Four countries will boycott Eurovision 2026 after the EBU confirmed Israel’s return and introduced new voting safeguards, triggering major broadcaster withdrawals.
A Gathering For Gaza will bring leading Australian musicians and humanitarian advocates to PICA in Port Melbourne on 21 December for a full-day fundraising event supporting relief efforts in Gaza.
Voting for triple j’s Hottest 100 of 2025 is now open. Explore the history of the world’s biggest music poll and revisit every number-one song from 1989 to 2024.
Laneway Festival has added five emerging triple j Unearthed artists to its 2026 national lineup, with performances scheduled across every city in February.
The Sydney Guitar Show will make its first appearance in March 2026, bringing two days of performances, workshops, exhibitors and interactive spaces to Sydney Showground.
The City of Port Phillip dedicates Seekers Way in St Kilda, celebrating The Seekers’ local roots with speeches and a live rendition of The Carnival Is Over.
Newton Faulkner returns to Australia in April 2026 with a national tour and a brand new single, Gravitational, ahead of the release of his new album Octopus.
The Melbourne Symphony Orchestra will return to the Sidney Myer Music Bowl in February 2026 with four free concerts featuring world premieres, major Australian artists and a celebration of ABC Classic.
WOMADelaide adds Arrested Development, Fantastic Negrito, Jovanotti and more to its 2026 festival program, delivering one of its most diverse lineups yet.
The Sidney Myer Music Bowl will host We Are The Voice in March 2026, a world record attempt celebrating John Farnham and raising funds for Head And Neck Cancer Australia.
Kyle and Jackie O end the 2025 ratings year with another Melbourne disappointment as their audience share slips again and ARN Media continues to feel the impact.
Jamaican reggae legend Jimmy Cliff has died at 81. His music, film work and partnership with producer Leslie Kong helped carry Jamaican culture to the world.
Stone Roses and Primal Scream bassist Gary “Mani” Mounfield has died at 63, leaving Manchester and the global music community mourning a defining figure.
Blues On Broadbeach will mark its 25th anniversary from 14 to 17 May 2026 with The Teskey Brothers, Charlie Musselwhite and a powerful lineup of international and Australian artists.
Deftones bring a powerful, immersive arena show to Australia and New Zealand in May 2026, with Interpol and Ecca Vandal supporting. Tickets on sale 21 November.
Amyl And The Sniffers’ free Melbourne show at Fed Square was cancelled after crowd breaches damaged barriers and created a significant safety risk, with the band apologising and offering bar tabs to fans.
Field Day will celebrate its 25th anniversary on New Year’s Day 2026 with a massive lineup featuring Carl Cox, Jamie Jones, The Presets and more at The Domain, Sydney.
AC/DC’s production team and promoter Christo Van Egmond reveal the staggering scale and planning behind the Power Up Australian tour in this exclusive Noise11 Q&A.
Brisbane announces new outdoor music series On The Banks for March 2026 featuring De La Soul, The Streets, Bernard Fanning, Peach PRC and Marlon Williams.
Sugar Mountain returns on 21 February 2026 at The Paddock in Melbourne’s CBD, bringing back its iconic 360-degree stage with salute, Motor City Drum Ensemble, Tiga, Pretty Girl and more. Presale 13 November.
John Laws, the Golden Tonsils of Australian radio, has died aged 90. Beyond broadcasting he recorded albums, singles and poetry, revealing a musical side to his celebrated voice.
