The Breaking Through Podcast

This week, Brenton and Tyson unpack the music industry's AI problem, Spotify's new superfan ticket reservations, the idea of paying for fan loyalty and a stacked week of festival announcements including Rolling Sets, Red Hot Summer and BIG SOUND.Got a question for the pod? Send us a voice message: https://www.speakpipe.com/BreakingThroughPoddy

Brenton and Tyson dive into another big week of touring rumours, festival speculation and music industry chaos, from Good Things theories around Limp Bizkit, John Summit potentially lining up for New Year's festivals and whether Charli XCX could bring her arena run to Australia. They also unpack Phoebe Bridgers' no-phones shows, Primavera's freak storm cancellations and asking why Australian music is disappearing from the local streaming charts.Got a question for the pod? Send us a voice message: https://www.speakpipe.com/BreakingThroughPoddy

Brenton and Tyson unpack Dom Dolla's huge Marvel Stadium sell-out and what it could mean for future Australian stadium shows, BTS fans pressuring Ticketmaster into revealing ticket prices before sale, Charli XCX's divisive new era with new album 'Music, Fashion, Film' and the question everyone keeps asking: where the hell is Fridays Live?Got a question for the pod? Send us a voice message: https://www.speakpipe.com/BreakingThroughPoddy

Brenton & Tyson break down a massive week of tour announcements, from Dom Dolla's Marvel Stadium show getting leaked by 3AW to Post Malone's stadium run with Don Toliver and the questions around what kind of set fans are actually paying for. They also get into BTS giving fans proper ticket-sale notice, The Brightside opening free rehearsal spaces and early Good Things 2026 lineup predictions.Got a question for the pod? Send us a voice message: https://www.speakpipe.com/BreakingThroughPoddy

Brenton & Tyson celebrate six years of Breaking Through before unpacking Harry Styles adding another Melbourne stadium show + his weird stage design, Spacey Jane's two-night ticket pass, Vacations being one of Australia's biggest quiet exports and Drake dropping three albums at once.Got a question for the pod? Send us a voice message: https://www.speakpipe.com/BreakingThroughPoddy

Brenton & Tyson break down Knockout's huge sell-out, Evanescence teasing an Australia/New Zealand tour, Olivia Rodrigo's massive overseas run and what it could mean for Australia, plus Eurovision and why acts like KATSEYE and the Pussycat Dolls seem to be testing the waters here before committing to full tours.Got a question for the pod? Send us a voice message: https://www.speakpipe.com/BreakingThroughPoddy

Brenton & Tyson unpack the latest run of tour and festival announcements including Slayyyter's Australian return and Post Malone's Strumming Bird headline slot. They also get into whether lineup campaigns are giving too much away, why fans are clocking weak ticket sales faster than ever, and what artist cancellations say about trust in live music right now.Got a question for the pod? Send us a voice message: https://www.speakpipe.com/BreakingThroughPoddy

Brenton & Tyson break down the growing trust issues in the live music industry — from festival cancellations and delayed refunds to why fans are becoming hesitant to buy tickets. We also get into content being taken without credit, early Good Things Festival predictions, and listener questions on touring, venues and first concerts.Got a question for the pod? Send us a voice message: https://www.speakpipe.com/BreakingThroughPoddy

Brenton & Tyson break down a stacked Coachella Weekend 2 and why it may have outshined Weekend 1, plus early predictions for Coachella 2027 and Sabrina Carpenter's rumoured Australian tour. We also get into Jason Derulo's setlist drama and answer listener questions on Australian touring and venue sizing.Got a question for the pod? Send us a voice message: https://www.speakpipe.com/BreakingThroughPoddy

Brenton & Tyson recap Coachella (including Justin Bieber & Sabrina Carpenter infamous sets), Ultra Music Festival, the Out-2-Lunch Postponement to 2027 AND Radio Free Alice's controversial Like A Version. Got a question for the pod? Send us a voice message: https://www.speakpipe.com/BreakingThroughPoddy

Brenton & Tyson dive into the latest Ye controversy, unpack the Olivia Dean NRL Grand Final rumours, and share the one thing the music industry teaches you the hard way.Got a question for the pod? Send us a voice message:https://www.speakpipe.com/BreakingThroughPoddy

Brenton & Tyson discuss their favorite up & coming Australian bands, the return of Ye/Kanye West, the final Australian Wu-Tang Clan shows & if breaking bands can afford to tour anymore.

Brenton & Tyson discuss why festivals like Lollapalooza don't come to Australia, unpack the Chappell Roan controversy, break down your Fridayz predictions & heaps more

Brenton & Tyson discuss the Live Nation controversy, reveal our Artist of the Decade, and ask if we even have the attention span for music festivals anymore.This episode is brought to you by Jim Jefferies 'Son of a Carpenter' tour, catch him live around Australia and grab your tickets at TEGLIVE.com.au

Bluesfest has been cancelled after a massive 36 year run. Brenton & Tyson unpack the sudden cancellation and what effects it will have on the industry moving forward.

Brenton & Tyson discuss Harry Style's new album, the return of Rihanna and how anyone is affording all these concert tickets.

Brenton & Tyson dive into the chaos surrounding Rolling Loud's cancellation, unpack the backlash against music journalists backing A.I. playlisting, and react to Tame Impala's sprawling Australian tour announcement.

Brenton & Tyson break down the Groovin The Moo lineup, Tame Impala's Aus tour and how to save the Aus music industry!

Brenton & Tyson break down the listeners Laneway 2027 Predictions, Zara Larsson's Tour Rollout & how the international boom on the music scene is putting pressure on Australian Artists.

On this episode, Brenton & Tyson discuss their Laneway experience and the backlash the Gold Coast leg is facing, the amount of tours Aus is getting and the Bad Bunny Super Bowl performance!

On this episode, Brenton & Tyson discuss the Harry Styles Spilt Milk rumour, laneway clashes and the Grammys!

On this episode, Brenton & Tyson discuss the fallout of Triple J's H100, our spilt milk headliner theories and what a waitlist means!

On this episode, Brenton & Tyson discuss the upcoming Triple J hottest 100, their predictions for the year and ins and outs for 2026!

Jess from POP CULT jumps on the pod to chat about the Spilt Milk lineup, if it met expectations and if it will sell out!

Jess from POP CULT joins the podcast this week to talk about the Spilt Milk speculation and hints, early good things predictions and who she would like to see tour Australia!

Tiktok Ticket Guru Jacinda Chenelle joins the pod this week to chat about the current ticketing scene in Aus, dynamic ticket pricing and who she wants to see in the next 12 months!

Harry Gorringe from Rhythm and Alps joins the pod this week to chat about the issues facing the NZ scene, big issues punters can't see and how often they work with AUS promoters!

Brenton and Jaz chat about the arias and Aussie music t shirt day as well as list our top 10 Like a Versions ever!!

Brenton and Jaz discuss what international tour requirements should be, buying tickets from comment sections and the Zach Bryan situation!

Brenton and Jaz discuss their Big Pineapple experience, the Yours N Owls lineup and what mercy you should buy from acts!

Party in the Paddock's Festival/artistic director Jesse Higgs joins the pod to chat about the festivals lineup and its reception, secret headliners and when we can expect the 2nd announcement!

Brenton and Jaz discuss the Party in the Paddock lineup, Laneways ticket sales as well as Field Day going 100% dance!

Brenton and Jaz talk about the Laneway lineup announcement and the positives and negatives within it as well as why we think VIP fencing at festivals sucks!

Chris from ThatAussieMusicGuy joins the pod this week to chat about the fallout of Listen Out and what they could do better, predictions about the Laneway lineup and if Charlie XCX is coming!

Brenton and Jaz chat about the Listen Out pull outs, Laneway speculation and what acts we think represent the Australian sound!

Brenton and Jaz discuss the Listen Out drop outs, Changing Tides ticket price and if its worth it and Dua Lipa/Travis Scott tours!

Jariah Travan from Tiny Minds Agency/Lonely Island Records joins the pod at BIGSOUND to chat about getting into the industry and what acts need to help them succeed!

Brenton and Jaz chat about dynamic ticket pricing and why its bad, the forgotten factors of cancelling a international tour and how much a US festival ticket costs!

Tyson from Tiny Minds Agency joins the pod up at BIGSOUND to chat about the acts, Triple J and who he wants to see next year!

Adam Newling jumps on the pod up at BIGSOUND to chat about his showcases, Letters to Lions coming back and his upcoming plans!

Brenton and Jaz were up at BIGSOUND last week and managed to sit down and chat about their fav acts they'd seen, Spilt Milk's house party and the catfish cancellation!

Ash O'Gara (event manager) of Ability Fest joins the pod this week to talk about the events importance, how they are keeping tickets so low this year and working with governments to create a safer experience

Brenton and Jaz chat about the Wildlands lineup, how festival announcements need to change in the future and the differences between a festival and a gig set.

Zhuli jumps on the pod this week to chat about her recent success, her upcoming body of work and why she likes to make so many music videos!

Brenton and Jaz chat about Beyond the Valley's lineup announcement, their upcoming BIGSOUND and why it's so important and what lineup they are the most excited for!

YAGKI joins the pod this week to chat about her new single, what being played on Triple J feels like and how being a publicist has helped her as an artist!

Brenton and Jaz discuss the Spilt Milk cancellation and what it means for the future, the teasers from Beyond the Valley and who we would like to see pick headliners!

Max and Ryan from Loose Goose join the pod this week to chat about their first 12 months of playing shows, going into record an EP without finishing songs and how they've created a loving fanbase!

Mark Pico joins the pod this week to chat about the upcoming Big Pineapple festival. We chat about why the festival is returning in 2024, how they chose their lineup and how festival organisers need to adapt to survive!

Booking Agent for Collective Artists and Artist Director for Overpass April Terzis joins the pod this week for the last episode of 'Women to the Front' Month to chat about diverse lineups, creating safe places for acts at gigs and going to see music by yourself!

Brenton and Jaz discuss Triple J's One Night Stand lineup announcement and where we think they should take the festival, why Ability Fest is such a great festival to support and seeing bands come back after breaking up!