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A Perfect Circle, Puscifer, Announce Massive Australia/New Zealand Tour

A Perfect Circle, Puscifer, Announce Massive Australia/New Zealand Tour

Rock supergroup A Perfect Circle will return to Australia and New Zealand later this year for a headline tour, joined by special guests Puscifer. The run marks A Perfect Circle’s first visit to…

By Jade Kennedy - Mar 16, 2026
A Perfect Circle, Puscifer, Announce Massive Australia/New Zealand Tour

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A Perfect Circle, Puscifer, Announce Massive Australia/New Zealand Tour

Rock supergroup A Perfect Circle will return to Australia and New Zealand later this year for a headline tour, joined by special guests Puscifer. The run marks A Perfect Circle’s first visit to…

By Jade Kennedy - Mar 16, 2026
ARIA Re-Elects Natalie Waller as Chair, Sean Warner Named Deputy Chair

ARIA Re-Elects Natalie Waller as Chair, Sean Warner Named Deputy Chair

The Australian Recording Industry Association (ARIA) has confirmed its latest leadership lineup, with Natalie Waller re-elected as Chair of the ARIA Board and Sean Warner elected Deputy Chair. The…

By Jade Kennedy - Mar 12, 2026
ARIA Re-Elects Natalie Waller as Chair, Sean Warner Named Deputy Chair

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ARIA Re-Elects Natalie Waller as Chair, Sean Warner Named Deputy Chair

The Australian Recording Industry Association (ARIA) has confirmed its latest leadership lineup, with Natalie Waller re-elected as Chair of the ARIA Board and Sean Warner elected Deputy Chair. The…

By Jade Kennedy - Mar 12, 2026
Live Nation Pushes for DOJ Settlement After Judge Narrows Antitrust Case

Live Nation Pushes for DOJ Settlement After Judge Narrows Antitrust Case

Live Nation has called on the US Department of Justice to settle its antitrust lawsuit against the company and its subsidiary Ticketmaster, a day after a federal judge narrowed the scope of the…

By Jade Kennedy - Feb 20, 2026
Live Nation Pushes for DOJ Settlement After Judge Narrows Antitrust Case

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Live Nation Pushes for DOJ Settlement After Judge Narrows Antitrust Case

Live Nation has called on the US Department of Justice to settle its antitrust lawsuit against the company and its subsidiary Ticketmaster, a day after a federal judge narrowed the scope of the…

By Jade Kennedy - Feb 20, 2026
Queensland Venue The Station to Close, Impacting Major National Tours

Queensland Venue The Station to Close, Impacting Major National Tours

A major Sunshine Coast entertainment venue has announced it will close just days after hosting a near-sold-out music festival, citing debts and ongoing challenges within the live music sector.…

By Jade Kennedy - Dec 31, 2025
Queensland Venue The Station to Close, Impacting Major National Tours

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Queensland Venue The Station to Close, Impacting Major National Tours

A major Sunshine Coast entertainment venue has announced it will close just days after hosting a near-sold-out music festival, citing debts and ongoing challenges within the live music sector.…

By Jade Kennedy - Dec 31, 2025
Jack White Calls Out Congressman for Sharing AI-Generated Misinformation

Jack White Calls Out Congressman for Sharing AI-Generated Misinformation

American rock icon Jack White has fired back at Republican Congressman Tim Burchett after the Tennessee representative shared and mocked an AI-generated video falsely attributed to the musician. The…

By Jade Kennedy - Dec 31, 2025
Jack White Calls Out Congressman for Sharing AI-Generated Misinformation

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Jack White Calls Out Congressman for Sharing AI-Generated Misinformation

American rock icon Jack White has fired back at Republican Congressman Tim Burchett after the Tennessee representative shared and mocked an AI-generated video falsely attributed to the musician. The…

By Jade Kennedy - Dec 31, 2025
Chappell Roan Removes Brigitte Bardot Tribute After Learning of Icon’s Far-Right Views

Chappell Roan Removes Brigitte Bardot Tribute After Learning of Icon’s Far-Right Views

Chappell Roan has deleted a public tribute to Brigitte Bardot after becoming aware of the late French screen icon’s long-documented far-right views and history of inflammatory remarks. “Holy shit I…

By Jade Kennedy - Dec 30, 2025
Chappell Roan Removes Brigitte Bardot Tribute After Learning of Icon’s Far-Right Views

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Chappell Roan Removes Brigitte Bardot Tribute After Learning of Icon’s Far-Right Views

Chappell Roan has deleted a public tribute to Brigitte Bardot after becoming aware of the late French screen icon’s long-documented far-right views and history of inflammatory remarks. “Holy shit I…

By Jade Kennedy - Dec 30, 2025
Olivia Dean Claims ARIA Albums and Singles Double as 2025 Charts Wrap

Olivia Dean Claims ARIA Albums and Singles Double as 2025 Charts Wrap

Olivia Dean has signed off the ARIA Charts year in dominant fashion, landing a rare albums-and-singles double for the third consecutive week as the final charts of 2025 are released. Dean’s The Art…

By Jade Kennedy - Dec 29, 2025
Olivia Dean Claims ARIA Albums and Singles Double as 2025 Charts Wrap

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Olivia Dean Claims ARIA Albums and Singles Double as 2025 Charts Wrap

Olivia Dean has signed off the ARIA Charts year in dominant fashion, landing a rare albums-and-singles double for the third consecutive week as the final charts of 2025 are released. Dean’s The Art…

By Jade Kennedy - Dec 29, 2025
Private Function Announce Breakup, Confirm Final Shows in 2026

Private Function Announce Breakup, Confirm Final Shows in 2026

Australian punk band Private Function have announced they will disband in 2026, sharing the news via a social media post on Christmas Day that confirmed a final run of live performances. “Because…

By Jade Kennedy - Dec 29, 2025
Private Function Announce Breakup, Confirm Final Shows in 2026

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Private Function Announce Breakup, Confirm Final Shows in 2026

Australian punk band Private Function have announced they will disband in 2026, sharing the news via a social media post on Christmas Day that confirmed a final run of live performances. “Because…

By Jade Kennedy - Dec 29, 2025
'We Need Action': The Push Urges Government to Back All-Ages Live Music

'We Need Action': The Push Urges Government to Back All-Ages Live Music

The Push has urged the Albanese Government to move quickly on reforms designed to keep young Australians engaged in the nation’s live music culture, following the official response to the…

By Jade Kennedy - Nov 28, 2025
'We Need Action': The Push Urges Government to Back All-Ages Live Music

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'We Need Action': The Push Urges Government to Back All-Ages Live Music

The Push has urged the Albanese Government to move quickly on reforms designed to keep young Australians engaged in the nation’s live music culture, following the official response to the…

By Jade Kennedy - Nov 28, 2025
Watch Chloe Parché Transform Dance Classic for Like A Version Debut

Watch Chloe Parché Transform Dance Classic for Like A Version Debut

Chloe Parché has stepped into the triple j studio with her full band in tow, putting her own stamp on a modern Australian classic for her debut Like A Version. Taking on The Presets' 2008 hit ‘My…

By Jade Kennedy - Nov 28, 2025
Watch Chloe Parché Transform Dance Classic for Like A Version Debut

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Watch Chloe Parché Transform Dance Classic for Like A Version Debut

Chloe Parché has stepped into the triple j studio with her full band in tow, putting her own stamp on a modern Australian classic for her debut Like A Version. Taking on The Presets' 2008 hit ‘My…

By Jade Kennedy - Nov 28, 2025
Amyl and The Sniffers, Rüfüs Du Sol and Tame Impala Lead APRA AMCOS Grammy Contingent

Amyl and The Sniffers, Rüfüs Du Sol and Tame Impala Lead APRA AMCOS Grammy Contingent

Sixteen APRA AMCOS members have been recognised in the nominations for the 2026 Grammy Awards, landing noms across major categories spanning dance and electronic, R B, rock and visual media. Tame…

By Jade Kennedy - Nov 14, 2025
Amyl and The Sniffers, Rüfüs Du Sol and Tame Impala Lead APRA AMCOS Grammy Contingent

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Amyl and The Sniffers, Rüfüs Du Sol and Tame Impala Lead APRA AMCOS Grammy Contingent

Sixteen APRA AMCOS members have been recognised in the nominations for the 2026 Grammy Awards, landing noms across major categories spanning dance and electronic, R B, rock and visual media. Tame…

By Jade Kennedy - Nov 14, 2025
Ruel Enters New Era With New Album, 'Kicking My Feet'

Ruel Enters New Era With New Album, 'Kicking My Feet'

Ruel is leaping into the next phase of his career with the release of his long-anticipated second album Kicking My Feet, out today (October 17th) through Giant Music. The 11-track project arrives as…

By Jade Kennedy - Oct 17, 2025
Ruel Enters New Era With New Album, 'Kicking My Feet'

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Ruel Enters New Era With New Album, 'Kicking My Feet'

Ruel is leaping into the next phase of his career with the release of his long-anticipated second album Kicking My Feet, out today (October 17th) through Giant Music. The 11-track project arrives as…

By Jade Kennedy - Oct 17, 2025
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