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La Dispute in Australia

Posted by Loren on February 22, 2026

La Dispute in Australia
photo by Martin Lead

Last yar La Dispute released No One Was Driving the Car (Epitaph) -- now they head to Australia in October on a tour in support.

Six of the seven Australian dates are all ages, noted by vocalist Jordan Dreyer:

All of us were underage when we first started going to local shows at home in West Michigan, and still when attending them pushed us to start writing music together and playing our own. Without venues that were accessible to us, both as attendees and performers, the entire endeavour might’ve died on the vine, and we’d have lost out not only on an important creative outlet as young people, but a welcoming community too. Understanding that possibility, it’s been a priority always to keep our doors open to all comers where possible, so that anyone—including (or especially, really) younger people—have the same opportunities afforded to us at a crucial age.

LA DISPUTE: NO ONE WAS DRIVING THE CAR
AUSTRALIAN HEADLINE TOUR 2026

with guests SPECIAL FEATURES

Friday 16 October, 2026 - Astor Theatre, Perth (Lic All Ages, patrons under 18 can attend with a parent/guardian over 18)
Sunday 18 October, 2026 - Singing Bird, Frankston (All Ages)
Monday 19 October, 2026 - 170 Russell, Melbourne (18+)
Wednesday 21 October, 2026 - The Gov, Adelaide (All Ages)
Friday 23 October, 2026 - Liberty Hall, Sydney (All Ages)
Saturday 24 October, 2026 - King Street, Newcastle (All Ages)
Sunday October 25, 2026 - The Tivoli, Brisbane (All Ages)

La Dispute in Australia
photo by Martin Lead

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