Contemporary Music
Upcoming gigs, performances and concerts.
27 May 2026
15 Years of Astral People takeover
Gil Scott-Heron by Brian Jackson & Yasiin Bey
Celebrate the life and work of the soul and poet titan Gil Scott-Heron, with his key musical collaborator Brian Jackson and multidisciplinary artist, musician and rapper Yasiin Bey.
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Thom Yorke Live at Sydney Opera House
Watch an unmissable, career-spanning concert film from Thom Yorke, shot across two nights on the Forecourt in November 2024.
You can now watch Underworld turn the Concert Hall into a rave cave
The electronic dance duo has owned the scene for decades. In the 90’s, they transitioned from synth-pop to techno, releasing influential albums dubnobasswithmyheadman, Second Toughest in the Infants and Beaucoup Fish. Their nostalgic track Born Slippy (Nuxx) featured in Trainspotting became an international smash hit. And in 2012, they even scored the London Olympics.
Music for... Road Trips by Bonobo
Buckle up and escape into the wild with this playlist by electronic wizard Bonobo.
