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1. “It's Such A Trap”: Meg Mac Refuses To Be Another Tragic Tale On 'It's My Party'

   Meg Mac knows who you think she is, but on album four, she's past the point of caring. She speaks openly with The Music about its unexpected but entirely welcome creation.

2. APRA AMCOS Unveils First-Ever Michael Gudinski SongHubs Program

   Honouring Michael Gudinski, this year's SongHubs will be curated by The Temper Trap - a band that the legendary Australian promoter nurtured.

3. Hilary Duff Expands 2026 Australian Tour

   An extra arena date has been confirmed for Hilary Duff's 'lucky me tour' of Australia and New Zealand.

4. Stage Invasions, Scandals And Shocks: 10 Award Show Dramas

   30 years ago today, Pulp frontman Jarvis Cocker invaded Michael Jackson’s stage.

5. Thirsty Merc Frontman Joins Toto

   "Can't wait to get into these tunes on stage with these absolute legends," Rai Thistlethwayte said.

6. J. Cole Adds Extra Shows To 2026 Australian Tour

   With the new dates announced, J. Cole will now perform two arena shows each in Melbourne and Sydney.

7. Ability Fest Confirms 2026 Return, Relocates To New Melbourne Venue

   "Taking over a venue like The Timber Yard – a space known for world-class electronic acts – shows that accessible events can compete at the highest level," explained Dylan Alcott.

8. The Romantics Added To Wanstock 2026 Line-up

   The Romantics will perform alongside Dragon, 1927, Pseudo Echo, Bachelor Girl, and others next month.

9. The Cruel Sea's Matt Walker Takes On Guitar Duties For Paul Kelly On Red Hot Summer Tour

   “Halfway through the summer tour and Paul Kelly has done the classic and broken his middle finger kicking the footy around and is now off the tools,” The Cruel Sea wrote.

10. Melbourne Venue The Beast Confirms Permanent Closure

    Venue operators cited the ongoing financial impact of the COVID-19 pandemic as the primary reason for the closure.

11. Brisbane Punk Band Flangipanis To Disband In 2026

    “If you're bummed that a band you love doesn't exist, go see someone who's not 40,” said the band’s Jodie Lawlor and Josh Murphy in a recent interview.

12. 'I Don't Really Give A F**k About What People Think': Keli Holiday’ Is Cutting To The Core On 'Capital Fiction'

    From Peking Duk to Keli Holiday, Adam Hyde’s music has never been as naked as it is on his new independent album ‘Capital Fiction’.

13. How To Score Tickets To Foo Fighters' 2026/27 Australian Tour

    Find out about the ticket timings, pre-sale and general sales, and which rising bands are opening the show in your city.

14. 'Closing The Gap Between Who I Was & Who I'm Becoming': Mid Drift Are 'Good At Avoiding' On The New EP

    From playing beachtown dive bars to supporting Ocean Alley and winning a Laneway slot, Mid Drift have accomplished a lot from a little, and it’s about to get even bigger with their new EP.

15. Venues: Adelaide Census, Financial Wobbles, More Music Spaces, Jail Time, Close-Downs & Meltdowns!

    The latest venues round-up has all the vital information on Australia's live scene, from new upgrades and owners, legal matters, positive figures, and much more.