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HEADSEND

23 Apr 2026

Thursday

Show 7:30pm

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Next at John Curtin Hotel 31 Oct · THE DEVIL'S BALL: VICTORIAN GOTHIC EDITION FEAT. DANE BLACKLOCK AND THE PREACHER'S DAUGHTER · $39 Next by Headsend 29 Oct · The Old Bar · Tickets on sale

Venue

John Curtin Hotel

Carlton, Melbourne • 350 cap

Tickets

Event Ended

Date & Time

Thu, 23 Apr

7:30pm

About this event

Frontier Touring is pleased to announce the debut headline tour from fast-rising Byron Bay three-piece HEADSEND this April.Built first and foremost as a live band, HEADSEND’s rise has been defined on stage – the band’s ferocious, up-close energy fuelling their rapid ascent. Having already stepped onto arena and stadium stages in 2025 alongside global heavyweights Tool and AC/DC, Rasmus King, Kyuss King and Bon Soric have sharpened their reputation through relentless touring, which also including supporting UK outfit Wunderhorse on their sold-out Australian run.It’s a trajectory earned the hard way: loud, direct sets that prioritise feel over polish and leave little distance between band and audience. Playing more than 40 shows across Australia in the past year alone, the trio now bring that same intensity back into intimate rooms for these two headline appearances in Sydney and Melbourne – part of a wider tour run that includes slots at The Great Escape in the UK, with additi

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Set Times

Show Starts 7:30pm
Headsend ★ 7:30pm~

Times marked ~ are estimates. Arrive early to avoid missing your favourite acts. We do our best with start times, but they can change — always check with the venue.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What time does Headsend start?

Headsend is scheduled to perform at 7:30pm on Thursday, 23 April 2026 at John Curtin Hotel. Arrive early to get a good spot. We do our best with start times, but they can change — always check with the venue.

Where is John Curtin Hotel located?

John Curtin Hotel is located at 29 Lygon Street, Carlton, Victoria, Carlton, VIC. The venue has a capacity of 350 people.

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Location

29 Lygon Street, Carlton, Victoria, Carlton Get Directions →

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