SPIDERBAIT: Ivy & the big apples 30th Anniversary National July Tour Announced
+ VERY SPECIAL GUESTS CUSTARD, MAGIC DIRT, THE MEANIES, TUMBLEWEED & THE GNOMES
Legendary Aussie rockers Spiderbait today announce they will return to stages around the country this July, to celebrate the 30th Anniversary of their iconic 1996 album Ivy & the big apples.
Kicking off on Saturday 4 July at Brisbane’s The Tivoli, the band will head through Perth, Melbourne, Adelaide and Sydney delivering their epic live show to fans nationwide. Iconic special guests Custard, Magic Dirt, The Meanies and Tumbleweed will join the party on select dates, as emerging Melbourne rockers The Gnomes warm audiences at all shows.
Frontier members can access presale tickets from 12 noon (local time) on Thursday 16 April, before tickets go on sale at 1pm (local time) on Friday 17 April.
For tickets and further information, head to frontiertouring.com/spiderbait.
“Stoked to be touring Ivy & the big apples 🍏 this year for her 30th birthday 🎂🎸!! Such an important album for us with lots of epic memories… like Pony winning the Hottest 100 & Janet singing Calypso ❤️… So to play the record live in its entirety around the nation will be mega🎸 And a fantastic lineup of so many of our fave bands thanks for celebrating with us ☘️!! See you soon Australia!🇦🇺🎸❤️” – Spiderbait
Spiderbait last toured in 2024 to widespread acclaim to mark the 20th Anniversary of their seminal album Tonight Alright and its standout track ‘Black Betty’. Adding extra dates to meet overwhelming demand, the trio played some of their best shows ever, belting out hit after hit with explosive energy. Underpinned by a decades-long friendship, their intensity and camaraderie are immediately evident onstage, endearing them to fans young and old.
Widely regarded as a defining moment in Australian alternative rock, Spiderbait’s third studio album, Ivy & the big apples, marked a major breakthrough for the band, showcasing a bold shift toward a more polished yet still energetic sound. The record debuted in the ARIA Top 3, went Double Platinum, and stayed in the Top 50 for nearly a year — a testament to its enduring impact and the strength of singles like ‘Calypso’ and ‘Hot Water & Milk’.
Featuring standout track ‘Buy Me A Pony’, which became the first Australian song to take the crown in triple j’s prestigious Hottest 100, the record captured the raw, youthful spirit of the time while pushing the boundaries of the local music scene. A fearless mix of punk, pop and alternative rock, the album cemented Spiderbait as one of Australia’s most important bands of the 90’s.
Out on July 3, Ivy & the big apples 30th Anniversary Edition LP celebrates this cultural touchstone. Reissued on vinyl to mark the moment, this is an essential piece of Australian music history, ready to be rediscovered. Pre-order it now.
The story of Spiderbait is an unlikely but heart-warming one – three friends from a small Australian country town taking on the music scene, and emerging triumphantly thirty years later, friendship intact, and now one of the biggest and best rock bands on the national landscape
The trio’s popularity spans three decades and shows no signs of abating. They’ve released seven acclaimed albums, all of which have racked up Gold, Platinum or Double Platinum status, and have combined Australian sales of over a million units, with over 100 million annual global streams and 285 thousand daily global streams and growing every year. Spiderbait have also chalked up almost every Australian accolade possible, taking home multiple ARIA Awards and topping charts along the way.
Australian rock ‘n roll royalty, and with a catalogue of music that’s distinctive and uncompromising, Spiderbait’s anticipated Ivy & the big apples 30thAnniversary Tour will see the band playing songs from their seminal album plus favourites from their extensive catalogue – Don’t miss out!
With special guests…
CUSTARD (Brisbane)
Local indie rockers Custard are known for their witty lyrics and distinctive, understated sound, led by singer-songwriter David McCormack. Emerging in the 1990s, they became a cult favourite for their clever, often humorous take on everyday life.
MAGIC DIRT (Melbourne)
Multi-ARIA Award nominated Magic Dirt are renowned for their gritty guitar sound and the distinctive vocals of frontwoman Adalita. They gained a strong following for their raw, emotive style and remain an influential presence in Australia’s rock scene.
THE MEANIES (Perth + Adelaide)
Seminal Melbourne punk rockers, The Meanies are renowned for their high-energy performances and irreverent style. Since the late 1980s, they have influenced the Australian punk scene with their frantic power-pop riffs, short sharp songs, raw sound and confrontational stage presence.
TUMBLEWEED (Sydney)
Australia’s homegrown stoner rock heavyweights. Tumbleweed have built a reputation on hypnotic riffs, loose-limbed swagger, and a live show that feels like it might levitate at any moment. Riding the 90s on a wave of fuzz, feedback and sun-bleached psychedelia, they weren’t just part of the scene, they helped define it.
THE GNOMES (All shows)
Hailing from Melbourne, The Gnomes deliver a feral, hook-heavy take on ‘60s beat, garage and power pop. With a cult following, they’ve built a reputation for chaotic live shows and a distinctly DIY approach to music.
Spiderbait’s Ivy & the big apples 30th Anniversary Edition LP is out July 3 – Pre-order it HERE
SPIDERBAIT
IVY & THE BIG APPLES 30TH ANNIVERSARY AUSTRALIAN TOUR
JULY 2026
WITH SPECIAL GUESTS CUSTARD, MAGIC DIRT, THE MEANIES, TUMBLEWEED (SELECT SHOWS ONLY) + THE GNOMES (PLAYING ALL SHOWS)
Presented by Frontier Touring
FRONTIER MEMBER PRESALE
via frontiertouring.com/spiderbait
Runs 24 hours from: Thursday 16 April (12 noon local)
or until presale allocation exhausted
TICKETS ON SALE
Begins: Friday 17 April (1pm local)
SATURDAY 4 JULY
With special guests Custard + The Gnomes
The Tivoli | Brisbane QLD (18+)
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SATURDAY 11 JULY
With special guests The Meanies + The Gnomes
The Ice Cream Factory | Perth WA (18+)
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FRIDAY 24 JULY
With special guests Magic Dirt + The Gnomes
Forum | Melbourne VIC (18+)
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SATURDAY 25 JULY
With special guests The Meanies + The Gnomes
Hindley Street Music Hall | Adelaide SA (Lic. All Ages)
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FRIDAY 31 JULY
With special guests Tumbleweed + The Gnomes
Enmore Theatre | Sydney NSW (Lic. All Ages)
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