Johnny & The C-Sections
Johnny Fisher screaming into the mic, guitarist behind him in stage smoke
Punk · Nerang, Gold Coast QLD · Est. 2024

Johnny & The C-Sections

Gold Coast punk band formed in a single-car garage in Nerang. Loud, chaotic and completely uninterested in polishing the edges.

Inspired by
C.O.F.F.I.N, Mini Skirt, Cosmic Psychos, Split System, Stiff Richards
Latest
Debut EP 666, out now. Launched with 666 Fest, their own eight-band mini fest.
Gives back
Have played charity gigs raising money for For Kids In Care and Women’s Cancer Support Haven in Nerang. Three members shaved their heads at Balcony Bash Vol. 3, raising over $6,000 for women’s cancer support.
Has supported

Split System / Antenna / Mini Skirt / Radium Dolls / Mac The Knife / The Bennies / Holy Stone / Flight To Dubai / Drunk Mums / Surf Trash + more

Live

Watch first

About

Four-piece · Punk

Johnny & The C-Sections started in a single-car garage in Nerang in 2024 and have been getting onto lineups across the Gold Coast ever since. In June 2026 they released their debut EP, 666, and launched it with their own mini fest.

They’ve played several gigs raising money for charities supporting kids affected by domestic violence and women’s cancer support, including For Kids In Care and Women’s Cancer Support Haven in Nerang. At Balcony Bash Vol. 3, three of the band shaved their heads and raised over $6,000 for women’s cancer support.

Band members

  • Johnny Fisher singing on stage in black and white
    Johnny FisherVocals
  • Sam Mathews playing a black SG guitar under orange stage light
    Sam MathewsGuitar
  • Tahlia McNaught playing bass in red stage light
    Tahlia McNaughtBass
  • Lachlan Hethorn on drums under blue stage light
    Lachlan HethornDrums

Photos

Tap to enlarge
Debut EP · Out now

666

7 tracks · Recorded at Red Belly Records · Mastered by The Noise Floor (Canada) · Released 6/6/26 at 666 Fest

Stream on Spotify

666 Fest

6 June 2026 · Burleigh Heads QLD

What started as an EP launch turned into one of the Gold Coast's most talked-about underground events of 2026

Official 666 Fest recap video by Byron D'Arcy

Watch on YouTube
Write-up · Bad News Zine

On 6/6/26, Mo's Desert Clubhouse was taken over by 666 FEST, a showcase of the underground heavy music scene presented by Riffs For A Reason, Johnny & The C-Sections, Messy Fuzz and Disaikner.

Celebrating the launch of Johnny & The C-Sections' debut EP 666, released on 6/6/26, the festival brought together a diverse lineup of local heavy acts including Stench Pit, My Friend Chloe, Zenith, Pity Vincent, The Local Romance, Sindicate and Perpanic.

Alongside live music, attendees experienced market stalls, tattoos by Disaikner, DJs and fire performances, creating a unique celebration of the alternative music and creative community.

Built entirely through grassroots collaboration with no sponsors or external funding, 666 FEST proved that the underground is still thriving. It was a reminder that when the community rallies behind a shared vision, they can create something far bigger than any one person could achieve alone.

Beyond the music, the festival also raised funds for For Kids In Care, supporting children affected by domestic violence and neglect.

Before the event had even wrapped up, people were already asking when the next one would be. Looks like 666 FEST might have to become an annual ritual.

— Bad News Zine

Details

Date
Saturday 6 June 2026, 2pm doors
Venue
Mo's Desert Clubhouse, Burleigh Heads QLD
Also
Tattoos and art by Disaikner, markets, fire dancers, tarot readings
Raised funds for
For Kids In Care

Lineup

Press & Stats

Updated October 2026

Fact sheet

Name
Johnny & The C-Sections
Est.
2024
Genre
Punk
Home base
Nerang, Gold Coast QLD
Live format
Four-piece
Inspired by
C.O.F.F.I.N, Mini Skirt, Cosmic Psychos, Split System, Stiff Richards

2026 snapshot

  • 950Instagram followers
  • 7Tracks on debut EP 666

Highlights

  • 666 Fest · 6 June 2026Launched the 666 EP with their own mini fest. See 666 Fest.
  • Balcony Bash Vol. 3 · 2026Three band members shaved their heads on the night, raising over $6,000 for women’s cancer support.
For sound engineers

Stage plot

Stage layout and 15-channel input list in one PDF.

Download stage plot (PDF)

Contact

Gold Coast QLD · Australia
Booking agent

Sinergy

@sinergy.mgmt

The band

Johnny & The C-Sections