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1. The Living End Plot Brunswick Heads Show Following Bluesfest Cancellation

   “Like all of you who had planned on going to Bluesfest, we were bummed out when it got cancelled. So, we thought, stuff it, we wanna play a gig anyway, so we are!”

2. 'You’re A Part Of It': William Crighton Paints A Vivid Picture With ‘Colonial Drift’

   William Crighton on pioneering his “bush psych” sound, creating “worlds in verses” with his wife and creative partner Jules, the enduring legacy of his friend/mentor Rob Hirst, and learning to live in harmony with nature.

3. Great Southern Nights Announces Return Of Gig Trails, Expands Locations

   After the success of previous years, the Great Southern Nights Gig Trails return to Newcastle and this year, expands into new areas across NSW.

4. Amy Shark Performs 'Dammit' With Mark Hoppus In Melbourne

   The surprise performance took place during Mark Hoppus's 'Evening Of Storytelling' spoken-word event promoting his memoir, 'Fahrenheit-182.'

5. Two Door Cinema Club Announce 2026 Australian Tour

   Special guests, The Vaccines, are joining Two Door Cinema Club on their trek to Australia this November.

6. Airlie Beach Festival Reveals First Artist Line-up Starring Xavier Rudd, The Whitlams & More

   The Airlie Beach Festival of Music has confirmed another impressive line-up for 2026, continuing its reputation as Queensland’s “ultimate music holiday.”

7. The Amazing True Story Of The Angels’ 'Am I Ever Gonna See Your Face Again'

   Is this the greatest Aussie pub rock song of all time?

8. Former KISS Guitarist Vinnie Vincent Charging Fans $2 Million For New Album

   “The entire album will be offered in master format only for $2,000,000,” Vincent informed fans.

9. Sydney Symphony Orchestra Removes Booking Fee From Its Shows

   The Sydney Symphony Orchestra has become one of the country’s first major arts organisations to offer “fully transparent, all-inclusive ticket pricing.”

10. Nine Inch Nails' Trent Reznor Clarifies Touring Comment: 'We May Tour Again'

    “What we’re going to do is work on some new music... And if we feel inspired, and if we feel we can beat this [tour], we’ll see you again,” Reznor said.

11. 5 Seconds Of Summer, Ninajirachi, Ecca Vandal & More Aussies On Lollapalooza 2026 Line-up

    This year's Lollapalooza features headliners including Charli xcx, Olivia Dean, The Smashing Pumpkins, and Lorde.

12. UNIFIED Music Group Partners With COHORT To Support Independent Artists

    UNIFIED Music Group and COHORT will celebrate the announcement of their partnership tonight with a live event in Melbourne.

13. It’s Official: ARN Terminates Kyle Sandilands

    In a statement, Sandilands said he is “not done” and that the dispute is now up to his lawyers.

14. Live Nation Confirmed To Build $480 Million Gold Coast Venue

    If all goes to plan, Gold Coast Arena will open in 2030—two years before the Olympic Games.

15. Genesis Owusu Announces 2026 'Red Star Wu’s Pirate Radio Tour'

    Genesis Owusu is touring in support of his forthcoming third album, 'REDSTAR WU & THE WORLDWIDE SCOURGE.'