When Happy Mondays released their critically acclaimed breakthrough album Pills N Thrills and Bellyaches through Factory Records in 1990, many younger fans in today's audience had not yet been born. One benefit of music-streaming platforms, such as Spotify, is that they introduce new generations to the innovative music that older fans grew up with. This comes despite the controversy surrounding Spotify co-founder Daniel Ek's investment of millions in military technology and AI-powered defence capabilities and the ensuing boycott of said platform by a number of musicians.

Angus & Julia Stone will return to Australia in February and March 2027 to begin their world tour behind their new album, Karaoke Bar.

Australian Crawl and Men At Work will share the stage for the first time in more than four decades, with Brisbane and Melbourne added to the 2026 Red Hot Summer Tour.

Byron Wellness Festival will combine live music, yoga, ceremony, sound healing and wellness programming at Red Devils Park from November 27 to 29.

Japanese pop group f5ve and South Korean electronic-pop artist THE DEEP will make their Australian live debuts with all-ages shows in Melbourne and Sydney this October.

Holly Throsby has released Normal Magic, her first studio album in nine years, alongside the new single 'Wouldn't It Be Good' and an East Coast Australian tour scheduled for October and November.

Joeys Coop, featuring Died Pretty guitarist Brett Myers alongside Decline of the Reptiles, Glide and Perry Keyes alumni, have released their third album, Sawdust Memories, and will continue their Australian tour through November.

Brisbane indie veterans Ups and Downs return with the new EP Radio Is Dead, while preparing to perform their 1986 mini-album Sleepless in full for the first time.

Simple Minds will release their 18th studio album Sacrosanct in January 2027 and have confirmed five Australian arena dates with special guest Gary Numan.

Jimmy Barnes will headline a major outdoor concert at Kings Park & Botanic Garden in December, joined by Jon Stevens, Eskimo Joe and Sarah McLeod and Mick Skelton.

Eric Hutchinson's fascination with tennis became personal when his wife's obsession with Roger Federer inspired one of his most unusual songs. Now, 16 years after performing at Rod Laver Arena, Hutchinson is returning to Australia for three shows in November 2026.

The Songs Of John Farnham: A Living Legend, The Celebration Concert will be broadcast live into Hoyts cinemas across Australia on 20 September, extending the sold-out Rod Laver Arena event to audiences nationwide.

Megan Moroney will return to Australia in May 2027 for three arena headline shows with Laci Kaye Booth as special guest.

Shake & Stir Theatre Co turns familiar fairy tales into an adult theatrical adventure where comedy, horror, desire and sharp social observation collide.

The Melbourne Symphony Orchestra and Seventh Wonder will present Fleetwood Mac Orchestrated at Hamer Hall in April 2027, marking 50 years of Fleetwood Mac's landmark album.

Mark Seymour will revisit four decades of Hunters & Collectors and solo songs with a full orchestra at Melbourne's Palais Theatre on 26 November.

The Johnnys will document an overlooked part of their catalogue with Rarehide: Out Takes, B-Sides And Rarities, featuring unreleased recordings, rare tracks and two songs connected to Paul Kelly.

London singer Eloise will return to Australia in October for her first visit in three years, with dates in Sydney, Brisbane, Melbourne, Adelaide and Perth supporting her second album, My Man & Me.

Sombr will return to Australia and New Zealand in April 2027 for his first headline arena dates in the region, following his 2025 debut and the international success of I Barely Know Her.

DRAIN will return to Australia in February 2027 for four headline shows following their 2025 appearance at New Bloom Fest.

Men At Work built their following at Melbourne's Cricketers Arms Hotel before conquering the world. Today, the Richmond pub's own website celebrates its history without mentioning the band that began its journey there.

Marcus Miller remembers recording with Frank Sinatra for L.A. Is My Lady and the old-school discipline of a session where the singer could deliver a finished performance in just two takes.

Gillian Welch and David Rawlings will return to Australia and New Zealand in February 2027, extending their long-running touring relationship with Love Police into Western Australia, Tasmania and the South Island of New Zealand.

Randy Feltface will take his new stand-up show Gimmick across Australia and New Zealand in February and March 2027, with 20 performances scheduled from Wellington to Darwin.

Bryan Adams has written a new song about Terry Fox's 1980 Marathon of Hope, with The Ballad Of Terry Fox featured in Sean Menard's documentary Run Terry Run.

Strummingbird has replaced Post Malone across its three Australian dates after the singer postponed his Australian and Asian touring commitments, with Tyler Childers, Sam Barber and James Johnston joining the 2026 lineup.

Large Mirage have released Wildfire, a song shaped by bushfire, resilience and the Sydney band's rapid rise, following two sold-out AC/DC support shows and ahead of a national run of dates.

Foy Vance will return to Australia in January and February 2027 with The Paper Kites, while preparing the first instalment of his three-part album IF.

Bruno Mars will bring The Romantic Tour to Australia and New Zealand in February and March 2027, with Tyla joining the Australian and New Zealand shows and Anderson .Paak performing as DJ Pee .Wee.

Live, Stone Temple Pilots and 4 Non Blondes will headline the 2027 Lookout Australian tour, with Magic Dirt joining the 10-date national run.