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1. How To Score Tickets To 5 Seconds Of Summer's 2026 Australian Tour

   From pre-sales to the dates and venues, The Music has rounded up everything you need to know about scoring tickets to 5 Seconds Of Summer’s 2026 tour.

2. 'Thunderbolts & Lightning' – The Incredible True Story Of Queen’s 'Bohemian Rhapsody'

   The landmark single – “the modern version of Beethoven” – turns 50 this week.

3. CBAA Officially Launches Community Radio Airplay Charts

   "Community radio is the backbone of artists; it allows our music to be heard throughout remote regions and communities," Emily Wurramara explained.

4. Could Fleetwood Mac Re-Form?

   A one-off show, a television special, and a documentary about the making of 'Rumours' are reported options for a Fleetwood Mac reunion.

5. 2Day FM To Double Down On Australian Music With Category Change

   Increased committment to Australian artists from commercial radio in time for AusMusic Month.

6. Soft Cell's Dave Ball Passes Away, Aged 66

   Marc Almond described his longtime musical collaborator as a “wonderfully brilliant musical genius.”

7. ‘When I'm Writing A Song, It's Like Writing A Diary’: Lotte Gallagher’s 'Blasé Vengeance' Lays Her Soul Bare

   “I kind of have to remind myself that this isn’t a normal experience,” Lotte Gallgher says. “This isn’t a normal job.”

8. 5 Seconds Of Summer Announce 2026 Australian Tour Dates

   The group will play their first Aussie shows since 2022 next year.

9. ARIA Unveils 2025 ARIA Awards Presents Event Program

   "The ARIA Awards Presents program is an important opportunity to highlight the diversity and strength of Australian music," said ARIA CEO Annabelle Herd.

10. GALLERY: Damiano David @ Enmore Theatre, Sydney

    The highlights from Damiano David’s headline show at Sydney’s Enmore Theatre.

11. Parkway Drive Descend On Sydney Opera House With History-Making Helicopter Stunt

    “Every Aussie grows up seeing the Sydney Opera House on postcards and TV, but never in a million years did I think I’d be standing on it - let alone dropping onto it from a helicopter...”

12. PETA Urge Robert Plant To Temporarily Change His Name To 'Robert Plant Wool'

    The animal rights organisation requested that Robert Plant change his name for a month to raise awareness for 'Plant Wool Month.'

13. Cults, Diverse Brains & Pop Pleasures: Five Things We Learned From Pub Choir Founder Astrid Jorgensen’s ‘Average At Best’

    As Astrid Jorgensen, the founder, leader and lead nerd of Pub Choir, releases her book 'Average At Best,' let's unpack some of the volume's biggest lessons.

14. 10 Times International Music Stars Clashed With Australia

    While Australia might seem like a dream location for some performers, a handful of artists have had a complicated and contentious history with the country.

15. Teddy Swims, Matt Corby @ Rod Laver Arena, Melbourne

    Matt Corby and Teddy Swims captivate Rod Laver Arena with their powerhouse vocals, charisma, and soul, taking us on a journey through intimacy, vulnerability, and celebration.