It's the sound of a band going full circle. After experimenting with synths and autotune on 2024's SODA, Group Therapy sees The Rubens return to their roots - guitar-driven, recorded live in the room, and made with a mindset of getting it right the first time rather than fixing it later. Produced once again by Konstantin Kersting (Spacey Jane, DMAs, Genesis Owusu) , this time working alongside the band in person at their Camden studio, it's their most authentic record in years.
The album takes its name, in part, from lead singer Sam Margin's own journey through sobriety and therapy during the making of the record - and the idea that music, at its best, is a shared experience. "How do people often experience music? Together," says keyboardist Elliott Margin. "Live shows are our favourite part of being in a band. That's pretty much group therapy for us."
Fans have already had a taste of the record with singles "Goanna," "Are You Getting High" and "Love Me America" - the latter a sprawling, guitar-driven love letter to America inspired by the band's earliest, wide-eyed trips to the US as a young band courted by major labels.
Following five studio albums that have each debuted in the ARIA Top 5, and singles like "Never Ever," "Live in Life" and "Hoops" going triple-Platinum, The Rubens ' Group Therapy Tour is the sound of a band, fifteen years in, still finding new things to say.
Group Therapy is out worldwide on October 16th, 2026.
You must be 18 years or over to attend this event. Valid Proof of Age photo ID is required by all patrons (Australian Driver’s License, Victorian Learners Permit, Passport, Proof of Age Card, Keypass). Photocopies and photos of ID will not be accepted.
Booth Ticket Holders: Please go to the Box Office on arrival at the venue to collect your wristband and our staff will then direct you to your booth. Note that a General Admission ticket plus a Booth Upgrade ticket must be purchased and presented together for booth access.
Please note the booths are a seated area and standing is not permitted. If you wish to stand, please move on to the floor standing section or behind the booths in the rear standing area.
VIP Package
- One (1) General Admission Ticket
- Vinyl: copy of the bands 6th album Group Therapy (delivered via post after album release date on October 16)
- Commemorative tour laminate (collected on arrival at venue)
- Meet & Greet with the band (30mins before doors)
- Early access to merch, at Meet & Greet
*Available for purchase through Ticketek
