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1. Moving Pictures Bassist Ian Lees Suddenly Passes Away

   Ian Lees passed away on Sunday after suffering a heart attack.

2. Good Things Festival Shares Maps, Reveals Secret Acts

   Three local up-and-comers join the excitement in Melbourne, Sydney, and Brisbane.

3. The Black Crowes Expand 2026 Australian Tour, Name Support Act

   The Black Crowes have added special guests The Southern River Band to their Australian tour dates.

4. Spilt Milk Unveils Set Times, Adds Extra Acts To Line-up

   Genesis Owusu and Lotte Gallagher have joined this year's Spilt Milk line-up.

5. Josh Groban Announces 2026 Australian Tour Dates

   Josh Groban will return to Australia next year for his first shows in close to a decade.

6. Belinda Carlisle Announces 'G’day & Goodbye' Farewell Australian Tour

   The tour will take place in early 2027.

7. EXCLUSIVE: Impressed Recordings & ie:east Launch New Physical Distribution Company, ‘Circle Distribution’

   "It’s an honour to work with artists, labels, and stores to bring good vibes into the world through the joy and experience of physical music."

8. Winners Announced For The Inaugural 2025 NSW Music Prize

   "This award is part of our effort support local musicians to cut through and build a fan base.”

9. Reggae Pioneer Jimmy Cliff Dies Aged 81

   Cliff's death was announced on social media by his wife Latifa Chambers.

10. Mariachi El Bronx & The Bronx Announce 2026 Co-Headlining Tour Dates

    “Join us for the first-ever Bronx and Mariachi El Bronx Supershow! Two bands, one mind-exploding, style-bending, life-affirming set."

11. 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.

12. 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.

13. 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?"

14. 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..."

15. 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.