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1. 'Spicks And Specks' Locks In 2026 Premiere Date

   Hands on buzzers: 'Spicks And Specks' returns to our screens next month.

2. Apple Music Announces New Upgrades

   Upgrades to the functionality of Siri AI, AutoMix, and more are on the way.

3. Sienna Spiro Reveals First-Ever Australian Tour Dates

   Sienna Spiro will make her Australian and New Zealand debut in January 2027.

4. Vera Blue Details New Album 'Modern Rituals,' 2026 Australian Tour

   Vera Blue has shared the details surrounding her forthcoming album and her first headline tour of Australia in four years.

5. José Carreras To Host One-Night-Only Extravaganza At The Gabba With Robbie Williams, The Corrs & More

   Other performers include Savage Garden's Darren Hayes, Heart's Ann Wilson, Sheppard, and Natalie Imbruglia.

6. 'Feels Like A Rebirth': Katie Bates On The Journey From Bass-Playing Sidewoman To Emerging Grunge Artist

   “I listen to a lot of '90s," Bates admits. "That's what I was raised on, and that's what I've continued to love throughout my whole musical life and career."

7. Georgia Knight Hit With Gear Theft Alongside Australian Music Prize Nomination

   “Really great news about the Australian Music Prize,” Knight said on socials. “On another note, someone just stole my guitar."

8. 'A Lot Of Talent Over Here': Hooligan Hefs Launches Spotify's Turn Up Aus Celebrations

   Spotify's Turn Up Aus celebrations are back for another year, with Hooligan Hefs launching proceedings with an intimate live show at The Bat & Ball in Sydney.

9. Froth & Fury Festival Confirms It Won't Be Stopping In Perth In 2027

   "As an independent, fan-made and fan-owned festival, every decision we make has to protect the long-term future of Froth & Fury," festival organisers said.

10. ARIA Revives Best Alternative Release Category For 2026 Awards

    The new category comes alongside ARIA outlining its approach to AI-assisted works for the 2026 Awards.

11. Wayside Become The First Australian Act To Sign With Will Yip's Memory Music

    "Joining Memory Music is a dream come true for us. It feels like our music finally has the right home," said Wayside's Thomas Davenport.

12. Spice Girls At 30: How Girl Power Changed Pop

    This month marks three decades since the Spice Girls burst onto the scene with their unique brand of 'girl power'. To this day, their impact resonates.

13. Robert Forster Reveals 2026 Australian Tour Dates

    The setlist on the Strawberries tour doesn’t just highlight new songs; it also explores Forster’s expansive solo career and his illustrious catalogue with The Go-Betweens.

14. Niall Horan Announces 2027 Australian Tour

    “The support from Australian fans has always been amazing, and I can’t wait to get back over there and play these new songs for you,” Horan said.

15. Jet Announce 'Part 2' Of 2026 Regional Australian Tour

    Jet took Part 1 of their 'Rumblin’ Regional Revue Tour' across East Coast venues earlier this year.