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1. One Person Dies, Six Hospitalised Following Dreamstate Music Festival Sydney

   The trance and techno festival took place in Sydney and Melbourne over the weekend.

2. Live Review: Laneway Festival 2026 @ Southport Sharks, Gold Coast

   The Gold Coast welcomed its first-ever Laneway, and it was a hit with Chappel Roan, Role Model, and countless other artists.

3. Sunshine Coast Music Awards Return For 2026, Nominations Now Open

   The Sunshine Coast Music Awards return following a hugely successful inaugural event last year.

4. 'RuPaul’s Drag Race' Contestants Lip Sync Amyl And The Sniffers' 'Jerkin' To Amy Taylor

   Two drag queens, Athena Dion and Jane Don’t, lip-synced a highly censored version of Jerkin’ on live television.

5. 3 Doors Down Singer Brad Arnold Passes Away, Aged 47

   Brad Arnold was diagnosed with stage four kidney cancer last year, which had metastasised into his lungs.

6. John Butler And Longtime Manager Philip Stevens End 27-Year Creative Partnership

   After almost three decades of working together, the creative partnership of John Butler and longtime manager Philip Stevens has come to an amicable end.

7. Twisted Sister Cancel 50th Anniversary Tour As Dee Snider Quits The Band

   "I’d rather walk away than be a shadow of my former self," Dee Snider explained.

8. Live Review: The Tea Party & Orchestra Victoria @ Hamer Hall, Melbourne

   Backed by a 50-piece orchestra, The Tea Party's live sound is mightier than ever. 

9. Basement Jaxx, Rita Ora, Duke Dumont Lead 2026 Australian Grand Prix Lakeside Festival Line-up

   Aussies dameeeela, Rogue Traders, and Shouse will open the shows.

10. Live Review: Sophie Ellis-Bextor @ Forum Melbourne

    Sophie Ellis‑Bextor turns the Forum into a glitter-soaked, disco-fuelled joyride for her first-ever Australian headline show.

11. Live Review: Billie Marten, Maple Glider @ Metro Theatre, Sydney

    Indie folk extraordinaire Billie Marten serenades Sydney's Metro Theatre with band in tow.

12. Robyn Announces 2026 Australian Tour Dates

    The shows mark Robyn's first Australian performances in fourteen years.

13. Matt Corby Surprise Releases New EP, 'Live From Sydney ABC NYE 2025'

    The emotional EP was recorded during Matt Corby's first television appearance in 19 years.

14. Hands Like Houses Invite Local Bands To Open For Them On 2026 Australian Tour

    "There are a lot of stacked international tours rolling through right now, but real opportunities for local Aussie bands to play bigger rooms are still super limited."

15. Slipknot To Release 'Lost' 2008 Album 'Look Outside Your Window' In 2026

    The material for 'Look Outside Your Window' was written and recorded along with the sessions for Slipknot’s 2008 album, 'All Hope Is Gone.'