Australia, the wait is over: prepare to witness the beautiful chaos that is BETTER LOVERS next year, with the iconic hardcore group, consisting of Greg Puciato (vocals), Jordan Buckley (guitar), Will Putney (guitar, producer), Steve Micciche (bass) and Clayton "Goose" Holyoak (drums), primed to make their Aussie live debut in January 2026, joined by special guests SPLIT CHAIN and BLIND GIRLS.
Kicking off on Friday 23 January in Brisbane, BETTER LOVERS will roar through Newcastle, Sydney, Melbourne and Belgrave, concluding on Friday 30 January in Adelaide.
⏰ KEY DATES & TICKETS
DAL Presale: Wednesday 27th August @ 10AM local time
Sign Up: DAL Presale HERE
General On Sale: Thursday 28th August @ 10AM local time
With the amalgamation of some of the scene's most prolific musicians rallying together over a shared vision of creative fearlessness and relentless energy, BETTER LOVERS were always bound to be something magic and memorable; but with each new release the group, bringing together members of Every Time I Die, formerly The Dillinger Escape Plan, and Fit For An Autopsy, have organically and collectively evolved into something that borders on otherworldly.
Also set to make their Australian debut in 2026, British genre chameleons SPLIT CHAIN will be bringing their exciting mix of shoegaze, post hardcore and nu metal down under. Forming in 2023, SPLIT CHAIN erupted into view via their debut single Get Inside, signed with Epitaph Records in 2024, and unveiled their debut album motionblur last month.
Gold Coast DIY screamo heroes BLIND GIRLS have been fortifying their trademark blend of dark chaos and cathartic hardcore since forming back in 2013. Channeling hardcore, screamo and everything in between into their magnetic creative output, BLIND GIRLS most recently unleashed their third studio album An Exit Exists in 2024, garnering praise for their razor-sharp delivery, intensity and raw talent.
It's not hyperbole - it would be Highly Irresponsible to miss the first ever BETTER LOVERS tour on Australian soil in 2026, don't miss your chance to kick off 2026 with a bang, BETTER LOVERS-style!
📆 TOUR DATES
Friday 23rd January @ Crowbar, Brisbane
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Saturday 24th January @ Hamilton Station, Newcastle
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Sunday 25th January @ Manning Bar, Sydney
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Wednesday 28th January @ Max Watts, Melbourne
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Thursday 29th January @ Sooki Lounge, Belgrave
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Friday 30th January @ Lion Arts Factory, Adelaide
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