• The Autumn Hearts

Following last year's sold out 40th Anniversary tour, Australian jangle pop legends Ups and Downs are back with more things to celebrate. This time around, they are commemorating the 40th birthday of their acclaimed mini-album Sleepless, alongside a brand new EP Radio Is Dead.

At these four special shows, Ups and Downs will play Sleepless in it's entirety for the very first time, along with a second set of their other hits and crowd favourites.

Critics widely consider the 1986 Sleepless mini-album (featuring the indie hit single 'The Living Kind' and their classic cover of Neil Diamond's 'Solitary Man') to be a masterpiece of the 1980s Australian "paisley" and jangle pop eras.

Sleepless is routinely listed by music historials and critics as one of the essential underground Australian rock records, highliting its moody, atmospheric guitar textures compined with glittering, harmony-drenched melodies.

At the same time, Ups and Downs are releasing a new EP Radio Is Dead – their first new music for over 10 years! From the sing-a-long angst of the title track, to the shimmeringg roove of the single 'Out Of Thin Air', where the bandc onjurepure guitar pop with a summery melody and classic harmonies - this is Ups and Downs at their sparkling best.

Ups and Downs will play two sets on the night, guaranteeing you’ll hear all of Sleepless plus your favourites, some rare surprises from their back catalogue, and a sprinkling of new songs.

Get your tickets to one of these rare performances and pick up an exclusive Sleepless t-shirt, available only at shows.

Newcastle’s own The Autumn Hearts blend swirling psychedelia with sun-kissed guitar pop, crafting irresistibly catchy pop songs wrapped in lush, layered harmonies. With a sound that nods to the golden age of 60s psych and modern indie charm, this band turns every chorus into a singalong and every show into a dreamy escape. If you're into jangly guitars, kaleidoscopic vibes and melodies that stick with you long after the last note, the Autumn Hearts could be your new favourite obsession! The band released an album called Mr Sunshine in mid 2025 and have just recently released a new single, September.