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Australian Metal Icons Celebrate 30th Anniversary With The Announcement of "SEG FEST" 2027!
Australian metal legends Segression are celebrating their 30th anniversary by hosting the first ever "Seg Fest", coming to Wollongong in 2027! Formed in Wollongong in 1996, Segression themselves have an absolutely insane history and legacy. From touring with the likes of Ozzy Osbourne, Slipknot, Pantera and Machine Head, to releasing six albums over the years, these guys have firmly cemented themselves as Australian metal icons. Their music blends groove and thrash with influ


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goodTHINGS SPOTLIGHT: ivri
You would have heard her popular song all over social media. ivri is bringing her diy vibes to the stage, giving you a super cool heavy sci-fi set. credit: zachary deloach florida, usa alt, shoe-gaze,sci-fi reports say this will be her first time in australia and fans couldnt be more excited! MUSIC VIDEOS TICKETS Get your tickets now


goodTHINGS SPOTLIGHT: future palace
formed back in 2018, this trio have been making their mark in post hardcore, metal and pop. theyre keen to taake the good things stage, playing some favourites as well as some songs from their latest album 'resurgence'. credit unknown berlin, germany alt, metal, electronic this will be their first time in australia, so let's give them a warm welcome, shall we? MUSIC VIDEOS TICKETS Get your tickets now


goodTHINGS SPOTLIGHT: the black queen
the black queen are throwing it back with an 80s production with reportedly emotional depth. prepare for shadows, synths and sweat. los angles, california (usa) electronic pop it's been 7 long years since they all set foot on australia together so fans are very keen to see them back and are hoping for a side show. MUSIC VIDEOS TICKETS Get your tickets now


goodTHINGS SPOTLIGHT: choirboys
the definition of true blue aussie music the chiorboys are coming to goodthings with their iconic songs. get excited for thousands of aussies screaming "run to paradise" when they take over the stage. sydney (aus) pub-rock no strangers to australia (obviously) they will be playing goodthings 2026 with thier iconic hits and culture defining songs. MUSIC VIDEOS TICKETS Get your tickets now


goodTHINGS SPOTLIGHT: chad grey
from mudvayne to hellyeah, chad grey's definitive vocals have shaped a generation of musicians and misfits. starting with mudvayne in 96' and then hellyeah in 06', he continues to bend the rules and create mayhem with his melodies and intensity. illinois (usa) alternative-metal last appearing with mudvayne in 2024 and now returning to goodthings as a solo act. fans are encouraging a sideshow in hopes of witness more carnage. MUSIC VIDEOS TICKETS Get your tickets now


GOOD THINGS SPOTLIGHT: MINISTRY
WITH THEIR DIRTY AND COURSE MUSIC MINISTRY HAVE BUILT UP THE INDUSTRIAL THRASH GENRE WITH THEIR FEARLESS AND DETERMANED MUSIC MOULDING ENTRIE GENERATIONS SINCE THE 80'S. Chicago (usa) industrial-metal returning after almost 12 years for a final farewell to their beloved aussie fans bringning an end to their 30+ year legacy. MUSIC VIDEOS TICKETS Get your tickets now


GOOD THINGS SPOTLIGHT: millencolin
for over 25 years, the swedish punk band millencolin have aced their brand, growing into a global success along with shaping the skate punk scene in the 90's and 2000's. 9 albums down and thousands of shows later they are still going strong and carrying the genre to new levels. Credit: eRIK oHLSSON, mAGNUS lARNHED Sweden skate-punk it hasn't been long since they were here touring with pennywise just last year and THEY also made an appearence at goodthings 2022 MUSIC VIDEOS TI


GOOD THINGS SPOTLIGHT: BAD RELIGION
out from the california punk scene with their melodic riffs and jarring lyrics they are back! California (USA) Half-pipe punk Credit Unknown it's been over 3 years since they last toured australia so this visit has been long overdue. MUSIC VIDEOS TICKETS PRESALE GOES LIVE THURSDAY AT 10 AM. Sign up HERE GENERAL SALE GOES LIVE NEXT THURSDAY AT 10 AM


GOOD THINGS SPOTLIGHT: KAMI KEHOE
kami kehoe is quickly becoming one of hard rock's most exciting rising artists. following the viral success of 'sleep when i'm dead' and her debut 'Revived'. She as toured with major acts including daughtry, seether, P.O.D and breaking benjamin. Making appearances at festivals such as louder than life and warped tour. now, kehoe is embracing all the different genres she grew up loving for her upcoming sophmore album which will be genre-bending. Recent singles “DIRTY,” “PSYCHO


GOOD THINGS SPOTLIGHT: NECK DEEP
after more than a decade together, neck deep are enetering. new era with their fifth, selftitled album. since forming in wrexham, the welsh pop-punk band have earned over 1 billion streams, top 5 albums in the UK & US, viral hits and a huge international following. For their self-titled record, the band wrote and recorded everything themselves in their own warehouse, giving them complete, creative freedom. the result... a mix of high-energy pop-punk, emotional and relatable


GOOD THINGS SPOTLIGHT: GRINSPOON
One of Australia’s most iconic rock bands, Grinspoon have built a career spanning almost 30 years, earning 13 ARIA nominations, over 500,000 record sales and multiple Platinum records along the way. Rather than simply looking back at their legacy, the band wanted to create something fresh. Produced by Oscar Dawson, whatever, whatever blends the heavy, energetic sound Grinspoon are known for with new melodic and creative ideas. With tracks like “Unknown Pretenders,” “This Love


GOOD THINGS SPOTLIGHT: POLARIS
Since forming in 2012, they've released 3 albums including 2023's 'Fatalism', which debuted at #1 on the ARIA charts and won best independent heavy album at the 2024 ARIA awards. Touring from end of 2025 well into 2026 the band has ticked off some big performances this year including opening for Linkin park on their Australian tour. Recently wrapped up supporting Electric Callboy on their North American tour. Sydney, Australia metalcore The band make great efforts to tour the


GOOD THINGS SPOTLIGHT: THE ALL AMERICAN REJECTS
The group achieved mainstream success with their debut self-titled album "THe All-american rejects" in 2002. The album was certified platinum and spawned their most successful single "Swing Swing". With continued success with their second and third albums achieving similar success. Their 5th album and first Independent release "sandbox" was released earlier 2026. The album shows what they do best, pulling no punches and delivering sticky, sharp and sweet anthems. Stillwater,


GOOD THINGS SPOTLIGHT: THE HOME TEAM
forming in 2013 by John Baran (guitar) and Daniel Matson (Drums) after touring with their previous bands. Adding Brian Butcher (singer) in 2015 nd Ryne Olson (bass) in 2019 to form the current lineup. since forming the band has gone on to share stages wtih bands such as Don Broco, Senses Fail, Real Friends and The Used. Having released their debut album "Better Off" in 2018 and their second album "Slow Bloom" in 2021. The band only really took off when their single "loud" ble


GOOD THINGS SPOTLIGHT: Vianova
Vianova breaks traditional metalcore boundaries and sounscapes, utilising inspiration from jazz, R&B, 80-'s synths and electronica. Driven by a desire to create music and evoke powerful emotions, Vianova aspires to write nothing but authentic and energetic metal songs, acting as a breath of fresh air in the modern metalcore genre. Credit: Timi Ikene In 2024 vianova signed with label powerhouse Arising Empire, celebrating their arrival with their new single „Más Rápido“. This


good things spotlight: headwreck
Australia’s own Headwreck have become one of the most impressive rising acts to emerge from Brisbane. Since debuting in 2021, the band have been making waves throughout the scene with their distinctive glitchy, heavy sound. Their hard work and commitment have certainly paid off, with the band earning spots on impressive lineups alongside some of the scene’s biggest names, proving that anything is possible for this rising act. brisbane, australia nu metal Headwreck last perfor


GOOD THINGS SPOTLIGHT: The Devil Wears Prada
The Devil Wears Prada have always explored life’s extremes in their music. They’ve never shied away from staring down darkness, dealing with depression, making sense of confusion, soothing anxiety, or grappling with faith, existence, and death. At the same time, they’ve mirrored life’s ups and downs by alternating between crushing heaviness and heart-wrenching melodies. Credit: Wyatt Clough Dayton, Ohio Metalcore Since Their last Aussie appearance in October 2025 supporting B


GOOD THINGS SPOTLIGHT: P.O.D.
American nu metal pioneers P.O.D. have spent decades crafting their unique sound, bolstered by heavy riffs lined with hip hop, reggae and rap rock. Credit: Alicia Hauff Balancing aggressive sounds with uplifting themes, P.O.D.’s commercial appeal has seen them tour the globe time and time again, while also unleashing era-defining singles like Youth of the Nation, Boom and Alive, sell over 12 million records worldwide and appear on high profile movie soundtracks including The
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