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The Neighborhood will head to Australia and New Zealand in July 2026 as part of their upcoming Wourld Tour, in support of their new album, (((((ultraSOUND)))), arriving Nov. 14 via Warner Records.
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The run begins July 4 at Spark Arena in Auckland, followed by headline shows at Sydney’s Hordern Pavilion on July 7 and Melbourne’s Margaret Court Arena on July 10. Presale begins Nov. 6 at 10 a.m. local time, with general onsale following Nov. 7 at 10 a.m. The Australian leg is presented by Handsome Tours.
The global Wourld Tour kicks off March 28 in Austin, Texas, and will hit major venues across North America, Europe, Asia and Oceania, including Madison Square Garden in New York and London’s O2 Arena. The tour will wrap with a hometown performance at the Kia Forum in Los Angeles on Oct. 9.
ultraSOUND marks the band’s first studio album since 2018 and is described as a stripped-back return to form. The LP was recorded between Conway Studios in Los Angeles and The Beehive in Van Nuys, with longtime collaborator Justyn Pilbrow and Jono Dorr. The band has previewed the project with singles “Private,” “OMG” and “Lovebomb,” the former of which received a new video on Nov. 4 directed by Ramez Silyan (Post Malone, The Kid LAROI).
Notably, the Wourld Tour also marks the return of drummer Brandon Fried, who was previously dismissed from the band in 2022 following allegations of inappropriate conduct. Fried publicly apologised at the time and entered treatment for substance abuse. His quiet return was first observed in early ultraSOUND sessions and confirmed with the release of “Private.” The band has not made a formal statement about his reinstatement, but fans noted his appearance in recent promotional material and tour visuals.
The Neighbourhood recently celebrated the 10th anniversary of their sophomore album Wiped Out! with an expanded edition featuring 11 previously unreleased demos and remixes.
The Neighbourhood Australia & New Zealand Tour 2026Presented by Handsome ToursJuly 4 – Spark Arena, Auckland, NZJuly 7 – Hordern Pavilion, Sydney, NSWJuly 10 – Margaret Court Arena, Melbourne, VIC
Trending on Billboard Samara Joy will be adding another checkmark to her growing list of milestones this weekend when she makes her debut on Austin City Limits. The 2025 NAACP Image Award winner and five-time Grammy-winning artist will take her bow on PBS stations nationwide tomorrow, Nov. 1 (7 p.m. CT/8 p.m. ET). Explore See […]
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The multi-genre Wicked Oaks festival, which held its first edition in Austin, Texas, on Saturday and Sunday (Oct. 25-26), has released a statement addressing reports that multiple attendees were injured or killed during the event — and offered information on refunds for attendees impacted by the severe weather that forced temporary closures throughout the weekend.
According to festival organizers, there were no fatalities on the festival grounds, though two attendees were transported to hospitals on Saturday, while five were transported to hospitals on Sunday. “[Austin-Travis County] EMS has advised they are not aware of any deaths or critical patients among those transported from the festival,” the festival’s statement reads.
The statement goes on to note that organizers “are also aware of a tragic vehicle accident in the Bastrop area, involving individuals traveling home after the event,” that killed one person, Anthony Pike, after “a truck ran a red light and caused the wreck.”
“Our community is small, and losses like this are felt deeply,” the statement continues. “We are profoundly saddened by this tragedy and extend our heartfelt condolences to Anthony’s family, friends, and all who are affected.”
Wicked Oaks organizers also acknowledged the severe weather that impacted all three days of the festival — including a “severe storm” that struck around 10 p.m. on Saturday, prompting “a site-wide evacuation” and forcing the festival to shut down for the remainder of the evening — and offered refund and reimbursement information for impacted attendees.
The festival says it’s offering a full refund to attendees who held Saturday single-day tickets; a 50% refund to two-day ticket holders; a hotel reimbursement for campers who had to secure alternate lodging on Friday when forecasts of heavy rain and lightning delayed the opening of the festival’s campgrounds; a 50% refund for attendees who paid to park in the festival’s Enchanted Overnight Parking areas, after the festival’s parking lots were deemed “unusable” on Sunday following rainstorms; and a full refund for attendees who paid to ride festival shuttles on Saturday. All qualifying refunds will be issued to the original form of payment.
Festival organizers instruct those requesting a hotel reimbursement to email an itemized receipt to contact@wickedoaksfest.com by midnight on Friday (Oct. 31).
“We are working closely with our multiple ticket providers to finalize the refund timeline,” the festival’s statement continues. “Because many guests purchased through payment plans, the process is more complex and requires coordination across several platforms. We understand the time, money, and planning that goes into a festival weekend. We are committed to resolving this quickly and will update everyone as soon as possible.”
Performers at Wicked Oaks included Martin Garrix, Eric Prydz, Bob Moses, Kaskade, Cloonee and Nightmre.
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“As you might know, this is the first night of the tour,” Tame Impala’s Kevin Parker told a buzzing, sold-out crowd at Brooklyn’s Barclays Center on Monday night. “That means it’s a pretty epic night, and there was nowhere more epic to kick this whole shit off than New York City, obviously.
“That [also] means anything can happen,” the Aussie psych-rocker-turned-arena-star continued. “And by that, I mean for the better, but also anything can fall apart at any moment – just so you know.”
Improbably, Tame Impala has become one of modern rock’s biggest live draws. But its catalog is littered with insecurity and loneliness – from 2010 breakout single “Solitude Is Bliss” to beloved 2012 album Lonerism to “Loser,” now a Hot 100 hit from the just-released new album Deadbeat – and even after headlining festivals, producing a Dua Lipa album, and winning a Grammy, Tame mastermind Kevin Parker still clearly has some imposter syndrome.
Five albums in, Tame Impala now has a large enough catalog that tough setlist choices must be made; always known for lasers and confetti, its stage production is more complex than ever, with far more audio and visual components to possibly malfunction. And prior to Barclays on Monday, Tame Impala hadn’t played a proper headlining show in two-and-a-half years.
But Parker – outside of a mildly worn voice he attributed during the encore to an unspecified ailment – had little to worry about. Critics haven’t embraced Deadbeat in the same way as the band’s past projects, but fans greeted freshly minted hits “Dracula” and “Loser” nearly as rapturously as Tame standards like “Let It Happen” and “The Less I Know The Better.” The excitement extended to other Deadbeat material (the setlist featured 10 of its 12 tracks), which the audience responded to even more than cuts from Tame’s first two acclaimed albums, Innerspeaker and Lonerism. The band’s stage production, meanwhile, was more elaborate than ever, while still channeling the colorful, psychedelic aesthetic that’s always been its calling card.
“The only one who’s really judging you is yourself – nobody else,” Parker sings on Innerspeaker deep cut “Alter Ego,” an unexpected inclusion on Monday’s setlist. As the dance-oriented Deadbeat‘s mixed reception has proven, that’s no longer quite true, at least for Parker. But the Barclays crowd on Monday was clearly in his thrall – as those at the next three shows Tame Impala has planned at the venue this week will also surely be.
Here are some of the best moments from Tame Impala’s first Deadbeat show – and when you’re done with that, here’s the complete setlist.
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Following a year of sold-out shows and more than 135,000 tickets sold nationwide, comedian Matt Mathews will keep the laughter rolling into 2026. The viral sensation and boudoir photographer-turned-comic announced 22 new dates for his Boujee on a Budget Tour, which kicks off February 12 in El Paso, Texas, and runs through June 20 in Davenport, Iowa.
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The newly added leg will bring Mathews’ acclaimed live show to cities including Portland, Seattle, Cincinnati, Boston, Washington, D.C., Orlando, and Baton Rouge, among others. Tickets go on sale beginning Thursday (Oct. 30) at 10 a.m. local time via LiveNation.com, with artist presales opening on Tuesday (Oct. 28).
Now nearing 100 performances, Boujee on a Budget is propelled by Mathews’ raw storytelling, southern wit, and unfiltered perspective on life as a gay man navigating small-town Alabama. His comedic material draws on his experiences as a farmer, barrel racer and boudoir photographer, connecting deeply with audiences who see both humor and heart in his stories.
The tour’s 2025 run will conclude this December with two milestone shows: a special taping at Nashville’s iconic Ryman Auditorium and Mathews’ first hometown arena performance at the Legacy Arena in Birmingham, Ala.
Beyond the stage, Mathews continues to expand his creative footprint. With more than 12 million followers and over 1 billion views across social platforms, his reach extends far beyond comedy clubs. Later this year, he’s set to release his debut self-titled music album, following the singles “What a War” and “Joke’s On Me.”
Fans can expect Mathews’ signature mix of boujee flair and down-home honesty as he brings his blend of humor and humanity to new audiences nationwide.
An artist presale begins Tuesday at 10 a.m. local time through Wednesday (Oct. 29_ at 10 p.m. local. A general onsale launches Thursday (Oct. 30) at 10 a.m. local here.
Check out the new dates for the 2026 Boujee on a Budget tour below:
Feb. 12: El Paso, Texas @ Abraham Chavez Theatre
Feb. 13: Lubbock, Texas @ Buddy Holly Hall of Performing Arts
Feb. 14: Norman, Okla. @ Riverwind Casino
Feb. 19: Portland, Ore. @ Newmark Theater
Feb. 20: Bellingham, Wash. @ Mount Baker Theatre
Feb. 21: Seattle, Wash. @ Paramount Theatre
March 26: Nashville, Ind. @ Brown County Music Center
March 27: Cincinnati, Ohio @ Andrew J. Brady Music Center
March 28: Northfield, Ohio @ MGM Northfield Park
Apr. 9: Boston, Mass. @ Boch Center Shubert Theater
Apr. 10: Hershey, Pa. @ Hershey Theatre
Apr. 11: Washington, D.C. @ Warner Theater
Apr. 30: Evans, Ga. @ Columbia County PAC
May 1: Orlando, Fla. @ Dr. Phillips Center
May 29: Baton Rouge, La. @ L’Auberge Casino
May 30: Bossier City, La. @ Margaritaville
May 31: Brandon, Miss. @ Brandon Amphitheater
June 5: Cherokee, N.C. @ Harrah’s Cherokee
June 6: Danville, Va. @ Caesars Virginia
June 18: Minneapolis, Minn. @ Mystic Lake
June 19: Madison, Wis. @ Orpheum Theater
June 20″ Davenport, Iowa @ Rhythm City Casino
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Since Pinkpantheress first snuck into cool kids’ playlists with 2021’s “Break It Off” — and truly exploded into the world of mainstream pop with 2023’s Ice Spice-assisted “Boy’s a Liar, Pt. 2” — the British singer-songwriter has consistently offered an incisive reflection of Gen Z’s Internet-driven, hyper-self-aware, irony-anchored humor and culture. Her bite-sized tracks helped her become one of TikTok’s earliest favorites, but her witty, honest lyricism and infectious self-produced records that blend drum and bass, garage, and alternative pop helped her transcend the volatile social media app.
On Friday night (Oct. 24), just a week after dropping her inventive Fancy Some More remix project, Pinkpantheress delivered the strongest, most fully-realized show of her career at the launch of the North American leg of her An Evening With… Pinkpantheress Tour. Kicking off her two-night residency at Brooklyn’s Kings Theatre with “Stateside,” Pinkpantheress spent her set hitting all of her marks across a tri-staired platform flanked by her hilarious DJ on one end and her terrific drummer on the other. Over the course of a little over an hour, she played her entire Fancy That mixtape, which hit No. 4 on the Dance Albums earlier this year, as well as catalog highlights like “Just for Me,” “I Must Apologise,” “Another Life” and “Mosquito.”
Marking her third headlining trek in as many years, this latest tour seizes every opportunity to flaunt Pinkpantheress’ growth onstage. Not only is she visibly more comfortable — her facial expressions, banter, and sass were dialed up considerably on Friday night — but she and her creative team have also truly figured out how to streamline her aesthetics when translating her music to a live setting. Part of why Pinkpantheress has proven to be one of the most alluring new pop stars of the decade is because of its cozy DIY energy; to bring that to a 3,250-capacity venue, she enlisted the Pinkettes, the adorable faux girl group she forms during the show with her two backup dancers, both of whom donned their best Pinkpantheress-inspired garb. With The Pinkettes helping fill the stage and giving Pinkpantheress co-stars to bounce off of, the show felt much more visually complete than last year’s Capable of Love Tour.
Of course, Pink’s signature 2009 JCPenney-evoking remained paramount to the show’s visual identity, helping present her as a soft antithesis to the ultra-glamorous glitz of some of her contemporaries. Pink finds the sparkle in both the mundane and the profound, which is why she can seamlessly shift from a kitschy flip of Shakespeare’s Romeo & Juliet (“Romeo”) to referencing nice Internet memes during her banter intermission. That intermission also proved strikingly candid, with Pink giving a heartfelt speech about her growth in confidence and comfort onstage over the past four years. “I don’t know if anyone was there for those [early shows], but I was shuffling [around],” she said. “I’m 24 now, and I started when I was 19… to be showing this newfound confidence in front of people is really exciting.”
From her Lalaloopsy-esque styling and classic jazz choreography to a surprise Zohran Mamdani appearance, here are the five best moments of Pinkpantheress’ latest tour.
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The pop star was at the top of her game, performing tracks from all three of her studio albums.
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The records set by Stray Kids’ eight members in 2025 leave no room for doubt. The group’s fourth full-length album, Karma, released on Aug. 22, became the first K-pop album of the year to surpass 3 million copies in first-week sales in Korea. That success led them straight to No. 1 on the Billboard 200, marking a historic milestone: Stray Kids are now the first K-pop group to send seven consecutive albums to the top of the chart.
Their touring success was just as extraordinary. Starting in Seoul in August 2024 and wrapping up in Rome the following July, the dominATE world tour covered 54 shows across 34 cities worldwide — including 27 massive stadium concerts. So it was only fitting that, after circling the globe, Stray Kids chose Incheon’s Asiad Main Stadium as the final stop. This encore concert also marked the group’s very first outdoor stadium performance in Korea.
Billboard Korea attended the first night of dominATE : celebrATE, held on Oct. 18 and 19 at Incheon Asiad Main Stadium. Only a few K-pop acts — PSY, SEVENTEEN and now Stray Kids — have ever performed there. Even before the concert began, waves of STAYs filled the streets outside. The 100-meter-wide stage lined with LED panels and the five-tier stadium holding up to 30,000 fans created a scale that was visually overwhelming in itself.
The show opened powerfully with “MOUNTAINS,” followed by “Thunderous,” “JJAM,” “District 9” and “Back Door.” Though the setlist mirrored that of the original tour, the atmosphere inside the open-air venue felt entirely new. Leader Bang Chan even remarked, “It’s hard to believe this is Korea” as the night unfolded with drone shows, fireworks and every spectacle imaginable for such a grand stage. The members’ explosive energy never waned — they performed more than 30 songs across three and a half hours.
“Seven laps around the Earth by plane.” That was how JYP Entertainment described the dominATE tour in a press release, referring to the group’s travels — 285,000 kilometers across five continents: Asia, Oceania, North America, Latin America and Europe. Departing from Incheon International Airport, Stray Kids truly went around the world nearly seven times (the Earth’s circumference is about 40,000 km).
dominATE : celebrATE was a moment where the sweat and growth of Stray Kids’ eight members — everything encapsulated in that single phrase — could truly be witnessed on stage. It was also a night that reflected their well-earned sense of ease, gratitude and an undiminished passion to keep moving forward.
Here are six reasons why Stray Kids’ encore concert in Incheon was the perfect finale.
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After a 2025 edition was called off six months to go , the Sick New World festival will be back in 2026 with two huge one-day concerts in Las Vegas and Fort Worth, Texas, with System of a Down headlining both events.
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The Vegas show will take place on April 25 at the Las Vegas Festival Grounds, and in addition to SOAD, the show will feature Korn, Bring Me the Horizon, Ministry, AFI, Evanescence, Acid Bath, Underoath, Coal Chamber, Knocked Loose, Cypress Hill, KMFDM, the Melvins, Filter, Clutch, Danny Elfman, Marilyn Manson and others.
Fans can sign up now for a pre-sale for the Vegas date that kicks off on Thursday (Oct. 23) at 10 a.m. PT.
The Forth Worth show will take place at Texas Motor Speedway on Oct. 24 with SOAD at the top of the bill, along with Deftones, Slayer — celebrating 40 years of Reign in Blood — Evanescence, Ministry, AFI, Underoath, The Prodigy, Mastodon, Knocked Loose, Power Trip, Down, Melvins, Orgy, Filter, Kittie, Snot, P.O.D. and many more.
Fans can sign up now for a pre-sale that starts on Friday (Oct. 24) at 10 a.m. CT.
Sick New World debuted in 2023 at the Las Vegas Festival Grounds with SOAD as its headliner along with fellow hard rockers Korn, Deftones and Incubus and a similar mix of metal, industrial, hardcore and goth rock. It returned the next year with SOAD again at the top, joined by Alice in Chains, A Perfect Circle, Swans, Primus, Code Orange and Knock Loose, among others.
The 2025 edition, which was to feature Metallica and Linkin Park, was slated to take place in April of that year, but was cancelled in Nov. 2024 due to “unforeseen circumstances.”
Check out the full lineups below.
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Seemingly small initiatives can make a big impact when it comes to making festivals greener — a point Oregon’s Cascade Equinox Festival is demonstrating with its ongoing sustainability program.
The festival’s third edition happened Sep. 19-21 in Redmond, Oregon, with organizers once again implementing a program they say has helped plant hundreds of trees and protect thousands of acres of rainforest in the event’s first three years.
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The program is designed around the “Eco-Band initiative,” which allows attendees to upgrade their passes to include a 100% hemp wristband for $20. A representative for the event reports that this year’s program raised enough money to plant 394 trees in Oregon forests and to protect roughly 511 acres of land in Ecuador. Another roughly $700 raised through donations on the festival’s website went to the protection of another 177 acres of the same Ecuadorian land, which is home to jaguars and Andean bears.
Since Cascade Equinox’s 2023 debut, the hemp wristband program has raised funds to plant 601 trees in the local Willamette National Forest and to protect 1,665 acres of Amazon rainforest. The latter initiative has been done in partnership with SAVIMBO, an organization founded by Indigenous leaders in the Colombian Amazon that pays Indigenous peoples and subsistence farmers in tropical forests to preserve these ecosystems. The festival’s project has specifically worked with the Cofán Indigenous Community in Chandia Na’en, Ecuador.
The hemp wristband program was executed in partnership with Green Disco, an organization composed of promoters, producers and environmental experts who consult on live events, along with Earthwin.org, which works to expand education on mindful living for global well-being.
“Sustainability is a core principle for Cascade Equinox, and in leading by example we hope that other festivals notice and make similar efforts and improvements,” festival organizer Josh Pollack tells Billboard. “We’re thrilled to have planted over 600 native trees locally in Oregon and preserved over 1,600 acres of Amazon rainforest in Ecuador over three years. Big thanks to Earthwin and Green Disco for being incredible partners and sharing our vision for music festivals making a positive ecological impact both locally and globally.”
The 2025 edition of Cascade Equinox Festival featured artists including Sylvan Esso, Disclosure, Big Gigantic, TroyBoi and Chromeo. The next event is slated for Sept. 18-20, 2026.
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