Stuck For Presents? The Music's 2024 Gift Guide Is Here

December is truly in full swing now, and you know what that means. The end-of-year present panic begins.

But no need to worry - before we plunge into the last final weeks of pre-Christmas chaos, we’ve made it easy to find the perfect present for the music lovers in your life, rounding up some of our favourite picks for under the tree to wow anyone in your crowd.

For the connoisseur of the classics:

Paul Kelly Tour

It’s hard to pass up the chance to see an Australian music legend, not to mention at his biggest shows to date. Touring arenas nationwide acros August and September next year, off the back of the release of his 29th album, Fever Longing Still, as well as the song-inspired film How To Make Gravy, it’s an extra special year to give the bucketlist gift of seeing the Australian great live. 

Tickets available here for Perth, Brisbane, Sydney, Hobart, Adelaide, and with a second round of Melbourne tickets on sale tomorrow (Tue 10 Dec) at 10:00am local time.

For the true music collector who savours every second:

Gurrumul Banbirrngu - The Orchestral Sessions

Honouring the late music legend’s most notable compositions from throughout his incredible career, Banbirrngu - The Orchestral Sessions reworks Gurrumul’s original recordings with orchestral reimaginings, exploring the singer’s well-known and beloved performances and carry on Gurrumul’s legacy for years to come. Now available on vinyl, Banbirrngu - The Orchestral Sessions will be an extra special treasure under the tree for any music collector in your life.
Vinyl for Banbirrngu - The Orchestral Sessions available here.

For the cathartic in-the-car belter:

IDLES Tour

What better than to see a Grammy-nominated performance in the flesh from one of the world’s most revered rock acts today. The beloved Bristol post-punks are heading back to Australia for their hotly anticipated return in January 2025, with the east coast excursion coming in support of their fifth studio album TAGNK, begining at Riverstage in Brisbane on Saturday January 18, followed by back-to-back shows at the Sidney Myer Music Bowl in Melbourne and the Hordern Pavilion in Sydney on Tuesday January 21 and Wednesday 22, respectively.

For the live music lovers in your life keen to kick off the new year with a colossal show, tickets are available here.

For the one with the immaculate Spotify Wrapped of pop icons:

Kylie Minogue Tour

To think of a name synonymous with pop perfection, it’s hard to go past the princess herself. Embarking on her biggest tour since 2011, the Australian music icon will being kicking off her global Tension Tour on home soil in February 2025 - an unmissable show for all devoted Kylie fans and pop lovers in your life.

Teasing the tour, Kylie said, "Get ready for your close-up because I will be calling Lights, Camera, Action… and there will be a whole lot of Padaming!"

Due to the tour’s massive demand, all Australian dates are sold out except for remaining final tickets in Sydney and Brisbane, available here. 

For the comedy lover who needs a front-row seat:

2025 Comedy Festival Season

Got a comedy nut in the crew? Give the gift of laughs this Christmas and spread the joy right into the new year with 2025’s massive upcoming comedy festival season. No matter the crowd, festival season is serving up a laugh for everyone, featuring Urzila Carlson, Guy Montgomery, Joel Creasey, Melanie Bracewell, Anisa Nandaula, Bron Lewis, Nazeem Hussain and heaps, heaps more.

To check out the full list of shows, dates and ticket info, head here.

For the hardcore gigger who’s out every week:

Loop Earplugs

After a gig, you want the memories to be playing on repeat, not the music still ringing in your ears. Earplugs have become a gigging staple, and Loop have been leading the game, evolving earwear to protect your hearing and sensory needs in style and comfort. If you’ve got a live music fan in the midst, Loop’s Experience 2 earplugs are especially designed for live events to filter out volume while delivering crisper sound. You can check them out here, alongside Loop’s full range, including their festival set.