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1. How Australia Helped The Nelson Twins 'Man Up'

   Plus Gunnar Nelson’s secret liaison with an Aussie star is revealed.

2. Stephen Sanchez Cancels 2026 Australian Tour

   "We look forward to his return to Australia and New Zealand in the future," said tour promoters Frontier Touring.

3. Teaser Campaigns Have Become One Of The Music Industry’s Most Powerful Marketing Tools

   The conventional album roll-out is no longer the norm, with teaser campaigns proving more engaging and, ultimately, successful.

4. Julia Jacklin Announces New Album 'The Gem'

   'The Gem' marks Julia Jacklin's debut release at her new label home, 4AD.

5. Bean Magazine, 4ZZZ & More To Join Forces For Reclink Brisbane Community Cup

   This year marks the tenth anniversary of the Brisbane Community Cup, which supports the charity Reclink Australia.

6. Plain White T's Reveal 2026 Australian Tour Dates

   The upcoming shows mark Plain White T’s first headline tour in Australia in over a decade.

7. Australian Crawl To Reunite After 40 Years, Headline 2026 Red Hot Summer Tour

   The excitement doesn't end there. This year's line-up also features Men At Work, Birds Of Tokyo, Vika & Linda, and more Aussie music icons.

8. Tiësto Confirmed To Headline Dreamstate Festival's 2027 Edition

   Dutch producer Tiësto will return to his roots for two-hour trance sets in both Sydney and Melbourne.

9. Power Pick 15/06/26: Sonny Fodera - 'Feel Again'

   This week's The Music Power Pick revealed.

10. Aussie Venues, Promoters, High Ranked In Billboard’s Mid-Year Report

    Some of Australia's biggest names in the world of venues and promotion have made it into the latest Mid-Year Report from US trade mag Billboard.

11. Chart File: Why Country Albums Stay Longer, Especially At #1

    Country music is reigning supreme in Australia lately, and as it's hitting harder, it's staying longer in the charts.

12. New Report Shows Guitars Still Reign Supreme For Aussie Music Makers

    The latest report from the Australian Music Association shows that Pro Audio make up the big numbers in terms of retail value, but guitars aren't far behind.

13. APRA AMCOS To End Its Live Music Office, Live And Local Program After 13 Years

    "In the 13 years since the Live Music Office was established, the landscape has changed dramatically,” explains APRA AMCOS CEO Dean Ormston.

14. WIN Tickets To See Shady Nasty Perform At Open Season 2026!

    Enter now to win tickets to Shady Nasty performing at Open Season!

15. BIGBANG Plot One-Off Australian Stadium Show On Upcoming World Tour

    BIGBANG return to Australia after more than a decade this October for one night only.