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1. Noah Skape Is Ready For The Show To Begin

   The Perth tour-de-force chats inspiration, nerves, and choreography ahead of his debut Fringe show.

2. Aussie Clubs Continue To Battle Sexual Harassment, Violence

   “We need to see real action from government, the police and the venues, to prioritise the safety of patrons."

3. The Dare To Host 'freakquencies' Club Nights In Two Australian Cities

   Fellow Laneway Festival acts Geese and Wet Leg will perform DJ sets at The Dare's 'freakquencies' club nights.

4. Scenes From Australia's First-Ever 7-Eleven Rave Headlined By CYRIL

   Hundreds of people enjoyed the 7-Eleven rave – taking the concept of the coffee shop rave and transforming it into a full-blown, morning-focused event.

5. NSW Government Ending Remaining Lockout Laws

   The remaining remnants of the lockout laws in the Sydney CBD and Kings Cross have been deemed “no longer fit for purpose.”

6. Flight Of The Conchords Confirm First Performance In Eight Years

   Flight Of The Conchords will appear at this year's Netflix Is A Joke Fest alongside Conan O’Brien, John Mulaney, Nikki Glaser, and many others.

7. Courtney Barnett Announces New Album 'Creature Of Habit'

   Courtney Barnett's upcoming album was written following her move from Australia to Los Angeles and the closure of her long-running record label, Milk! Records.

8. CKY: Jess Margera’s Top Australian Touring Memories

   As CKY prepare for their long-awaited return to Australia, co-founder and drummer Jess Margera reflects on his top Australian tour memories before the band make new ones.

9. Jovanotti Locks In QPAC Performance As Part Of His World Tour

   One of Italy’s most influential and visionary artists, Jovanotti will make his Australian debut this March.

10. Jimmy Barnes, Powderfinger, Regurgitator & More Pay Tribute To Rob Hirst

    "For now, there are no words, but there will always be songs," said Midnight Oil frontman Peter Garrett.

11. 10 Magic Rob Hirst Musical Moments Outside Midnight Oil

    Best known for his contribution to one of Australia's greatest rock bands, the late Rob Hirst was musically so much more.

12. Midnight Oil Drummer Rob Hirst Passes Away, Aged 70

    “After fighting heroically for almost three years, Rob is now free of pain."

13. Power Pick 19/01/26: The Kid LAROI Featuring Lithe - 'Rather Be'

    This week's The Music Power Pick revealed.

14. Thom Yorke Live At The Sydney Opera House Coming To Cinemas

    Filmed across two nights in November 2024, Thom Yorke’s thirty-plus-year career is captured at one of the most awe-inspiring backdrops in the world.

15. Miss Kaninna Features On Massive Billboard In Times Square

    "IM ON A F*CKING BILLBOARD…. IN TIMES F*CKING SQUARE….NEW YORK !!!!!"