Masked band TISM stung with $18,000 Sydney Opera House fine
TISM, an Australian band known for their controversial performances, has been fined $18,000 for damages incurred during their recent shows at the Sydney Opera House. The damages were attributed to audience interactions and spills during their performances. Despite the fine, TISM is set to embark on their first national tour in over 30 years, following their anniversary shows.
- ▪TISM was fined $18,488.80 for damages to the Sydney Opera House during their performances.
- ▪The damages included broken seats, stained flooring, and issues caused by crowd surfing.
- ▪TISM is known for their anarchic live shows and satirical music, having formed in 1982.
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TISM fined for $18,000 in damages to Sydney Opera House ahead of tourBy Al NewsteadDouble JTopic:MusicTue 19 May 2026 at 2:57pmTue 19 May 2026 at 2:57pmTue 19 May 2026 at 2:57pmAnonymous Melbourne band TISM have announced a tour off the back of causing more than $18,000 in damages to the Sydney Opera House. (Supplied: TISM)abc.net.au/news/tism-sydney-opera-house-damages-18000-fine-national-tour/106696580Link copiedShareShare articleSubversive art-pop group TISM have announced their first national headline tour in 30 years, after having incurred nearly $19,000 in damages to the Sydney Opera House.Known for their anarchic live shows, TISM (short for This Is Serious Mum) trod the boards at the iconic Australian venue in mid-April for two performances celebrating the 30th anniversary of their…
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