Sounds Sick ‘Sickest 100’ is by far one of the most important events for the Adelaide scene. Our very own ‘Hottest 100’ showcases the best local sounds of 2025, bringing together bands, artists, and music lovers for a night of celebration.

It was bloody lovely for the boys from Brisbane to come visit and rock tracks new and old for an adoring crowd. Would not want it any other way.

From a liability to an emerging idol, Yungblud’s ever-growing fanbase in Australia sees no signs of stopping.

“The music The Last Dinner Party offer up is sacred, lavish, and sensual - what more could one ask of a Tuesday night?” 

Travis landed down under, rocked us all and left us wanting more – nobody wanted this good feeling to end!

It was a night of ‘90s alt-rock nostalgia when Everclear took to the stage to celebrate the 30th anniversary of their seminal sophomore album, Sparkle and Fade.

Adelaide left the beach balls at home as alt-rock stalwarts Garbage ripped through a set of their best songs for an eagerly appreciative sold-out crowd.

Good Things 2026 delivered standout sets from Garbage, Weezer and TOOL on a genre-spanning day of rock, punk and metal, cementing its position as the country’s premium heavy festival.

Sliding up to half a century of existence, The Church are still a dynamic and legendary band, without a notion of slowing down.

Performing for one of the last times on Australian soil, Swedish hardcore punk originators Refused put on a powerful display that had everyone wishing this wasn’t the end.

Pop-punk legends New Found Glory started their first Australian tour since 2017 at The Gov and demonstrated why they’re still flag bearers of the genre.

Australia’s greatest ever rock band pulled out all the stops on their Adelaide return and left more than 100,000 spectators blown away.

Many are calling TOOL’s first performance at the AEC Arena the gig of the year. We were there to catch all the action.

The new voice of modern rock and roll had Adelaide moshing with a thrilling set of anthemic tunes that left everyone wanting more.

Touring the country in support of their fourth studio album, A Young Person's Guide to King Parrot, Melbourne’s grindcore legends King Parrot left a trail of destruction in their wake as they blew the roof off UniBar Adelaide.