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Gippsland Next Up for Always Live’s Victorian Vibes Series

Gippsland Next Up for Always Live’s Victorian Vibes Series

Always Live's Victorian Vibes - a free pop-up live music series - is rolling deeper into the state's region to hit up Traralgon next. The announcement comes off the back of a weekend at the Great…

By Lauren McNamara - May 6, 2026
Gippsland Next Up for Always Live’s Victorian Vibes Series

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Gippsland Next Up for Always Live’s Victorian Vibes Series

Always Live's Victorian Vibes - a free pop-up live music series - is rolling deeper into the state's region to hit up Traralgon next. The announcement comes off the back of a weekend at the Great…

By Lauren McNamara - May 6, 2026
Massive Strummingbird 2026 Lineup Drops

Massive Strummingbird 2026 Lineup Drops

The lineup for Strummingbird 2026 has been revealed. Headliner Post Malone leads the bill, joined by Bailey Zimmerman, Cooper Alan, Stella Lefty, Dexter the Moonrocks, Brad Cox, Max Jackson, Sara…

By Lauren McNamara - May 5, 2026
Massive Strummingbird 2026 Lineup Drops

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Massive Strummingbird 2026 Lineup Drops

The lineup for Strummingbird 2026 has been revealed. Headliner Post Malone leads the bill, joined by Bailey Zimmerman, Cooper Alan, Stella Lefty, Dexter the Moonrocks, Brad Cox, Max Jackson, Sara…

By Lauren McNamara - May 5, 2026
Blak Day Out Locks in 2026 Return With Stacked Lineup

Blak Day Out Locks in 2026 Return With Stacked Lineup

Blak Day Out is back for 2026, locking in a standout First Nations lineup headed by Dan Sultan. Following a sell-out 2025 edition, the festival - which celebrates the innovative, unstoppable and…

By Lauren McNamara - May 5, 2026
Blak Day Out Locks in 2026 Return With Stacked Lineup

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Blak Day Out Locks in 2026 Return With Stacked Lineup

Blak Day Out is back for 2026, locking in a standout First Nations lineup headed by Dan Sultan. Following a sell-out 2025 edition, the festival - which celebrates the innovative, unstoppable and…

By Lauren McNamara - May 5, 2026
INXS Endorsed for Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction by Voting Member

INXS Endorsed for Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction by Voting Member

According to Rock and Roll Hall of Fame voter Larry Mestel, INXS’ long-overdue induction could arrive within the next year or two. In a recent interview with Variety Australia, Mestel - founder and…

By Lauren McNamara - May 4, 2026
INXS Endorsed for Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction by Voting Member

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INXS Endorsed for Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction by Voting Member

According to Rock and Roll Hall of Fame voter Larry Mestel, INXS’ long-overdue induction could arrive within the next year or two. In a recent interview with Variety Australia, Mestel - founder and…

By Lauren McNamara - May 4, 2026
Silverback Touring Apologises After Swedish Rock Band Cancel Australian Tour

Silverback Touring Apologises After Swedish Rock Band Cancel Australian Tour

Swedish hard rock band Eclipse's Australian tour, promoted by Silverback Touring, has been cancelled as "agreed terms and conditions have not been met". The Stockholm-founded group were scheduled to…

By Lauren McNamara - May 4, 2026
Silverback Touring Apologises After Swedish Rock Band Cancel Australian Tour

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Silverback Touring Apologises After Swedish Rock Band Cancel Australian Tour

Swedish hard rock band Eclipse's Australian tour, promoted by Silverback Touring, has been cancelled as "agreed terms and conditions have not been met". The Stockholm-founded group were scheduled to…

By Lauren McNamara - May 4, 2026
ARIA Celebrates 40 Years With Massive Hall of Fame Induction Class

ARIA Celebrates 40 Years With Massive Hall of Fame Induction Class

Warning: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander viewers should be aware that this content contains images and names of deceased persons. ARIA has announced six new inductees for its Hall of Fame as…

By Lauren McNamara - May 3, 2026
ARIA Celebrates 40 Years With Massive Hall of Fame Induction Class

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ARIA Celebrates 40 Years With Massive Hall of Fame Induction Class

Warning: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander viewers should be aware that this content contains images and names of deceased persons. ARIA has announced six new inductees for its Hall of Fame as…

By Lauren McNamara - May 3, 2026
Why the NZ Music Month Summit Matters

Why the NZ Music Month Summit Matters

NZ Music Month is officially back. Te Marama Puoro o Aotearoa | NZ Music Month celebrates the artists, communities, and sounds shaping Aotearoa's music scene, with the month-long initiative…

By Lauren McNamara - May 1, 2026
Why the NZ Music Month Summit Matters

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Why the NZ Music Month Summit Matters

NZ Music Month is officially back. Te Marama Puoro o Aotearoa | NZ Music Month celebrates the artists, communities, and sounds shaping Aotearoa's music scene, with the month-long initiative…

By Lauren McNamara - May 1, 2026
Strummingbird Reveals 2026 Dates and New Location

Strummingbird Reveals 2026 Dates and New Location

Country festival Strummingbird will return this October with a new Victorian location, alongside repeat stops in New South Wales and Queensland. After a successful debut run last year, the touring…

By Lauren McNamara - May 1, 2026
Strummingbird Reveals 2026 Dates and New Location

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Strummingbird Reveals 2026 Dates and New Location

Country festival Strummingbird will return this October with a new Victorian location, alongside repeat stops in New South Wales and Queensland. After a successful debut run last year, the touring…

By Lauren McNamara - May 1, 2026
Primary Wave CEO Larry Mestel Says Australia Has ‘Work to Do’ in Global Pop Race

Primary Wave CEO Larry Mestel Says Australia Has ‘Work to Do’ in Global Pop Race

Primary Wave founder and CEO Larry Mestel believes Australia has long punched above its weight musically - but says the country still has “a little bit of work to do” to fully compete in today’s…

By Lauren McNamara - May 1, 2026
Primary Wave CEO Larry Mestel Says Australia Has ‘Work to Do’ in Global Pop Race

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Primary Wave CEO Larry Mestel Says Australia Has ‘Work to Do’ in Global Pop Race

Primary Wave founder and CEO Larry Mestel believes Australia has long punched above its weight musically - but says the country still has “a little bit of work to do” to fully compete in today’s…

By Lauren McNamara - May 1, 2026
Peter Garrett and the Presets Team Up for Powerful APRA Awards Performance

Peter Garrett and the Presets Team Up for Powerful APRA Awards Performance

Sydney’s Hordern Pavilion erupted on Wednesday night (April 29th) as Peter Garrett joined the Presets for a surprise performance of Midnight Oil’s iconic protest anthem “Power and the Passion". The…

By Lauren McNamara - Apr 30, 2026
Peter Garrett and the Presets Team Up for Powerful APRA Awards Performance

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Peter Garrett and the Presets Team Up for Powerful APRA Awards Performance

Sydney’s Hordern Pavilion erupted on Wednesday night (April 29th) as Peter Garrett joined the Presets for a surprise performance of Midnight Oil’s iconic protest anthem “Power and the Passion". The…

By Lauren McNamara - Apr 30, 2026
2026 APRA Awards Winners Revealed

2026 APRA Awards Winners Revealed

The winners of the 2026 APRA Awards have been revealed during a star-studded centenary celebration at Sydney's Hordern Pavilion on Wednesday night (April 29th). Australian punk force Amyl and The…

By Lauren McNamara - Apr 29, 2026
2026 APRA Awards Winners Revealed

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2026 APRA Awards Winners Revealed

The winners of the 2026 APRA Awards have been revealed during a star-studded centenary celebration at Sydney's Hordern Pavilion on Wednesday night (April 29th). Australian punk force Amyl and The…

By Lauren McNamara - Apr 29, 2026
Sydney’s Burdekin Hotel Unveils New Live Music Bandroom

Sydney’s Burdekin Hotel Unveils New Live Music Bandroom

A new live music chapter is kicking off in Sydney's Darlinghurst, with the Burdekin Hotel officially launching the Burdekin Bandroom and unveiling a packed first run of shows kicking off in May. The…

By Lauren McNamara - Apr 29, 2026
Sydney’s Burdekin Hotel Unveils New Live Music Bandroom

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Sydney’s Burdekin Hotel Unveils New Live Music Bandroom

A new live music chapter is kicking off in Sydney's Darlinghurst, with the Burdekin Hotel officially launching the Burdekin Bandroom and unveiling a packed first run of shows kicking off in May. The…

By Lauren McNamara - Apr 29, 2026
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