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1. Mach Pelican Return With Their First New Music In Nearly Two Decades

   Two new Mach Pelican songs will land at the end of January, with a Single Launch show booked for the following night.

2. K-Pop Festival Hello, Melbourne Unveils Line-up For 2026 Debut Event

   Three beloved K-pop acts have been announced as the performers for the inaugural Hello, Melbourne festival.

3. World Record Attempt For Longest Metal Scream Taking Place In Melbourne This Weekend

   Five other bands will perform at the event, which is fundraising for the independent radio station Triple R.

4. Eurovision Winner Nemo Returns Trophy Over Israel Being Allowed To Compete In 2026

   Swiss singer Nemo is returning last year's Eurovision winner's trophy "with gratitude and a clear message."

5. GALLERY: Garbage @ Palais Theatre, Melbourne

   The highlights from Garbage’s headline show at the Palais Theatre, Melbourne.

6. Grace Jones Plots 2026 Australian Tour Dates, Named WOMADelaide Saturday Headliner

   The tour marks Grace Jones' first shows in Australia since 2018.

7. The Amity Affliction Announce 2026 Regional Australian Tour

   For the tour, The Amity Affliction will be joined by special guests In Hearts Wake, RedHook, and HEADWRECK.

8. 1927, Dragon, Loverboy & More On Board For Wanstock 2026

   The Aussie rock festival is returning for its largest year to date in early 2026.

9. The Music's Most Anticipated Australian Albums Of 2026

   From The Kid LAROI to Karnivool, Telenova, Pacific Avenue, Kisschasy, and many more, these are The Music's Most Anticipated Australian Albums of 2026.

10. Venues: New Openings in Canberra & Sydney, Townsville Petition For Foos, Theatre Delay, Jail Sentences, Lady Gaga Numbers & More

    From record numbers, to sponsors, openings, and legal matters, the latest venues round-up has all the essential information about live music in Australia.

11. Ollie Wards Announces His Departure As TikTok's Director Of Music

    Wards took on the role of TikTok's Director Of Music for Australia and New Zealand in 2020, having previously spent a decade as Content Director at triple j.

12. The WA Music Festival That Doesn’t Focus On Headline Acts: ‘It’s About The Whole Event’

    35 years since it first launched, WA's Nannup Music Festival is going strong, with Festival Director spending the past 17 years in the driver's seat.

13. Don West Signs With Kobalt

    "We’re thrilled to be working with Don and his team as more people discover his remarkable talent," said Kobalt's Briese Abbott.

14. Music Victoria Unveils 'Victorian Artists Roundtable'

    Members include Alice Ivy, Briggs, Nina Las Vegas, Mickey Cavs of King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard fame, and many others.

15. Black Flag Reveal 2026 Australian Tour Dates

    The tour marks the legendary punk band's first Australian shows in three years.