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ANBERLIN
announce
‘NEVER TAKE FRIENDSHIP
PERSONAL’
20th anniversary
sideshows with Broadside
Playing AN EMO EXTRAVAGANZA in Melbourne, Sydney
+ Brisbane February/March 2026
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Fresh off the announcement of An Emo Extravaganza, Florida alt-rock icons Anberlin expand their Australian return with two new headline dates in Adelaide and Perth next February and March, celebrating 20 years of Never Take Friendship Personal. They’ll be joined by special guests and Virginia Beach rising stars Broadside. Tickets go on sale Thursday 4 December at 9am local time via Destroy All Lines.
For more than two decades, Anberlin have remained a formidable force in the alt-rock world, boasting a wildly devoted fanbase who’ve come to rely on the cathartic power of their music. This year marks a milestone: the 20th anniversary of their seminal 2005 album Never Take Friendship Personal, which the band will perform in full at all shows down under, plus a healthy spread of fan favourites.
Following the release of their latest album, Nevertake – a reimagined version of their beloved record – Anberlin are entering a new chapter with Matty Mullins (Memphis May Fire) stepping in as live vocalist. Fans can expect a rare and nostalgic set that bridges the past and the present. As Scenestr Magazine wrote of their last visit in 2024, “tonight further cements the bond that has transcended generations of Aussies in love with Anberlin’s music,” while The Rockpit praised “the sustained energy of the band, always a trademark, and a wonder to behold.” X-Press Magazine summed it up best: “The entirety of Anberlin’s set served as a testament to their versatility, staying power, and their ability to deliver one of the best live shows in the world.”
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Joining them as special guests is Broadside, also performing at An Emo Extravaganza. The band make their long-awaited Australian debut in 2026, bringing with them their glittering brand of emo and pop-rock. Drawing influence from The Killers, AFI, Kings of Leon, and Taking Back Sunday, their evolution has been nothing short of remarkable, taking them from underground favourites to genre staples. Now entering a new chapter with Thriller Records (The Home Team, The Word Alive), the band remain driven by passion, friendship, and the belief that growth is essential.
Both bands will perform at the inaugural An Emo Extravaganza festival next February, uniting a stacked international lineup headlined by Anberlin, alongside Atlanta pop-punk outfit Cartel, American Music Award winners Hot Chelle Rae, Broadside, and acoustic emo duo This Wild Life. The event will launch at PICA Melbourne on Sunday 22nd February, followed by The Roundhouse in Sydney on Saturday 28th February and Fortitude Music Hall in Brisbane on Sunday 1st March. Anberlin and Broadside add Adelaide and Perth to their run, playing The Gov on Monday 23rd February and Astor Theatre on Wednesday 25th February.
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AN EMO EXTRAVAGANZA
Touring Australia February & March 2026
with Anberlin, Cartel, Hot Chelle Rae, Broadside + This Wild Life
Sunday 22nd February 2026 – PICA, Melbourne, VIC – 18+
Saturday 28th February 2026 – Roundhouse, Sydney, NSW – 18+
Sunday 1st March 2026 – Fortitude Music Hall, Brisbane, QLD – 18+
Tickets
ANBERLIN SIDESHOWS
With special guests Broadside
Monday 23rd February 2026 – The Gov, Adelaide, SA
Wednesday 25th February 2026 – Astor Theatre, Perth, WA
Tickets on sale Thursday 4 December at 9am local time via Destroy All Lines.
Early bird tickets available Wednesday 3 December at 9am local time.
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