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Altar Bar Hobart guide: tickets, ID, parking and buses
Going to Altar Bar on Murray Street, Hobart? Card-only bars, ID at the bandroom door, Moshtix tickets, step-free access, free buses and early car park closures.
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Madison Square Garden concert guide: bags, subway, ID
Going to a show at Madison Square Garden? The 22 x 14 x 9 inch bag limit, no re-entry, device-free shows, the ID you need for a drink, and trains home.
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Marvel Stadium concert guide: bags, trains and parking
Going to a gig at Marvel Stadium in Docklands? The A3 bag rule, cashless entry, trains, the Metro Tunnel change, Free Tram Zone trams, parking and late travel.
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Manning Bar guide: parking, buses, ID and the 18+ rule
Heading to Manning Bar at the University of Sydney? Paid campus parking, the buses from Railway Square, the walk from Redfern, the 18+ ID list, bags and getting home late.
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Freo.Social guide: parking, seating, ID and the train back to Perth
Off to a gig at Freo.Social in Fremantle? Where to park near Parry St, whether there's seating, the photo ID rule, cashless bars, finishing times and the train back to Perth.
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Anita's Theatre guide: seating map, parking and the last train
Going to Anita's Theatre in Thirroul? The seating map and box seats, accessible entry on King St, free parking nearby, the 30cm bag rule and the last trains to Sydney and Wollongong.
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Thebarton Theatre guide: parking, seating plan, buses and capacity
Heading to Thebby on Henley Beach Road, Torrensville? Street parking off Danby St, the seating plan with row and seat numbers, buses from the city, the cloakroom, the bars and getting home.
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Odeon Theatre Hobart guide: seating, capacity, parking and buses
Going to the Odeon on Liverpool Street in Hobart? How the seated and standing layouts work, capacity, ID on entry, the cashless bars, council car parks nearby and free Metro buses.
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Lion Arts Factory guide: parking, capacity, trams and getting home
Going to a gig at Lion Arts Factory on North Terrace, Adelaide? Street parking and car parks nearby, the 500-550 capacity, the free trams, the ramp, the cloakroom and getting home.
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The Tuning Fork guide: ID, bags, parking and Waitematā Station
Going to the Tuning Fork at Spark Arena in Auckland? Layouts and capacity, the ID it accepts, the small-bag rule, food and the bar, parking and the walk from Waitematā Station.
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170 Russell guide: parking, floor plan, ID and trams
Going to 170 Russell in Melbourne's CBD? Wilson Parking next door, the standing-room floor plan, pass-outs, footwear and ID rules, free trams 86 and 96, and getting home late.
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Princess Theatre Brisbane guide: parking, seating, bags, buses
Off to The Princess Theatre in Woolloongabba, Brisbane (not Melbourne)? Where to park, the busway stop 200m away, how seating works, ID and age rules, and getting home.
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State Theatre Sydney guide: seating, parking, stairs and trains
Going to the State Theatre on Market Street? Stalls, Mezzanine and Dress Circle explained, the stairs, the QVB parking deal, Town Hall and Gadigal stations and getting home late.
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Liberty Hall Sydney guide: light rail, bags, ID, parking
Off to Liberty Hall at Moore Park? The 30cm bag rule, what ID works, no queuing before 12pm, the 1am light rail cut-off, EQ parking and accessible entry.
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Northcote Theatre guide: tram 86, 18+ entry, bags, parking
Heading to Northcote Theatre? Tram 86 to stop 31, the strict 18+ ID rules, the A4 bag limit, the step-free Bastings St door, and getting home late on weekends.
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The Triffid guide: parking, bags, all-ages rules, buses
Off to The Triffid in Newstead? The 40cm bag limit, ID and under-18 rules, the CityGlider stop 100m away, parking, accessibility and the beer garden.
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Oxford Art Factory guide: trains, parking, ID, lockers
Going to Oxford Art Factory in Darlinghurst? The 18+ rule and ID it takes, no thongs, Museum Station, NightRide and taxi ranks home, and where to park.
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Festival Hall Melbourne guide: trams, bags, doors, parking
Heading to Festival Hall in West Melbourne? Trams 30, 35 and 86, the 30cm bag rule, which door to use, card-only bars, Door 6 access and late trains home.
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Hindley St Music Hall guide: bags, parking and getting home
Heading to Hindley St Music Hall in Adelaide? The 30cm bag rule, pass-outs, ID, the cashless bars, the lift, car parks nearby and Saturday after-midnight buses.
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The Powerstation guide: ID, trains, parking and all-ages
Going to The Powerstation in Auckland? The R18 rule and which ID works, all-ages shows, Maungawhau station since the CRL, parking, set times and the coat check.
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Riverstage Brisbane guide: bags, CityCat, parking, rain
Heading to Riverstage in Brisbane? The A4 bag rule and free cloakroom, the CityCat stop 280m away, why there's no parking, the rain policy and the 10pm finish.
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The Tivoli Brisbane guide: age rules, bags, parking, trains
Heading to The Tivoli in Fortitude Valley? The 18+ and all-ages show types, no cloakroom, the camera ban, parking near Costin St and late trains home.
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Palais Theatre guide: trams, parking, bags and seating
Seeing a show at the Palais Theatre in St Kilda? Tram 96 home, the 30cm bag rule with no cloakroom, paid parking near Luna Park, seating sections and access.
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Fortitude Music Hall guide: parking, bags, seating, trains
Off to The Fortitude Music Hall in Brisbane? Parking under the venue, the 30cm bag rule, standing vs seated, ID and age rules, and trains home from the Valley.
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Spark Arena guide: getting there, parking, bags and seating
Planning a gig at Spark Arena in Auckland? Trains, buses and ferries, parking near Mahuhu Crescent, the 30cm bag rule, accessible seating and the Tuning Fork.
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Chicago concerts: big venues, getting there and home
Chicago's main concert venues compared, from Soldier Field and the United Center to Metro and the Salt Shed, plus the 24-hour Red and Blue Lines and Owl buses.
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Concerts in Christchurch: venues, getting there and home
Christchurch gigs at Te Kaha stadium, Wolfbrook Arena, the Town Hall and Isaac Theatre Royal: parking, bag rules, the Event Direct shuttle and buses home.
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Concerts in Hobart: venues, free buses and getting home
Hobart gigs explained: the Odeon, Altar, Theatre Royal and MyState Bank Arena 9km north, plus free Metro buses, arena bag rules, CBD parking and getting home.
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Concerts in Perth: venues, transport and getting home
Going to a gig in Perth? Free Transperth travel on many tickets, RAC Arena and Optus Stadium trains, Kings Park buses, late Fremantle trains and safe rides home.
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Concerts in Adelaide: the venues, trams and getting home
Going to a gig in Adelaide? The Entertainment Centre, Festival Theatre, Thebby, Hindley Street Music Hall and Lion Arts Factory, plus free trams and late buses.
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Concerts in Auckland: venues, trains and getting home
Auckland gigs after the City Rail Link: Spark Arena, The Civic, Powerstation, Eden Park and Western Springs Bowl, the new station names, parking and late buses.
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Concerts in Sydney: venues, transport and getting home
Sydney concert venues by area, from Afterpay Arena (formerly Qudos Bank) to the Enmore, plus trains, light rail, NightRide buses and secure taxi ranks home.
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Concerts in Brisbane: the venues, getting there and getting home
Planning a gig in Brisbane? The main concert venues compared, the Valley and Newstead versus South Bank and Woolloongabba, Nightlink trains and buses, and secure taxi ranks.
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Concerts in Wellington: the venues, getting there and getting home
A practical guide to concerts in Wellington: San Fran, the Opera House, Michael Fowler Centre, St James, TSB Arena and Shed 6, plus ID rules, parking, and Metlink buses and trains home.
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Concerts in Melbourne: venues, getting there and home
Melbourne gig guide: Rod Laver Arena, Marvel Stadium, the Forum, the Corner, Northcote and St Kilda venues, plus Night Network trains, trams and tapping on.
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Concert earplugs and hearing: how loud is too loud
A pop or rock gig runs about 103 dB, safe for 7.5 minutes unprotected. Which earplugs to bring, where to stand, ringing ears and free hearing checks in AU and NZ.
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Concert safety tips: crowds, heat and drink spiking
Practical concert safety for Australia and NZ: what to do in a crowd surge, heat and water, drink spiking, looking after mates, emergencies and getting home.
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Accessible concerts in Australia and NZ: Companion Card
How the Companion Card works, how to book wheelchair and companion seats at big Australian and NZ venues, and what to know about hearing help and sensory rooms.
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Under-18s at gigs in Australia and NZ: all-ages rules
Can under-18s go to concerts? What 18+, all ages and licensed all ages mean, who can take you, the ID rules and the law in NSW, VIC, QLD, WA and NZ.
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Ticket resale laws in Australia and NZ, state by state
Can you resell a concert ticket above face value? The 10% caps in NSW, Victoria, Queensland and WA, what resale sites must show, and why NZ has no general cap.
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Mobile tickets and SafeTix: why screenshots don't scan
Why Ticketmaster SafeTix and Ticketek mobile tickets won't scan from a screenshot, how wallet entry works, when barcodes appear and what to do when one fails.
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General admission vs seated tickets: which to buy
GA or a seat? What general admission means, why a GA ticket can show a seat number, plus queue times, re-entry, kids and access rules at AU, NZ and US venues.
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Concert presales explained: fan club, card and venue codes
How fan club, promoter, card, venue and Ticketmaster presales work in Australia, NZ and the US, where each code comes from, and what to do when one fails.
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Concert sold out? What you can do (safely)
Gig sold out? How Ticketmaster Resale and Ticketek Marketplace work, the AU and NZ resale caps, getting a mate's ticket safely, and scam red flags to avoid.
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Getting home after a gig in Australian and NZ cities
Night buses, late trains, secure taxi ranks and event tickets that cover travel: how to get home after a late show in nine Australian and New Zealand cities.
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What to bring to a concert (and what gets confiscated)
What to bring to a concert in Australia and NZ: bag size limits by venue, banned items, water, cameras, power banks, cash and outdoor gear, as of October 2026.
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Ashe 2027 tour: Girl of Your Dreams dates and tickets
Ashe announces The Girl of Your Dreams Tour for February and March 2027 with Claire Rosinkranz. North American dates, the October 28 presale and October 30 general sale.
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Ben Folds Five 2027 tour: dates and how to get tickets
Ben Folds Five reunite for nine April 2027 shows across Tennessee, Florida, Texas and Alabama. Dates, the Live Nation presale, October 23 on-sale and sold-out tips.
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CHVRCHES 2027 North American tour: dates and tickets
CHVRCHES announce 18 North American dates for February and March 2027. Dates, venues, the October 27 mailing-list presale and the October 30 general sale.
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Cyndi Lauper Las Vegas 2027: dates and tickets
Cyndi Lauper announces ten Las Vegas shows at the Colosseum at Caesars Palace in February and September 2027. All dates, how the presales ran and general sale on October 23.
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Interpol 2027 North American tour: dates and tickets
Interpol announce nine US dates for March 2027 with Deafheaven. Dates, venues, the October 28 artist presale, October 29 local presales and the October 30 general sale.
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Iron Maiden 2027 North American tour: dates and tickets
Iron Maiden's final North American leg: 16 spring 2027 dates, the fan club presale, the October 23 general sale, support acts, and what to do if it sells out.
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Kings of Leon 2027 Australia and New Zealand tour: dates and tickets
Kings of Leon announce Auckland, Sydney, Brisbane and Melbourne shows for February and March 2027 with Ocean Alley. Dates, venues, presales and the October 27 general sale.
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Matchbox Twenty 2027 tour: dates, presales, tickets
Matchbox Twenty's 52-date 30th anniversary tour: every city, the openers on each leg, how the Spotify and artist presales worked, and the October 23 general sale.
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Buying concert tickets safely in Australia and NZ
How to find the authorised seller, spot fake sites and dodgy sellers, pay so you can get money back, and what the resale laws say in NSW, Queensland, WA and NZ.
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First concert tips: what to bring and what to expect
Going to your first concert in Australia or NZ? Bag limits, phone tickets, cashless bars, ID, earplugs, arrival times and getting home, checked venue by venue.
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