Where: The Vanguard
✉ 42 King StNewtown
2042
Australia
Sydney
What: Big Wheels @ The Vanguard
When:
Big Wheels are hitting the Australian east coast to celebrate their new single, ‘The Only Thing I Know’ — bringing their vibrant blend of modern rock & roll and an exciting new live set to Sydney, Brisbane, and Melbourne. After selling out shows both at home and in the UK last year, and lighting up major festivals like Tamworth Country Music Festival, Spaced Out, and Meatstock, they’ve seen continuous love from triple j and BBC Music Introducing, alongside top editorial spots on Spotify and Amazon Music. Support acts to be announced — don’t miss these explosive live shows as Big Wheels take their new single on the road.
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2042
Australia
Who: Big Wheels
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As a new era of rock & roll blooms in the world, Sydney-based Big Wheels are cementing themselves as one of Australia’s hottest exports. Doused in bare-to-the-bone songwriting and ethereal grit, the collaboration of Cass Ford and Lawson Doyle leaves a defining sonic impression.
Their latest single ‘The Only Thing I Know’ (due August 6, 2025) offers a haunting, untamed take on resilience and determination. The idea of persevering and dreaming big is woven throughout, especially in lines like, “My mama told me it’s never too late, you gotta dream to catch a break.” Doyle’s raw and emotional vocals wash over the record, joined by sultry guitar tones that build to an electric, bittersweet finale.
In the spirit of revolution and hope, Big Wheels formed in late 2021 as a reactionary feat to the world’s post-covid woes. Their roots run deep through classic rock, blues and Britpop swagger — calling to mind the likes of Fleetwood Mac, Oasis, and Neil Young.
2024 proved to be a breakout year for the band in the UK. Following a creative collaboration with acclaimed photographer Paul Gallagher (Creation Records, Oasis), Big Wheels hit a new stride — making waves across BBC Introducing, earning their first Spotify Editorial playlist placements, and even receiving a nod from Rob Thomas of Matchbox Twenty, who spotlighted their single ‘Silver and Black’ on his Instagram.
Back home, recent releases ‘Silver and Black’ and ‘Lose on You’ have continued to gain traction on Triple J and community radio nationwide, establishing the band as one of the most exciting voices in Australian rock. With an Australian East Coast tour on the horizon this August–September, Big Wheels are also gearing up for a 2026 return to the UK — following their sold-out London headliner and standout sets at The Great Escape and Maverick Festival.