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APRA Music Awards Nominees Announced For Centenary Ceremony In Sydney

The nominees for the 2026 APRA Music Awards have been revealed with Amyl And The Sniffers, Paul Kelly, Tame Impala and Ninajirachi competing for Song Of The Year at the centenary ceremony in Sydney.

Tagged as: Amyl and the Sniffers, APRA Music Awards, Australian music, Australian music industry, Ninajirachi, Paul Kelly, songwriters, Tame Impala

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Wu-Tang Clan Farewell Tour Faces Refund Fallout Over Missing Members

by Paul Cashmere

Wu-Tang Clan’s farewell tour in Australia has hit complications, with missing members prompting Ticketek to offer refunds to fans in Melbourne and Sydney.

Tagged as: Ghostface Killah, hip-hop, live music, Method Man, RZA, Ticketek, tour news, Wu-Tang Clan

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Kylie Minogue Tension tour Melbourne 2025 photo by Winston Robinson

Kylie Minogue To Headline 2026 AFL Grand Final Pre-Game Entertainment

by Paul Cashmere

Kylie Minogue will headline the 2026 AFL Grand Final pre-game entertainment at the MCG in her first appearance at the iconic event.

Tagged as: AFL Grand Final, Australian music, Kylie Minogue, live music, MCG, Mushroom Group, pop music

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Dash Crofts Of Seals & Crofts Dead At 87

by Paul Cashmere

Dash Crofts, one half of Seals & Crofts and the voice behind Summer Breeze, has died at 87 following heart surgery complications.

Tagged as: 1970s music, Dash Crofts, Diamond Girl, Jim Seals, music news, obituary, Seals And Crofts, soft rock, Summer Breeze

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Birdsville Big Red Bash Cancelled For 2026, Event Locked In For 2027 Return

by Paul Cashmere

The Birdsville Big Red Bash will not go ahead in 2026 due to extreme weather, with organisers confirming a return in 2027 and strong artist support.

Tagged as: Australian Festivals, Birds Of Tokyo, Birdsville Big Red Bash, Greg Donovan, Hoodoo Gurus, Jessica Mauboy, Missy Higgins, Outback Queensland, The Teskey Brothers

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Paul Hester courtesy Peter Green archives

Paul Hester Remembered 21 Years On From Crowded House Drummer’s Passing

by Paul Cashmere

Twenty-one years after his passing, Crowded House drummer Paul Hester is remembered for his musical brilliance, humour and lasting impact on Australian music.

Tagged as: ARIA Hall of Fame, Australian music, Crowded House, Hessies Shed, Neil Finn, Nick Seymour, Paul Hester, Split Enz

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AAM Awards 2026 Nominees Revealed As Matt Okine Announced As Host

by Paul Cashmere

The AAM Awards 2026 nominees have been announced, recognising Australia’s leading artist managers, with Matt Okine confirmed as host.

Tagged as: AAM Awards, Artist Managers, Australian music industry, Matt Okine, Music News Australia

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Mick Harvey Awarded French Honor the Chevalier Des Arts Et Des Lettres

by Paul Cashmere

Mick Harvey receives France’s Chevalier des Arts Et Des Lettres for his influential work on Serge Gainsbourg’s music

Tagged as: Australian music, French music, Mick Harvey, Ordre Des Arts Et Des Lettres, Serge Gainsbourg

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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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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 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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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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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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Alex Cameron Confirms Bad//Dreems Hiatus As Ultra Dundee Marks End Of An Era

by Paul Cashmere

Alex Cameron tells Noise11 that Bad//Dreems will take an indefinite hiatus as Ultra Dundee marks the end of a 15-year run.

Tagged as: Adelaide Bands, alex cameron, Amyl and the Sniffers, Australian music, Bad//Dreems, indie rock, The Chats, Ultra Dundee

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The Living End To Play Hotel Brunswick After Bluesfest Cancellation

by Paul Cashmere

The Living End will play a special headline show at Hotel Brunswick in Brunswick Heads after Bluesfest was cancelled, bringing new songs and classic hits to an intimate stage.

Tagged as: Andy Strachan, Australian music, bluesfest, Chris Cheney, live music, Rock Music, Scott Owen, The Living End, tour news

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Australian Crawl Founders Launch Federal Court Challenge Over Band Trademarks

by Paul Cashmere

Australian Crawl founders James Reyne and Simon Binks have launched a Federal Court challenge over trademarks held since the 1990s, raising questions about ownership and legacy.

Tagged as: 1980s rock, ARIA Hall of Fame, Australian Crawl, Australian music, Bill McDonough, James Reyne, Reckless, Simon Binks

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Bob Dylan Center Opens Applications For 2026-2027 Songwriter Fellowship

by Paul Cashmere

The Bob Dylan Center has opened applications for its 2026–2027 Songwriter Fellowship, giving emerging artists access to the Bob Dylan Archive and mentorship from leading songwriters.

Tagged as: Bob Dylan, Bob Dylan Center, Dan Wilson, Ezra Koenig, James Mercer, Lucy Dacus, music industry, songwriting, Tulsa, Universal Music Publishing Group

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Roman Candle Announce Debut Album Unadulterated And Release Blasphemous Act

by Paul Cashmere

Roman Candle have unveiled their debut album Unadulterated and new single Blasphemous Act, marking a major step for the Las Vegas screamo band.

Tagged as: Alex Dupuis, Blasphemous Act, hardcore, Jonas Vece, Piper Ferrari, Roman Candle, screamo, Sergio Lopez, Sumerian Records, Unadulterated

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Bluesfest Touring Artists Left In Limbo As Festival Collapse Creates Confusion Across Australian Dates

by Paul Cashmere

The collapse of Bluesfest Enterprises has left international touring artists in limbo, with conflicting ticketing updates across Australia.

Tagged as: Australian Tours, bluesfest, Buddy Guy, Earth Wind and Fire, Erykah Badu, Kenny Wayne Shepherd, Marcus King, Sublime, The Black Crowes, The Wailers

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Bluesfest Crisis Deepens As Touring Sideshows Remain In Limbo

by Paul Cashmere

Bluesfest’s collapse has triggered a $23 million crisis and left the status of national touring sideshows unclear, raising serious concerns for fans and the Australian music industry.

Tagged as: Australian Festivals, bluesfest, Byron Bay, Concert Tours, Festival Cancellation, Live Music Industry, music news

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Bernie Lynch Of Eurogliders Dies Aged 65

by Paul Cashmere

Eurogliders co-founder and songwriter Bernie Lynch, best known for the hit Heaven (Must Be There), has died in Perth after complications from cancer.

Tagged as: 1980s Australian Music, Absolutely album, Australian music, Bernie Lynch, Eurogliders, Grace Knight, Heaven Must Be There, This Island

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Conan O’Brien Opens 2026 Oscars With Sharp Jokes And A Controversial Pedophile Line

by Paul Cashmere

Conan O’Brien opened the 2026 Oscars with a sharp monologue that targeted Hollywood, streaming giants and awards culture, including a controversial line about British actors that quickly became one of the night’s most talked-about moments.

Tagged as: Academy Awards, awards shows, comedy, Conan O'Brien, Film Industry, Hollywood, Oscars, Television Hosts

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Taj Farrant Forced To Rethink Australian Plans After Bluesfest Cancellation

by Paul Cashmere

Teenage guitar prodigy Taj Farrant is reorganising his Australian plans after the sudden cancellation of Bluesfest while continuing an extensive global touring schedule.

Tagged as: Australian guitarists, Australian music industry, Blues Rock, Bluesfest cancellation, Brandin Farrant, Byron Bay Bluesfest, Noise11, Taj Farrant

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Bluesfest Cancellation Raises Questions For Australian Festival Economy

by Paul Cashmere

The collapse of Bluesfest 2026 has triggered wider questions about the financial stability of music festivals and whether audiences will continue buying tickets months in advance.

Tagged as: Australian Festivals, Australian music news, Bluesfest Byron Bay, Byron Bay, Festival Economy, Live Music Industry, Music Tourism, Northern Rivers

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Bluesfest 2026 Cancellation Leaves Ticket Holders In Financial Limbo

by Paul Cashmere

The cancellation of Bluesfest 2026 has left fans facing a complex refund situation after the festival entered liquidation. Here is what Australian consumer law means for ticket holders.

Tagged as: Australian Festivals, bluesfest, Byron Bay Bluesfest, Festival Industry Australia, Live Music Australia, Music Festival News, Peter Noble

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Bluesfest Byron Bay Enters Liquidation As Ticket Holders Are Advised To Seek Credit Card Chargebacks

by Paul Cashmere

Bluesfest Byron Bay has entered liquidation with ticket holders advised to seek credit card chargebacks from their banks as the most viable refund option for the cancelled 2026 event.

Tagged as: bluesfest, Byron Bay, Liquidation, live music, Northern Rivers, NSW Tourism, Parkway Drive, Peter Noble, refunds, Split Enz

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Bluesfest Cancellation Official Statement

by Paul Cashmere

Official Statement Byron Bay Bluesfest will not return in 2026 after organisers confirmed the Easter festival has been cancelled due to poor ticket sales. The event has been staged in the Byron Bay region since 1990.

Tagged as: Australian Festivals, Australian Music Festivals, Blues Music, bluesfest, Byron Bay, Byron Bay Bluesfest, festival news, Live Music Australia, Peter Noble, roots music

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Bluesfest Cancelled Due To Low Ticket Sales

by Paul Cashmere

Byron Bay Bluesfest will not return in 2026 after organisers confirmed the Easter festival has been cancelled due to poor ticket sales. The event has been staged in the Byron Bay region since 1990.

Tagged as: Australian Festivals, Australian Music Festivals, Blues Music, bluesfest, Byron Bay, Byron Bay Bluesfest, festival news, Live Music Australia, Peter Noble, roots music

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Yours And Owls Festival Confirms 2026 Dates With New City-Wide Format

Yours And Owls Festival will return to Wollongong in 2026, with organisers reshaping the event across Flagstaff Hill and the city centre for a new two-part experience.

April 29, 2026

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RISING 2026 Expands City-Wide Program With Major Dance, Music And First Peoples Projects Across Melbourne

RISING 2026 Expands City-Wide Program With Major Dance, Music And First Peoples Projects Across Melbourne Featuring The Royal Family Dance Crew, Seun Kuti & Egypt 80 And Lady Shaka

April 14, 2026

Birdsville Big Red Bash Cancelled For 2026, Event Locked In For 2027 Return

Organisers of the Birdsville Big Red Bash have confirmed the 2026 event will not go ahead, with founder Greg Donovan announcing the festival will return in 2027 with much of the planned line-up intact.

March 27, 2026

Mullum Roots Festival 2026 Expands With Mental As Anything Headlining Return

Mental As Anything lead an expanded Mullum Roots Festival 2026 line-up, with Alex Lloyd, Busby Marou and a deep Northern Rivers bill confirmed for July

March 23, 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 Cancellation Raises Questions For Australian Festival Economy

The cancellation of Bluesfest has created a ripple effect across the Australian live music industry, with the collapse of the long running Byron Bay event raising concerns about consumer confidence, ticket purchasing habits and the financial stability of future festivals.

March 15, 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