Ten years after pulling off five unforgettable raves in five days after graduating triple j Matt Okine and Alex Dyson are bringing Australia’s biggest party BACK: with a responsible twist.
This October, 5 Raves in 5 Days returns as a five-city national tour. Celebrating Australian music and the revamp of the Matt and Alex podcast on LiSTNR – with refreshed show artwork, new segments, and the same trademark comedy that listeners love – the tour honours the generation that grew up listening to the duo and caters to anyone who thought their best raving days were behind them.
Joining Matt and Alex on stage will be a rotating lineup of Australian artists, and special guests, with stops in Brisbane, Sydney, Perth, Adelaide, and Melbourne – the duo ignoring doctor’s orders for gentlemen of their vintage and scheduling the parties across five consecutive nights.
The legionnaire hats are out of retirement, the tune rags are being dusted off, and the glow sticks are on pre-order. The only difference: ear protection, comfortable footwear, and a very sensible 10:30pm finish so veteran ravers (like Matt) don’t have to pay the baby sitter overtime.
The tour marks an exciting new chapter for the Matt and Alex podcast, a staple on LiSTNR since 2020. Alongside a refreshed name and look, listeners can count on everything they’ve loved for nearly two decades – from iconic parodies to sharp comedy and the everyday adventures of two mates embracing adulthood.
At the heart of 5 Raves in 5 Days is a celebration of Australian music. Each city will feature its own lineup of homegrown artists and special guests, with the full tour lineup to be unveiled throughout August and September exclusively on the Matt and Alex podcast.
Alex Dyson, co-host of LiSTNR’s Matt and Alex, said: “For far too long raves have been the domain of the young and energetic. We want to prove that while millennials might not be able to own a house, we still 100% own the dancefloor.”
Matt Okine, co-host of LiSTNR’s Matt and Alex, added: “Book the babysitter, grab a new pair of speed dealers from the servo sunnies rack and prepare yourself for ‘5 Raves in 5 Days’. We’re pumped to be announcing some unbelievable acts to join us on tour.”
5 RAVES IN 5 DAYS
- Thursday, October 29 – Crowbar Brisbane
- Friday, October 30 – Manning Bar, Sydney
- Saturday, October 31 – Amplifier Bar, Perth
- Sunday, November 1 – Jive, Adelaide
- Monday, November 2 – 170 Russell, Melbourne
Tickets for 5 Raves in 5 Days are now available at 5raves5days.com.au. Catch Matt and Alex every weekday on LiSTNR, for artist announcements, lineup clues, special guests, and opportunities to win tickets to 5 Raves in 5 Days.
About LiSTNR:
LiSTNR is Australia’s leading audio brand, creating and curating audio content Australians want to hear and connecting with audiences through the Total LiSTNR Audience Network, reaching an estimated ten million people each month*. The LiSTNR app offers free, compelling digital audio content, including SCA’s FM, AM and DAB+ radio stations, live AFL, NRL and international cricket coverage, more than 100 music playlists, local news, and over 800 podcast titles from leading Australian and global creators. With more than 2.7 million signed-in users, LiSTNR has a deep understanding of Australians’ listening behaviour.
*The Total LiSTNR Audience Network includes radio streaming, podcasting and music consumption both on and off platform – Triton Streaming Metrics, Triton Podcast Metrics, and Edison – June 2026