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1. Introducing TOMORA: “Permission To Be Unhinged”

   Tom Rowlands plus AURORA equals TOMORA. With their debut album Come Closer, this joymaking duo transports us to a mystical woodland, then the next minute, we're raving in a dingy warehouse. According to AURORA, "both are good for the soul."

2. Courtney Act & Voyager Vocalist Danny Estrin To Host ‘Eurovision’ 2026 SBS Coverage

   "To be a special guest this year with the formidably fabulous Courtney Act is an honour and a dream come true," said Voyager's Danny Estrin.

3. Want To Meet KATSEYE On Their First Visit To Australia? Here's How You Can

   KATSEYE aren't touring Australia just yet, but they are heading Down Under for an exclusive fan Q&A next month.

4. Danny Brown Unveils 2026 Australian Tour Dates

   Danny Brown is touring in support of his wildly experimental seventh album, 'Stardust.'

5. How To Hear Foo Fighters' New Album 'Your Favorite Toy' Before Its Release Date

   Global listening parties take place ahead of the album's release next Friday.

6. 'Australian Idol' Has Record-Breaking Season On Seven

   Tuesday night's results show ended up being the biggest-ever episode of 'Australian Idol' on Seven and the most-watched episode since 2009.

7. Bodyjar Reveal 'How It Works' 25th Anniversary Australian Tour

   “We’re bringing the machine back in for its 25-year scheduled service this July,” Bodyjar shared.

8. Victoria Police Investigating Ruby Rose's Sexual Assault Allegations Against Katy Perry

   Ruby Rose alleged that Katy Perry sexually assaulted her at a Melbourne nightclub over a decade ago, earlier this week.

9. 'If You Don't Like My Voice, You Probably Won't Like This Record': Katy Steele Bares All For 'undressed'

   “It’s been a solo effort. A very insular process. It was all very spontaneous, the idea of jumping in the studio and doing an album, and a vinyl, and a tour."

10. August Burns Red Announce 2026 Australian Tour

    “We are so excited to headline Australia for the first time in 7 years and return back to New Zealand after a decade!” August Burns Red said.

11. 'I Wanted My Album To Feel Bigger Than Just Music': Charley On 'The Chronicles Of A Serial Idealist'

    On the cusp of releasing her debut album, 'The Chronicles Of A Serial Idealist,' Charley is having a full-circle moment.

12. 'The Greatest Tour Ever': Bowling For Soup & Frank Turner Open Up About Their Upcoming Co-Headline Run

    As the 'Bowl My Bones' co-headline tour approaches, Bowling For Soup's Jaret Reddick and Frank Turner look back on past Australian tours, discuss camaraderie, and tease new material.

13. Chase & Status Detail Perth-Exclusive Show

    No other cities in the Southern Hemisphere will host Chase & Status's Section 63 show, making the Perth event unmissable.

14. Karnivool Add Extra Show To 2026 Australian Tour

    Extraordinary demand for tickets to Karnivool's 'In Verses' tour, presented by The Music, has led to an extra show in the band's home city of Perth.

15. Yours & Owls Confirms Return For 2026

    "Gong Christmas" returns for another two-day music festival in the heart of Wollongong this October.