The full line-up has been revealed for We Are The Voice, the John Farnham world record singalong at Sidney Myer Music Bowl led by Chong Lim and the Farnham Band.
Amanda Pelman launches Four Weddings And An Encore in Melbourne, documenting her trailblazing career across Mushroom Records, Melodian Records, major tours and international theatre.
Andrew Ranken, founding drummer of The Pogues and the rhythmic force behind classics including Rum Sodomy & The Lash and Fairytale Of New York, has died aged 72.
Joseph Wooten begins 2026 with the Valentine’s Day release of Reunion Of The Heart, featuring Kim Mont, a collaboration that signals a powerful new phase in his career.
Greg Brown, founding guitarist of Cake and key songwriter behind The Distance, has died aged 56. His influence shaped one of the most distinctive sounds of 1990s alternative rock.
Bob Starkie was farewelled with a packed celebration at Archie’s Creek Hotel as friends, family and Australian rock legends honoured the Skyhooks guitarist.
ARIA is blaming radio for the absence of Australian artists in the charts, but airplay data shows radio is doing far more for local music than ARIA’s streaming driven rankings.
Guns N’ Roses will headline the 2026 bp Adelaide Grand Final Sunday Concert, closing Australia’s biggest motorsport event with a landmark live show on 29 November.
Brad Arnold, founder and lead singer of Three Doors Down, has died at 47 following a battle with renal cancer. His songs helped define mainstream rock in the 2000s.
Twisted Sister have cancelled their 50th anniversary tour after Dee Snider resigned due to ongoing health challenges, leaving the band’s future undecided.
Amanda Pelman’s autobiography Four Weddings And An Encore offers a candid, intelligent and deeply personal account of four decades inside the Australian and international music industry.
Founding Three Dog Night singer Chuck Negron has died aged 83. Negron’s lead vocals on Joy To The World, One and An Old Fashioned Love Song helped define a generation.
Mötley Crüe has fully defeated former guitarist Mick Mars in arbitration, securing repayment of tour advances and quashing his claims about the band’s live performances.
Tom Morello and Rise Against are bringing a benefit concert to Minneapolis, with all proceeds supporting families affected by recent trump Gestapo deaths.
Bruce Springsteen has released Streets Of Minneapolis, a rapid-response protest song condemning trump’s Gestapo violence and honouring two victims killed by federal agents.
Midnight Oil co-founder Rob Hirst has been posthumously recognised in the 2026 Australia Day Honours List, awarded the Order of Australia for his profound impact on Australian music and culture.
APRA AMCOS has revealed the 61 finalists for the 2026 Professional Development Awards, recognising outstanding Australian songwriters and composers across 13 genres.
Keith Urban has partnered with the Tamworth Country Music Festival to launch the Rising Star Scholarship, offering one emerging Australian country artist an immersive Nashville industry experience.
