CMAT already had us yee-hawing into the new year, and now she’s delivering a glitter-bombed bonus: Holiday Sidewinder has officially been announced as the special guest for her January 2026 Australian tour.
If you somehow missed the memo, CMAT’s EURO-COUNTRY era has been tearing through critics like spilled tequila across a saloon floor. The Guardian, Rolling Stone UK, Mojo… everyone’s obsessed. Her Perth date sold out before half of us remembered where our cowboy boots are, and Sydney and Melbourne had to add extra nights because demand is That Serious.
Holiday Sidewinder is the perfect partner in fabulous crime. A whip-sharp pop chameleon with the range of several entire genres, she’s played disco goddess, experimental priestess, tropical diva and electro-romantic icon. Now, she’s hitching a ride with CMAT for one hell of a pop-cowgirl pilgrimage.
Together, these two feel yin and yang. Rhinestones meet bisexual lighting. Melodrama meets self-deprecating domestic chaos. A match made in queer pop heaven.
Prepare to experience country music for people who are allergic to country music.
Why we’re screaming (politely)
• CMAT live is organised unhinged joy
• Holiday Sidewinder can and will steal your heart and return it in a sparkly envelope
• This lineup is basically Autostraddle’s fantasy league
• Perth gets it first!
• Neurodivergent queens thrive when the stage is chaotic and camp
Throw in jangly guitars, messy romantic epiphanies, sequins, jokes that go too far, and crowds full of depressed but functioning gays… and honestly, it’s already the event of January.
Accessibility Snapshot
Perth — Astor Theatre
(Info current to best public knowledge. We’ll update if we learn more.)
Wheelchair Access
Stalls only (flat entry). Balcony is stairs only.
Accessible Toilets
Not available
None inside the venue. Public accessible toilets approx. 100m away.
Venue Entry
Flat access into the Stalls. Staff can help if needed.
Seating Notes
Not available
No formal quiet room. The foyer is usually okay for breaks during sets.
Cloakroom
Not available
None. Bring minimal belongings you can keep with you.
Sensory Environment
Loud sound, bright lights and likely strobe use.
Quiet Options
Limited and competitive. Some are timed or paid. Read signage carefully.
Parking
Taxi rank close by on Beaufort & Grosvenor Road (1-minute walk).
Public Transport
Buses 950 & 67 (60–110m walk). Mount Lawley Station ~15 min walk.
Drop-off
Taxi rank close by on Beaufort & Grosvenor Road (1-min walk).
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Unruly Folk tips for our ND & disabled fam:
• Arrive early to avoid crowds and pick your space
• Earplugs and sunglasses are core survival gear
• Take breaks without guilt. You deserve to enjoy yourself
• If you have access needs, contact Ticketek early
Live music should be joy, not stress. If you need help navigating the venue, reach out. We’ve been there, and we’ve got you.
CMAT EURO-COUNTRY AUSTRALIAN TOUR
With special guest Holiday Sidewinder
Tour dates
| Date | City | Venue |
|---|---|---|
| Tue 20 Jan | Perth Home show | Astor TheatreSold Out |
| Fri 23 Jan | Sydney | Enmore TheatreFinal Tickets |
| Sat 24 Jan | Sydney | Enmore TheatreSold Out |
| Sun 25 Jan | Brisbane | Fortitude Music HallFinal Tickets |
| Tue 27 Jan | Melbourne | ForumSold Out |
| Wed 28 Jan | Melbourne | ForumSold Out |
Tickets at secretsounds.com
Good luck.
Whether you’re there for the pedal steel or the sexual tension, CMAT x Holiday Sidewinder is a show that deserves at least one cowboy hat and one minor existential crisis.
See you in the crowd.
Stay unruly.
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