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Deb Pelser

England

Journalist at Backseat Mafia

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  • 1 week ago | backseatmafia.com | Deb Pelser

    The Sydney Opera House is draped in Vivid’s hallucinatory light and hums with anticipation as we wait for Marlon Williams, one of Aotearoa’s most enigmatic voices to take take the stage for his long-awaited solo return. Williams, of Ngāi Tahu and Ngāi Tai descent, hasn’t performed a headline set here since 2019, when he graced the forecourt.

  • 1 week ago | backseatmafia.com | Deb Pelser

    Wanderer Festival returns to the Sapphire Coast on 4–5 October 2025 with another genre-spanning lineup that brings together festival favourites, cult icons, and thrilling new voices from around the world. Saturday Music HighlightsSaturday night sets the tone with a shimmering blend of emotion, nostalgia, and high energy. Missy Higgins, a beloved staple of Australian music, brings her rich back catalogue and unmistakable voice to the main stage.

  • 1 week ago | backseatmafia.com | Deb Pelser

    US industrial noise collective YHWH Nailgun will make their highly anticipated debut on Australian stages this July, bringing their scorched-earth live show to Sydney and Melbourne for the first time. The rising four-piece—who’ve rapidly become one of the most talked-about new acts in experimental music—will hit Mary’s Underground in Sydney on Tuesday 22 July, followed by The Curtin in Melbourne on Wednesday 23 July.

  • 1 week ago | backseatmafia.com | Deb Pelser

    OneRepublic will make their highly anticipated return to Australia and New Zealand in February 2026, bringing their The Sweet Escape Tour to arenas and outdoor venues across the region. Joining them as special guest is Swedish pop star Zara Larsson, marking her long-awaited debut live appearances in both countries.

  • 1 week ago | backseatmafia.com | Deb Pelser

    Los Angeles indie-pop outfit Saint Motel will finally make their long-anticipated debut on Australian shores this September and October, announcing a string of East Coast headline shows alongside a festival slot at the much-loved Wanderer Festival on the Sapphire Coast.

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