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Neil Griffiths

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ARIA Charts: Bad//Dreems Score Highest Ever Debut as Band Go on Indefinite Hiatus

ARIA Charts: Bad//Dreems Score Highest Ever Debut as Band Go on Indefinite Hiatus

If this is how they bow out, what a way to do it. Adelaide rockers Bad//Dreems have landed their first-ever top-charting album on the Australian Albums list with their fifth effort, Ultra Dundee. The…

By Neil Griffiths - Mar 27, 2026
ARIA Charts: Bad//Dreems Score Highest Ever Debut as Band Go on Indefinite Hiatus

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ARIA Charts: Bad//Dreems Score Highest Ever Debut as Band Go on Indefinite Hiatus

If this is how they bow out, what a way to do it. Adelaide rockers Bad//Dreems have landed their first-ever top-charting album on the Australian Albums list with their fifth effort, Ultra Dundee. The…

By Neil Griffiths - Mar 27, 2026
First International Guests Announced for BIGSOUND 2026

First International Guests Announced for BIGSOUND 2026

Representatives from some of the world's biggest music labels, companies and festivals have been announced on the BIGSOUND 2026 lineup. Returning to Fortitude Valley in Brisbane from 1-4 September,…

By Neil Griffiths - Mar 26, 2026
First International Guests Announced for BIGSOUND 2026

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First International Guests Announced for BIGSOUND 2026

Representatives from some of the world's biggest music labels, companies and festivals have been announced on the BIGSOUND 2026 lineup. Returning to Fortitude Valley in Brisbane from 1-4 September,…

By Neil Griffiths - Mar 26, 2026
BTS' Comeback Netflix Special Draws Almost 20 Million Viewers

BTS' Comeback Netflix Special Draws Almost 20 Million Viewers

BTS' comeback special on Netflix was a long time coming for fans and the numbers proved it. As reported by Variety, last weekend's BTS The Comeback Live: Arirang pulled in a staggering 18.4 million…

By Neil Griffiths - Mar 25, 2026
BTS' Comeback Netflix Special Draws Almost 20 Million Viewers

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BTS' Comeback Netflix Special Draws Almost 20 Million Viewers

BTS' comeback special on Netflix was a long time coming for fans and the numbers proved it. As reported by Variety, last weekend's BTS The Comeback Live: Arirang pulled in a staggering 18.4 million…

By Neil Griffiths - Mar 25, 2026
ARIA Charts: Olivia Dean One Step Closer to Making History

ARIA Charts: Olivia Dean One Step Closer to Making History

UK star Olivia Dean is one step closer to making ARIA chart history. With the latest chart results, the London-born singer's hit song, "Man I Need", has now held the top spot on the Singles list for…

By Neil Griffiths - Mar 20, 2026
ARIA Charts: Olivia Dean One Step Closer to Making History

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ARIA Charts: Olivia Dean One Step Closer to Making History

UK star Olivia Dean is one step closer to making ARIA chart history. With the latest chart results, the London-born singer's hit song, "Man I Need", has now held the top spot on the Singles list for…

By Neil Griffiths - Mar 20, 2026
Former Amity Affliction Member Ahren Stringer Still Tied to Band According to New Report

Former Amity Affliction Member Ahren Stringer Still Tied to Band According to New Report

A new report has suggested that former The Amity Affliction singer and founding member Ahren Stringer is still tied to the band despite leaving last year. The Australian post-hardcore heavyweights…

By Neil Griffiths - Mar 20, 2026
Former Amity Affliction Member Ahren Stringer Still Tied to Band According to New Report

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Former Amity Affliction Member Ahren Stringer Still Tied to Band According to New Report

A new report has suggested that former The Amity Affliction singer and founding member Ahren Stringer is still tied to the band despite leaving last year. The Australian post-hardcore heavyweights…

By Neil Griffiths - Mar 20, 2026
Linkin Park Break New Zealand's Spark Arena All-Time Record

Linkin Park Break New Zealand's Spark Arena All-Time Record

Linkin Park have made New Zealand music history with news that the US band has broken the all-time record for a single show at Spark Arena. The California-founded outfit wrapped up the Australia and…

By Neil Griffiths - Mar 19, 2026
Linkin Park Break New Zealand's Spark Arena All-Time Record

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Linkin Park Break New Zealand's Spark Arena All-Time Record

Linkin Park have made New Zealand music history with news that the US band has broken the all-time record for a single show at Spark Arena. The California-founded outfit wrapped up the Australia and…

By Neil Griffiths - Mar 19, 2026
Bluesfest Ticketholders Call For Class Action After Festival Cancellation

Bluesfest Ticketholders Call For Class Action After Festival Cancellation

Following the cancellation of Bluesfest 2026, it remains unclear if ticketholders will receive refunds, while some are even calling for a class action against the festival. Last Friday, organisers of…

By Neil Griffiths - Mar 19, 2026
Bluesfest Ticketholders Call For Class Action After Festival Cancellation

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Bluesfest Ticketholders Call For Class Action After Festival Cancellation

Following the cancellation of Bluesfest 2026, it remains unclear if ticketholders will receive refunds, while some are even calling for a class action against the festival. Last Friday, organisers of…

By Neil Griffiths - Mar 19, 2026
Robbie Williams Announces Australia and New Zealand Stadium Tour

Robbie Williams Announces Australia and New Zealand Stadium Tour

Robbie Williams has announced a massive stadium tour for Australia and New Zealand this year. The UK legend will head our way in November in support of his latest and 13th studio album, Britpop, with…

By Neil Griffiths - Mar 17, 2026
Robbie Williams Announces Australia and New Zealand Stadium Tour

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Robbie Williams Announces Australia and New Zealand Stadium Tour

Robbie Williams has announced a massive stadium tour for Australia and New Zealand this year. The UK legend will head our way in November in support of his latest and 13th studio album, Britpop, with…

By Neil Griffiths - Mar 17, 2026
Eurogliders' Bernie Lynch Passes Away

Eurogliders' Bernie Lynch Passes Away

Founding member of Australian band Eurogliders, Bernie Lynch, is confirmed to have passed away. Fellow band member of the Perth-founded pop group, Grace Knight, announced the news in a statement…

By Neil Griffiths - Mar 17, 2026
Eurogliders' Bernie Lynch Passes Away

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Eurogliders' Bernie Lynch Passes Away

Founding member of Australian band Eurogliders, Bernie Lynch, is confirmed to have passed away. Fellow band member of the Perth-founded pop group, Grace Knight, announced the news in a statement…

By Neil Griffiths - Mar 17, 2026
Lucky Group Launches Live Representation Arm; Liam Saunders to Lead

Lucky Group Launches Live Representation Arm; Liam Saunders to Lead

Lucky Group has today announced the launch of a new live representation arm, Pillar Talent Agency. The Australian group says its new agency will work across touring, events and management in a bid to…

By Neil Griffiths - Mar 17, 2026
Lucky Group Launches Live Representation Arm; Liam Saunders to Lead

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Lucky Group Launches Live Representation Arm; Liam Saunders to Lead

Lucky Group has today announced the launch of a new live representation arm, Pillar Talent Agency. The Australian group says its new agency will work across touring, events and management in a bid to…

By Neil Griffiths - Mar 17, 2026
G Flip to Perform at AFC Women’s Asian Cup Closing Ceremony

G Flip to Perform at AFC Women’s Asian Cup Closing Ceremony

G Flip will headline next week's AFC Women's Asian Cup closing ceremony. The St Kilda-born artist will perform ahead of the final match taking place at Stadium Australia in Sydney on Saturday, March…

By Neil Griffiths - Mar 14, 2026
G Flip to Perform at AFC Women’s Asian Cup Closing Ceremony

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G Flip to Perform at AFC Women’s Asian Cup Closing Ceremony

G Flip will headline next week's AFC Women's Asian Cup closing ceremony. The St Kilda-born artist will perform ahead of the final match taking place at Stadium Australia in Sydney on Saturday, March…

By Neil Griffiths - Mar 14, 2026
ARIA Charts: Harry Styles Dominates With ‘Kiss All the Time. Disco, Occasionally’

ARIA Charts: Harry Styles Dominates With ‘Kiss All the Time. Disco, Occasionally’

As expected, Harry Styles has dominated this week's ARIA Charts with his fourth studio album, Kiss All the Time. Disco, Occasionally. The UK superstar's new LP has debuted at the top of both the ARIA…

By Neil Griffiths - Mar 13, 2026
ARIA Charts: Harry Styles Dominates With ‘Kiss All the Time. Disco, Occasionally’

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ARIA Charts: Harry Styles Dominates With ‘Kiss All the Time. Disco, Occasionally’

As expected, Harry Styles has dominated this week's ARIA Charts with his fourth studio album, Kiss All the Time. Disco, Occasionally. The UK superstar's new LP has debuted at the top of both the ARIA…

By Neil Griffiths - Mar 13, 2026
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