TISM have always had a penchant for tawdry hijinks, so when it was revealed this week that the Aussie rockers were both changing their band name and had been heavily fined for damage to the iconic Sydney Opera House, Rolling Stone AU/NZ understandably took both pieces of news with a heavy pinch of salt.
However, it all seems to be true.
In a press release sent to us this week, the band insisted they go by TSIM now, a small change.
The press release announced a TISM — my apologies, TSIM — Australian headline tour, their first national run in over 30 years, which will take them to Adelaide, Darin, Melbourne, and more cities between July and October.
The tour follows two shows at the Sydney Opera House last month, which were billed as “once-in-a-lifetime” concerts.
According to documents obtained by the ABC, however, the iconic venue issued the band with a damage bill totalling a whopping $18,488.80.
The report stated that damage occurred members of the crowd as well as performers “walked and stood” on seats inside the Concert Hall.
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The report further alleged “crowd surfing and uncontrolled audience interaction” also took place at the April concert, with “liquids [including wine] spilled across seating areas” causing staining and more damage. (Whose idea, really, was it to book a band better known for their schtick than their actual music for such a beloved venue? You get what you pay for.)
In typical fashion, the band released a tongue-in-cheek statement about the incident.
“TSIM would like to strenuously deny responsibility for any damage to the Sydney Opera House after their shows on Friday April 10 and Sunday April 12,” the statement reads.
“TSIM do not know who is to blame, but we note that on Saturday April 11 Sir Donald Runnicles led the Sydney Symphony Orchestra in a dramatic performance of Mahler’s ‘Sixth Symphony’ in the Concert Hall, featuring the legendary, pounding ‘hammer blows of fate’.
“Enough said.”
Enough said indeed.
If you’re so inclined, TISM/TSIM’s forthcoming tour will feature a “radically different” selection of fan favourites, “because TSIM wants all your money,” the press release jokes. Plus, fans can expect “all the other weird shit” that typically goes on at their shows.
Tickets will go on sale at 11am on Monday, May 25th, following a pre-sale from 11am on Friday, May 22nd. All times are AEST. Sign up for the pre-sale here.
For complete tour and ticket information, see here.
TSIM 2026 Australian Tour
Friday, July 10th
Adelaide Beer & BBQ Festival, Adelaide SA
Saturday, August 22nd
Darwin Festival, Darwin NT
Wednesday, October 7th
Forum, Melbourne VIC
Thursday, October 8th
Forum, Melbourne VIC
Saturday, October 17th
Fortitude Music Hall, Brisbane QLD
Wednesday, October 21st
Canberra Theatre, Canberra ACT
Saturday, October 24th
Metro City, Perth WA
Friday, October 30th
Enmore Theatre, Sydney NSW
Saturday, October 31st
Enmore Theatre, Sydney NSW
