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1. National Indigenous Music Awards Return For 2026

   Nominations are now open across the NIMAs’ six categories ahead of the award ceremony this August.

2. New Study Finds Community Radio Contributes More Than $153m To National Music Economy

   "Community radio is doing the heavy lifting in Australian music discovery and development," says Monash University Associate Professor Shane Homan.

3. Power Pick 18/05/26: Genesis Owusu - 'BIG DOG'

   This week's The Music Power Pick revealed.

4. Infidelity, Cricket & Courtney Love… Howzat!: 50 Years Of Sherbet's Enduring Anthem

   50 years ago this week, Sherbet’s biggest hit cracked the Top 40.

5. Kylie Minogue Hints At 40th Anniversary Tour Plans

   “I’m probably not meant to say this, but yes, I am,” Minogue teased in a new interview.

6. APRA AMCOS Issue Statement Regarding Unpaid Artist Royalties Claims

   "Our job is to provide our members with as much data as we are able to give them, and we reject any claims to the contrary."

7. Dr. Hook Singer Dennis Locorriere Passes Away, Aged 76

   Locorriere's bandmates confirmed his passing, saying that the singer died "after a long and courageous battle with kidney disease."

8. Richard Kingsmill, Robbie Buck To Co-Host Special Broadcast On 2SER As Emergency Funding Reportedly Rejected

   Last month, it was reported that 2SER may have only limited airtime left, with fears it could shut down by July.

9. Killswitch Engage Announce 2026 Australian Tour

   Killswitch Engage will headline shows in Australia for the first time since 2018 and return after supporting Iron Maiden in arenas in 2024.

10. Harry Styles Adds Fourth & Final Melbourne Show To 2026 Australian Tour

    Harry Styles will now perform for six nights on the Australian run of his 'Together, Together' tour.

11. Delta Goodrem Comes Fourth In 2026 Eurovision Song Contest

    "Representing Australia on the Eurovision stage and being part of this incredible community has been unforgettable," Delta Goodrem said.

12. Live Review: Of Monsters & Men @ Palais Theatre, Melbourne

    Of Monsters and Men journey from Iceland to Australia to deliver a performance that feels alive, unpredictable and deeply human, balancing beloved anthems and newer material to create a communal space of catharsis, celebration and strange beauty.

13. The Living End Expand 2026 Regional Australian Tour

    A new show and a venue upgrade have been confirmed due to extraordinary demand for tickets to The Living End's upcoming tour.

14. Tom Morello To Release New Song With System Of A Down's Serj Tankian

    'Adjourn It' featuring Serj Tankian and Morello's son, Roman, is set for release later this month.

15. The Strokes Guitarist Nick Valensi To Take 'Temporary Break' From Touring

    "We look forward to his return," the band wrote on social media.