BOY & BEAR SHARE DOUBLE A-SIDE SINGLE + VIDEOS ‘WHERE DOES LIFE BEGIN’ / ‘VERTIGO’ + ANNOUNCE BIGGEST HEADLINE SHOW EVER FOR DECEMBER PERFORMING AT THE SYDNEY OPERA HOUSE FORECOURT
Today, an exciting new chapter for beloved indie alternative act Boy & Bear unfurls, with the group powerfully returning armed with a double A-side single and videos, Where Does Life Begin and Vertigo. Launching an ambitious new era via this new material, Boy & Bear balance optimism with introspection, with lead single Where Does Life Begin embracing a yearning for the freedom of youth. And bolstering the Boy & Bear magic today, this double A-side release comes accompanied by the announcement of the band’s biggest headline show to date, set to take the iconic Sydney Opera House Forecourt by storm this December, joined by special guests Hollow Coves and Darcie Haven.
Tickets for Boy & Bear’s Sydney Opera House Forecourt show are on sale now from https://www.sydneyoperahouse.com/on-the-steps/boy-and-bear
Balancing dreamy indie pop hues on Where Does Life Begin with more upbeat and hopeful vibes via Vertigo, Boy & Bear’s trademark nostalgic, vintage pop sound vividly transforms on their new double A-side, with inspiration for both tracks also steeped in reflection in their own unique respective ways, and anchored in real-life experiences, as vocalist and guitarist Dave Hosking elaborates, “The inspiration for Where Does Life Begin came from my own personal experiences. The song is about yearning for the freedom of youth. Sometimes the passing of time changes us in a way where we can feel like we’ve lost a part of ourselves. I think on some level I miss the naivety I once had about the world. In our 20’s we seem less inhibited and more confident about what’s in front of us, but the realities of life can eventually start to catch up with us. I liked the simplicity of the idea of watching people dancing from afar and feeling like maybe I no longer belonged there”.
“I’m interested in painting a mood with lyrics and melody,” Hosking continues, “not being too specific or literal but leaving room for interpretation, and I feel that Vertigo is a good example of this. That said, Vertigo explores the awkwardness of life and time and change. We grow up, but on some level we can still feel like children – we really don’t know anything at all – but maybe that’s also okay? I really wanted to explore this concept in a light-hearted way. On some level it’s also about embracing these moments in our lives with a sense of humour and openness.”
Starting the journey towards their new material at the tail end of their North American tour late last year, Boy & Bearstayed on for a week in Los Angeles post-tour, collaborating with musician and producer Justin Stanley (Prince, Eric Clapton, Paul McCartney, Beck) at Stella Sound Studios. “We really hit it off with Justin and the new album was born,” says bassist Dave Symes. “Justin then came to Australia in February, and we made the album all together in our newly built studio in Marrickville, Sydney’s Inner West”.
And introducing the first peek into the upcoming new Boy & Bear era today via Where Does Life Begin and Vertigo, the band also worked to conjure equally evocative accompanying official videos for each the tracks, as explained by their creative director Jeremy Koren (Grey Ghost / Ghostie Studios), “”In a sea of inauthenticity we wanted to slap the face of the viewer with nostalgia via a montage of images on images using a variety of 80 – 90’s broadcast cameras and 8mm film and Hi-8. Countryside, eating sandwiches by rivers, playing guitar in a phone booth, dancing on your own with headphones on, stunning surrounds but the grey suits offsets and ground the video. We aim to not be too literal with this one, but give the sense that the group of suited men are on a journey, constantly moving through this endless maze.”
Expertly versed in balancing personal experiences with universal themes, alongside their own trademark blend of vintage pop, alternative elements and folk edges, Boy & Bear channel nostalgia into charming and captivating sonic journeys. Already in command of a staggering level of staying power most artists could only dream of, Boy & Bear took the world by storm via their 2011 debut album Moonfire, snagging five ARIA award wins, including Best Group and Album of the Year, and reaching double-Platinum status. From there, 2013’s Harlequin Dream and 2015’s Limit of Lovefurther stamped Boy & Bear’s stalwart presence on a global scale, with both albums charting at #1, and Harlequin Dream also marking the band’s second studio album to be certified Platinum. Between 2019’s Suck on Light through to their most recent full-length release, 2023’s self-titled, both records reached top 10 in the charts, and Boy & Bear have continued to cultivate a legion of fans across the globe, with over half a billion streams, five consecutive top 10 albums and a horde of unforgettable live performances in their wake.
Renowned for their uniquely compelling live shows, and fresh off the back of selling the most headline tickets of their career globally, Boy & Bear are now set to cement their powerful return in 2025 in a live setting alongside their new material, with their biggest headline show to date set to take place on December 14, performing on the steps at the iconic Sydney Opera House Forecourt with special guests Hollow Coves and Darcie Haven.
“It’s very exciting for us!” enthuses Dave Symes. “It will be a special moment to release the new album at this show, and get to play some of the singles from us… We always like to play songs from all of our albums and make a nice journey for our audiences so there will be a good mix of old and new, and hopefully some special guests.”
In the meantime, the ambitious new chapter for Boy & Bear officially launches into the world today, encompassing triumph, movement and optimism along with haunting-yet-cathartic melancholy and introspection via their double A-side, Where Does Life Begin and Vertigo. And, as the band concludes, these new tracks are the beginning of something truly special as the group turn their gaze to a brand new album ahead.
“It feels very exciting. I never get tired of releasing new songs into the wilderness. Of course, there are a few nerves but generally speaking it’s nice to have a new chapter of music out there.”
“In regards to the double A-side, we decided to do it because it allowed us to show some different aspects of the record straight off the bat. We wanted people to get a sense that this record is multilayered and hopefully get excited by that.”
Boy & Bear are also releasing the Double A Side on a very limited edition ‘Double A Side Flame Yellow 7″ Vinyl’ that is available through their website https://www.boyandbear.com
Where Does Life Begin and Vertigo double A-side out today.
Tickets for Boy & Bear’s Sydney Opera House Forecourt show are on sale now from https://www.sydneyoperahouse.com/on-the-steps/boy-and-bear
Stream: WHERE DOES LIFE BEGIN / VERTIGO
Watch: WHERE DOES LIFE BEGIN / VERTIGO
BOY & BEAR – UPCOMING SHOWS:
SUN 14 DEC | SYDNEY OPERA HOUSE FORECOURT, SYDNEY NS
INDIA’S GLOBAL SUPERSTAR, DILJIT DOSANJH, BRINGS EPIC ‘AURA’ TOUR TO AUSTRALIAN STADIUMS THIS YEAR
Global superstar Diljit Dosanjh is set to make history once again.
Following record-breaking runs across North America, Europe, the UK, and India, the music icon will bring his epic new tour, AURA 2025 to Australia and New Zealand this October and November — becoming the first Indian artist in history to headline stadiums in Australia with two massive shows at CommBank Stadium (Sydney) and AAMI Park (Melbourne).
Returning to Brisbane by popular demand, Dosanjh will also perform in Adelaide and Perth for the very first time, expanding his legacy and solidifying his place as one of the most successful Indian artists to ever perform internationally.
After thrilling Australian fans in 2023 with his Born To Shine tour, which sold over 50,000 tickets and set new records for Indian performers in the region, AURA 2025 promises to be his biggest, boldest and most explosive tour yet with next-level production and visuals and a new set-list packed with fan favourites and new anthems.
The tour will kick off on Sunday 26 October in Sydney, before heading to Brisbane (Wednesday 29 October), Melbourne (Saturday 1 November), Adelaide (Wednesday 5 November), Perth (Sunday 9 November), and concluding in Auckland (Thursday 13 November).
Speaking about the Australian and New Zealand tour, Diljit said:
“The energy that fans in Australia and New Zealand brought to my last tour was unforgettable. My fans’ immense love is the reason I’m coming back with stadium shows in Sydney and Melbourne, and we’ve added Adelaide and Perth so I can celebrate with even more of them. This tour is for the fans — but it’s also about celebrating Indian music on a global stage and sharing our culture with the world”
Tickets go on general sale Wednesday 3 September at 12:00pm local time for Sydney, Brisbane, Adelaide and Perth, and 3:00pm local time for Melbourne from Ticketek. Fans can register for the TEG Live presale [here] with a 24-hour artist and promoter pre-sale live on Tuesday 2 September at 11am local time for Sydney, Brisbane, Adelaide and Perth, and 1:00pm local time for Melbourne.
Known for his razor-sharp productions, genre-bending fusion of Punjabi tradition with global sounds, and an electrifying live presence, Diljit Dosanjh has redefined what it means to be a South Asian artist on the world stage.
With chart-topping hits like G.O.A.T (328M+ views), Do You Know (294M+ views), and Proper Patola(416M+ views), and appearances at the Coachella, the Met Gala, Billboard Summit, and a historic Apple Music Studios broadcast in Los Angeles, Diljit is not just breaking barriers — he’s rewriting the global music playbook.
A multi-faceted performer blending traditional Punjabi styles with modern, Western and urban influences, Diljit has also made waves in cinema, starring in some of the highest-grossing Punjabi films of all timeand the Netflix 2024 film Amar Singh Chamkila, which trended worldwide and earned critical acclaim.
With decades of creativity under his belt, Diljit shows no signs of slowing down. AURA 2025 is more than a tour — it’s a cultural milestone, a once-in-a-lifetime experience celebrating the global rise of Indian music and artistry.
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DILJIT DOSANJH –AURA 2025 TOUR DATES:
Tickets available from Ticketek
SUN 26 OCT | SYDNEY COMMBANK STADIUM, SYDNEY NSW
WED 29 OCT | BRISBANE ENTERTAINMENT CENTRE, BRISBANE QLD
SAT 1 NOV | AAMI PARK, MELBOURNE VIC
WED 5 NOV | AEC ARENA, ADELAIDE SA
SUN 9 NOV | RAC ARENA, PERTH WA
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NEW WORLD ARTISTS WELCOMES ‘PURPLE DISTURBANCE’ TO ITS EXCLUSIVE AGENCY ROSTER
From the team that’s raised some of Australia’s most iconic cutting-edge artists — including Silverchair, Grinspoon, Mallrat, Sneaky Sound System, SOFIA ISELLA, Redhook, Ocean Sleeper, IXARAS, Ennaria, and Ninajirachi — New World Artists is proud to announce the signing of Purple Disturbance, the razor-sharp post-punk/alt-rock four-piece from New South Wales.
Fresh out of high school but road-tested and ready, Purple Disturbance are raw, fearless and unapologetic — tackling small-town truths and big city chaos with riffs that bite and hooks that don’t let go. The ‘Disturbances’ high-voltage live show has already seen them share stages with the likes of Grinspoon, Frenzal Rhomb, Dune Rats, The Screaming Jets, Beddy Rays, Goons Of Doom and Private Function, and the road ahead looks just as exciting.
Purple Disturbance is; Thomas Downes: Vocalist, Jed Freudenstein: Guitarist, Joshua Downes: Bass, Jessica Franklin: Drums
Lead singer Thom channels the spirit of a young Jim Morrison and the frenetic energy of Iggy Pop, his vocal swagger riding over a rhythm section that hits with the force of a freight train. Brother Josh locks down the low end with driving bass lines. Jess unleashes drums with Keith Moon–like zeal, and Jed’s gritty Gretsch cuts through it all with raw precision. The result is a sound that tips its hat to The Ramones and IDLES yet remains unmistakably their own — urgent, electrifying punk delivered with explosive energy.
The band’s current single, Criticise, Penalise, Attack and Slam (CPAS) released by Anti Dismal Records, has already been added to numerous iTunes editorial playlists and over 52 Spotify playlists, with two Purple Disturbance tracks making the soundtrack of DUNNO, a surf film by Rip Curl – proving their tracks hit hard both on stage and in headphones.
“We proudly welcome the raw, uncompromised and youthful energy of Purple Disturbance to our roster. As a band they embody the true spirit of punk – D.I.Y., unapologetic and ready to ignite the music scene and the touring circuit!
This band is bringing both the fire and the fury of punk back to the forefront and there’s never been a more appropriate time. We’re excited to be a part of their trajectory.” New World Artists said.
This spring, brace yourselves as Purple Disturbance join British India, You Am I, The Screaming Jets, Grinspoon and many more on tour. Expect sweat, volume and zero restraint! Get ready to lose your mind…
Classic Chaos : Future Noise : Purple Disturbance
Australian Tour Dates:
Friday 5 September
Jetty Hotel, Coffs Harbour NSW; 18+
You Am I + Special Guests: PURPLE DISTURBANCE
Thursday, 11 September 2025
Vinnies Dive, Gold Coast QLD; 18+
British India + Special Guests: PURPLE DISTURBANCE
Friday, 12 September 2025
Crowbar, Brisbane QLD; 18+
British India + Special Guests: PURPLE DISTURBANCE
Saturday, 13 September 2025
Sol Bar, Sunshine Coast QLD; 18+
British India + Special Guests PURPLE DISTURBANCE
Friday, 19 September 2025
King Street (Warehouse), Newcastle NSW; 18+
British India + Special Guests: PURPLE DISTURBANCE
Saturday, 20 September 2025
Crowbar, Leichhardt, Sydney NSW; 18+
British India + Special Guests: PURPLE DISTURBANCE
Friday 3 October 2025
Drifters Wharf, Gosford NSW; 18+
The Screaming Jets + Special Guests: PURPLE DISTURBANCE
Saturday, 4 October 2025
North Head Barracks, Manly NSW; LIC AA
Grinspoon, BAD//DREEMS + Special Guests: PURPLE DISTURBANCE
Saturday, 29 November 2025
NEX, Newcastle NSW; 18+
Grinspoon, BAD//DREEMS + Special Guests: PURPLE DISTURBANCE
Friday, 12 December 2025
Waves, Towradgi Beach NSW; 18+
Grinspoon, You Am I + Special Guests PURPLE DISTURBANCE
Sat 13 December 2025
UC Refectory, Canberra NSW; LIC AA
Grinspoon, BAD//DREEMS + Special Guests PURPLE DISTURBANCE
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