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OK Motels is a festival that does things a bit differently Checking in to OK Motels: Rochester - 3rd November 2025
OK Motels is a festival that does things a bit differently
SYN alumni Anika Luna (2020-2024) has been appointed the new host of triple j's Home and Hosed. Former SYN Star Anika Luna Takes the Helm at triple j’s Home and Hosed - 8th September 2025
SYN alumni Anika Luna (2020-2024) has been appointed the new host of triple j's Home and Hosed.
"The Yours, C Tour felt like a party that nobody wanted to end..." The Yours, C Tour Experience: Camila Cabello brings Miami Beach to Melbourne’s Margaret Court - 2nd September 2025
"The Yours, C Tour felt like a party that nobody wanted to end..."
Following the release of two studio albums within 9 months, CHROMAKOPIA and DON’T TAP THE GLASS, American alt hip hop sensation Tyler, The Creator delivered a vibrant, jam-packed show across 4 nights at Melbourne’s Rod Laver Arena. International favourites Lil Yachty and Paris Texas were the opening acts for Australia and New Zealand’s leg of the tour. Tyler, The Creator colours Melbourne with his ‘CHROMAKOPIA’ tour - 22nd August 2025
Following the release of two studio albums within 9 months, CHROMAKOPIA and DON’T TAP THE GLASS, American alt hip hop sensation Tyler, The Creator delivered a vibrant, jam-packed show across 4 nights at Melbourne’s Rod Laver Arena. International favourites Lil Yachty and Paris Texas were the opening acts for Australia and New Zealand’s leg of the tour.
Lurker (2025) is the directional debut of Alex Russell (writer and producer for The Bear, Beef), and it presents an exploration of the artist and the admirer(s). MIFF 2025: Reviewing Alex Russell's 'Lurker' - 21st August 2025
Lurker (2025) is the directional debut of Alex Russell (writer and producer for The Bear, Beef), and it presents an exploration of the artist and the admirer(s).
Egoism has been taking off in the Australian music scene, performing at and selling out local music venues across Australia following the release of their debut album. The three-piece band originates from Sydney, consisting of vocalist and bassist Scout Eastment, vocalist and guitarist Olive Rush, and drummer Adam Holmes.  ‘It’s a lifeline’: Egoism talks their debut album and the importance of community - 17th July 2025
Egoism has been taking off in the Australian music scene, performing at and selling out local music venues across Australia following the release of their debut album. The three-piece band originates from Sydney, consisting of vocalist and bassist Scout Eastment, vocalist and guitarist Olive Rush, and drummer Adam Holmes. 
Local favourite Mall Grab (Jordon Alexander) touched down from London town, to deliver a string of high energy shows across Australia and New Zealand. The ‘Looking For Trouble’ tour marks a decade since the Newcastle-born producer first broke onto the scene.  Mall Grab’s ‘Looking For Trouble’ tour lands him in the good books - 21st June 2025
Local favourite Mall Grab (Jordon Alexander) touched down from London town, to deliver a string of high energy shows across Australia and New Zealand. The ‘Looking For Trouble’ tour marks a decade since the Newcastle-born producer first broke onto the scene. 
Chicago-born R&B star Ravyn Lenae graced Australian shores with her first tour in six years. 2025 is a huge year for Lenae: she’s fresh off the back of her debut at Coachella, has dates locked in for Lollapalooza and other European shows and will be opening for Sabrina Carpenter’s Short n’ Sweet Tour in Los Angeles and Toronto throughout November. It felt truly special to witness her Naarm/Melbourne show at a more intimate, charming venue like Northcote Theatre. Ravyn Lenae soars to new heights on ‘Bird’s Eye’ tour - 29th May 2025
Chicago-born R&B star Ravyn Lenae graced Australian shores with her first tour in six years. 2025 is a huge year for Lenae: she’s fresh off the back of her debut at Coachella, has dates locked in for Lollapalooza and other European shows and will be opening for Sabrina Carpenter’s Short n’ Sweet Tour in Los Angeles and Toronto throughout November. It felt truly special to witness her Naarm/Melbourne show at a more intimate, charming venue like Northcote Theatre.
Alessia Cara played the final show down under and first Melbourne/Naarm show on May 10 at the Palais Theatre in St Kilda on her tour, bringing her fourth album Love & Hyperbole to Australian Audiences. Alessia Cara's debut Melbourne show at The Palais - 11th May 2025
Alessia Cara played the final show down under and first Melbourne/Naarm show on May 10 at the Palais Theatre in St Kilda on her tour, bringing her fourth album Love & Hyperbole to Australian Audiences.
Mia Wray is one of the most poignant voices in the Australian pop music scene, and she just played her biggest headline show to date at The Corner on Thursday, April 24th. The show was one of four Victorian dates from her current tour, which comes off the back of her album hi, it’s nice to meet me, released in March this year. Mia Wray takes on The Corner Hotel - 29th April 2025
Mia Wray is one of the most poignant voices in the Australian pop music scene, and she just played her biggest headline show to date at The Corner on Thursday, April 24th. The show was one of four Victorian dates from her current tour, which comes off the back of her album hi, it’s nice to meet me, released in March this year.


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