Sean Bennett

The 8th of October 2025… A poignant date on the calendar for rock legend Jon Stevens. Not only is it his birthday (many happy returns from all of us at The Rockpit, Jon) but it is also the official release day for ‘Shimmer’, his first solo album since 2017’s blockbuster ‘Starlight’.

For the first time since their sellout 2001 Australian tour, multi-platinum and BRIT award winning, Scottish alternative rock band Travis is coming to Australia, to perform classic album ‘The Man Who’ in full and other fan favourites [...]

The highly anticipated opening night of a sold out tour for The Fray’s “How to Save a Life” 20th Anniversary has arrived! Arriving in Australia to celebrate their timeless debut album which continues to attract new fans – for over 20 years – to their music. It was a career defining album, and not just for them, it came at a time when music consumption was changing, with MP3s and streaming just tipping over the horizon it became a whole new world in how bands and fans interacted.

It’s been nothing short of a monumental year for the Black Eyed Sons. With their electrifying performances and a sound that blends grit, melody, and raw energy, the band has carved out a unique space [...]

Double Single ‘Push Comes To Shove / November Again’

If there was ever any doubt that Tony Hadley still knows how to put on a show, Perth got the answer loud and clear last weekend. Across two sold out nights at the Astor Theatre, Hadley rolled into town with charm, swagger and a stack of songs that instantly transported the room straight back to the glory days of big choruses, sharp suits and peak 80s pop. And honestly? He barely put a foot wrong.

24 years after their start, TERROR still reign as one of the most influential bands in hardcore. TERROR will release their tenth full length record, STILL SUFFER, on April 24th through Flatspot Records. Working with producer (and former guitarist) Todd Jones, the band created ten fast, aggressive, in-your-face tracks that embrace the themes that made TERROR so influential in the first place.

When two genre-defining acts collide, you don’t just get a tour—you get an event. In 2026, Frank Turner & The Sleeping Souls and Bowling For Soup are joining forces for the Bowling My Bones Australian tour, a co-headline run that promises [...]

Fifty years on from the release of one of Australian rock’s most iconic anthems, The Angels continue to prove why their legacy remains as powerful as ever. From the unforgettable chant of “No way, get [...]

In this interview, Adam Thompson talks to The Rockpit about the exciting next chapter for Chocolate Starfish. We discuss the band’s long-standing relationship with the iconic Mundi Mundi Bash, an event Chocolate Starfish have performed [...]