By Bronwyn Thompson
Sunnyboys
Saturday, February 4, Enmore Theatre, ticketek.com.au
It's been 35 years since the iconic Aussie power-popsters released their breakthrough self-titled debut, an album that continues to make all-time-best charts. To celebrate, the band dust off their jackets and will play the set in its entirety for this one special hometown show. With old tour buddies the Flaming Hands and Shy Imposters. Tickets are $78.95.
Sunnyboys have a date at the Enmore Theatre.
Laneway Festival
Saturday, February 4, Sydney College of the Arts, sydneylanewayfestival.com
It's that time of the year again, when some of the hottest rising stars on the scene join the touring Laneway Festival. This time out, international standouts like Car Seat Headrest, Whitney, Glass Animals and White Lung join an ever-growing list of Aussies – this year including Camp Cope, Julia Jacklin, AB Original and Tame Impala. Tickets are $169.50.
Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band
Tuesday and Thursday, February 7 and 9, Quodos Bank Arena, ticketek.com.au
Few touring acts get people excited like the Boss: he returns with his E Street Band for another run of arena shows. The tireless tourer – last here in 2014 – is known for epic sets that vary every night, so why not get along to both nights? Tickets still available, starting at $100.85.
Tropic of Cancer
Wednesday, February 8, Newtown Social Club, eventbrite.com.au
California songstress Camella Lobo – aka Tropic of Cancer – knows how to make sad songs sound so very blissful, and arrives with her spooky synth tones to cast a spell over Newtown Social Club. With NSC closing its doors for good in April, it's also a good chance to support one of the best venues in town before it's too late. Tickets are $25.
Simple Minds and The B-52s
Thursday, February 9, Hordern Pavilion, ticketek.com.au
It's a retro extravaganza as Simple Minds and the B-52s join forces. Hailing from great music cities – Glasgow, Scotland and Athens, Georgia – the two iconic bands also celebrate 40 years of playing music. Tickets for this one are $118.20.