One of Australia’s most loved and influential bands, the Hard-Ons are this year celebrating 40 years of punk rocking in public. In doing so they will embark on a 40th anniversary tour of Australia this October and November, along with the release of new music, starting with the fast-out-the-gate new single "Buzz Buzz Buzz", out now on Cheersquad Records and Tapes, plus the exciting announcement of a new feature length documentary film, The Most Australian Band Ever, which will premiere October 16 at Sydney's SXSW festival.
In their original incarnation, the Hard-Ons shared bills with the likes of the Ramones and Nirvana and appeared on numerous Big Days Out. They scored a never-bettered 17 consecutive number 1s on the Australian independent charts and in 1989 were the only Australian band still based in Australia to hit the top 5 in the NME charts. In 2021, the core pair of Ray and Blackie and "new" drummer Murray found themselves a new front person in the form of longtime fanboy, Tim Rogers of You Am I.
Over the years, the Hard-Ons have won the vocal support of artists like Dave Grohl, AC/DC's Malcolm Young and Jello Biafra amongst countless others. They’ve influenced not only subsequent generations of punk bands but a wide-ranging groundswell of Australian alternative artists – from You Am I to Spiderbait to Silverchair to Regurgitator to Magic Dirt to Powderfinger to the Dirty Three to The Chats – each of whom have been inspired by the Hard-Ons’ energy, free spirit and uncompromising dedication.
Catch the Hard-Ons on their 40th Anniversary Australian Tour
Friday October 18 - Soapbox, Brisbane
Thursday October 24 - Sussex Inlet Tavern, Sussex Inlet
Friday October 25 - La La La's, Wollongong
Saturday October 26 - Paddo RSL, Sydney
Sunday October 27 - Hamilton Station Hotel, Newcastle
Thursday October 31 - Altar, Hobart
Friday November 1 - The Tote, Melbourne
Saturday November 2 - Singing Bird Studios, Frankston
Sunday November 3 - Red Hill Hotel, Castlemaine
Monday November 4 - Barwon Club, Geelong
Thursday November 7 - Amplifier, Perth
Friday November 8 - Indian Ocean Hotel, Scarborough
Saturday November 9 - Froth & Fury, Adelaide
Tickets on sale now
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Level access is available from 112 Murray Street via the black and white laneway leading to the Garden. There is one accessible toilet. There is braille signage and tactile ground surface indicators throughout the venue. Please contact us via info@altarhobart.com.au prior to the show day or speak to staff at In The Hanging Garden for assistance.
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