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1. Mogwai Plot 30th Anniversary 2026 Australian Tour

   Mogwai will celebrate their 30th anniversary with three special shows along Australia's East Coast.

2. Hayku Kyah Named UNIFIED Music Group & One Of One's Ground Floor Participant

   On joining the Ground Floor program, Kyah said, “I’m super honoured to have won the One of One x UNIFIED Ground Floor Accelerator this year.”

3. Deafheaven Announce 2026 Australian Tour

   Deafheaven have locked in their biggest tour of Australia and New Zealand, taking place across July.

4. 'I'm Way Better When I Don't Think About Things': The Horrors Chat Longevity & New Music Ahead Of Their Australian Return

   As The Horrors ready a long-awaited run of Australian headline dates, founding vocalist Faris Badwan reflects on their early days, their two-decade career, and new music.

5. Open Season Reveals 2026 Line-up Featuring Mogwai, Alison Wonderland & More

   “In 2026, we’re expanding further than ever: more venues, more artists, more unexpected spaces,” said Open Season Creative Director Dave Sleswick.

6. Don McLean Celebrates 55th Anniversary Of 'American Pie' With 2026 Australian Tour

   Don McLean will celebrate 55 years of 'American Pie' with Australian fans in October.

7. Louis Tomlinson Announces 2026 Australian Tour

   After a two-year absence, Louis Tomlinson returns to Australia this October.

8. Silversun Pickups Announce First Australian Tour In 14 Years

   With support from New Zealand indie rockers Coast Arcade.

9. Kodaline Announce 2026 Australian ‘Farewell Tour’

   "We’ve made the difficult decision to say goodbye to Kodaline."

10. Power Pick 23/03/26: Ruel - 'Don't Say That'

    This week's The Music Power Pick revealed.

11. PayPal Announces Policy Exception For Bluesfest Fans Seeking Refunds

    Bluesfest liquidators Worrells previously stated that it was "unlikely" that ticket holders would be seeing refunds in the wake of the festival's cancellation.

12. Parkway Drive Respond After Former Associate Pleads Guilty To Offence

    “This is appalling and we condemn it. We're gutted and we support the victim.”

13. 'You Did Not Deserve That': Chappell Roan Responds To Criticism From Soccer Star Jorginho Frello

    Chappell Roan issued a statement after soccer player Jorginho Frello alleged that the singer’s security was aggressive to his wife and stepdaughter.

14. triple j Unearthed High Launches 2026 Competition

    This year’s Unearthed High competition arrives earlier and comes with bigger prizes than ever before.

15. The Black Crowes Add Extra Show To 2026 Australian Tour

    The Black Crowes confirm their return to Australia following Bluesfest's cancellation.