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1. Want To Buy Brisbane’s The Beat Megaclub?

   The Beat Megaclub recently celebrated its 43rd birthday and has operated at the same site since 1982.

2. Five Former Cradle Of Filth Members File Lawsuit Against Dani Filth & Associated Companies

   The ex-band members have levelled allegations of copyright infringement, misappropriation of likeness, defamation, unjust enrichment, and unpaid royalties.

3. Beckah Amani, Lyric Win Big At Gold Coast Music Awards

   The Gold Coast's night of nights celebrated in style in its 11th year.

4. Redd Kross & Hard-Ons Add Extra Show To 2026 Australian Tour

   The two rock bands will tour across the East Coast in March 2026.

5. Who Your Favourite Aussie Artists - And The Wider Music Industry - Are Repping This AusMusic T-Shirt Day

   Your favourite artists - and Prime Minister Anthony Albanese - are representing their favourite Australian acts for a good cause: to raise funds for Support Act.

6. Local Aus Content Woes Revealed In New Report

   Ex-PM Malcolm Turbull launches a new report from The Australia Institute outlaying the stark domestic culture issue the country faces.

7. The Used Announce One Night Only Sydney Opera House Show With Full Symphony Orchestra

   "This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for The Used, and we couldn’t be more excited," said vocalist Bert McCracken.

8. WOMADelaide Expands 2026 Festival Line-up

   Next year’s WOMADelaide promises to showcase 600 artists in 69 groups from 38 countries, embodying its reputation as “the world’s festival.”

9. Augie March Plot 'Moo, You Bloody Choir' 20th Anniversary Australian Tour

   "People loved 'Moo,' and it'll be a series of rooms full of reciprocal love," the band said.

10. Alison Wonderland: 'I've Become A Lot More Confident With My Creativity And What I Stand For'

    Ahead of the release of her new album, 'GHOST WORLD,' Alison Wonderland opens up about how Billy Joel inspired her to stick with music, her love for art, and progressing the "Australian sound."

11. CLEWS Are Creating A Beautiful Life

    The indie darling sister-duo on hope amidst uncertainty, the need for structural change within the music industry, and why they are finally ready to release their debut album.

12. Leon Thomas Postpones 2026 Australian Tour, Adds Extra Date

    Leon Thomas pushed back his upcoming Australian tour due to a “scheduling conflict.”

13. Winners Announced For The 2025 TikTok Awards

    This year’s TikTok Awards received a record-breaking 6.4 million votes across fourteen creator categories.

14. Win Tickets To AC/DC's 'PWR UP' Australian Tour 2025

    Enter below for your chance to win tickets to Brisbane or Perth!

15. POWER 50 2025: Sebastian & Michael Chase (MGM Distribution)

    The Music's Power 50 is a celebration of leadership and Australian music impact for the year.