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Bluesfest 2026 Unveils Massive Lineup of Official Sideshows
Sublime, The Black Crowes, The Pogues, and more, have confirmed their 2026 Bluesfest sideshows. The iconic Australian festival is returning to Byron Bay next April, with a lineup led by the reuniting…

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Bluesfest 2026 Unveils Massive Lineup of Official Sideshows
Sublime, The Black Crowes, The Pogues, and more, have confirmed their 2026 Bluesfest sideshows. The iconic Australian festival is returning to Byron Bay next April, with a lineup led by the reuniting…

Major Australian Artists Confirmed to Perform at 2025 ARIA Awards
The performer lineup for the 2025 ARIA Awards, in partnership with Spotify, has been revealed, bringing together a powerhouse group of Australian artists, alongside the previously announced UK star…

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Major Australian Artists Confirmed to Perform at 2025 ARIA Awards
The performer lineup for the 2025 ARIA Awards, in partnership with Spotify, has been revealed, bringing together a powerhouse group of Australian artists, alongside the previously announced UK star…

Radio Icon John Laws Dies Aged 90
John Laws, one of the most enduring voices of Australian radio, has passed away at the age of 90. Laws’ death comes almost a year to the day since his final broadcast on 2SM, marking the end of a…

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Radio Icon John Laws Dies Aged 90
John Laws, one of the most enduring voices of Australian radio, has passed away at the age of 90. Laws’ death comes almost a year to the day since his final broadcast on 2SM, marking the end of a…

21st Australian Music Prize Winner Announced
The winner of the 21st SoundMerch Australian Music Prize, one of Australia's most prestigious awards recognising and honouring the creative accomplishments of Australian musicians, has been revealed.…

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21st Australian Music Prize Winner Announced
The winner of the 21st SoundMerch Australian Music Prize, one of Australia's most prestigious awards recognising and honouring the creative accomplishments of Australian musicians, has been revealed.…

RÜFÜS DU SOL to Play Special One-Night-Only DJ Show
RÜFÜS DU SOL have announced an exclusive DJ set, scheduled for later this month at an iconic venue in Melbourne. The Wool Store will host the one-night-only event, inviting fans into an immersive and…

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RÜFÜS DU SOL to Play Special One-Night-Only DJ Show
RÜFÜS DU SOL have announced an exclusive DJ set, scheduled for later this month at an iconic venue in Melbourne. The Wool Store will host the one-night-only event, inviting fans into an immersive and…

Oasis Wrap Three Unforgettable Nights in Melbourne
If there was ever any doubt Oasis could still command a stadium, Melbourne just silenced it with three sold-out shows, nearly 200,000 fans, and pure euphoria. The three sold-out performances at…

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Oasis Wrap Three Unforgettable Nights in Melbourne
If there was ever any doubt Oasis could still command a stadium, Melbourne just silenced it with three sold-out shows, nearly 200,000 fans, and pure euphoria. The three sold-out performances at…

Transport for NSW Urges Public Transport Use Ahead of Oasis Shows
Transport for NSW has issued a warning to the over 100,000 fans heading to Oasis at Sydney Olympic Park this weekend, urging them to "take the advice of Oasis and roll with it" by travelling on…

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Transport for NSW Urges Public Transport Use Ahead of Oasis Shows
Transport for NSW has issued a warning to the over 100,000 fans heading to Oasis at Sydney Olympic Park this weekend, urging them to "take the advice of Oasis and roll with it" by travelling on…

Rita Ora Signs with UTA for Global Representation
British singer-songwriter Rita Ora has signed with UTA for global representation in all areas. Per Variety, Ora has amassed more than 10 billion streams across all platforms and holds the record for…

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Rita Ora Signs with UTA for Global Representation
British singer-songwriter Rita Ora has signed with UTA for global representation in all areas. Per Variety, Ora has amassed more than 10 billion streams across all platforms and holds the record for…

Stone & Wood Reimagines 'Afternoon Delight' in New Campaign
Stone Wood has reimagined the classic 1976 song "Afternoon Delight" for its biggest campaign to date, enlisting an unlikely trio of New Zealand Māori actor-musician Troy Kingi, surfer-artist Jaleesa…

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Stone & Wood Reimagines 'Afternoon Delight' in New Campaign
Stone Wood has reimagined the classic 1976 song "Afternoon Delight" for its biggest campaign to date, enlisting an unlikely trio of New Zealand Māori actor-musician Troy Kingi, surfer-artist Jaleesa…

Melbourne Bar Owner Credits Oasis for 'Biggest Weekend' Yet
Oasis have helped a famed Melbourne rock bar achieve its “biggest weekend and biggest week on record,” according to the venue’s owner. Cherry Bar's James Young took to social media on Monday…

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Melbourne Bar Owner Credits Oasis for 'Biggest Weekend' Yet
Oasis have helped a famed Melbourne rock bar achieve its “biggest weekend and biggest week on record,” according to the venue’s owner. Cherry Bar's James Young took to social media on Monday…

FULLY AMTD Returns with Bakers Eddy, Friends of Friends, and More
The third instalment of FULLY AMTD, a grassroots mini-festival created by Ocean Grove's vocalist Dale Tanner, is returning later this month to raise funds for Support Act. The festival will unite…

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FULLY AMTD Returns with Bakers Eddy, Friends of Friends, and More
The third instalment of FULLY AMTD, a grassroots mini-festival created by Ocean Grove's vocalist Dale Tanner, is returning later this month to raise funds for Support Act. The festival will unite…

Triple J Reveals 2025 J Awards Nominees
The nominees for triple j's 2025 J Awards have been revealed. As Ausmusic Month kicks off, the annual J Awards will celebrate the finest talent in Australian music, from the country's biggest albums…

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Triple J Reveals 2025 J Awards Nominees
The nominees for triple j's 2025 J Awards have been revealed. As Ausmusic Month kicks off, the annual J Awards will celebrate the finest talent in Australian music, from the country's biggest albums…
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