A sold-out Carnegie Hall gathered to honour Billy Joel’s enduring songbook as more than 20 artists reinterpreted his music during Michael Dorf’s annual Music Of tribute, with Billy Joel himself surprising the audience by attending the historic evening.

Linkin Park have cancelled their Adelaide concert at the last minute due to illness in the band, leaving South Australian fans disappointed after the group's long-awaited return to Australia.

Here is the official statement about the cancellation of Bluesfest 2026.

After more than three decades as one of Australia's most significant music gatherings, Bluesfest will not return over Easter 2026, the Byron Bay event has been cancelled due to weak ticket sales.

Sheridan Harbridge is preparing to bring her role of Chrissy Amphlett for Amplified The Exquisite Rock And Rage Of Chrissy Amphlett to Melbourne, revisiting the life and music of the legendary Divinyls singer through theatre, storytelling and song.

Swedish epic doom pioneers Candlemass will finally perform in Australia for the first time when Candlemass bring their towering metal catalogue to Melbourne, Sydney and Perth in September and October 2026.

Blues On Broadbeach has added another wave of artists to its 25th anniversary celebration, with Ian Moss, MonoNeon, The Bamboos and Grace Cummings among the newly confirmed acts for the Gold Coast event.

Matt Berninger, the distinctive voice of The National, will perform his first ever solo shows in Australia and New Zealand with intimate concerts in Sydney and Auckland.

Melbourne's Rising festival returns from 27 May to 8 June, with a sprawling program of over 100 events, 376 artists and a mix of world and Australian premieres, bringing music, dance and performance to theatres, galleries, town halls and public spaces across the city

ABBA's revolutionary ABBA Voyage concert experience in London has refreshed its setlist, adding four classic songs while rotating two of the group's biggest hits in the show.

Ross Wilson joins the latest instalment of the Bob “Bongo” Starkie memorial concert series, delivering powerful performances of Come Back Again and Eagle Rock in honour of the late Skyhooks guitarist.

As Kiss' landmark album Destroyer reaches its 50th anniversary, The Hollywood Stars have returned to the song they originally created, releasing a newly recorded version of King Of The Night Time World with veteran producer Michael Lloyd.

Disney On Ice brings 56 Disney favourites including Mickey Mouse, Mirabel, Moana and the on-ice debut of Raya to Australian arenas this winter.

Byron Bay Trio Headsend Set To Expand Their Live Footprint With March EP Release And UK Shows

Linkin Park delivered a powerful return to Australia in Melbourne on Sunday night, with Emily Armstrong stepping into the band's new chapter alongside Mike Shinoda for the first local show in 13 years.

The Darkness return to Australia after just two years for their ninth Aussie visit.

Basement Jaxx delivered a full-scale live production in Melbourne on 7 March 2026, revisiting three decades of dancefloor anthems while introducing new material from their upcoming album.

Relive the iconic music of Queen as iOTA, Mark Williams, Jason Singh (Taxiride) and Glenn Cunningham perform a 20-song setlist of the band's greatest hits across Australia

Sharon Osbourne has confirmed that Ozzfest, the iconic metal festival she founded with the late Ozzy Osbourne, will return in 2027, beginning with a two-day event at Villa Park in Birmingham before heading to North America.

Guns N' Roses will return to Australia and New Zealand in late 2026 with a run of major stadium concerts, bringing the legendary rock band back to the region alongside special guest Airbourne.

Linkin Park have returned to Australia for the first time in 13 years, launching the Australian leg of their From Zero World Tour in Brisbane with new vocalist Emily Armstrong and drummer Colin Brittain.

Bleak Squad continue the surge behind their debut album Strange Love, announcing additional Australian tour dates as the supergroup prepares for a headline run, festival appearances and a support slot with Pulp.

Melbourne Symphony Orchestra joins forces with Vera Blue for a one-night-only orchestral reinvention of her most celebrated songs and new material

Barry Manilow shares milestone and health update as new album approaches

Kim Salmon returns with Smoked Salmon, unleashing a fresh single ahead of a new album and solo tour

XMusic celebrates its fifth anniversary in 2026 with special live shows, limited-edition spirits and a growing roster of Australian rock artists built under the guidance of founder Tim McLean-Smith.

German producer BUNT. will bring his immersive In The Round show to Sydney, Brisbane and Melbourne this October and November as the Clouds hitmaker enters a new global chapter.

Australian hip-hop trio Bliss N Eso have cancelled their Sydney performance at Twilight At Taronga, with Eso recovering from a recent hospitalisation overseas, the group has confirmed.

Longtime John Farnham Musical Director Chong Lim reveals the only unreleased recording left in the archive and outlines the vision behind the upcoming We Are The Voice event honouring John Farnham.

Dual Grammy Award winner Laufey returns to Australia and New Zealand this July and August with her biggest shows yet, bringing the A Matter Of Time Tour to arena stages nationwide.