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1. 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.

2. 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.

3. 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.'

4. 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.

5. 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."

6. Ecca Vandal Announces 2026 Australian Tour

   Ecca Vandal returns to Australia following the release of a new album, making her late-night television debut, and touring with Deftones.

7. Mark Seymour, Conrad Sewell & More Complete Airlie Beach Music Festival Line-up

   This year's Airlie Beach Festival of Music takes place from Friday, 6 to Sunday, 8 November.

8. SANDBOX Announces Line-up For First National Festival Series

   “This first edition is about creating something Australia can truly be proud of.”

9. Music Biz Figures Get Gonged On Kings Birthday Honours List

   Figures from the world of music, theatre, arts, and broadcasting have been included in this year's list of King’s Birthday Honours.

10. Beethoven's 'Symphony No. 9' Takes Out The ABC Classic 100

    Beethoven has taken out the poll with his 1824 composition for the fifth time.

11. Katie Noonan, Marshall Hamburger & More Win Big At 2026 Sunshine Coast Music Awards

    Returning for its second outing overnight, the Sunshine Coast Music Awards recognised some of Australia’s finest creatives.

12. Madonna Appeals For Fans To 'Put Your F**king Phones Down And Connect'

    The pop icon criticised fans' "persistent need" to document everything

13. Miley Cyrus Rumoured For Australian NFL Half-Time Performance

    The Los Angeles Rams and San Francisco 49ers go head-to-head this September, and rumours are stating Miley Cyrus could be kicking off the day's entertainment.

14. GALLERY: The Jungle Giants @ Forum Theatre, Melbourne

    The highlights from The Jungle Giants’ headline show at Melbourne's Forum Theatre.

15. Venues: More Pubs Showcasing Live Music, Record Attendances, Court Cases, Launches & Meltdowns

    The latest venues round-up has all the vital information on Australia's live scene, from new moves, new venues, new records being broken, and more.