THINGS OF STONE AND WOOD · Brunswick · Nov 3, 2026

<p>Things of Stone and Wood: The Final Forest Tour</p><p>Nearly 40 years ago a rag-tag bunch of folkies got together and formed a band called Things of Stone and Wood that went on to define Melbourne in the early 90s. Off the back of their top 10 single &lsquo;Happy Birthday Helen&rsquo;, the band achieved national success, ARIA and APRA awards, international tours, a gold album &lsquo;The Yearning&rsquo; and even a Late Show parody, kicking off a career that would make them one of Australia&#39;s most loved and enduring acoustic bands.</p><p>Fast forward to 2026 and the band are still here, doing what they do best: playing passionate and energetic live shows, and recording and releasing new music. November sees the band touring their second album for the year, the 70&rsquo;s retro inspired The Final Forest.</p><p>The Final Forest is the twin album to their March 2026 Album Rae Street, which debuted at #10 on the ARIA Australian Album chart). It&rsquo;s a classic, band-in-the-studio approach (rather than bedroom folk) with all the authenticity and TOSAW vibes, built upon the simple foundation of a piano trio playing live. Era appropriate close harmonies feature heavily, reminding us that they began their life as a band drinking beers and singing in a share house. It is charming, a little rough, and almost impossible not to feel the love.</p><p><br></p><p>The band will be launching The Final Forest with select shows around the country. They will debut the new tunes (as well as Rae Street &lsquo;almost new&rsquo; tunes) alongside classic radio hits like &ldquo;Happy Birthday Helen&rdquo;, &ldquo;Wildflowers&rdquo;, &ldquo;Rock This Boat&rdquo; and &ldquo;Share This Wine&rdquo;.</p><p>Come on down and see how this band, with two albums and two tours for 2026 continue hold their place as one of &ldquo;Melbourne&rsquo;s most inspired and inspiring acoustic band[s]&rdquo; (Michael Dwyer).</p><p><br></p><hr><p style="text-align: center;"><br></p><p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><strong><span style="font-size: 18px;">TICKETING INFO</span></strong>&nbsp;</span></p><p>Please have a digital or printed copy of your ticket ready on arrival, along with a valid photo ID. Acceptable ID includes a current and valid Australian Photo Drivers Licence, State Approved &lsquo;Proof of Age&rsquo; card or Passport.</p><p>The Brunswick Ballroom strives to improve our sustainability practices and reduce our carbon footprint. We don&rsquo;t sell or provide plastic water bottles.</p><p><br><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><strong><span style="font-size: 18px;">VENUE INFO</span></strong>&nbsp;</span></p><p><a href="https://brunswickballroom.com.au/menu" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><strong>THE BALLROOM MENU</strong></span></a><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br></span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">You can view our delicious offerings&nbsp;</span><a href="https://brunswickballroom.com.au/menu" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">here</span></a><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">. <span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Please note, offerings available may vary per show.</span></span></p><p><a href="https://brunswickballroom.com.au/faq/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><strong>ACCESSIBILITY</strong></span></a><br><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><strong>The Brunswick Ballroom is Accessible.</strong><br>The Brunswick Ballroom has made significant improvements to accessibility by installing an&nbsp;</span><a href="https://www.acornstairlifts.com.au/stairlift/stairlift-curved-staircase" rel="noopener noreferrer"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Acorn Chairlift</span></a><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">. (Model: New Acorn Indoor 180 Curved Stairlift.)</span></p><p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><strong>Companion Tickets Accepted</strong></span><br>Accessible Seating can be purchased by entering this code before selecting your tickets: BBACCESS26<br>Accessible Seating ensures a reserved seat for both you and your companion.<br>Premium Accessible Seating includes a reserved table and one complimentary meal for you and your companion from our menu.<br>Companion tickets must be valid and will be checked upon entry into the venue.</p><p><a href="https://brunswickballroom.com.au/faq/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><strong>VENUE FAQS</strong></span></a><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br>To learn more about the venue, FAQs are available <a href="https://brunswickballroom.com.au/faq/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">here</a>.</span></p><p><br></p><hr><p><br></p><p><img src="https://s3-ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com/production-api-file-upload/uploads%2Fclient-19178%2Fevent-description%2F1767059879176-1767059879176.png" style="width: 838px;" class="fr-fic fr-dib"></p>