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1. PayPal Announces Policy Exception For Bluesfest Fans Seeking Refunds

   Bluesfest liquidators Worrells previously stated that it was "unlikely" that ticket holders would be seeing refunds in the wake of the festival's cancellation.

2. Parkway Drive Respond After Former Associate Pleads Guilty To Offence

   “This is appalling and we condemn it. We're gutted and we support the victim.”

3. 'You Did Not Deserve That': Chappell Roan Responds To Criticism From Soccer Star Jorginho Frello

   Chappell Roan issued a statement after soccer player Jorginho Frello alleged that the singer’s security was aggressive to his wife and stepdaughter.

4. triple j Unearthed High Launches 2026 Competition

   This year’s Unearthed High competition arrives earlier and comes with bigger prizes than ever before.

5. The Black Crowes Add Extra Show To 2026 Australian Tour

   The Black Crowes confirm their return to Australia following Bluesfest's cancellation.

6. Mark Hoppus Says Violent Soho Are Reuniting After Inviting Members On Stage In Sydney

   “I wasn’t joking, by the way, they really are getting back together,” Mark Hoppus told fans.

7. Revered Cultural Veteran Rhoda Roberts AO Passes Away, Aged 66

   “She will be so deeply missed, no one compared to our Rhoda and there will never be another like her," Roberts' family wrote in a statement.

8. Watch MAY-A Cover Stevie Nicks Classic For triple j's Like A Version

   Vocally, MAY-A showcases tenderness and a rocker’s raspy edge in a fashion that’s sure to make Stevie Nicks proud.

9. Will Sparks Reveals 'CLASSICS: Where It All Started' Australian Shows

   “This is my first-ever tour dedicated exclusively to classics... Many of these tracks have never been included in my sets before,” said Will Sparks.

10. The Wailers & The Pogues Still Heading To Australia Following Bluesfest Cancellation

    The Wailers and The Pogues are still making the journey to Australia next month, with some new shows announced.

11. Netflix Reportedly In Talks To Take 'KPop Demon Hunters' On 2027 World Tour

    Netflix is reportedly in discussions to bring the real-life HUNTR/X on tour, but is also considering using virtual performers, such as holograms.

12. Sublime Confirm Their 2026 Australian Tour Dates Are Still Happening

    "Bluesfest may be cancelled… but we’re not going anywhere."

13. Gold Coast Music Awards Organisers Depart Roles, Seeking 'New Entity'

    "We only ever started these awards to support local artists, not to get involved in music politics or to fight over resources," the Gold Coast Music Awards organisers said.

14. 'America Won': What Happened At The Afroman Trial?

    "When life gives you lemons, you make lemon pound cake."

15. Muse Announce New Album 'The WOW! Signal' From Space

    Live from space, Muse's music video for their new single, 'Be With You,' premiered.