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The Living End photo by Jacob McCann
The Living End To Play Hotel Brunswick After Bluesfest Cancellation

The Living End step in with a last minute headline show at Hotel Brunswick, giving fans a live fix over the Easter weekend after Bluesfest was called off.

March 19, 2026
Australian Crawl
Australian Crawl Founders Launch Federal Court Challenge Over Band Trademarks

James Reyne and Simon Binks have moved to formally challenge long-held Australian Crawl trademarks, as founding members seek recognition and access to the band's intellectual property

March 19, 2026
Paul Dempsey by Ashley Ludkin
Paul Dempsey Announces Shotgun Karaoke Vol. II Regional Tour

Paul Dempsey will take his Shotgun Karaoke Vol. II show across regional Australia after a sold out capital city run, bringing his unpredictable, singalong-driven performances to audiences nationwide

March 19, 2026
Two Door Cinema Club
Two Door Cinema Club Announce Australian Tour Celebrating Tourist History With The Vaccines

Two Door Cinema Club will return to Australia in November 2026 to perform their breakthrough album Tourist History in full, joined by The Vaccines performing their own landmark debut What Did You Expect From The Vaccines?

March 19, 2026
The Doobie Brothers 1976 era release of the album Takin' It To The Streets
The Doobie Brothers Takin’ It To The Streets Turns 50

The Doobie Brothers reshaped their sound when Michael McDonald joined for the 1976 album Takin' It To The Streets, a record that steered the band into a new era of pop and rock success.

March 19, 2026
George Benson Breezin 1976 album cover featuring jazz guitarist George Benson
George Benson Breezin’ Turns 50 As Landmark Jazz Crossover Album

Half A Century After Its Release, George Benson's Breezin' Remains One Of The Most Successful Jazz Albums Ever Recorded And A Defining Moment In The Guitarist's Career

March 19, 2026
Bob Dylan photo credit Barry Feinstein from Bob Dylan Center
Bob Dylan Center Opens Applications For 2026-2027 Songwriter Fellowship

The Bob Dylan Center will launch the next intake of its prestigious songwriting fellowship, offering emerging writers a rare opportunity to study the legacy of Bob Dylan while developing their own craft.

March 18, 2026
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Roman Candle Announce Debut Album Unadulterated And Release Blasphemous Act

Roman Candle unveil their debut album Unadulterated and new single Blasphemous Act as the Las Vegas band steps forward with their most intense material to date

March 18, 2026
Peter Frampton Carry The Light
Peter Frampton Announces Carry The Light With Son Julian Frampton And All-Star Guests

Rock legend Peter Frampton returns with his first album of new material in 16 years, Carry The Light, created alongside his son Julian Frampton and featuring a remarkable lineup of collaborators

March 18, 2026
Ed O'Brien photo by Steve Gullick
Ed O’Brien Announces Blue Morpho, Second Solo Album Out May 22

Ed O'Brien returns with Blue Morpho, a deeply personal exploration of sound and emotion, his first solo album released under his own name, out 22 May 2026 via Transgressive Records

March 18, 2026
Jakob Dylan by Yasmin Than
The Wallflowers Announce 2026 US & European Tour

Jakob Dylan and The Wallflowers will perform Bringing Down the Horse and Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers' Long After Dark in full across a major 2026 tour

March 18, 2026
The Angels by Erica Lorimer
The Angels Celebrate 50 Years Of Am I Ever Gonna See Your Face Again With National Tour

The Angels mark a defining moment in Australian rock history, with The Angels taking their Am I Ever Gonna See Your Face Again… 50 Years On tour across the country in 2026

March 18, 2026
Freya Ridings photo by Simon Emmett
Freya Ridings Announces New Album Mother Of Pearl With Intimate New Single I Have Always Loved You

Freya Ridings returns with her third album Mother Of Pearl, marking a bold new chapter for the British artist as she unveils deeply personal single I Have Always Loved You ahead of the May 29 release

March 18, 2026
Genesis Owusu photo from Frontier Touring
Genesis Owusu Announces Red Star Wu’s Pirate Radio Tour For May 2026

Genesis Owusu will return to stages across Australia this May, launching his Red Star Wu's Pirate Radio Tour alongside the release of his third album Redstar Wu & The Worldwide Scourge

March 18, 2026
Bluesfest 2026
Bluesfest Touring Artists Left In Limbo As Festival Collapse Creates Confusion Across Australian Dates

The fallout from the collapse of Bluesfest has left multiple international artists, including Erykah Badu and The Black Crowes, facing uncertainty over their Australian touring plans, with conflicting ticketing information emerging nationwide.

March 18, 2026
The Beatles Anthology 2
The Beatles Anthology 2 Turns 30, The Archive That Opened The Band’s Mid-Sixties Studio Vault

Thirty years ago, The Beatles expanded their historical archive with Anthology 2, a collection that revealed rare studio recordings, outtakes and live material from the most experimental years of The Beatles.

March 18, 2026
Robbie Williams at A Day On The Green Geelong 2023 photo by Winston Robinson
Robbie Williams Announces BRITPOP World Tour For Australia And New Zealand

Robbie Williams is bringing his BRITPOP World Tour to Australia and New Zealand this November, delivering a series of landmark shows across cities old and new.

March 17, 2026
Bluesfest 2026
Bluesfest Crisis Deepens As Touring Sideshows Remain In Limbo

The fallout from Bluesfest continues to escalate, with Bluesfest and Bluesfest Touring now facing mounting uncertainty around sideshows, refunds and industry trust

March 17, 2026
Soilent Green
Soilent Green Announce Australian Tour

New Orleans veterans Soilent Green bring their pioneering Grindcore and Sludge fusion to Australia for three shows this September

March 17, 2026
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LANY Announce Return To Australia For Soft World Tour 2026

LANY will bring their Soft World Tour to Australia in October and November 2026, marking the band's first local shows since 2024 and introducing their latest album Soft to fans across the country.

March 17, 2026
Eurogliders photo posted by Grace Knight
Bernie Lynch Of Eurogliders Dies Aged 65

Eurogliders songwriter and guitarist Bernie Lynch, whose songs powered the band's defining 1980s hits including Heaven (Must Be There), has died in Perth after a battle with cancer.

March 17, 2026
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Death Cab For Cutie Announce New Album I Built You A Tower And Release First Single Riptides

Death Cab For Cutie return with their eleventh studio album I Built You A Tower, marking a new chapter for the long-running indie rock band and their first release after departing a major label.

March 17, 2026
Conan O'Brien hosting the 2026 Oscars
Conan O’Brien Opens 2026 Oscars With Sharp Jokes And A Controversial Pedophile Line

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.

March 16, 2026
Taj Farrant photo from TJ Entertainers and TJF Management Group
Taj Farrant Forced To Rethink Australian Plans After Bluesfest Cancellation

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.

March 16, 2026
Melanie C photo by Live Nation
Melanie C Announces 2026 World Tour With Australian Shows In Perth, Melbourne, Brisbane And Sydney

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.

March 16, 2026
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A Perfect Circle Announce Australian And New Zealand Tour With Puscifer

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.

March 16, 2026
Alex Warren photo credit Jack Dytrych
Alex Warren Announces Finding Family On The Road World Tour 2026 For Australia And New Zealand

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.

March 16, 2026
Marvin Gaye I Want You
Marvin Gaye Marks 50 Years of Iconic I Want You Album

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

March 16, 2026
Mike McCready Farewell To Seasons
Mike McCready Unveils Grunge Rock Opera ‘Farewell To Seasons’

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

March 15, 2026
Godsmack 2026
Godsmack Announce Live At Mohegan Sun

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

March 15, 2026