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1. ‘Wonky But Well-Rounded Music Selections’: DJ Small FRY Readies A Celebration Of Asian Culture For Sydney Observatory's Moon Festival

   With the Melbourne-based artist DJ Small FRY (aka Vivan Vo) heading to Sydney for next month’s Moon Festival, the acclaimed selector discusses influences, musical discovery, and K-dramas.

2. Laneway Festival 2026 Ticket Prices Revealed

   Pre-sale and general sale tickets for Laneway 2026 will be available during staggered timings next week.

3. Charmed, Doctor Who Stars Added To Supanova Adelaide & Brisbane Line-ups

   The star-studded Supanova heads to Adelaide next month, followed by Brisbane in November.

4. Knotfest Australia Taking A Year Off In 2026, Returning In 2027

   "This time off will allow us to come back in 2027 with the best Knotfest Australia yet," organisers revealed.

5. Chappell Roan Leads Massive 2026 Laneway Festival Line-up

   The festival has also locked in Wolf Alice, PinkPantheress, The Dare, Wet Leg, Teen Jesus And The Jean Teasers, and many more.

6. Countries Pledge To Boycott Eurovision If Israel Participates

   Multiple countries have pledged to boycott Eurovision if Israel is allowed to compete in 2026 - here's where Australia stands.

7. Beyond The Valley Announces First Round Of 2025/26 Sideshows

   070 Shake, I Hate Models, and others will perform sideshows along with their Beyond The Valley festival appearances.

8. Bluesfest Addresses Line-up Announcement Delays

   "This line-up had to be right, and you’ll see why," Bluesfest organisers teased in a new social media post.

9. Gold Coast Nightclub Rattlesnake To Close Permanently

   Rattlesnake Nightclub has confirmed its impending closure, with its doors closing at the end of the month.

10. Keli Holiday Plots 2025 Intimate Australian Headline Dates

    The shows mark what might be the last time fans witness Keli Holiday's joyous performances in such intimate venues.

11. Jimmy Barnes, Dave Faulkner, Genesis Owusu & More Rally To Save The ANU School Of Music

    "If one of our leading universities walks away from its responsibility, it sends a clear message that we don’t value the next generation of musicians."

12. Meg Washington To Bring 'GEM' Show To Playhouse Next Month

    Meg Washington is touring in support of her first new album in five years, 'GEM.'

13. Teddy Swims Added As Keynote Speaker At SXSW Sydney

    The keynote is dubbed a must-attend for music industry professionals.

14. At The Gates Vocalist Tomas Lindberg Passes Away, Aged 52

    The vocalist was diagnosed with cancer in 2023, but publicly shared the news with fans last month.

15. Karnivool Announce Their First Album In 12 Years, 'In Verses'

    "Friends, the wait is over," the band told fans, with their new album, "10 plus years in the making," arriving in 2026.