Exciting events and experiences happening this month in Ultimo.
<p style="text-align: center;">Finnish death-doom icons Swallow The Sun are set to make their debut to Australian shores in January 2026, bringing their monumental Finnish Grammy winning album "Shining" to life along with their entire discography across five devastatingly beautiful live performances.</p><p style="text-align: center;"> </p><p style="text-align: center;">Known for over two decades of sonic sorrow and stunning intensity, the band will perform in Perth, Canberra, Sydney, Brisbane (headlining Immeasurable Darkness IV), and Melbourne.</p><p style="text-align: center;"> </p><p style="text-align: center;">Formed in Jyväskylä in 2000, Swallow The Sun has long stood at the forefront of melancholy metal, garnering over 50 million streams, 10 million+ YouTube views, and performing 900+ shows across four continents.</p><p style="text-align: center;"> </p><p style="text-align: center;">Their newest record "Shining" marks a bold artistic leap, produced and mixed by Grammy-nominated heavyweight Dan Lancaster (Bring Me The Horizon, Muse, Enter Shikari). Dubbed “the Black Album of Death Doom” by bassist Matti Honkonen, "Shining" fuses aching beauty with raw power in a way only Swallow The Sun can deliver.</p><p style="text-align: center;"> </p><p style="text-align: center;">Fans can expect a tour that not only spans the band’s critically acclaimed back catalogue, butimmerses them in the heart-rending intensity of "Shining" — an album that delves deep into the fragility of the human condition, the loss of innocence, and the shadows that bind us.</p><p style="text-align: center;"> </p><p style="text-align: center;">Whether it’s the haunting tranquility of "New Moon", the crushing despair of "When a Shadow Is Forced into the Light", or the ethereal devastation of "Shining", Swallow The Sun promises a live experience that’s unforgettable.</p><p style="text-align: center;"> </p><p style="text-align: center;">AUSTRALIAN TOUR DATES – JANUARY 2026</p><p style="text-align: center;"><br>Saturday 17/1 - The Rosemount, Perth</p><p style="text-align: center;">Thursday 22/1 - The Baso, Canberra</p><p style="text-align: center;">Friday 23/1 - The Underground, Sydney</p><p style="text-align: center;">Saturday 24/1 - Immeasurable Darkness IV at Soapbox, Brisbane</p><p style="text-align: center;">Sunday 25/1 - The Corner, Melbourne</p>
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<p style="text-align: center;">Naarm/Melbourne alt-pop-rock five-piece <strong>daezy</strong> are celebrating the release of their brand-new EP 'Take It From Me' with their <strong>first-ever Sydney show at The Loft</strong>.</p><p style="text-align: center;">Following the successful release of their debut EP in April 2025, daezy return with a compelling second offering.<br>'Take It From Me' dives deep into vulnerability, showcasing the band’s versatility through daring songwriting, emotive lyricism, and infectious hooks.<br>daezy are hitting the road in 2026, taking 'Take It From Me' to audiences along the East Coast of Australia.</p><p style="text-align: center;"><br></p>
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