Newcastle fans are in for a night of iconic hits as former INXS frontman JD Fortune returns to Australian stages, performing The Best of INXS.
The Canadian singer will deliver a high-energy set packed with classics and fan favourites, promising a must-see celebration of one of Australia’s greatest rock bands.
Fortune, who shot to international fame as the winner of Rock Star: INXS in 2005, fronted the band until 2011 and recorded their final studio album, Switch.
Now, he brings his unmistakable voice and magnetic stage presence back to Australian audiences, honouring the INXS legacy while adding his own dynamic flair to the performance.
The show features a full roster of the band’s biggest hits, including Need You Tonight, Never Tear Us Apart, New Sensation, Mystify, Devil Inside, Don’t Change, Suicide Blonde and Original Sin.
Fans will also hear the tracks Fortune co-wrote, Pretty Vegas and Devil’s Party, making for a setlist that spans the band’s most beloved material.
Reviews from Fortune’s 2025 Australian tour praised his energy and connection with audiences. Shows were described as “dynamic, emotionally charged” and “a celebration of music, legacy, and passion,” with crowds frequently calling the band back for encore after encore. Newcastle fans can expect nothing less from this highly anticipated performance.
With decades of experience and a personal connection to the band’s catalogue, JD Fortune’s performances are more than a nostalgia trip—they are a full-throttle rock experience. His combination of charisma, vocal power and stagecraft ensures that the INXS classics come alive for both longtime fans and newcomers alike.
JD Fortune performs at Nex Newcastle on Wednesday, 7 October 2026. Pre-sale tickets open Wednesday, 4 March at 10 AM, with general public sales from Friday, 6 March at 10 AM. Tickets are available via Metropolis Touring.
