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1. Kaiser Chiefs @ RAC Arena, Perth

   Kaiser Chiefs prove exactly why 'Employment' has stood the test of time, and why two decades into their career, they have a staying power that has resonated with a large audience.

2. Katy Steele Has Four Broken Ribs After Falling Off Stage At WA Day Festival

   Little Birdy took to the stage on the last day of this year's WA Day Festival and luckily, singer Katy Steele is recovering after a fall from the stage.

3. Lenny Kravitz Reacts After Fan Pulled Out Four Of His Dreadlocks In Brisbane

   "You know how hard you gotta pull to rip those out of my head?"

4. Livestreaming & Virtual Concerts Are Making Money, But Is Australia Missing Out?

   "They missed the bus with not recognising that there are many music fans that are unable to travel due to age, disability and location..."

5. Destroy All Lines Announces Joint Venture Partnership With XIII Touring

   "We couldn’t be more excited about the future," said Destroy All Lines Head Promoter Chris O'Brien.

6. Tool Play Deep Cuts For The First Time In 20 Years Ahead Of Good Things Festival

   The band shocked fans with their setlists in New Zealand over the weekend.

7. Donald Glover Reveals Stroke Is Why He Cancelled Childish Gambino Tour Dates

   Childish Gambino was set to tour Australia and New Zealand earlier this year, but cancelled the shows in November 2024.

8. Doja Cat @ RAC Arena, Perth

   Very few artists are capable of commanding a stage all by themselves, and with a 90-minute set, Doja Cat was able to do just that.

9. Third Series Of Live Nation's 'Sound Check' Spotlights Ball Park Music Opening For Oasis

   "Ball Park Music are one of Australia’s most exciting live bands, and seeing them step onto that stage before Oasis was really special," said Live Nation's Mark Vaughan.

10. All The Organisations Metallica Donated To On Their Australia & New Zealand Tour

    Metallica donated to organisations that feed people and provide critical local services in times of need.

11. Gurrumul Wins ARIA Award For Posthumous Album ‘Banbirrngu – The Orchestral Sessions’

    The album arrived last November, seven years after Gurrumul’s passing in 2017.

12. Virtual Nick Cave Exhibition Opens Online

    The exhibition offers an unprecedented look into Nick Cave's world, featuring a new audio guide recorded by Cave himself.

13. Tyler, The Creator Named Apple Music's Artist Of The Year

    "Please keep supporting folks who are a bit out of the box for how they do things; it means a lot to us," Tyler, The Creator said.

14. The Kid LAROI Confirms Release Date For Second Album 'Before I Forget'

    "It’s my favorite thing I’ve ever made," The Kid LAROI shared. "It’s also the most personal thing I’ve ever made."

15. 'Take 5 With Zan Rowe' Renewed For Fifth Season, More Episodes

    "Thank you for your support and love of this show, and celebration of how songs tell the story of who we are," Rowe said following the show's renewal.