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Past Event

Mi-Sex 'Space Race 1980' Tour

08 May 2026

Friday

Show 8:00pm

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This event was on Friday, 8 May 2026.
Next at The Stag & Hunter Hotel 16 Oct · ETHAN MILLER Australian Tour 2026 · Tickets on sale Next by MI-SEX 6 Nov · La La La's · Tickets on sale

Venue

The Stag & Hunter Hotel

Mayfield, Newcastle

Tickets

Event Ended

Date & Time

Fri, 8 May

8:00pm

About this event

Are you a clone? Mi-Sex returns to the road in 2026, this time to commemorate the 45th anniversary of the band’s second, timeless classic LP Space Race . Featuring the hit singles ‘People’ and ‘It Only Hurts When I’m Laughing’, Space Race posited Mi-Sex light years ahead of its time. Promising a catastrophic, electromagnetic collision of post-punk, the avant-garde, and new wave, get set for a sonic spectacular that’s as passionate as it is powerful.In 1979, ABC’s Double J embraced the emergence of new wave and Mi-Sex became regular guests on Countdown , which saw the group shoot to #1 with ‘Computer Games’. Rounding-out the decade with its landmark performance at the Sydney Opera House, known as the ‘Concert of the Decade’ – Mi-Sex are revered by their peers as the band of its era. Early the following year, Mi-Sex Gra ? ti Crimes scooped the1979 TV WEEK / COUNTDOWN MUSIC AWARDS with 4 gongs, including: Best New Single (Computer Games ), Most Popular Single/Alb

Event details via Oztix

Set Times

Show Starts 8:00pm
MI-SEX ★ 8:00pm~

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.

View all set times in Newcastle → · MI-SEX Tour Dates →

Catch MI-SEX Again

Fri 6 Nov 2026 La La La's, Wollongong — Wollongong
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Sat 7 Nov 2026 Avalon RSL Club, Avalon Beach — Avalon Beach
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Fri 27 Nov 2026 The Tuning Fork, Parnell — Parnell
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Frequently Asked Questions

What time does MI-SEX start?

MI-SEX is scheduled to perform at 8:00pm on Friday, 8 May 2026 at The Stag & Hunter 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 The Stag & Hunter Hotel located?

The Stag & Hunter Hotel is located at 187 Maitland Rd, Mayfield, NSW.

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Location

187 Maitland Rd, Mayfield Get Directions →

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