# Bugs announce final album celebration shows at Crowbar

**Latest News** — On Your Markus  
**Published:** 17 August 2026  
**Author:** Markus Hamence  
**Source:** https://onyourmarkus.au/latest-news/bugs/

Brisbane band Bugs will launch their fourth album HEAD NOISE with two shows at Crowbar on September 10 and 12, featuring special guests including Ball Park Music's Sam Cromack, Talk Heavy, VOIID, Suzi and a DJ set from Dune Rats. The album arrives August 28, with tickets on sale Thursday August 20 at 8am AEST.

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Ahead of their anticipated fourth album ***HEAD NOISE*** out August 28, Brisbane’s **Bugs **are today proud to announce two album launch shows in September. 

On** Thursday 10th** and **Saturday 12th September**, Bugs will return to the stage to celebrate the record at **Brisbane**’s **Crowbar** - a venue that has been a core part of the band’s history over the years. With a stacked list of special guests, as well as some surprises, these shows are not to be missed. Tickets are on sale this Thursday 20th August at 8am AEST. 

Joining Bugs for the first show is **Ball Park Music’s Sam Cromack**, as well as local acts **Supernew**and **Dirty Harry**. The Saturday show will see Brisbane’s **Talk Heavy** and **VOIID** take to the stage alongside Melbourne singer-songwriter **Suzi**, plus a special DJ set from **Dune Rats**. 

The shows mark Bugs’ first live performances since October’s *Saving A Bug’s Life *fundraiser show for bassist **Jordan Brunoli**, who was diagnosed with stage 4 colorectal cancer last year. With a strong show of support from Brisbane’s tight-knit community of music lovers, fans, family, and friends alike, Bugs headlined a sold out Tivoli joined by mates Dear Seattle, Beddy Rays, Sly Withers, Hope D, The Buoys, TOWNS, RAAVE TAPES, and many more. 

Reflecting on the past year, and the album process, Jordan says *“After a year’s worth of treatment, there are no more viable medical options for me and I have begun to enter the final chapters of my life. That’s why the release of ‘HEAD NOISE’ means so much to me. The two year writing and recording journey somehow encapsulates so many moods, wins, losses and melancholic discussions…throughout all of which I could count on the fact that I was doing what I love, with those who have my back.”*

Over the past ten years, Bugs have moved into the hearts of music lovers across the country with their bright and tender pop rock songs and joyful, community-driven live shows. Australia rallied behind their debut album ***Self Help***** (2019)*****,**** *voting bouncy hit single ‘Seriously’ into triple j’s Hottest 200 list. Their ever-iconic** Like A Version** cover of **Mallrat’s ‘Charlie’** broke into the Hottest 100 the following year at #91, and came in at #25 in 2023’s Hottest 100 Like A Versions of all time. From sold out hometown shows and national tours, to playing Falls Festival and supporting Australian legends **Grinspoon** on their mammoth *Chemical Hearts *run in 2019, Bugs have become firmly woven into the fabric of Australia’s beloved music scene.

![Colourful poster for BUGS festival featuring a bald baby's head surrounded by foliage, plants and decorative elements in pastel tones.](https://media.onyourmarkus.au/admin/2026/08/eb75ddea-7d49-4d1c-96ce-4a48a7cba58d.png)

***HEAD NOISE *****Album Release Shows**

Thursday 10th September - Crowbar - Brisbane, QLD  
*w/ Sam Cromack - Supernew - Dirty Harry*

Saturday 12th September - Crowbar - Brisbane, QLD  
*w/ Dune Rats DJs - Suzi - Talk Heavy - VOIID*

*Tickets on sale Thursday 20th August at 8am AEST. Fans can sign up **[HERE](https://us.list-manage.com/v_0O6Y6Triw?e=4b1ec3ff0f&c2id=43288f578e0d71b33af3b00411e7caae)** to receive ticket links directly to their inbox when sale commences.*

![Vintage television screen displaying a surreal assemblage of a doll's head, gold fabric bows, grass, and coloured letter blocks spelling "HEAD MODE".](https://media.onyourmarkus.au/admin/2026/08/a1a40cb4-02e5-47a3-9146-8e01174e1cf8.jpg)

### ***HEAD NOISE  *****out August 28**