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1. 10 Magic Rob Hirst Musical Moments Outside Midnight Oil

   Best known for his contribution to one of Australia's greatest rock bands, the late Rob Hirst was musically so much more.

2. Midnight Oil Drummer Rob Hirst Passes Away, Aged 70

   “After fighting heroically for almost three years, Rob is now free of pain."

3. Power Pick 19/01/26: The Kid LAROI Featuring Lithe - 'Rather Be'

   This week's The Music Power Pick revealed.

4. Thom Yorke Live At The Sydney Opera House Coming To Cinemas

   Filmed across two nights in November 2024, Thom Yorke’s thirty-plus-year career is captured at one of the most awe-inspiring backdrops in the world.

5. Miss Kaninna Features On Massive Billboard In Times Square

   "IM ON A F*CKING BILLBOARD…. IN TIMES F*CKING SQUARE….NEW YORK !!!!!"

6. Poison Reportedly Call Off 40th Anniversary Tour Due To Money Disagreements

   Drummer Rikki Rockett claimed that singer Bret Michaels was after "lion’s share of the money," or "like $6 to every one of our dollars."

7. Finalists Revealed For The 2026 APRA Professional Development Awards

   Finalists include Eliza Hull, Annie Hamilton, Adrian Dzvuke, Velvet Trip’s Zeppelin Hamilton, and many others.

8. Deni Hines, Concetta Caristo Join 'I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here! Australia' Cast

   Deni Hines and Concetta Caristo have entered the jungle alongside actor Gary Sweet, former AFL player Dyson Heppell, and many others.

9. Behind The Desk With Forrester Savell: 26 Years Of Solitude, Sound And Survival

   “The production of the music is actually part of the artistry and part of the song, as much as the song itself," explains the prolific Forrester Savell.

10. These New South Whales Announce 2026 Australian Tour

    These New South Whales are taking their new album, GODSPEED, to almost every corner of the country.

11. GALLERY: Yungblud, Dune Rats @ Crowbar Brisbane

    The highlights from Yungblud and Dune Rats’ surprise appearance at Crowbar Brisbane.

12. NOFX’s Fat Mike Allegedly Facing Legal Action From Eric Melvin Over ‘Legal Financial Malfeasance’

    "Eric Melvin's lawyers served Fat Mike legal papers accusing him of legal financial malfeasance."

13. Venues: Two Launches In Sydney, New Owners, Financial Dramas, Scalper Fines, Court Dramas & More

    From new venues, closures, and legal happenings, the latest venues round-up has all the essential information about live music in Australia.

14. GALLERY: Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds @ Fremantle Park, Fremantle

    The highlights from Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds’ headline show at Fremantle Park.

15. Split Enz Expand 2026 'Forever Enz' Australian Tour

    Split Enz's 'Forever Enz' tour now features second shows in two cities, while tickets are selling fast in all cities.