pouring, what they’re serving and how they got their start.
You’ll find more than 100 wines from 25 of the state’s best producers at Harvest Rock’s pop-up cellar door, curated by Nick Stock. Here are four local producers you need to know...
We asked: ‘Give us your best sando. Explain what’s great about it. And pick a Hollywood actor to star in the commercial...’
Between gigs? Need some post-mosh nosh? Hankering for a top tipple? Well, good news – The Note delivers...
How does Vale Brewing’s Vale Crisp Lager pair with ‘The Things I Love in You’ by Cold Chisel? Here’s how…
How does Mr. Riggs’ Mr. Brightside Eurotrash pair with ‘Girls & Boys’ by Blur? Here’s how.
Crafted by French-born winemaker Jean Baptiste Courdesses, the juice of this eponymous label is unearthed from the Adelaide Hills hamlet Basket Range…
How does Doozy Peach Half & Half pair with ‘A Little Less Conversation’ by JXL vs Elvis Presley? Here’s how.
How does Prancing Pony’s The Zeppelin Neipa pair with Led Zeppelin’s ‘Kashmir’? Here’s how.
How does El Toro Tequila Mango Margarita pair with Tame Impala’s ‘Is It True’? Here’s how.
How does Delinquente Wine Co’s 2023 ‘Tuff Nutt’ Bianco Pet Nat pair with Amyl and the Sniffers ‘Hertz’? Here’s how.
How does Polka Lilly Pilly De-Alcsparkling pair with ‘Mr. Brightside’ by The Killers? Here’s how.
How does Unico Zelo’s Pollen Gewürztraminer pair with Silk Sonic’s soulful hit “Smokin Out The Window’? Find out…
How does Mismatch Brewing’s Mismatch Draught pair with Talking Heads’ ‘Road To Nowhere’? Here’s how.
We pair a new drink with its perfect musical accompaniment. Tumblers and turntables at the ready…This month, it’s Gentle Folk’s Rainbow Juice paired with Tom Tom Club’s ‘Genius of Love’
We pair a new drink with its perfect musical accompaniment. Tumblers and turntables at the ready...This issue, it’s Heaps Normal’s Half Day Hazy Pale Ale and Paul McCartney’s Uncle Albert/Admiral Halsey
We pair a new drink with its perfect musical accompaniment. Tumblers and turntables at the ready... Hills Cider Co’s Pear Cider, Paired with Lynyrd Skynyrd’s ‘Sweet Home Alabama’
Lucky Dip
Adelaide Fringe dropped a taste of what to expect from their 2025 program. Here are our fave shows that are not to be missed!
Meet the easy-to-use and affordable service that lets you rent the latest high-quality or pre-loved music gear without the large upfront costs of purchasing.
Ahead of their headline performance at the 2024 VAILO Adelaide 500, we caught Cold Chisel live in Melbourne at Flemington Racecourse. Here are our biggest takeaways from their epic two-hour performance under the big top.
Adelaide Guitar Festival arrives next month with $30 tickets for those under 30. Here’s what events the young guns in our office have pencilled in their calendars...
For 21 months, The Note has tried its damned best to capture the gold rush of talent emerging from our suburbs.
With the recent news of Aerosmith calling it a day from touring, we look back at the best songs from the rock icon’s incredible career.
Just one more sleep until the madness of Beer & BBQ Fest kicks off! Here’s where you’ll find us.
Here are some handy tips on how to save coin, increase your show uptake, and have even more fun in the live local scene.
Live music is actually good for us physically, mentally, spiritually – and we’re good for it. A reminder it’s not all doom and gloom in the local scene.
We take a stab in the dark and predict who might be playing this year’s Good Things Festival.
We take a stab in the dark and predict who might be playing this year’s Good Things Festival.
Here’s some of the cheeky speed dating sessions that went down backstage at the inaugural Notestock.
WOMADelaide has such an eclectic lineup it can be hard to know who to see. So we’ve made it easier by selecting our top picks you don’t want to miss.
Ahead of their 30th anniversary tour celebrating iconic album Where You Been, we present a beginner’s guide to alt-rockers Dinosuar Jr.
Discover the best Queens of the Stone Age songs in preparation for their upcoming Adelaide show.
If you love music and movies, then you’ll be all over our list of the best music biopics of all time.
From the glam rock stylings of ‘I Believe in a Thing Called Love’ to the stadium rock of ‘Open Fire’, these are the best songs from UK act The Darkness.
Nu metal pioneers Korn performed for a sold out crowd in Adelaide last night and we were there to capture it all.
The Amity Affliction celebrated a decade of Let the Ocean Take Me at Adelaide's The Drive and cemented their status as Aussie metalcore royalty.
Tokyo-based all-girl rockers HANABIE. blew everyone away with their chaotic set at The Gov and we were there to catch all the action.
Norwegian progressive metal behemoths Leprous put on a show to remember when they performed in Adelaide as part of their Australian tour.
For an hour and a half, political correctness was thrown out the window, and Steel Panther reminded us not to take life too seriously.
Celebrating their 20th anniversary, Parkway Drive proved without a shadow of a doubt that they are one of Australia’s greatest live acts.
“If Tim Burton was to create a Shakespearean romantic tragedy film that required a gothic horror metal soundtrack, there is arguably only one band in this universe that could accomplish such a complex form of artistry: Cradle Of Filth.”
For their first headline gig, blush took to Velvet Underground to celebrate the launch of their latest single, ‘shades of blue’.
Celebrating the 20th anniversary of their debut album, Page Avenue, Story of the Year ripped the roof off The Gov with a thrilling performance.
We caught all the action when Teddy Swims played a sold out gig at Hindley Street Music Hall.
We caught all the action at The Dandy Warhols sold out show at The Gov.
We were there to see Bring Me The Horizon in all their glory when they returned to Adelaide for an explosive show at the Entertainment Centre.
Stoner rock brutes Orange Goblin transfixed Adelaide with their incredible live show and we were there to capture it all.
We were there to capture Infectious Grooves when they hit Hindley St Music Hall.
In the cold black heart of Adelaide, corpse-painted masses gathered at Lion Arts Factory for a night of macabre melodies and haunting harmonies with Wednesday 13, and we were there to catch it all.
Anberlin where back in Adelaide for the first time since 2019, bringing the heat to iconic music institution The Gov. Here’s just a snapshot of the fun that went down!
Adelaide was treated to two days of the best music, food and wine from around SA, Australia and the world at the second iteration of Harvest Rock.
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