R.E.M. did it first in 1995, and Kylie Minogue followed in February this year — now Good Charlotte are poised to join the exclusive club of major musical acts to have launched world tours in Perth when the American rockers arrive in February 2026.

Fronted by twin brothers Joel and Benji Madden, the pop-punk band will return to the stage Down Under for the first time in eight years, kicking off their Motel Du Cap World Tour at RAC Arena on February 17.

“That’s great company; R.E.M., Kylie Minogue and Good Charlotte. I love it,” Joel told The West Australian .

Admitting they often sneak in and out of Australia to visit friends and family — even when not touring — the brothers labelled it their “home away from home”.

And while the decision to launch from the west coast was a logistical

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