Flying Saucer presents:
UPS & DOWNS | 'Sleepless' 40 Years On
The Hamilton Station Hotel (Islington, NSW)
Saturday, 10 October 2026 8:00 pm
Following last year's sold out 40th Anniversary tour, Australian jangle pop legends Ups and Downs are back with more things to celebrate. This time around, they are commemorating the 40th birthday of their acclaimed mini-album Sleepless, alongside a brand new EP Radio Is Dead.
At these four special shows, Ups and Downs will play Sleepless in it's entirety for the very first time, along with a second set of their other hits and crowd favourites.
Critics widely consider the 1986 Sleepless mini-album (featuring the indie hit single 'The Living Kind' and their classic cover of Neil Diamond's 'Solitary Man') to be a masterpiece of the 1980s Australian "paisley" and jangle pop eras.
Sleepless is routinely listed by music historials and critics as one of the essential underground Australian rock records, highliting its moody, atmospheric guitar textures compined with glittering, harmony-drenched melodies.
At the same time, Ups and Downs are releasing a new EP Radio Is Dead – their first new music for over 10 years! From the sing-a-long angst of the title track, to the shimmeringg roove of the single 'Out Of Thin Air', where the bandc onjurepure guitar pop with a summery melody and classic harmonies - this is Ups and Downs at their sparkling best.
Ups and Downs will play two sets on the night, guaranteeing you’ll hear all of Sleepless plus your favourites, some rare surprises from their back catalogue, and a sprinkling of new songs.
Get your tickets to one of these rare performances and pick up an exclusive Sleepless t-shirt, available only at shows.
At these four special shows, Ups and Downs will play Sleepless in it's entirety for the very first time, along with a second set of their other hits and crowd favourites.
Critics widely consider the 1986 Sleepless mini-album (featuring the indie hit single 'The Living Kind' and their classic cover of Neil Diamond's 'Solitary Man') to be a masterpiece of the 1980s Australian "paisley" and jangle pop eras.
Sleepless is routinely listed by music historials and critics as one of the essential underground Australian rock records, highliting its moody, atmospheric guitar textures compined with glittering, harmony-drenched melodies.
At the same time, Ups and Downs are releasing a new EP Radio Is Dead – their first new music for over 10 years! From the sing-a-long angst of the title track, to the shimmeringg roove of the single 'Out Of Thin Air', where the bandc onjurepure guitar pop with a summery melody and classic harmonies - this is Ups and Downs at their sparkling best.
Ups and Downs will play two sets on the night, guaranteeing you’ll hear all of Sleepless plus your favourites, some rare surprises from their back catalogue, and a sprinkling of new songs.
Get your tickets to one of these rare performances and pick up an exclusive Sleepless t-shirt, available only at shows.