TISM were fined approximately $18,500 for vandalism to the Sydney Opera House Concert Hall following their April 10-12, 2026 performances. The venue cited several issues, including damaged chair arrangements, timber flooring, and armrests, with reports suggesting that crowd interaction and audience mobility contributed to the disturbance. The Opera House issued the bill before TISM announced their first national tour in over 30 years, marking a significant comeback for the duo.
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The anarchic, ARIA-winning group have been stung with an $18k fine by the Sydney Opera House as they announce their first national tour in more than 30 years.
www.abc.net.auTISM, the legendary Australian art-pop group, received a bill for $18,488.80 after their April 10-12, 2026 performances at the Sydney Opera House left the iconic Concert Hall with damaged seats, flooring, and armrests. The fine emerged as the band announced their first national tour in over 30 years, signaling both controversy and momentum for the…
artthreat.netAccording to documents obtained by the ABC, the iconic venue issued the band with a damage bill totalling a whopping $18,488.80.
au.rollingstone.comTISM have denied responsibility for nearly $18k worth of Sydney Opera House damage while announcing their first national tour in 30 years.
happymag.tvThe anarchic, ARIA-winning group has been hit with a hefty fine by the Sydney Opera House before its first national tour in more than 30 years.
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