New rules for big free gigs after Amyl cancellation After one of Australia's favourite free music venues cancelled an Amyl and the Sniffers gig, it has spelled out how it will cope with future big-name acts. AAP · Mar 6
Morning Mail: PM evacuated over bomb threat, nearly 60% would consider voting One Nation, Trump prepares State of the Union PM forced to leave The Lodge for three hours after security alarm last night; Hanson’s party eating into Labor and Coalition support The Guardian - AU · Feb 24
Amyl and the Sniffers embroiled in US legal battle after photographer countersues singer The rock band’s Amy Taylor claimed copyright infringement over sales of prints but now faces counteraction in Los Angeles court The Guardian - AU · Feb 24
For Oz music, this is the best of times - and the worst While Australian artists are rushing the Grammys, local musicians are fighting to be heard at home. AAP · Jan 30
Morning Mail: breast cancer hope, photos suggest Israel used cluster bombs, Meta starts closing children’s accounts New federal guidelines aim to improve detection of hard-to-find cancers; photographs suggest IDF used banned munitions The Guardian - AU · Nov 19, 2025
Amyl and The Sniffers foot $35,000 bar tab after Melbourne gig is axed by police Amyl and The Sniffers have been praised for giving back to the local bar economy in Melbourne. BANG Premier · Nov 17, 2025
Amyl and the Sniffers’ generosity shows what’s missing for Australia’s live music venues When the Amyl and the Sniffers’ free show at Federation Square was cancelled on Friday night due to safety concerns, the band worked quickly to turn this disappointment around. The Conversation · Nov 17, 2025
Civic squares as contested spaces: what history and urban planning can tell us about Fed Square On Friday, thousands packed into Melbourne’s Federation Square for a free Amyl and the Sniffers show. Within minutes, fences buckled, the perimeter was breached, and the gig was cancelled over crowd crush fears. The Conversation · Nov 17, 2025
Amyl and the Sniffers get the drinks in for Melbourne after free show cancelled at last minute Drinks in some Melbourne bars were paid for by Amyl and the Sniffers after police pull plug on free gig on short notice Louder · Nov 15, 2025
Amyl & The Sniffers ‘Pissed’ Their Melb Gig Got Axed, But Fans Didn’t Leave Empty-Handed When Amyl and the Sniffers’ Fed Square gig got shut down, Amy Taylor was "fuming" — then shouted the next round for Melbourne. Pedestrian.tv · Nov 14, 2025
The A-Z Of Australian Artists You Need To Get In Your Ear Holes This Instant: Part 1 Prepare to transform your ear holes. Pedestrian.tv · Nov 3, 2025
The 2025 ARIA Award Nominations Just Dropped & Ninajirachi Leads The Pack With 8 Nods She's followed by Dom Dolla, who has seven nominations, and Amyl and the Sniffers with six. Pedestrian.tv · Sep 25, 2025
Amyl & The Sniffers Sound Off On Palestine, J.K. Rowling & AI During Glastonbury Set Amyl & The Sniffers didn't pull any punches as they took the stage in Glastonbury in a fiery set that keeps on giving. Pedestrian.tv · Jun 30, 2025
The stark numbers that spell grim news for Aussie musos Australian music fans are proud of local tunes and want to hear more, but the numbers show they're overwhelmingly listening to international artists. AAP · Jun 11, 2025
The Guardian - AU · Apr 30, 2025 Morning Mail: Nationals in One Nation deal, the man behind the Trumpet texts, top gong for Amyl and the Sniffers A ‘handshake’ deal could help the Nationals win Hunter back from Labor; US economy stalls as Trump lashes out at interviewer
The Guardian - UK · Nov 16, 2024 Amyl and the Sniffers review – nonstop fireworks The Aussie rockers led by the magnetic Amy Taylor showcase new album Cartoon Darkness with an explosive set that just keeps giving and giving
Louder · Oct 23, 2024 "There was a rumour going round that I was British, rich and faking the Aussie thing." Punk rock saviours Amyl And The Sniffers on finding hope in music, Timmy Mallet and those nepo baby accusations Amyl And The Sniffers hit the cover of Louder, where they discuss everything from new album Cartoon Darkness, to the best rumours they've ever heard about themselves and how to succeed in pub rap battles
Louder · Oct 22, 2024 "The best part about this song is that a squirter can be anybody’s genitals": Watch Amyl & The Sniffers’ explicit new video for Jerkin' Aussie punks Amyl & The Sniffers celebrate nudity with their NSFW video for new potty-mouthed single, Jerkin'
The Guardian - AU · Sep 30, 2024 Amyl and the Sniffers take on the world: ‘If you don’t like us, then that’s on you’ The Australian punk band has been praised by Billy Corgan and Karen O for their explosive live act and uncompromising politics. Their new album is a sonic evolution – but the scrappy spirit remains