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Bachelor Girl Reimagine Treat Me Good With Jessica Mauboy For Waiting For The Day Artist Sessions

Bachelor Girl return alongside Jessica Mauboy with a reworked Treat Me Good, launching the next chapter of their landmark debut album Waiting For The Day

Tagged as: Australian music, Bachelor Girl, James Roche, Jessica Mauboy, pop music, Tania Doko, Treat Me Good, Waiting for the Day

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Resonate Program Opens Applications For 2026 Indigenous Songwriters And Producers

by Paul Cashmere

APRA AMCOS launches the 2026 Resonate initiative, bringing leading Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander artists together in Brisbane for an intensive creative exchange

Tagged as: APRA AMCOS, Australian music industry, Emily Wurramara, Indigenous music, Nicholas Littlemore, Resonate

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Don McLean Announces Australian American Pie 55th Anniversary Tour

by Paul Cashmere

Don McLean returns to Australia this October to celebrate 55 years of American Pie with a national tour.

Tagged as: 1970s music, American Pie, Australian Tour, classic rock, Don McLean, Folk Rock, Vincent

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Sparks Return to Australia for Melbourne, Brisbane and Sydney Vivid Live Shows

by Paul Cashmere

Sparks, the legendary US art pop duo, return to Australia for headline shows in Melbourne and Brisbane, plus a Vivid Live appearance at Sydney Opera House

Tagged as: art pop, Australian Tour, Ron Mael, Russell Mael, Sparks, Vivid Live

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Joe Jackson Celebrates 40 Years of Big World

by Paul Cashmere

Joe Jackson’s 1986 album Big World marked a landmark in live recording and global themes, celebrating its 40th anniversary.

Tagged as: 1986 albums, Big World, Joe Jackson, live recording, Music Anniversary.

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Pet Shop Boys Celebrate 40 Years of Please

by Paul Cashmere

Pet Shop Boys mark 40 years of Please, their debut album that defined 1980s British synth-pop

Tagged as: 1980s pop, british music, Pet Shop Boys, Please, synth-pop

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Van Halen Celebrate 40 Years Of 5150 Album

by Paul Cashmere

5150 marked Van Halen’s first album with Sammy Hagar, topping charts and reshaping the band’s sound

Tagged as: 5150, album anniversary, classic rock, Sammy Hagar, Van Halen

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The Rolling Stones Mark 40 Years of Dirty Work

by Paul Cashmere

Forty years on, The Rolling Stones’ Dirty Work remains a unique album, recorded during internal tensions, featuring top 40 hits and guest musicians including Jimmy Page.

Tagged as: Blues Rock, Dirty Work, Music Anniversary., rock, Rolling Stones

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Mullum Roots Festival 2026 Expands With Mental As Anything Headlining Return

by Paul Cashmere

Mental As Anything lead the expanded Mullum Roots Festival 2026 line-up, with Alex Lloyd, Busby Marou and a strong Northern Rivers bill confirmed.

Tagged as: Alex Lloyd, Australian Festivals, Busby Marou, Dave Graney, Live Music Australia, Marcia Howard, Mental As Anything, Mullum Roots Festival, The Fauves

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Neil Diamond To Release ‘Wild At Heart’ Completing Rick Rubin Trilogy

by Paul Cashmere

Neil Diamond will release Wild At Heart on May 8, 2026, a collection of previously unreleased songs completing his acclaimed trilogy with producer Rick Rubin.

Tagged as: 12 Songs, 2026 releases, classic rock, EMI, Home Before Dark, Neil Diamond, new music, Rick Rubin, Singer-Songwriters, Wild At Heart

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Foo Fighters Unleash Caught In The Echo From Upcoming Album Your Favorite Toy

by Paul Cashmere

Foo Fighters have unveiled Caught In The Echo, the opening track from their upcoming album Your Favorite Toy, previewing a louder direction ahead of their 2026 tour

Tagged as: Caught In The Echo, Dave Grohl, Foo Fighters, new music, Rock Music, tour news, Your Favorite Toy

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Sunday Lemonade Sign With Ambition Music And Release New Single Pancakes

by Paul Cashmere

Sunday Lemonade sign with Ambition Music and announce new single Pancakes as they build momentum towards their debut EP and national tour

Tagged as: Ambition Music, Australian music, indie folk, new music, Pancakes, Sunday Lemonade, Tamworth Festival

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The Black Crowes Australian Shows Now Under Live Nation, New Sydney Date Added

by Paul Cashmere

Live Nation has confirmed The Black Crowes Australian shows following Bluesfest Touring’s collapse, with a new Brisbane show added

Tagged as: Australian concerts, Bluesfest Touring, Live Nation, The Black Crowes

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Foreigner Premiere 4K ‘Double Vision: Then And Now’ Reunion Concert Footage

by Paul Cashmere

Foreigner have released footage from their historic Double Vision Then And Now reunion concert, bringing original members back on stage with the current lineup for the first time.

Tagged as: classic rock, Foreigner, Live Albums, Lou Gramm, Mick Jones, Reunion Tours, Rock News

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The Wolfe Brothers Announce ‘Australian Made’ National Tour Across 2026

by Paul Cashmere

The Wolfe Brothers are back on the road for their Australian Made National Tour in 2026, following a chart-topping album and a record haul of Golden Guitar Awards.

Tagged as: Australian country music, Australian Made, country music, Golden Guitar Awards, Live Music Australia, Nick Wolfe, Noise11, The Wolfe Brothers, Tom Wolfe, tour news

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Whiskey Jack And Kiera Jas Share Joyful New Single Remain Strange

by Paul Cashmere

Whiskey Jack and Kiera Jas unveil Remain Strange, a warm and whimsical folk single celebrating friendship, authenticity and creative connection.

Tagged as: Americana, Australian music, Folk music, indie folk, Kiera Jas, Perth Artists, Remain Strange, WAM Awards, Whiskey Jack

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Therapy? Celebrates 20 Years of One Cure Fits All With Deluxe Reissue

by Paul Cashmere

Therapy? release a 20th anniversary deluxe edition of One Cure Fits All, remastered with B-sides, demos, and vinyl for the first time

Tagged as: 2026 music release, album reissue, alternative rock, One Cure Fits All, Therapy?

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Nathan Lamont Releases Into It Following Nashville Writing Breakthrough

by Paul Cashmere

Nathan Lamont unveils Into It, a high-energy country pop track shaped by his Nashville songwriting experience and growing Australian success.

Tagged as: Australian artists, country music, Country Pop, Into It, Nashville, Nathan Lamont, new music

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Young The Giant Release New Single Bitter Fruit

by Paul Cashmere

Young The Giant have released Bitter Fruit, the latest single from their upcoming album Victory Garden, produced by Brendan O’Brien.

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Waitress Melbourne Season Announces Young Cast For Lulu Role

by Paul Cashmere

Four young Melbourne performers have been cast as Lulu in WAITRESS ahead of the musical’s Australian opening season in May.

Tagged as: Australian theatre, Broadway musicals, John Waters, Melbourne Shows, Natalie Bassingthwaighte, Rob Mills, Sara Bareilles, Waitress

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Willie Nelson Announces ‘Dream Chaser’ Featuring Rare Bob Dylan Collaboration

by Paul Cashmere

Willie Nelson has announced his new album Dream Chaser, his 156th release, featuring a rare collaboration with Bob Dylan on I Can’t Read Your Mind.

Tagged as: album release, Americana, Bob Dylan, Buddy Cannon, country music, Dream Chaser, music news, new music, Noise11, Willie Nelson

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Lisa Simone on Nina Simone Legacy & 2026 Australian Tour | Noise11 Interview

by Paul Cashmere

Lisa Simone returns to Australia for a regional 2026 tour, reflecting on Nina Simone’s legacy and her own evolving career.

Tagged as: Australian tour 2026, jazz, Lisa Simone, Live Music Australia, Nina Simone, Nina Simone legacy, Noise11 interview, Paul Cashmere, Regional Tour, soul music

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Honestav Teams With JaYy Wick For Explosive New Single ‘FKN Hate You’

by Paul Cashmere

Honestav collaborates with JaYy Wick on ‘FKN Hate You’ ahead of his April Australian tour with Machine Gun Kelly.

Tagged as: alternative rock, Australia tour, hip-hop, honestav, JaYy Wick, Machine Gun Kelly, new music, Tours

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The Wailers Announce Intimate New South Wales Run After Bluesfest Cancellation

by Paul Cashmere

The Wailers reshape their Australian tour with new intimate New South Wales dates after Bluesfest’s cancellation, including Sydney and North Coast shows.

Tagged as: Australian Tours, bluesfest, Bob Marley, live music, NSW Concerts, reggae, The Wailers

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Afroman Cleared in Court After Ohio Police Raid Lawsuit

by Paul Cashmere

US rapper Afroman successfully defends videos satirising Ohio police officers after a 2022 home raid

Tagged as: Afroman, Lemon Pound Cake, music news, Ohio, police raid

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Stevie Young rhythm guitarist for AC/DC performs at Etihad Stadium in Melbourne on Sunday 6 December 2015. They are in Australia on the final leg of their Rock Or Bust World Tour.

AC/DC’s Stevie Young Hospitalised in Buenos Aires but Expected to Perform

by Paul Cashmere

AC/DC guitarist Stevie Young has been hospitalised in Buenos Aires ahead of the band’s upcoming Power Up Tour shows, but is reportedly in good spirits and expected to perform.

Tagged as: AC/DC, Angus Young, Australian music, Brian Johnson, classic rock, Malcolm Young, Power Up tour, Rock News, Stevie Young, tour news

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Australian Creator Groups Unite Against Copyright Expansion Push

by Paul Cashmere

Australia’s leading creator organisations have متحد against proposed copyright changes, warning they could significantly impact artist income.

Tagged as: AMPAL, APRA AMCOS, ARIA, Australian music industry, Copyright Agency, copyright law, PPCA, Screenrights

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The Pogues and Sublime Tours To Proceed After Bluesfest Collapse

by Paul Cashmere

The Pogues will continue their Australian tour celebrating Rum Sodomy and the Lash with a new Brisbane show added, while Sublime confirms shows with Trademark Live.

Tagged as: Australian Tours, bluesfest, Concert News, live music, Rum Sodomy and the Lash, Sublime, The Pogues, Trademark Live

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Will Sparks Announces Classics Where It All Started Tour And Drops New Single Teardrop

by Paul Cashmere

Will Sparks celebrates 15 years in electronic music with the Classics Where It All Started tour and new single Teardrop.

Tagged as: Australian DJs, Dance Music, EDM, electronic music, Melbourne music, Sparksmania, Teardrop, Will Sparks

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Bluesfest Touring Update Sees Wave Of Cancellations As Industry Fallout Deepens

by Paul Cashmere

A wave of Bluesfest Touring cancellations has been confirmed, with multiple international acts withdrawing Australian shows as the fallout from the festival collapse deepens.

Tagged as: bluesfest, Bluesfest Touring, Buddy Guy, Erykah Badu, Live Music Australia, Sublime, The Black Crowes, The Pogues, tour news

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The Wailers Announce Intimate New South Wales Run After Bluesfest Cancellation

The Wailers will bring their 50 Years Of Positive Vibrations Tour to New South Wales this April, reshaping their Australian plans after the Bluesfest fallout

6 days ago

The Pogues and Sublime Tours To Proceed After Bluesfest Collapse

The Pogues will press ahead with their long-awaited Australian tour, celebrating the landmark album Rum, Sodomy & The Lash, with a new Brisbane show added as live music regroups in the wake of the Bluesfest fallout.

7 days ago

Counting Crows Add Brisbane Show To Complete Sweets! Tour Following Bluesfest Disruption

Counting Crows expand their 2026 Australian run with a new Brisbane date, reinforcing that their Live Nation tour remains unaffected by the Bluesfest cancellation

March 19, 2026

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

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

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

Bluesfest 2026 Cancellation Leaves Ticket Holders In Financial Limbo

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.

March 15, 2026