The Drones

“The Drones evoke the Angry Penguins cultural movement, reinventing – and repudiating” The Guardian “Liddiard has disdain for the idea of a songwriting muse with other-worldly inspiration; as quite possibly the best songwriter in Australia, he's concerned mainly with process and application. He simply had a task to complete.” Sydney Morning Herald Back by popular demand after a 10-year sabbatical, The Drones are reforming for a one-off tour of Australia in 2026. In June 2025 the band played mini sets for two fundraiser shows at the Croxton Bandroom in Melbourne. Shows sold out in 20 minutes, making it obvious that a lap of the country was in order! So here you go, national dates, featuring songs spanning their seven studio albums! Don't miss your chance to see one of Australia's greatest underground bands live. This is a one-off tour. Gareth Liddiard and Fiona Kitschin will take a mini break from their other baby, Tropical F Storm,which has spent the past ten years relentless