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Exciting events and experiences happening this month in Newtown.
Day We Ran - Aus Tour 2026
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<p>Fresh off supporting the Kooks on their UK arena tour and Sam Fender, Day We Ran bring their dogtown anthem rock back to the shores of Australia in 2026!</p>
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Aaron Rowe
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<p style="text-align: center;"><strong><span style="font-size: 16px;">Aaron Rowe Announces First Australian Headline Tour After Breakout Run with Lewis Capaldi</span></strong></p><p style="text-align: center;"><strong><img width="304" height="430" src="https://s3-ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com/production-api-file-upload/uploads%2Fclient-23013%2Fevent-description%2F1769405929194-1769405929193.jpeg" class="fr-fic fr-dii"></strong></p><p style="text-align: center;"><br></p><p style="text-align: center;">Irish singer-songwriter <strong>Aaron Rowe</strong> will return to Australia this February and March for his first ever Australian headline tour, following a run supporting Lewis Capaldi last year that introduced local audiences to his unmistakable voice and storytelling.</p><p style="text-align: center;"><strong>The tour will commence on Tuesday 17 February at The Vanguard in Sydney, before making its way to Black Bear Lodge in Brisbane on Tuesday 24 February, continuing to The Toff in Melbourne on Monday 2 March, and concluding on Tuesday 3 March at The Ed Castle in Adelaide.</strong></p><p style="text-align: center;">From years spent gigging five nights a week in pubs across Ireland to viral open-mic performances and spontaneous collaborations, Aaron Rowe has built a reputation as one of the most emotionally resonant new voices in contemporary folk and soul. Known for his gravel-warm vocal tone, diaristic songwriting and intimate live performances, Rowe has shared stages with the likes of Dermot Kennedy, Ed Sheeran and David Gray, all prior to releasing a debut project. His live shows, rich with storytelling and raw emotion, have quickly become his calling card.</p><p style="text-align: center;">This upcoming run will be Australian fans’ first chance to experience Aaron Rowe in a fully realised headline setting, an artist whose live performances feel less like concerts and more like conversations.</p><p style="text-align: center;"><strong>AARON ROWE<br> AUSTRALIAN TOUR 2026</strong></p><p style="text-align: center;">THE VANGUARD, SYDNEY<br>TUESDAY 17 FEBRUARY</p><p style="text-align: center;">BLACK BEAR LODGE, BRISBANE<br>TUESDAY 24 FEBRUARY</p><p style="text-align: center;">THE TOFF, MELBOURNE<br>MONDAY 2 MARCH</p><p style="text-align: center;">THE ED CASTLE, ADELAIDE<br>TUESDAY 3 MARCH</p><p style="text-align: center;"><strong>TICKETS ON SALE FRIDAY 30 JANUARY, 10am</strong><br>Secret Sounds Presale: Thu 29 Jan, 10am > Fri 30 Jan, 9am<br>Artist Presale (via hidden link): Thu 29 Jan, 10am > Fri 30 Jan, 9am<br>For complete tour and ticket information, visit <a href="http://www.secretsounds.com">www.secretsounds.com</a> </p><p style="text-align: center;"><strong>ABOUT AARON ROWE:</strong><br>Aaron Rowe is a Dublin-born singer-songwriter known for his emotional depth, rich storytelling and extraordinary vocal presence. Raised in Monkstown Farm, Aaron’s musical journey began in secret, shaped by his family, his community and the Irish oral tradition of humour and heartache. His songwriting holds the duality of “heart-wrenching and heartwarming” truths, with influences spanning Sam Cooke, Nina Simone and Paulo Nutini. His debut single Hey Ma — a powerful letter to his mother — established him as a once-in-a-generation voice, with fans sharing covers even before the track’s release. Aaron’s performances with Dermot Kennedy, Ed Sheeran and David Gray have earned him international attention, with his raw, soulful delivery positioning him as a breakout artist poised for long-term impact.</p><p style="text-align: center;"><strong>CONNECT WITH AARON ROWE:</strong><br><a href="https://www.instagram.com/aaronrowe__/?hl=en">Instagram</a> | <a href="https://www.facebook.com/aaronrowemusic/">Facebook</a> | <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@Aaron-Rowe">YouTube</a> | <a href="https://www.aaron-rowe.com/">Website</a></p>
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Kenny Brown (USA) & Dom Turner
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<p dir="auto" style="text-align: center;">Direct from Mississippi, USA, blues legend Kenny Brown (of RL Burnside fame) will team up with Australia’s own blues icon, Dom Turner (of Backsliders) for the first time bringing a heavy dose of hypnotic blues grooves in what will be a series of not to be missed shows in Australia. Joining Kenny and Dom is multi award winning drummer, Rosscoe Clark. </p><p dir="auto" style="text-align: center;"><br></p><hr><p style="text-align: center;"><strong>TICKETING INFO</strong></p><p style="text-align: center;">This is an 18+ event. </p><p style="text-align: center;">Do not attend if you are feeling unwell.</p><p style="text-align: center;">PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING:</p><p style="text-align: center;">This will be a general admission standing room show, seating will be available on a first come first served basis on both the main floor & mezzanine. Should you have accessibility needs please email <a data-fr-linked="true" href="mailto:team@thevanguard.com.au">team@thevanguard.com.au</a></p><p style="text-align: center;">Once purchased tickets are non-refundable & non-transferable</p><p style="text-align: center;">A booking fee applies to all advance tickets. (All quoted prices include tax).</p><p style="text-align: center;">Over 18's only unless advertised otherwise.</p><p style="text-align: center;">All children under 18 not permitted including small children and babies. Photo ID is essential, acceptable ID is a current and valid Australian Drivers Licence or Passport. Intoxicated persons will not be admitted. No thongs, steel cap boots, or spiked attire. Dangerous behaviour including Crowd Surfing, Stage Diving, Moshing and Violent Dancing is not allowed and will result in your immediate removal from this venue. Inappropriate behaviour at this venue will lead to your banning.</p>
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