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1. Beloved Queensland Live Venue Announces Abrupt Closure

   The Queensland venue announced the closure on social media with just four days' notice.

2. From Massive Spiders To Crazy Traffic: Wheatus' Brendan B. Brown Share His Favourite Aus Tour Memories

   "When we first came to 'Straya, absolutely nothing had happened with our record, but that December 2000 we were No. 1 Down Under," Brown remembers.

3. Chappell Roan Walks Back Brigitte Bardot Tribute After Learning Of 'Disappointing' Beliefs

   “Obvs I do not condone this," Chappell Roan wrote. "Very disappointing to learn.”

4. A Minute Of Silence: In Memory Of The Hidden Track

   Once a mandatory – if secret – part of the musical experience, the hidden track has fallen by the wayside. Let's revisit its history and some of its greatest hits.

5. Don’t Blink, Because You Don’t Want To Miss Lennon Wells

   “We did this album purely for us,” explains Benjamin Wells. “We were so locked in by the motivation of wanting to make a record that we were really proud of."

6. Live Review: Anastasia The Musical @ Regent Theatre, Melbourne

   Exuding royal grandeur, 'Anastasia The Musical' brings history and legend to life in an enchanting journey of love, loss, and discovery.

7. Former KISS Members Defend High Prices For New Releases

   “Consider the analogy to caviar or fine art,” wrote former KISS guitarist Vinnie Vincent. “Not everyone can afford it.”

8. The Cure Guitarist & Keyboardist Perry Bamonte Passes Away, Aged 65

   “Quiet, intense, intuitive, constant and hugely creative, ‘Teddy’ was a warm hearted and vital part of the Cure story," the band wrote in a statement.

9. 'An Evening With Elton John And Brandi Carlile' Concert Special Heading To SBS This New Year's Eve

   Elton John and Brandi Carlile's friendship and collaborative history will be celebrated by live performances in an upcoming Dan Levy-hosted special.

10. Private Function Announce Their Split: 'We're Breaking Up LOL'

    After nine years together, Melbourne's Private Function have announced they'll be breaking up in 2026.

11. Ultra Music Festival 'Phase One' Lineup Announced

    Chainsmokers and DJ Snake lead the announcement.

12. Stephen Drozd Officially Confirms Departure From The Flaming Lips

    "I can’t thank all the fans enough for support and concern, and I wish the Lips well," Drozd wrote on Threads.

13. Queen To Release Unheard 1974 Christmas Song

    "It’s a song that goes back a very long way, but to my knowledge no one has ever heard this version,” guitarist Brian May claimed.

14. English Blues Rocker Chris Rea Passes Away, Aged 74

    “Chris’s music has created the soundtrack to many lives, and his legacy will live on through the songs he leaves behind.”

15. 'Most Insane Night Of My Life': Dom Dolla Becomes First Electronic Act To Headline An Aussie Stadium Show

    Appearing before 40,000 at Sydney's Allianz Stadium, Dom Dolla has set new heights for Aussie electronic music.