The New Christs

The Brightside Brisbane

The New Christs

The New Christs

The Brightside Brisbane, 27 Warner Street, 4006 Brisbane Kort

lau. 21.11.2026 19:00

Saturday, November 21st at The BrightsideThe New Christs return to Brisbane in 2026 for their first appearance in the city since 2016, bringing with them the fire, intensity and conviction that have made them one of Australia's most enduring rock bands. Fresh from a triumphant European tour in 2025, where they tore through clubs and festivals with the same ferocity that has defined them since the early 1980s, the band arrives in Brisbane sounding as vital and uncompromising as ever.Led by the unmistakable Rob Younger, The New Christs have spent more than four decades carving out a unique place in Australian rock, renowned for blistering live performances and a catalogue that fuses raw power with dark melodic depth. Their Brisbane return comes alongside the release of The Burning of Rome – Selected Works, a double LP collection spanning the band's remarkable career, from the explosive early singles and brooding classics through to later recordings that highlight a band continuing to evolve rather than simply revisit the past.More than a celebration of their legacy, these performances are a testament to The New Christs' enduring relevance and creative drive. For longtime fans who have waited a decade to see them back in Brisbane, and for a new generation discovering the band for the first time, this is a rare opportunity to witness one of Australia's great rock & roll institutions at full strength.Great local supports with Mick Medew and The Ursula 4 plus Suicide Country Hour

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    The New Christs were originally formed by Radio Birdman and New Race vocalist Rob Younger after he was offered the support spot on Iggy Pop's Australian tour of 1984. The other members had played in groups such as Celibate Rifles, Lime Spiders and Hoodoo Gurus. The tour proved a success and the band stayed together, recording the two singles Like A Curse and Born Out Of Time for Sydney independent label Citadel Records. These releases gained universal acclaim for their tough and uncompromising nature. With the prospect of an album deal and European tour, the other members instead chose to return to their former interests. Younger was left to pursue a career producing some of the finest upcoming Australian alternative bands.

    In 1986 Barracudas bass player Jim Dickson returned to Australia from the UK and together with Younger started a new line-up. Featured were Charlie Owen, a gifted but as yet unknown guitarist and drummer Louis Burdett who soon left to be replaced by Nick Fisher who had played with Ed Kuepper and Wet Taxis. This line-up released a series of hard hitting singles Black Hole, Headin' South, Another Sin and the EP Dropping Like Flies. These tracks were compiled under the title Divine Rites, whose European release allowed the group to tour there for the first time