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1. Harry Styles Details New Album 'Kiss All the Time. Disco, Occasionally'

   'Kiss All The Time. Disco, Occasionally' has a release date of Friday, 6 March.

2. Here Comes The Sun Festival Reveals 2026 Line-up: Lime Cordiale, The Jungle Giants & More

   Live music and surfing will be combined for three weekends, warming up locations in Victoria, Western Australia, and Queensland.

3. Bluesfest Issues Statement On Parkway Drive Booking

   “Bluesfest has always been about great music - not genres."

4. Anthony Albanese Shares His 2025 Hottest 100 Picks

   A solid list of artists from Australia and the UK, Spacey Jane, G Flip, Hatchie, and more are part of Albo's votes for 2025.

5. NSW Government Pulled Funding For SXSW Sydney Following 'Review'

   Destination NSW stated that following a review into SXSW Sydney, "it was agreed not to proceed with the event in 2026 and 2027."

6. Adelaide Venue The Jade Permanently Closing In 2026

   Previously operated as The Jade Monkey, the Adelaide venue will close its doors at the end of the year.

7. Bernard Fanning, MARINA, De La Soul, Peach PRC & More Heading To Brisbane For 'On The Banks' Program

   On The Banks captures the essence of a Queensland summer: warm nights and unforgettable performances intersect for a hub of arts and community.

8. Live Review: Stewart Copeland – Have I Said Too Much? @ Forum II, Melbourne

   There are no contrived jokes here, no script; all Copeland needs to carry the entire evening are his personality and his recollections of an extraordinary life well lived. 

9. Beaten To The Punch: 15 Covers Released Before The Original

   From classic songs by The Beatles, The Rolling Stones, and Bob Dylan, to covers from soul veterans, country legends, and goth icons, here are ten tracks whose originals were pre-dated by a cover version.

10. Linkin Park On 'From Zero' & Their Return To Australia: 'We're More Assured That This Is What We Want To Be Doing'

    In the lead-up to their first Australian shows in 13 years, Linkin Park bassist Dave "Phoenix" Farrell reflects on incredible moments Down Under and the band's momentous return with 'From Zero.'

11. The Wailers Reveal 2026 Australian Tour Dates

    "This tour carries the spirit, power and purpose of Bob Marley into the future," says Peter Noble OAM, Festival Director of Bluesfest and longtime presenter for The Wailers.

12. A Beginner’s Guide To Parkway Drive For The Uninitiated Bluesfest Patron

    If you’re heading to Bluesfest this April and wondering where to start with a band like Parkway Drive, The Music has got you covered.

13. Red Hot Chili Peppers' Flea Teams Up With Nick Cave & Thom Yorke On Debut Solo Album 'Honora'

    After decades as the bassist in the Red Hot Chili Peppers, Flea is embarking on a solo venture all about his first love: jazz and playing the trumpet.

14. Fed Square's 'Open Air' Series To Return With Tina Arena, Folk B*tch Trio & More

    Live music, outdoor cinema, and unique performances will bring Melbourne's CBD to life next month.

15. Parkway Drive Lead Second Artist Announcement For Bluesfest 2026

    This is likely the most unexpected artist reveal since Kendrick Lamar at Bluesfest 2016.