Emo hearts, assemble.
Melbourne alt-rock faves The Beautiful Monument are hitting the East Coast next month for a pair of super intimate shows in Sydney and Melbourne, giving fans the first taste of their next era IRL.
The Beautiful Monument – ‘Cry About It’
The four-piece will take over The Burdekin (Sydney) on Friday 17 April, before heading home to The Evelyn (Melbourne) on Sunday 19 April – and yep, it’s giving cry in the pit then hug your friends after energy.
Even better? These shows will mark the live debut of their latest singles ‘Cry About It’ and ‘Dancing With The Buried’, so if you’ve been spinning those on repeat, this is your moment.
Their newest cut ‘Cry About It’ is already shaping up as a bit of a mission statement for the band’s next chapter – a punchy, defiant anthem taking aim at bigotry, entitlement and outdated ideologies, while still hitting that sweet spot between emotional release and absolute banger.
Produced by Chris Lalic (Windwaker), the track follows on from ‘Dancing With The Buried’, which hinted at a sonic evolution for the band, layering electronic textures over the heavy, emotive backbone fans already know and love.
After spending the past year writing and recording, the band say they’re stepping into this next phase with a renewed sense of identity and purpose:
“We’ve taken our time to ensure the next era of The Beautiful Monument is our best yet; not only for our fans, but for us as musicians,” the band shared.
“We’re tired of having to live up to a standard that people expect to see or hear from us. It’s time for our roots to show and to take pride in ourselves as both individuals and a unit.”
Known for their raw lyricism, cathartic live shows and beautifully bleak honesty, The Beautiful Monument have built a loyal following with songs that dive headfirst into grief, mental health, heartbreak and everything in between.
Peep all the deets down below.
The Beautiful Monument – April 2026 Shows
Tickets on sale now
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