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1. Madonna Reveals Her Vintage Coachella Outfit Went Missing, Offers Reward

   "This full circle moment hit different until I discovered that the vintage pieces that I wore went missing," Madonna shared on her Instagram Stories.

2. Violent Soho Return To The Stage, Announce 2026 Australian Tour

   "Some dudes play golf, we play in a band. For us, that band is Violent Soho, and we missed making noise together," the band said.

3. The Drones Add Extra Shows To 2026 Australian Tour

   New shows have been added across the country following extraordinary demand for tickets.

4. Power Pick 20/04/26: The Jungle Giants - 'A Moment Like That'

   This week's The Music Power Pick revealed.

5. The Strokes Condemn US Intervention In Foreign Wars, Overthrowing Leaders At Coachella

   The Strokes made a statement at Coachella while performing 'OBLIVIUS' for the first time in a decade.

6. Blur's Alex James Announces 'Britpop Classical' 2026 Australian Tour

   Classic songs by Blur, Oasis, Pulp, The Verve and more will be reimagined by a live band, guest vocalists, and local orchestras.

7. 'A Beautiful Full-Circle Celebration': Madonna's Manager Praises Sabrina Carpenter For Surprise Coachella Performance

   Sabrina Carpenter brought Madonna on stage for four songs during her Coachella Weekend Two headlining set.

8. Justin Bieber Invites Billie Eilish, SZA & More On Stage At Coachella Weekend Two

   Throwbacks and special guests galore made for a surprising Coachella Weekend Two headlining set from Justin Bieber.

9. The Damned Announce Farewell Australian Tour

   “Half a century on and who’d have thought we would still be upright and breathing?” asked Rat Scabies.

10. Live Review: The Mountain Goats @ The Forum, Melbourne

    All the action from the Melbourne date of the Mountain Goats' long-overdue Australian return.

11. Zayn Plans To Tour Australia: 'You Might Be Seeing Me Soon'

    “I’ve got plans to come to Australia – you might be seeing me soon,” Zayn said.

12. Live Review: Mia Wray @ Black Bear Lodge, Brisbane

    Having seen Wray play at stadiums opening for Ed Sheeran and now at Black Bear Lodge, she has seamlessly translated her style and raw nature to a smaller venue, with the feeling of being invited into her inner circle.

13. Live Review: Sleaford Mods @ Enmore Theatre, Sydney

    The fatigue of the week gets shrugged off, or at least momentarily misplaced, as Sleaford Mods encourage the audience to feel the music.

14. Iron Maiden Won't Cancel Australian Shows For Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame Induction

    Iron Maiden's upcoming Australian tour clashes with this year's Rock & Roll Hall of Fame ceremony, in which they're being inducted.

15. Applications Are Now Open For APRA AMCOS’s 2026 23% Mentorship Program

    Applications are open now until Sunday, 3 May.