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The Buoys | Concrete Cowboy Tour—with Oscar the Wild + Sunburn
Wed, Oct 21, 2026
The Buoys are back and hitting the road harder than ever, celebrating the release of their sophomore album Concrete Cowboy with a massive national tour. One of Australia’s most exciting live bands, The Buoys have built a reputation on razor-sharp songwriting and high-energy performances that leave it all on the stage. With a brand-new album of the kind of songs that make you want to hug your mates and heart-on-sleeve anthems, the Sydney four-piece are ready to bring this next chapter of music to audiences across the country. Expect fresh cuts from the new record, fan favourites, and the kind of cathartic, full-throttle live show that has made The Buoys a standout force in Australian music. Saddle up. Concrete Cowboy is here, and The Buoys are taking it nationwide. Supported by Oscar the Wild (ADE) and local act to be announced soon. ACKNOWLEDGEMENT We acknowledge and respect the Palawa people as the traditional and ongoing owners of the skies, land, and water of Lutruwita. We pay our respects to their elders both past and present and acknowledge that sovereignty has never been ceded. SAFE SPACE We believe in safe and positive spaces where all people are welcome and respected. If you experience or see something that doesn’t look right, please report it to one of our friendly staff. ACCESSIBILITY Level access is available from 112 Murray Street via the black and white laneway leading to the Garden. There is one accessible toilet. There is braille signage and tactile ground surface indicators throughout the venue. Please contact us via info@altarhobart.com.au prior to the show day or speak to staff at In The Hanging Garden for assistance.

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Bootleg Rascal—‘Asleep In The Machine’ 10th Anniversary Tour
Fri, Oct 23, 2026
To celebrate the tenth anniversary of their critically-praised and fan-adored debut album 'Asleep In The Machine', Yugambeh/Gold Coast-based duo Bootleg Rascal have just revealed a 13-date Australian tour taking place from September to November. Stopping off in metropolitan and regional centres, the band will perform tracks from 'Asleep In The Machine', plus their most recent and fourth self-titled studio album, and all the classics from their extended discography. 'Asleep In The Machine' is one of Bootleg Rascal's most career-defining moments. Performing the title track on triple j's Like A Version, and amassing 35 million streams across Spotify and Apple Music, the record solidified the duo's signature blend of indie-rock, hip-hop, electronica and dub, ultimately serving as the catalyst for a decade of relentless touring and a fiercely loyal global fanbase. ACKNOWLEDGEMENT We acknowledge and respect the Palawa people as the traditional and ongoing owners of the skies, land, and water of Lutruwita. We pay our respects to their elders both past and present and acknowledge that sovereignty has never been ceded. SAFE SPACE We believe in safe and positive spaces where all people are welcome and respected. If you experience or see something that doesn’t look right, please report it to one of our friendly staff. ACCESSIBILITY Level access is available from 112 Murray Street via the black and white laneway leading to the Garden. There is one accessible toilet. There is braille signage and tactile ground surface indicators throughout the venue. Please contact us via info@altarhobart.com.au prior to the show day or speak to staff at In The Hanging Garden for assistance.
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Old Mervs
Sat, Oct 24, 2026
Australia's favourite indie-rock duo Old Mervs are hitting the road to play their biggest capacity venues yet, celebrating the release of sophomore album Carparks . This October and November, Dave and Henry will play a string of shows across Australia and New Zealand, stepping up into rooms including Melbourne's Forum and Sydney's Enmore Theatre for the first time. The tour comes hot on the heels of Carparks official release date of Friday 2 October. Reuniting with producer Chris Collins (Royel Otis, Ruby Fields, Matt Corby), fans have already received tastes of what’s to come with singles "Heavy In The Morning", "Tether" and latest track "She Said”. Dave and Henry said “We cannot wait to get rolling into this tour. There are heaps of bucket list venues on this run and to get to play this album in them feels bloody good. It's been a while between headline Australian shows so we are amped to get into it!” Don't miss your chance to see Old Mervs bring Carparks to life, along with old favourites - in the biggest rooms of their career so far. With support from The Pretty Littles and Lucky . Doors open 7:30pm Start 8pm All times are subject to change ACKNOWLEDGEMENT We acknowledge and respect the Palawa people as the traditional and ongoing owners of the skies, land, and water of Lutruwita. We pay our respects to their elders both past and present and acknowledge that sovereignty has never been ceded. SAFE SPACE We believe in safe and positive spaces where all people are welcome and respected. If you experience or see something that doesn’t look right, please report it to one of our friendly staff. ACCESSIBILITY The venue's first floor is accessible with theatre seating available to patrons with limited mobility and diverse needs. Reserved spaces can be arranged for wheelchair users and mobility aids, however, the venue does not have a lift. The mezzanine bar and balcony seating on level two can only be accessed stairs. Government issued companion cards are accepted with the purchase of a valid entry ticket and proof of validity. If you would like to request assisted accessible entry to the venue or a companion ticket, please email info@odeontheatre.com.au with your order number and a brief outline of your requirements, our venue staff will be happy to assist.

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JET—The Rumblin' Regional Revue
Fri, Oct 30, 2026
Originally hailing from Dingley in Melbourne, Jet quickly conquered the world after forming in 2001, selling more than
6. 5 million albums globally and securing almost 10 x Platinum certification in Australia and Platinum in the USA and UK for their 2003 debut album Get Born . The album produced a string of classic singles in Are You Gonna Be My Girl , Rollover DJ , and Look What You've Done and netted the band 6 x 2004 ARIA awards. Both Are You Gonna Be My Girl and Cold Hard Bitch peaked at number 1 on the US Modern Rock singles charts and propelled the band to the top of festival bills and charts around the world. Jet’s follow up album Shine On followed in 2006 and was rammed full of another collection of melodic rockers including, Put Your Money Where Your Mouth Is , Bring It On Back and Rip It Up , and achieved platinum status in Australia on the back of stand-out headline shows around the world, and an unforgettable Big Day Out run in
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Telenova
Fri, Nov 6, 2026
Telenova bring their renowned live show on a special run of regional dates this Oct/Nov in support of their sophomore album THE WARNING . Anchored by lead single THE DEEP — a driving, cinematic statement of intent — THE WARNING expands Telenova’s universe into something more urgent and exposed than ever before. Following their #2 Australian album Time Is A Flower (
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