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1. 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.

2. 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.

3. 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.

4. 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.

5. 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.

6. Bleak Squad Add Mystery Melbourne Show To 2026 Australian Tour

   The secret venue holds “super limited capacity,” in what Bleak Squad say will be an “adventurous, immersive night.”

7. Brisbane Festival Unveils 2026 Program

   Brisbane Festival returns for another thrilling year throughout September.

8. Motez On Community, Warm Dancefloors & Illuminate Adelaide: 'When I Found My People Here, Everything Started To Click'

   Electronic artist Motez has been gifted fresh perspectives on making music since arriving in Australia as a teenager. Now, he gets to step back from the decks to curate a night of sound within Illuminate Adelaide.

9. Jewel Owusu To Host Show At Melbourne's Palais Theatre For Next On Series

   Owusu has long been an artist to watch, having recently performed at Beyond the Valley, Pitch Music & Arts Festival, and St Kilda Festival.

10. Air Supply Reveal 50th Anniversary 2026 Australian Tour Dates

    Air Supply celebrate their 50th anniversary after selling out five shows across Australia last year. This time, they’re bringing the show to the cities that missed out.

11. Strawberry Fields Festival Confirms Return For 2026

    The in-demand independent festival reached an incredible 95% sell-out point before the line-up was revealed last year.

12. Madonna Drops 'Confessions II – The Film' On YouTube

    The new short film is available to watch ahead of Madonna's new album, 'Confessions II,' which arrives next month.

13. Blink-182 Tease 25th Anniversary Of 'Take Off Your Pants And Jacket'

    Released in June 2001, 'Take Off Your Pants and Jacket' is home to hit singles 'The Rock Show,' 'First Date,' and 'Stay Together for the Kids.'

14. Three More Cities Embrace Night-Time Moves, While Visa Gives Out Eight Grants

    While cities around the country are exploring possibilities for their night-time economies, so too have a grants been issued to aid those seeking to improve the night life.

15. Tones And I Joins 'The Voice Australia' As Surprise Fifth Coach

    Tones And I's surprise addition has been described as "the biggest shake-up in 'The Voice' history."