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1. Purple Disco Machine Cancels Tour After Hearing Issues

   “The good news is that this is a temporary setback, and I’ll be back on the road from mid-July,” the DJ shared.

2. Iron Maiden To Host Phone-Free Pit As Paris Show Will Be Filmed

   Iron Maiden told fans to "put your phones away" ahead of their 'Run For Your Lives Tour' beginning last year.

3. The Whitlams Announce 'Return To Rock Island' Australian Tour

   The Whitlams are asking fans to enjoy their “raucous side” as they prepare for an East Coast pub tour - something “wildly different to Orchestral ’26.”

4. Friday Finds: The Week’s Best New Music – 19 June

   With The Music's weekly updated playlist 'Friday Finds: This Week’s Best New Music,' our team presents you with five fresh homegrown songs you need to hear. Here are our picks released this week, 19 June 2026.

5. British Music Trade Mission Heading To Brisbane, Gold Coast

   A new music trade mission will descend upon Australia, intent on aiding Australian and British music industries in building connections.

6. Thousands Of Australian Artists' Songs Stolen In AI Data Heist

   Artists such as AC/DC, Kylie Minogue, INXS, Cold Chisel, Tina Arena, and more are among those whose work has been uncovered in these collections of data.

7. Freddie Gibbs Announces 2026 Australian Tour

   Accompanying his headline performances at the new festival, 'Move My Way.'

8. Port Fairy Folk Festival Reveals First Artist Announcement For 50th Anniversary Event

   Port Fairy Folk Festival celebrates its 50th anniversary with artists including John Butler, Alosa, Grace Petrie, Kutcha Edwards, and many more.

9. Melbourne Band Acopia To Open For Death Cab For Cutie On 2026 Australian Tour

   With Acopia added to the bill, the tour, which was already highly anticipated, becomes unmissable.

10. Live Review: Stereolab, Mick Harvey & Amanda Acevedo @ Forum Melbourne

    There is a sense of soothing joy when a band like Stereolab recreates a studio recording so effectively in concert.

11. Midnight Oil Confirm Rob Hirst's Final Book Release

    In the soon-to-be-released book, Hirst opens up about his songwriting process with bandmates Peter Garrett and Jim Moginie for the first time.

12. Christine Anu To Headline Free NAIDOC Event In Melbourne

    Christine Anu headlines a phenomenal bill of First Nations talent as part of this year’s free NAIDOC in the City Festival.

13. Gracie Abrams Unveils Track Listing For New Album 'Daughter From Hell'

    Gracie Abrams' highly anticipated third album will be released next month.

14. Lil Nas X Offers Health Update, Confirms New Music Is On The Way

    "I'm doing much better, I'm feeling better, I'm creating freely, and there's less fear in my heart," Lil Nas X shared.

15. 'Global Pop Takeover': Yorke Sets Her Sights On Pop Maximalism With 'Break Up Season'

    With her new single written with a bonafide hitmaker, Yorke talks about the balance of partying and depression (and Disney and horror) with her new single, 'Break Up Season.'