MONSTER Presents
The Stems
with special guests The Satisfaction
The River (Margaret River, WA)
Friday, 26 June 2026 7:00 pm
West Australian garage rock legends The Stems return to the live stage in 2026 off the back of their successful sold out 40th anniversary tour across Australia and Europe releasing 2 acclaimed singles ‘Falling from the Sky’ and ‘Deep Freeze’. Currently working on their 3rd album with a new single set to be released in June to coincide with the upcoming tour dates.
Original members, Dom Mariani, Julian Matthews, Dave Shaw and Davey Lane (You Am I) are set to do it again in 2026 starting with 2 very exclusive Western Australian shows in late June a before they head off for a series of festival dates across Europe in the month of July.
Friday June 26 The River, Margaret River with special guests The Satisfaction
Saturday June 27 The Rosemount, North Perth with special guests The High Learys + DJ Fang
The Stems attained their own legendary status in the Australian and International music scene – roaring out of Perth with a sound and style that definitively captured the spirit and enthusiasm of sixties garage music - lurching fuzz-tone guitars, brooding organ, solid gold garage-punk, and primo power pop! The Stems not only created a distinctive sonic identity but also penned unforgettable songs while delivering electrifying live performances.
In the late '80s, The Stems achieved acclaim with a series of singles and EPs and the timeless 'At First Sight – Violet are Blue' LP in 1987. The group disbanded in late 1987 and made a significant comeback in 2003, playing to sold-out crowds nationwide. Since then, they have continued to tour regularly in front of audiences across Australia, Europe, Japan, and the United States.
Original members, Dom Mariani, Julian Matthews, Dave Shaw and Davey Lane (You Am I) are set to do it again in 2026 starting with 2 very exclusive Western Australian shows in late June a before they head off for a series of festival dates across Europe in the month of July.
Friday June 26 The River, Margaret River with special guests The Satisfaction
Saturday June 27 The Rosemount, North Perth with special guests The High Learys + DJ Fang
The Stems attained their own legendary status in the Australian and International music scene – roaring out of Perth with a sound and style that definitively captured the spirit and enthusiasm of sixties garage music - lurching fuzz-tone guitars, brooding organ, solid gold garage-punk, and primo power pop! The Stems not only created a distinctive sonic identity but also penned unforgettable songs while delivering electrifying live performances.
In the late '80s, The Stems achieved acclaim with a series of singles and EPs and the timeless 'At First Sight – Violet are Blue' LP in 1987. The group disbanded in late 1987 and made a significant comeback in 2003, playing to sold-out crowds nationwide. Since then, they have continued to tour regularly in front of audiences across Australia, Europe, Japan, and the United States.