The Whitlams Return to Rock Island Tour Lands at Hotel Brunswick

Iconic Australian rock legends The Whitlams are making a triumphant return to classic pub stages on their high-energy “Return to Rock Island” national tour. Consequently, fans in the Northern Rivers can experience the beloved group up close and personal in an electric standing-room atmosphere. Furthermore, attending The Whitlams Hotel Brunswick show offers a rare opportunity to catch the band returning to one of the very venues where their legendary 1994 Sunday residencies first began.

Following their grand, nationwide Orchestral ’26 tour across major concert halls, Tim Freedman and company are swapping symphonies for long, sweaty nights in Australia’s favorite rock rooms. For example, the lineup features Tim Freedman alongside longtime stalwarts Terepai Richmond on drums, Jak Housden on guitar, and Ian Peres on bass and keys. In addition, pioneer of Bush-Psych William Crighton joins the entire tour with his band, promoting his fourth studio album, Colonial Drift. Therefore, get your tickets quickly to celebrate The Whitlams Hotel Brunswick performance live under the stars.

Event Details:

• When: Sunday, October 18, 2026

• Where: Hotel Brunswick, Brunswick Heads

• Time: 4:00 PM – Late

Event Highlights

• Performers: The Whitlams featuring Tim Freedman, Terepai Richmond, Jak Housden, and Ian Peres

• Special Guest: William Crighton & Band (promoting Colonial Drift)

• Musical Style: High-energy Australian pub rock, folk-rock, and classic seven-album repertoire