Late-night veteran Conan O'Brien delivered a fast-paced and biting opening monologue as he returned to host the Oscars, mixing Hollywood satire, political jabs and one particularly controversial punchline.

Australian guitar prodigy Taj Farrant is scrambling to reshape his Australian visit after the collapse of Byron Bay Bluesfest, while continuing to fund a demanding global touring schedule as an independent artist.

Melanie C will return to Australia this November as part of her 2026 World Tour, celebrating the release of her new album Sweat and bringing decades of pop history back to the stage.

A Perfect Circle will return to Australia and New Zealand for the first time in more than a decade, bringing Puscifer as special guests for a run of arena and outdoor shows in December.

Grammy-nominated pop star Alex Warren will return to Australia and New Zealand in 2026 with his Finding Family On The Road World Tour following a sold-out run across the region in 2025.

The 1976 album I Want You cemented Marvin Gaye's status as a soul innovator, blending intimacy, eroticism, and musical experimentation, just eight years before his tragic death

Pearl Jam guitarist Mike McCready celebrates Seattle's legendary grunge era with a graphic novel tie-in and a “lost” rock opera

Band Captures Explosive Homecoming Performance as 2026 Rise of Rock World Tour Is Revealed

Vince Gill continues his year-long 50 Years From Home project with the new EP Lonely's What I Do, a collection of melancholy country songs reflecting the storytelling traditions that shaped Gill's career.

Lainey Wilson launches new single Can't Sit Still while preparing for the premiere of her Netflix documentary Lainey Wilson Keepin' Country Cool and continuing a busy international touring schedule.

The Pretty Reckless return with their fifth studio album Dear God, with Taylor Momsen leading the band into a raw new chapter introduced by the single When I Wake Up.

East Tennessee singer-songwriter Josiah And The Bonnevilles previews his forthcoming album As Is with the tender new single “Mountain Girl”, arriving ahead of the May 8 release on Rounder Records.

Ella Hooper returns with the bold new single I Got Eyes (On You), a spirited Americana-leaning track that captures the next chapter of the former Killing Heidi frontwoman's evolving solo career.

The cancellation of Bluesfest has created a ripple effect across the Australian live music industry, with the collapse of the long running Byron Bay event raising concerns about consumer confidence, ticket purchasing habits and the financial stability of future festivals.

The Who will release Live At Eden Project on May 29, documenting Roger Daltrey and Pete Townshend performing with the Heart Of England Philharmonic Orchestra at Cornwall's remarkable Eden Project venue.

The collapse of Bluesfest 2026 has left thousands of fans of the Byron Bay festival facing uncertainty over ticket refunds, while organisers and the NSW Government navigate the financial fallout.

Fifty years ago, KISS transformed from rising rock provocateurs into arena-filling icons with the release of their fourth studio album, Destroyer, a record that redefined the band's sound and cemented their place in rock history.

Welsh guitarist Phil Campbell, best known for his three decades with Motörhead and later with Phil Campbell And The Bastard Sons, has died after a lifetime shaping heavy rock guitar.

English singer Morrissey has cancelled another concert on his 2026 tour, with Morrissey citing extreme sleep deprivation after a night of festival noise in Valencia, Spain.

Adam Lambert says new solo music is “on the horizon” while Queen's Brian May and Roger Taylor take time off following the end of The Rhapsody Tour.

David Gilmour's legendary Black Strat has reclaimed the title of the most expensive guitar ever sold, fetching an extraordinary $14.55 million at a Christie's auction in New York from the late Jim Irsay collection.

Larry David is returning to television with the historical sketch comedy series Life, Larry And The Pursuit Of Unhappiness, a project that also brings former U.S. President Barack Obama into the creative mix as both producer and on-screen guest.

The cancellation of Bluesfest Byron Bay has seen the appointment of a liquidator, with ticketholders unlikely to receive refunds through the formal winding up process.

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.

Foy Vance closes a deeply personal creative chapter with The Wake, the seventh album in a decades-long project shaped by the loss of his father.

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.

Lainey Wilson inducts Jelly Roll, celebrating his journey from Nashville streets to country music stardom

Long Island punk outfit Koyo are set to return with their second full-length album Barely Here on May 8 via Pure Noise Records, and they've unveiled another hard-hitting single, What I'm Worth, as a precursor.