Major new titles coming this week from: 5 Seconds of Summer, Jess & Matt, Christina Aguilera, Cosmo's Midnight, Johnny Marr, Mayday Parade, Chromeo, Glenn Frey (GH), The Mighty Mighty Bosstones and the new Winter So Fresh compilation.

Launched in 1982 in France as the Fête de la Musique, MAKE MUSIC DAY is now held on the same day (June 21) in more than 750 cities in 120 countries.

WAMFest is back for 2018 and packed with huge opportunities for West Australian artists! Last year over 300 artists performed to more than 40,000 punters and music industry delegates from all over the world, and this year it's all happening again from 31 October - 4 November (plus, regional & local council events in the weeks leading up, to be revealed).

The eighth studio album for Kanye West simply entitled 'ye' becomes his second chart topping set in Australia, debuting at the top of the ARIA Albums Chart.

Local rock-pop act 5 Seconds of Summer hold for a third week at the top of the ARIA Singles Chart with the title track from their 15th of June due third studio album "Youngblood".

Major new titles coming this week from: Sheppard, Lily Allen, Lykke Li, Megadeth, The Bamboos, The Charlatans, Kanye West & Kid Cudi, The Beach Boys, Sugarland, Dierks Bentley and The Mavis's.

It was upsetting to see the news that Spencer P Jones has been told his cancer is inoperable considering the events of the past week in my own family following the passing of my wife Ros O'Gorman.

ARIA (the Australian Recording Industry Association) is excited to announce that nominations for the second ARIA Music Teacher of the Year Award are now open.

Melbourne’s status as the live music capital of the world is set to receive a boost with the announcement today that Chasers nightspot in Chapel St South Yarra will be hosting international and national live touring acts, stand-up comedy and cabaret under the live brand Three Eight Six.

NEW YORK, NY --- 05 June, 2018 --- New York City --- Investment Banker and Corporate Development CEO, Mr. Nick Kontonicolas has joined the board of directors of The Noise Network Pty Ltd (Australia). He is expected to take up the position of Chief Operating Officer within the company.

Australian Musician, in conjunction with the Australian Music Association is thrilled to be able to announce the first list of artists appearing at the 2018 Melbourne Guitar Show (August 4&5 Caulfield Racecourse).

On 29 May 2018 we lost Ros O'Gorman, a beautiful lady, a perfect wife, mother and grandmother.

The third and self-titled studio album for Canadian pop singer Shawn Mendes debuts at the top of the ARIA Albums Chart this week, becoming his first No.1 set here.

5 Seconds of Summer hold for a second week with "Youngblood" atop the ARIA Singles Chart, with the song newly certified ▲Platinum in sales.

Major new titles coming this week from: Father John Misty, Emmylou Harris, Finding Faith, Paul Simon (remix), Michael Ray, The Flaming Lips (GH), Neko Case, LA Luz, The Presets, Kanye West, Owl City, Roger Daltry and The Wiggles.

Post Malone jumps back up four places to reclaim the top spot on the ARIA Albums Chart with his second studio album "Beerbongs and Bentleys" for a second week at No.1 in Australia.

The four-piece local pop-rock act 5 Seconds of Summer see their latest single "Youngblood" climbs two spots to becomes the band's second chart-topping single in Australia.

Major new titles coming this week from: Jessie J, Shawn Mendes, Snow Patrol, Chvrches, Xavier Rudd, Biffy Clyro (live), Judith Owen, A$AP Rocky, Spock's Beard and Davisson Brothers Band.

Rudolf Schenker was 16 years old when he formed his band Scorpions in Germany. When they tour Australia for the first time in November he will be 70. It is the only job he has ever had.

The sixth studio album for UK indie-rock act The Arctic Monkeys titled "Tranquility Base Hotel & Casino" debuts at the top of the ARIA Albums Chart and becomes their third No.1 album in Australia, the set also taking the crown in their home country of England.

The rapper Childish Gambino sees his No.7 debut from last week "This is America" jump to the top of the ARIA Singles Chart this week, the track also taking out the top spot in New Zealand and it debuts at No.1 in both America and Canada.

Duane McDonald’s belief that Australian want to hear Australian music has paid off big time with One Electric Day.

Melbourne’s iconic Festival Hall has been given a heritage order but that does not mean plans to turned the venue into apartments will cease.

Major new titles coming this week from: Ray LaMontaigne, At the Gates, Five Finger Death Punch, Kyle, Mean Girls Broadway cast recording, James Bay, Courtney Barnett, Ash, Matthew Sweet and the Deadpool 2 soundtrack.

Melbourne’s Leaps and Bounds Music will return for July 13 - 22.

Keith Urban has been awarded the Highest Selling Album award at the Queensland Music Awards while Amy Shark has taken home five awards.

Melbourne’s newest music venue The Hummingbird has changed its name after being threatened with legal action by millionaire real-estate developer Albert Dadon (aka Albare) for referencing a bird in their name.

The Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) has passed a milestone. Gold record awards have turned 60 years old.

Canadian Music Week was on in Toronto this week.

The 2018 winner of Eurovision is Israel represented by singer Netta Barzilai.