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Exciting events and experiences happening this month in Newstead.
The Whistlin Donkeys
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<p style="text-align: center;"><strong><span style="color: rgb(184, 49, 47); font-size: 18px;">The Whistlin Donkeys </span></strong><span style="font-size: 18px;"><span style="color: rgb(184, 49, 47);">originally scheduled for 26-Sep-2025 has been <strong>rescheduled to Sunday 1 February 2026 </strong>at The Triffid, Brisbane.</span></span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: rgb(184, 49, 47); font-size: 18px;">Your tickets remain valid for use for the new date.</span></p><hr><p><strong>The Whistlin’ Donkeys </strong>are making their much-anticipated return to Australia, hitting stages across the country this<strong> January and February 2026. </strong></p><p>Hailing from <strong>County Tyrone, Ireland,</strong> The Whistlin’ Donkeys have carved out a fierce following with their signature blend of <strong>traditional Irish folk and high-energy Celtic rock.</strong></p><p>Their explosive live shows, filled with pounding rhythms, soaring fiddle lines, and sing along anthems, have made them one of Ireland’s most in-demand live acts — and an unstoppable force on Aussie soil. </p><p>The band has just recorded a version of the iconic Men At Work song '<strong>Land Down Under</strong>' to play at shows in 2026. </p><p>This is a show that promises to be loud, lively, and unforgettable.</p><p><strong> Don’t miss your chance to witness one of Ireland’s finest – live and unleashed in Australia.</strong></p>
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Lagwagon ‘30th Anniversary of HOSS’ Australian Tour 2026
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<h3 dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;">LAGWAGON CELEBRATE </h3><h3 dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;">THE 30TH ANNIVERSARY OF ICONIC ALBUM, HOSS</h3><h3 dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;">AUSTRALIAN TOUR Jan–Feb 2026</h3><p><br></p><p dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;">California punk legends Lagwagon are heading back to Australia in early 2026 to celebrate 30 years of their iconic album HOSS. This tour is all about reliving the raw energy and spirit of the '90s punk scene that HOSS helped define. </p><p dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;">Fans can look forward to hearing HOSS performed live in full - every track, start to finish - plus a bunch of fan favourites from their extensive catalogue. From the punchy riffs of "Violins" to the heartfelt "Razor Burn," it's a rare chance to experience the album that solidified Lagwagon's place in punk history.</p><p dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;">Known for their high-energy, no-frills live shows, Lagwagon delivers the kind of performances that get the crowd moving and singing along. Whether you've been a fan since the '90s or just discovered them, this tour promises a night of pure punk rock.</p>
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The Herd | 20 Years of The Sun Never Sets | Brisbane
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<p dir="ltr">To celebrate 20 years of The Herd’s era-defining third record The Sun Never Sets, the much-loved hip hop group are set to tour nationally in February 2026. Proudly presented by Destroy All Lines, The Sun Never Sets 20th Anniversary Tour will visit Thirroul, Sydney, Brisbane, Perth, Adelaide, Melbourne, and Hobart, with audiences treated to tracks from the iconic album, alongside fan favourites from across their discography. </p><p dir="ltr">A group ahead of their time, The Herd boldly delved into controversial topics and opened conversations around anti-racism, decolonisation, anti-war and environmentalism through their songwriting, with The Sun Never Sets cementing them as one of the most sociopolitically vocal acts in the country. The ARIA and J Award-nominated record also introduced singer Jane Tyrrell to The Herd, who, after featuring on the album and performing with them on the opening shows of the tour, was asked to join the band over the phone as they went on stage for their triple j Live at the Wireless show in Newcastle. </p><p dir="ltr">The Sun Never Sets led to one of the most iconic Like A Versions in triple j history, with The Herd’s cover of Redgum’s <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0yfuR5b-hBo" title="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0yfuR5b-hBo">‘I Was Only 19’</a>. The track featured on the album’s re-issue, was certified ARIA Gold, and landed at #18 both in 2005’s triple j Hottest 100 and 2023’s Hottest 100 of Like A Versions - the only song polled from that decade, and a testament to its enduring impact. </p><p dir="ltr">With an unconventional but incredibly compelling set-up of rappers, singers, guitars, laptops, samplers bass, and piano accordion, The Herd were swiftly cemented as one of Australia’s most exciting live bands. Their popularity was heightened with appearances at Australia’s biggest festivals, including Big Day Out, Splendour In The Grass, Falls Festival, Homebake, Groovin The Moo, Parklife, and many more. </p><p dir="ltr">An extension of the project’s impact, the core members of The Herd established and ran Elefant Traks, one of Australia’s most respected independent labels, for 25 years before its closure in 2024. Alongside their labelmates, The Herd joined a sold out send-off tour to celebrate the label’s legacy, with performances at Sydney Opera House, Melbourne Recital Centre, and Brisbane’s The Tivoli.</p><p dir="ltr">Reflecting on 20 years of The Sun Never Sets, The Herd member and founder of Elefant Traks, Kenny Sabir aka Traksewt, says it was the album that changed everything for the group. “It was the first time we broke through to festivals, which wasn’t easy for a hip hop band on an independent label back then. It came out in the shadow of the Cronulla riots, when flag-draped racism was on the rise, and we were pushing back with tracks like ‘National Holiday’. We were still deep in experimentation mode too, making the MCs rap in odd time signatures and seeing how far we could stretch things. Judging by the awkward crowd dancing, we definitely found the limit. </p><p dir="ltr">We were lucky to be part of one of the first Like A Version sessions with ‘I Was Only 19’. That song always hit me as a kid, and reimagining it gave the album an extra life. We’re so excited to be celebrating this record on the special 20th anniversary tour and blast the jumpable crowd with faves like ‘Unpredictable’, ‘Under Pressure' and ‘We Can’t Hear You’, alongside some deeper album cuts.” </p><p>Tickets to The Sun Never Sleeps 20th Anniversary Tour are on general sale from Friday 7th November at 10.00am local time, with DAL presale available on Wednesday 5th November at 10.00am local time. Visit <a href="http://destroyalllines.com/" title="http://destroyalllines.com/">destroyalllines.com</a> for tickets and further information.</p><p><br></p>
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CLOSURE IN MOSCOW + THE DEAR HUNTER + ANTHONY GREEN
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<p>Alternative rock explorers CLOSURE IN MOSCOW will be joined by progressive rock legends THE DEAR HUNTER (USA) and the iconic</p><p>ANTHONY GREEN (frontman of Circa Survive, The Sound of Animals Fighting, L.S. Dunes) for shows in Melbourne, Sydney and Brisbane.</p>
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VOLA “Friend Of A Phantom” Australia Tour
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<p>Critically acclaimed Danish-Swedish progressive metal band VOLA is heading to Australia for the very first time in February 2026 as part of their Friend of a Phantom world tour. Known for their unique blend of heavy riffs, atmospheric electronica, and deeply introspective lyrics, VOLA have carved out a bold identity in modern progressive music. Joining VOLA on all shows is progressive metal band from Perth, Primrose Path.</p><p><br></p><p>Event Times:</p><p><em>VIP – 6:30pm (arrive by 6:15pm for check in)<br>General Admission Doors – 7:30pm</em> </p>
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Tofiga Fepulea’i: Shuuush Your Mouf
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<p style='margin:0cm;font-size:13px;font-family:"Open Sans",sans-serif;margin-bottom:11.25pt;background:white;'><strong><span style='font-size:16px;font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif;color:black;'>The Humble King of Comedy</span></strong><span style='font-size:16px;font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif;color:black;'> comes to Australia in 2026! </span></p><p style='margin:0cm;font-size:13px;font-family:"Open Sans",sans-serif;margin-bottom:11.25pt;background:white;'><span style='font-size:16px;font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif;color:black;'>In Shuuush Your Mouf, Tofiga muses on all the things that are important to a man in his 50s, his Samoan wife, family and how crossing half a century changes you! </span></p><p><span style='font-size:16px;font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif;color:black;'>Audiences have been delighted by his standup comedic genius, acting and musicianship. Tofiga first rose to stardom as one half of the iconic <strong>The Laughing Samoans</strong> and has gone on to be one of the most recognisable Samoan comedy talents today. On screen, he was in the latest series of <strong>Taskmaster</strong> and <strong>Moana 2 </strong>as Nalo, God of storms.</span></p><p><br></p><p><span style="font-size: 14px;">*Please note this is a seated event. Seats are on a first come, first served basis. Arrive at the venue early to secure seats.</span></p>
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Transvision Vamp Australian Headline Tour - SECOND SHOW!
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<p style="text-align: center;"><strong>NEW SHOWS added in Brisbane and Melbourne</strong></p><p style="text-align: center;"><strong>Plus venue upgrades in Sydney and Perth</strong></p><p style="text-align: center;">British pop-rock icons <strong>Transvision Vamp</strong> are taking Australian stages by storm and the tour hasn’t even started yet. Due to overwhelming demand, the unstoppable outfit have announced new shows in Brisbane and Melbourne after selling out both cities along with huge venue upgrades for both Sydney and Perth.</p><p style="text-align: center;">Sydney fans, get ready to rock ’n’ roll at your new upgraded venue, the <strong>Enmore Theatre</strong>, while Perth crowds roar at the upgraded venue of <strong>Metropolis</strong> in Fremantle, with both shows keeping their original sales. Tickets initially sold for Sydney’s Metro Theatre and Perth’s Magnet House will be valid for entry at the new venues, with additional tickets going on sale Monday 18 August 2025.</p><p style="text-align: center;">After selling out Brisbane and Melbourne, additional shows have been added including <strong>The Triffid</strong> in<strong> Brisbane </strong>on <strong>Wednesday 11 February</strong> and <strong>Melbourne</strong>’s <strong>Northcote Theatre </strong>on<strong> Tuesday 24 February</strong>.</p><p style="text-align: center;">With remaining shows in extremely hot demand, tickets for the Sunshine Coast, Newcastle and Adelaide won’t last very long! Grab yours before it’s too late.</p><p style="text-align: center;">Bringing their 80’s smash hits down under for <strong>the first time in almost three decades, Transvision Vamp </strong>will be playing the nostalgia-filled favourites you know and love.</p><p style="text-align: center;"><strong>Don’t miss your chance to experience pop-rock icons Transvision Vamp live in Australia in 2026</strong></p>
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Transvision Vamp Australian Headline Tour
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<p><strong>UK 80’s Icon Wendy James announces Transvision Vamp</strong></p><p><strong>Australian tour dates</strong></p><p><strong>Returning to the global stage for the first time in 27 years… and Australia, you’re up first!</strong></p><p>British pop rock band <strong>Transvision Vamp</strong><strong> </strong>are bringing their 80’s smash hits down under for <strong>the first time in almost three decades</strong>. Headlining cities across Australia in February 2026, the group will be playing the nostalgia-filled favourites you know and love.</p><p>Rising to fame in the late 80’s, <strong>Transvision Vamp</strong><strong> </strong>enjoyed unbelievable success in Australia. With their top single “Baby I Don’t Care” reaching number 3 in the UK and Australian Charts, the band drew global media attention for their rebellious and anarchic image. They will be bringing iconic tracks like “<strong>Baby I Don’t Care</strong>”, “<strong>I Want Your Love</strong>” and “<strong>The Only One</strong>” to venues in Brisbane, Sunshine Coast, Newcastle, Sydney, Melbourne, Adelaide and Perth.</p><p><br></p><p>Formed in 1986, their 1988 debut album <strong><em>Pop Art</em></strong><strong><em> </em></strong>peaked at #4 on the UK album charts and was <strong>certified platinum in Australia</strong>. <strong>Transvision Vamp </strong>followed up with their notorious 1989 album <strong><em>Velveteen</em></strong>, delivering their #1 hit “Baby I Don’t Care”. Proving to be their most successful year, 1989 saw the band spent 20 weeks in the</p><p>Australian top 50 single charts and 25 in the top 100 album charts.</p><p>Front-woman Wendy James went on to pursue a successful solo career spanning an additional seven studio albums, including a notable collaboration with Elvis Costello. She served as a feminist symbol in the 80’s for unapologetic self-expression and fearless leadership.</p><p><br></p><p>Wendy says <em>”I am so excited to be coming back to Australia to play the songs which started my whole musical journey! I remember vividly so many moments across Australia, moments of enormous success, enormous love and enormous fun. I’m bringing with me a set full of music that will thrill and musicians who will amaze!”</em></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Transvision</strong><strong> </strong><strong>Vamp</strong><strong> </strong>have cemented themselves as an 80’s staple, known for their collision of brash punk and commercial pop. Joining Wendy James on an unmissable Australian Tour is Alex Ward (The Thurston Moore Group) on Guitar, Dave Parsons (Transvision Vamp) on Bass, and James Sclavunos (Nick Cave and The Bad Seeds) on Drums. It is time to get your leather jacket out and your dancing shoes on.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Don’t miss Transvision Vamp live in Australia in 2026</strong></p>
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Radium Dolls - Wound Up Album Tour
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<p>Brisbane rock force Radium Dolls are here with their biggest tour yet - to celebrate their second album 'Wound Up', coming out on January 30th. </p>
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Fanny Lumsden
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<p style='margin-top:0cm;margin-right:0cm;margin-bottom:12.0pt;margin-left:0cm;font-size:16px;font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif;'><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;'>Having just completed a triumphant 23-date European headline tour and supporting Paul Kelly across Australian arenas, multi-award winning artist <strong>Fanny Lumsden</strong> announces her national headline tour of Australia, taking place this coming February.</span></p><p style='margin-top:0cm;margin-right:0cm;margin-bottom:12.0pt;margin-left:0cm;font-size:16px;font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif;'><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;'>Fanny Lumsden and her band The Prawn Stars will traverse the country in February 2026 with shows in Perth, Adelaide, Melbourne, Brisbane and Sydney before wrapping up in Canberra.</span></p><p style='margin-top:0cm;margin-right:0cm;margin-bottom:12.0pt;margin-left:0cm;font-size:16px;font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif;text-align:justify;background:white;'><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black;'>Recognised for her DIY and trail blazing spirit shown by her regional Country Halls Tour where she has taken her joyous, energetic, and brilliant live show to over 300 halls across Australia, NZ , United Kingdom and Europe.</span></p><p style='margin-top:0cm;margin-right:0cm;margin-bottom:12.0pt;margin-left:0cm;font-size:16px;font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif;text-align:justify;'><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;'>Fanny’s recent shows in Europe included a triumphant 23-date headline tour, a sold-out Country Halls tour in Scotland, no less than 7 festivals plus a support slot with fellow Australian singer songwriter Paul Kelly. </span></p><p style='margin-top:0cm;margin-right:0cm;margin-bottom:12.0pt;margin-left:0cm;font-size:16px;font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif;text-align:justify;'><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;'>Her performances garnered praise with local press with the UK’s <em>Entertainment Focus</em> choosing her as one of its Top Ten highlights following her opening set on the main stage at the prestigious The Long Road Festival in Leicestershire, quoting <em>“It’s obvious she loves the UK audience... and that feeling seemed very much mutual, so I hope it won’t be too long until she’s back.”</em> Country In The UK, in its Ones To Watch feature, stated: <em>“the most uplifting set that you will see all weekend which is guaranteed to put the biggest smile on your face.” </em>She was also chosen for the BBC’s live coverage from Belladrum Festival in Scotland. </span></p><p style='margin-top:0cm;margin-right:0cm;margin-bottom:12.0pt;margin-left:0cm;font-size:16px;font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif;text-align:justify;'><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;'>At the conclusion of her extensive European touring schedule, Fanny then immediately jumped onto a plane to head home to Australia for her opening slot on Paul Kelly’s Antipodean Arena Tour with Lucinda Williams<em> - </em>with<em> </em>her reputation as <em>“the hardest working woman in showbiz” </em>firmly intact!</span></p><p style='margin-top:0cm;margin-right:0cm;margin-bottom:12.0pt;margin-left:0cm;font-size:16px;font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif;text-align:justify;background:white;'><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black;'>Fanny firmly operates in her own lane and every turn<em> “confirms Fanny as a distinctive storyteller, and an indelible personality who can win over fans in or outside of country music” </em>(Doug Wallan, The Australian)</span></p><p style='margin-top:0cm;margin-right:0cm;margin-bottom:12.0pt;margin-left:0cm;font-size:16px;font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif;text-align:center;background:white;'><em><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black;'>“There are certain visionary artists forging new paths and reinventing what popular music looks and sounds like. Fanny Lumsden is one such artist, delivering a compelling blend of stagecraft, storytelling, and musical prowess that has mesmerised audiences all over the world”</span></em></p><p style='margin-top:0cm;margin-right:0cm;margin-bottom:12.0pt;margin-left:0cm;font-size:16px;font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif;text-align:center;background:white;'><strong><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black;'>★ ★ ★ ★★ Joshua Eckersley, BMA Magazine 2023</span></strong></p><p style='margin-top:0cm;margin-right:0cm;margin-bottom:12.0pt;margin-left:0cm;font-size:16px;font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif;text-align:center;background:white;'><strong><span style="font-size:15px;color:#333333;">CONNECT WITH FANNY LUMSDEN</span></strong></p><p style='margin-top:0cm;margin-right:0cm;margin-bottom:12.0pt;margin-left:0cm;font-size:16px;font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif;text-align:center;background:white;'><span style="color:black;"><a href="https://www.fannylumsden.net/"><strong><span style="font-size:15px;">Website</span></strong></a></span><strong><span style="font-size:15px;color:#333333;">. </span></strong><span style="color:black;"><a href="https://www.instagram.com/fannylumsden/?hl=en"><strong><span style="font-size:15px;"> Insta</span></strong></a></span><strong><span style="font-size:15px;color:#333333;">.</span></strong><span style="color:black;"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/fannylumsdenmusic"><strong><span style="font-size:15px;"> Facebook</span></strong></a></span><strong><span style="font-size:15px;color:#333333;">.</span></strong><span style="color:black;"><a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTkfYAxN71jA1lP6HVoqWsw"><strong><span style="font-size:15px;"> YouTube</span></strong></a></span><strong><span style="font-size:15px;color:#333333;">.</span></strong></p><p style='margin-top:0cm;margin-right:0cm;margin-bottom:0cm;margin-left:0cm;font-size:16px;font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif;text-align:center;background:white;'><br></p>
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VOILÀ presents The Magic Word
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<p style='margin-top:0cm;margin-right:0cm;margin-bottom:8.0pt;margin-left:0cm;font-size:16px;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;'>Fresh from selling out both their upcoming US and European headline tours, LA-based pop-rock duo <strong>VOILÀ</strong> have announced their long-awaited debut Australian tour, <strong>The Magic Word</strong>, for February 2026. Tickets go on sale Friday 26th September from 9am local time via Destroy All Lines.<br> <br> Their five-date Australian run will begin in Perth on Sunday 8th February and will travel through Adelaide, Melbourne, Sydney and wrap in Brisbane on Sunday 15th February.<br> <br> Comprising of <strong>Luke Eisner</strong> (Wisconsin) and <strong>Gus Ross</strong> (London), VOILÀ are an Emmy-nominated, fully independent act who self-produce, write and perform every song. With over 500 million global streams under their belt, the band's commitment to a magically themed aesthetic has resulted in the creation of a loyal global community, known affectionately as <em>“the magicians"</em>.<br> <br> After releasing their acclaimed third album <strong><em>Glass Half Empty</em></strong> in 2023, the duo returned with their highly anticipated fourth record <em>The Last Laugh (Part I),</em> and they’re already teasing its sequel, <strong><em>The Last Laugh (Part II)</em></strong>, due later this year. The duo are on their way to world domination - last month they lit up the stages at Reading & Leeds Festival alongside Bring Me The Horizon, Hozier, Limp Bizkit, Chappell Roan and more, firmly staking their claim on the global stage.<br> <br> Their live shows are leaving a lasting impression: The Soundboard wrote of a recent UK performance, <em>“Walking out of the venue, there was that rare feeling you only get after a night that completely sweeps you up, like you’ve been part of something bigger than yourself,” </em>while Hive Magazine added, <em>“I wish my words could do it justice, but the only way to ever understand the experience of a VOILÀ show is to witness it yourself.”</em><br> <br> Witness <strong>VOILÀ's</strong> magic for the first time in Australia next February!</p>
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The Smyths 'The Queen is Dead' Tour + Guest Billy Blagg (Billy Bragg Tribute)
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<p style="text-align: center;">THE SMYTHS present The Queen Is Dead 40<sup>th</sup> Anniversary Tour. Joining them as Special Guest will be Billy Bragg Tribute, BILLY BLAGG</p><p style="text-align: center;">Forty years ago, The Smiths released The Queen Is Dead, an album that would come to define a generation. A ferocious blend of jangling guitars, mordant wit, and lyrical vulnerability, the 1986 record became a cultural touchstone — not just for disaffected youth of the Thatcher era, but for anyone who ever felt out of step with the world. The album gave the world timeless tracks including There Is a Light That Never Goes Out, Big Mouth Strikes Again, The Boy with The Thorn in His Side, I Know It’s Over, Cemetery Gates.</p><p style="text-align: center;">To celebrate the album’s 40th Anniversary, THE SMYTHS will perform The Queen Is Dead in full plus a Special Encore of Greatest Hits that includes This Charming Man, Panic, Heaven Knows I’m Miserable Now, Ask, How Soon is Now, Please Please Please Let Me Get What I Want, Hand in Glove, What Difference Does It Make, Girlfriend in a Coma plus some Morrissey solo gems.</p><p style="text-align: center;">BILLY BLAGG’s Billy Bragg Tribute Setlist will include - A New England, Greetings to the New Brunette, Levi Stubb's Tears, Sexuality, Waiting for the Great Leap Forwards plus More!</p><p style="text-align: center;">This will be more than a concert. It will be a fitting celebration of a band that changed lives, and an album that remains timeless. Four decades on, The Queen Is Dead still pulses with life, defiance, beauty, and sadness. And thanks to THE SMYTHS, that light — and that spirit — refuses to go out.</p><p style="text-align: center;">“If I had closed my eyes, no-one would have convinced me that it wasn’t Stephen Patrick Morrissey singing onstage” (Gutter Magazine)</p><p style="text-align: center;"><br></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span class="fr-video fr-fvc fr-dvb fr-draggable" contenteditable="false" draggable="true"><iframe width="640" height="360" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/pwApC-cjyxo?wmode=opaque" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="" class="fr-draggable"></iframe></span><br></p>
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