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Bluesfest 2026 Unveils Massive Lineup of Official Sideshows

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…

By Lauren McNamara - Nov 10, 2025
Bluesfest 2026 Unveils Massive Lineup of Official Sideshows

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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…

By Lauren McNamara - Nov 10, 2025
Major Australian Artists Confirmed to Perform at 2025 ARIA Awards

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…

By Lauren McNamara - Nov 10, 2025
Major Australian Artists Confirmed to Perform at 2025 ARIA Awards

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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…

By Lauren McNamara - Nov 10, 2025
Radio Icon John Laws Dies Aged 90

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…

By Lauren McNamara - Nov 10, 2025
Radio Icon John Laws Dies Aged 90

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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…

By Lauren McNamara - Nov 10, 2025
21st Australian Music Prize Winner Announced

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.…

By Lauren McNamara - Nov 6, 2025
21st Australian Music Prize Winner Announced

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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.…

By Lauren McNamara - Nov 6, 2025
RÜFÜS DU SOL to Play Special One-Night-Only DJ Show

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…

By Lauren McNamara - Nov 6, 2025
RÜFÜS DU SOL to Play Special One-Night-Only DJ Show

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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…

By Lauren McNamara - Nov 6, 2025
Oasis Wrap Three Unforgettable Nights in Melbourne

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…

By Lauren McNamara - Nov 6, 2025
Oasis Wrap Three Unforgettable Nights in Melbourne

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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…

By Lauren McNamara - Nov 6, 2025
Transport for NSW Urges Public Transport Use Ahead of Oasis Shows

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…

By Lauren McNamara - Nov 5, 2025
Transport for NSW Urges Public Transport Use Ahead of Oasis Shows

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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…

By Lauren McNamara - Nov 5, 2025
Rita Ora Signs with UTA for Global Representation

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…

By Lauren McNamara - Nov 4, 2025
Rita Ora Signs with UTA for Global Representation

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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…

By Lauren McNamara - Nov 4, 2025
Stone & Wood Reimagines 'Afternoon Delight' in New Campaign

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…

By Lauren McNamara - Nov 4, 2025
Stone & Wood Reimagines 'Afternoon Delight' in New Campaign

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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…

By Lauren McNamara - Nov 4, 2025
Melbourne Bar Owner Credits Oasis for 'Biggest Weekend' Yet

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…

By Lauren McNamara - Nov 3, 2025
Melbourne Bar Owner Credits Oasis for 'Biggest Weekend' Yet

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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…

By Lauren McNamara - Nov 3, 2025
FULLY AMTD Returns with Bakers Eddy, Friends of Friends, and More

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…

By Lauren McNamara - Nov 3, 2025
FULLY AMTD Returns with Bakers Eddy, Friends of Friends, and More

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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…

By Lauren McNamara - Nov 3, 2025
Triple J Reveals 2025 J Awards Nominees

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…

By Lauren McNamara - Nov 3, 2025
Triple J Reveals 2025 J Awards Nominees

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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…

By Lauren McNamara - Nov 3, 2025
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