Just when Sydney thought Turnstile were done melting faces for this tour… they’ve pulled out the ultimate wildcard.
Fresh off their euphoric Beyond The Valley set and already-played Melbourne headline show, the Baltimore hardcore heroes have announced a last-minute, one-off Sydney benefit gig for this Wednesday, January 7 at Metro Theatre, with all proceeds going to grassroots Aboriginal women-led organisation First Nations Response.
The band dropped the news this morning with a simple but powerful post:
“SYDNEY – THIS WEDNESDAY – PROCEEDS TO BENEFIT FIRST NATIONS RESPONSE – NO BARRIER – TICKETS ON SALE 9AM TOMORROW.”
No barrier. No cash grab. Just chaos for a good cause.
This surprise Metro Theatre show lands in the middle of Turnstile’s long-awaited Aussie return – their first in nearly three years – following the release of their technicolour new album, Never Enough.
They’ve already torn through Beyond The Valley, smashed Melbourne, and their original Sydney Hordern Pavilion show tonight is completely sold out, making this newly announced Metro gig the only remaining chance for Sydneysiders to catch them on this run.
But this one hits different.
Every dollar raised will go to First Nations Response (FNR) – a grassroots Aboriginal women-led organisation founded in 2020 to provide culturally appropriate food relief and crisis support to Aboriginal communities across Sydney’s inner-west and inner-city.
FNR have been on the frontlines responding to floods, vigils, sorry business, deaths in custody, protests, and helping women escape domestic violence with essential furniture and household supplies. It’s not charity branding – it’s real community work, powered by mob, for mob.
Now, while Turnstile’s main tour features UK emo icons Basement, it doesn’t look like they’ll be part of this benefit show.
HOWEVER… the night is being presented by Sydney hardcore powerhouse beastmode – that’s the independent management and booking team behind local wrecking crew SPEED, who supported Turnstile on their last Australian run and across the US.
No official word yet… but you’d be mad not to speculate that some familiar Sydney pit-demolition specialists might make a very special appearance…
Turnstile 2026 Sydney Benefit Show
Raising money for First Nations Response
- Wednesday January 7 – Metro Theatre, Sydney
Tickets on sale 9am AEDT Sunday, 4th January here
Turnstile 2026 Australian Tour Dates
Supported by Basement
- Tuesday January 6 – Hordern Pavilion, Sydney – SOLD OUT
- Friday January 9 – Riverstage, Brisbane – Tickets
- Sunday January 11 – Red Hill Auditorium, Perth – Tickets
Further Reading
Turnstile Review – Hyped Hardcore Band Feel The Glow In Sydney
Watch The Amity Affliction Take On Turnstile For Their First Ever ‘Like A Version’
SPEED Win $80K NSW Music Prize, Prove Hardcore Is Thriving Harder Than Ever
