One of the worst things about being a music fan is the horrible sinking feeling you get when you realise that awesome gig that you heard was coming actually turned out to be last night. Thankfully, we’ve compiled a gig guide so that you can make sure you won’t be missing any more unforgettable nights of music.
With plenty for everyone coming up this month, there’s bound to be something here that will turn your plans of a quiet night in into a memory you’ll never forget.
Astronautalis
One of the finest purveyors of alternative hip-hop going around, Astronautalis delivers a refreshing blend of indie-rock and rhymes. Back in the country for his third visit, Astronautalis is set to hit up the Miami Shark Bar on March 24th for one of the most impressive shows you’ll see this month.
Saturday, March 24th
Miami Shark Bar, Miami, QLD
Tickets: Oztix
Hockey Dad
Hockey Dad are going gangbusters right now, having scored the highest-placing Aussie album on the ARIA charts recently, and scoring triple j’s Feature Album this past week. Now, to celebrate the release of their second album, Blend Inn, the Windang boys are heading off on tour. Sadly, with all their shows sold out, here’s hoping you’ve already got yourself a ticket. With the boys playing four shows from March 17th-19th at the Woolly Mammoth, these shows are going to go off.
Saturday-Monday, March 17th-19th
Woolly Mammoth, Brisbane, QLD
Prophets Of Rage
On paper, Prophets Of Rage are an unstoppable force. Comprised of members of Public Enemy, Cypress Hill, and Rage Against The Machine, this rap-metal supergroup are set to make their Aussie debut at the inaugural Download Festival Australia in Melbourne. Thankfully, the group are stopping off at Brisbane’s Riverstage for one sideshow that is going to be full of brutal riffs, pounding rhythms, and socially-conscious lyrics. Don’t miss it!
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Monday, March 26th
Riverstage, Brisbane, QLD (LIC/AA)
Tickets: Live Nation
Limp Bizkit
One of nu-metal’s finest acts are also making the trip down to Australia for Download Festival this month, giving Brisbane punters the chance to raise their middle finger to the sky and scream out the choruses to some of Limp Bizkit’s biggest hits. Grab your baseball cap and throw it on backwards, then make sure you find your way into the mosh pit on March 27th.
Tuesday, March 27th
Riverstage, Brisbane, QLD
Tickets: Live Nation
Slick Rick
It’s hard to believe, but after 30 years on the scene, this month sees hip-hop icon Slick Rick touching down in Australia for his first-ever tour. With four albums of classic hits behind him, this is going to be one of the most-anticipated tours to hit this country in quite a long time.
Saturday, March 17th
The Back Room, Annerley, QLD
Tickets: Oztix
NOFX
No strangers to Australian shores, NOFX are set to bring back their highly-irreverent live show to their hordes of dedicated fans when they touch down in the country later this month. A punk institution, no music fan’s list of gigs is complete without a NOFX show under the belt.
Thursday, March 22nd
Riverstage, Brisbane, QLD
Tickets: Select Touring
Jens Lekman
Sweden’s finest indie-pop artist is making yet another trip to Aussie shores for what is sure to be some of his best shows yet. With plenty of shows scheduled around the country, there’s no excuse to not catch the accomplished musicianship, and acerbic wit of Jens Lekman when he brings one of his stunning performances to your neck of the woods.
Thursday, March 15th
Junk Bar, Ashgrove, QLD
Tickets: Oztix
Good Charlotte
It’s been a few years since Good Charlotte hit up Aussie shores, but they too are putting an end to their absence with this year’s Download Festival. Appearing at the Riverstage on March 28th, they’ll be bringing all their classic dance floor anthems, and punk-rock classics to their eager fans.
Wednesday, March 28th
Riverstage, Brisbane (LIC/AA)
Tickets: Live Nation
Camp Cope
Camp Cope have been gearing up in anticipation of their second album, How To Socialise & Make Friends, and are getting set to deliver their huge tunes to Aussie audiences with an album launch tour. With Chastity Belt coming along for the ride, Camp Cope are set to hit up The Tivoli on March 17th, where they’ll be delivering one of the most important rock shows that you’ll witness this year.
Saturday, March 17th
The Tivoli, Fortitude Valley, QLD
Tickets: Ticketmaster
Coolio
He’s the Grammy Award-winning hip-hop artist responsible for one of the most successful singles of all time, and now, he’s coming back to Australia for a series of headline shows. Yes, Coolio is set to descend upon Australia once more to deliver his brilliant live show, showcasing all the hits from his vast and storied career. Sounds like paradise to us.
Friday, March 9th
The Back Room, Brisbane
Tickets: The Back Room
