Paul Cashmere

STELLA: A New Australian Musical premieres at Monash University’s Alexander Theatre in June 2026, retelling the life of Australian literary icon Miles Franklin through a genre-spanning stage production.

Mark Holden will release Live At The George Ballroom on April 24, 2026 via Dream Dealers and MGM, presenting a 2005 live performance recorded at St Kilda’s George Ballroom before his vocal surgery era.

Ed O’Brien unveils Incantations, the second track from his upcoming solo album Blue Morpho, ahead of its May 22 release.

Melbourne Park has switched to AXS for ticketing across its major venues. The move signals a shift in the global ticketing landscape and raises questions about the future of live event access in Australia.

CBGB Festival returns to Brooklyn in 2026 with Morrissey, Patti Smith and Interpol leading a lineup that bridges punk history with new generation acts.

Tommy Lee has announced Tommyland Rides Again, a reworked version of his 2005 album featuring Dolby Atmos mixes and new material.

HorsegiirL has released Earth Is Turning and confirmed her debut album Nature Is Healing, arriving June 5 via RCA Records.

ABC Radio Sydney presenter and former Models musician James Valentine has died aged 64 after a two-year cancer battle.

Jethro Tull’s 1976 concept album Too Old To Rock And Roll Too Young To Die reaches its 50th anniversary, highlighting its unique place in the band’s catalogue.

The Ramones debut album turns 50, marking a pivotal moment in punk rock history that reshaped modern music.

Fifty years on, The Rolling Stones Black And Blue reveals a band in transition, blending genres while navigating internal upheaval and controversy.

Alan Osmond, creative leader of The Osmonds and key architect behind their 1970s success, has died aged 76 following complications from multiple sclerosis.

Dave Mason, founding member of Traffic and solo artist behind Feelin’ Alright? and We Just Disagree, has died aged 79 following a career spanning six decades of rock history.

Beck has released a new video for Ride Lonesome and confirmed orchestral Australian shows in Sydney and Melbourne for May 2026.

The Michael Jackson biopic Michael delivers powerful performance sequences but divides opinion with its selective storytelling and omission of key controversies.

ZZ Top have added a new run of US dates to The Big One Tour, extending their 2026 global schedule across multiple continents.

Linda Perry brings her Let It Die Here documentary to cinemas worldwide with live Q&As and performances tied to her new album release.

Spiderbait add a second Melbourne Forum show after a sellout, extending their Ivy & The Big Apples 30th Anniversary Tour.

Ronnie Wood And His Band featuring Imelda May have added London and Cologne shows after immediate sell-outs in Amsterdam, marking rare solo performances from the Rolling Stones guitarist

Violent Soho return to live performance with a September 2026 east coast Australian tour and announce a 10th anniversary Waco vinyl edition featuring rare and live recordings.

Poté releases One At A Time as the first preview of his upcoming Euphoria999 EP, due 1 May via Versicolor with strong BBC Radio 1 support.

The Moody Blues’ 1986 album The Other Side Of Life turns 40, revisiting its synth-driven reinvention, Tony Visconti production and major hit Your Wildest Dreams.

Don Dannemann of The Cyrkle explains how Red Rubber Ball, co-written by Melbourne’s Bruce Woodley, became a defining hit of 1966.

MARK PELLEGRINI reflects on four decades of Melbourne club culture and the shift from analog vinyl to digital production ahead of his anniversary show at Trak.

Prince’s previously unreleased 1991 recording “With This Tear” has been released to mark the 10th anniversary of his death, launching a broader archive project.

Beastie Boys revisit To The 5 Boroughs with a new visualiser for That’s It That’s All, ahead of a deluxe reissue featuring bonus tracks and expanded formats.

YĪN YĪN will bring their new album Yatta! to Australia for the first time with shows announced for Sydney, Mullumbimby and Brisbane this November.

These Are The Waves will honour Conway Savage with Sydney and Melbourne shows this July, alongside the release of the anthology Too Dark To See.

Scorpions have cancelled their four-city Coming Home tour of India due to unforeseen medical circumstances. The 60th anniversary trek was set to hit Shillong, Delhi, Bengaluru, and Mumbai this month.

The sons of late Motörhead guitarist Phil Campbell have confirmed two special memorial concerts at Hella Rock Festival and Chepstow Castle to honour their father’s legendary rock legacy.