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This show belongs to the Adelaide Fringe 2026 season. This season is now over.

A group of young artists are performing on stage. One artist is crouching down, holding a mic and looking into the camera directly while the rest are happily grooving in the background.
A young singer is on stage looking out at the audience with a microphone to her mouth and a fist in the air. In the background out of focus is the bass player. Some audience hands up in the air are out of focus at the bottom of the frame.
A skate park platform stage, view from behind the performer looking out at the audience during twilight.
Adelaide Fringe 2026

Northern Sounds

This Fringe, Northern Sound System and the Launch Pad skate park will come alive across four Friday nights, buzzing with music, stories, and energy. This is your chance to discover tomorrow’s headliners today!

Each week, experience two brand-new shows inside and live music under the lights outside, with a diverse line-up of genres and bold storytelling. 

Our main stage will feature:

Fri 20th Feb

  • 6:00pm: Abbey Amber – crepuscular
  • 8:30pm: Cringetrender - Dream EP

Fri 27th Feb

  • 6:00pm: Lonely Empire
  • 8:30pm: LIL CUE - STRAIGHT FROM THE NORTH

Fri 13th Mar

  • 6:00pm: Tereza – Abraço (Embrace)
  • 8:30pm: Rose and the Posies

Fri 20th Mar

  • 6:00pm: Nestor Again
  • 8:30pm: ZAV-E – All Feelings No Genre

Plus free live music in the skate park every week from 7:00pm - 8:30pm!

Presented by: Northern Sound System

Northern Sound System (NSS) is a creative industries hub in Elizabeth, South Australia, dedicated to amplifying emerging voices and building pathways in music, arts, and culture. Home to a state-of-the-art venue, recording studios, and youth-focused programs, NSS has launched the careers of artists such as Elsy Wameyo, Teenage Joans, and Tkay Maidza. With a strong commitment to accessibility, diversity, and inclusion, NSS creates opportunities for young people and under-represented creatives to thrive on stage and behind the scenes. Whether hosting gigs, mentoring the next wave of talent, or curating festivals, NSS is where the energy of the North meets the future of Australian music.
Variety • Music
South Australia • World Premiere
 
Fringe Fund Recipient

Suitability & warnings

Content rating: PG
Family friendly: No
Target audience: High School (15-17)
Coarse Language: Occasional, Mild
Smoke Effects
Strobe Lighting

Accessibility

 
High audio content

Presenter

Presented by: Northern Sound System

Northern Sound System (NSS) is a creative industries hub in Elizabeth, South Australia, dedicated to amplifying emerging voices and building pathways in music, arts, and culture. Home to a state-of-the-art venue, recording studios, and youth-focused programs, NSS has launched the careers of artists such as Elsy Wameyo, Teenage Joans, and Tkay Maidza. With a strong commitment to accessibility, diversity, and inclusion, NSS creates opportunities for young people and under-represented creatives to thrive on stage and behind the scenes. Whether hosting gigs, mentoring the next wave of talent, or curating festivals, NSS is where the energy of the North meets the future of Australian music.