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1. Minns Government Rejects Calls To Defund The Sydney Gay & Lesbian Mardi Gras Parade

   The Minns Government is standing up for the Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras event after a member of the Opposition claimed it had been overtaken by "left-wing extremists."

2. Win A Double Pass To Golden Hour 2026!

   Sydney’s most iconic shoreline is readying itself to receive a brand new concert series in 2026, with one of Australia’s biggest names leading the charge.

3. Watch Jason Momoa Cover Oasis In Manchester

   Jason Momoa and his band ripped into the Oasis track, F*ckin’ In The Bushes, while in the Britpop icons' home city.

4. Lily Allen Adds Extra Shows To 2026 Australian Tour

   Due to phenomenal demand for pre-sale tickets, extra shows have been added in two cities on the Lily Allen Performs West End Girl tour.

5. Vanessa Picken Leads New Appointments At TEG Live

   “TEG Live is investing in a platform that’s built for collaboration, adaptability and one that supports today’s promoters while setting up the next generation for success.”

6. triple j Unearthed Launches 'New Music Hour,' Additional Genre-Driven Programs

   From First Nations storytelling to pop, heavy music, folk and country, R&B, hip-hop, experimental sounds, and more, triple j Unearthed has something for everyone.

7. GALLERY: Blondshell, total tommy @ Factory Theatre, Sydney

   The highlights from Blondshell’s headline show at Sydney’s Factory Theatre.

8. East Perth Power Station: Discover The Magic Of Perth Festival This Year

   If you’re looking to have an unforgettable end to your summer, then slide on your dancing slippers and head west: Perth Festival is undoubtedly where you need to be.

9. Peking Duk Reveal Their Biggest Sydney Show In Seven Years

   Peking Duk return to the Hordern Pavilion for the first time since 2019 and promise a "new show, new music, and more sweat."

10. Empire Of The Sun, Holy Holy, Spacey Jane, Kee'ahn To Drop Exclusives For Record Store Day Australia

    Record Store Day returns for another day of musical excitement on Saturday, 18 April.

11. 'You’re Always Living In A New Age': Sleepazoid Are Taking Their Momentum And Running With It

    As the indie darlings gear up for a much-anticipated EP release, they discuss growth, catharsis, and impending success.

12. Hellions Announce 'Opera Oblivia' Tenth Anniversary Australian Tour

    The tour follows Hellions' surprise comeback shows in late December.

13. Great Southern Nights Reveals 2026 Program

    Over 300 gigs will take place in more than 200 venues across New South Wales this May as part of the 2026 Great Southern Nights program.

14. Laneway Festival Unveils 2026 Merch Designs & Prices

    Prices range from $25 and go up to $120 for Laneway 2026 merch.

15. Wolf Alice Announce 2026 Australian Tour

    While Wolf Alice are presently visiting Australia and New Zealand for Laneway Festival, the tour marks their first headline shows Down Under since 2022.