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AXS Named Ticketing Partner for Sydney’s Hordern Pavilion

AXS will take over ticketing for Sydney’s Hordern Pavilion from 10 August 2026, introducing its mobile ticketing technology to one of Australia’s most iconic live music venues.

Tagged as: AEG, Andrew Travis, Australia, AXS, concerts, Hordern Pavilion, live music, Michael Nebenzahl, Sydney, Ticketing

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Red Hot Summer Tour Adds Two More Sold Out Shows As Demand Continues

by Paul Cashmere

Berry Showground and Sandalford Wines in Swan Valley have sold out for the 2026 Red Hot Summer Tour, following the earlier sell-out of Mornington as demand continues for Australian Crawl’s historic reunion and Men At Work.

Tagged as: Australian Crawl, Australian Tours, Birds Of Tokyo, Boom Crash Opera, Colin Hay, David Reyne, Ella Hooper, Eskimo Joe, James Reyne, live music, Men At Work, Red Hot Summer Tour, Simon Binks, Vika and Linda

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Film Icon Sir Sam Neill Dies Aged 78

by Paul Cashmere

Acclaimed New Zealand actor Sam Neill, whose remarkable career included Jurassic Park, The Piano, Dead Calm and Hunt For The Wilderpeople, has died in Sydney aged 78.

Tagged as: Australia, Dead Calm, film, Hunt For The Wilderpeople, Judy Davis, Jurassic Park, New Zealand, obituary, Sam Neill, Steven Spielberg, Taika Waititi, television, The Hunt For Red October, The Piano, The Twelve

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Cold Chisel, Richard Clapton, Icehouse Sax Player Andy Bickers Dies At 56

by Paul Cashmere

Australian music mourns the loss of Andy Bickers, the celebrated saxophonist whose career with Cold Chisel and collaborations with major Australian and international artists spanned more than three decades.

Tagged as: Andy Bickers, Australian music, Australian rock, Cold Chisel, Diesel, Don Henley, Hoodoo Gurus, Jimmy Barnes, Midnight Oil, obituaries, Saxophonists, the Eagles

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Famed Broadcaster Derryn Hinch Dies Aged 82

by Paul Cashmere

Broadcaster, journalist and former Victorian senator Derryn Hinch has died aged 82, ending a career that left an enduring mark on Australian media and politics.

Tagged as: 3AW, Australian Broadcasting, Australian Politics, Derryn Hinch, Jacki Weaver, journalism, media, obituary, radio, television

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Bonnie Tyler Melbourne 2008 photo by Ros O'Gorman

Bonnie Tyler Tributes Honour A Voice That Defined A Generation

by Paul Cashmere

The music world has paid tribute to Bonnie Tyler following her death at 75, with Rod Stewart, Bryan Adams, David Guetta, Catherine Zeta-Jones and fellow artists honouring her extraordinary career.

Tagged as: Bonnie Tyler, Bryan Adams, Catherine Zeta-Jones, David Guetta, Kevin Bacon, Liz Mitchell, obituary, Rod Stewart, Russell T Davies, Shakin Stevens, Suzi Quatro, Tony Hadley, Wales

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How The Beatles Shea Stadium Concert Changed Live Music Forever

by Paul Cashmere

The Beatles’ 1965 Shea Stadium concert revolutionised stadium rock, despite overwhelming technical problems that required extensive studio repairs before the famous television broadcast.

Tagged as: Beatlemania, Concert History, George Harrison, George Martin, Giles Martin, John Lennon, live music, Paul McCartney, Ringo Starr, Shea Stadium, The Beatles

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Anthony Albanese’s Kylie Minogue Podcast Comments Spark Debate Over Judgment And Media Reaction

by Paul Cashmere

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has apologised for comments made during a comedy podcast, prompting debate over political judgment, media scrutiny and whether the backlash has overshadowed the original remarks.

Tagged as: Anthony Albanese, Australian Politics, Bush Deep, Kylie Minogue, music news, Nikki Osborne, Noise11, podcast, Prime Minister

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Chocolate Starfish Release Career Spanning Documentary ‘Between The Cheeks: The Unfinished Story Of Chocolate Starfish’

by Paul Cashmere

Chocolate Starfish has released Between The Cheeks: The Unfinished Story Of Chocolate Starfish, a new documentary charting the band’s rise, loss and enduring place in Australian rock.

Tagged as: Adam Thompson, Australian music, Bat Out Of Hell, Between The Cheeks, Chocolate Starfish, documentary, Melbourne music, Rock Music, Zoran Romic

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Church Geelong Opens In Restored 1800s Building With Teen Jesus And The Jean Teasers Launch Show

by Paul Cashmere

Church Geelong opens this August in a restored 1800s building, launching a new live music venue for independent artists with Teen Jesus And The Jean Teasers headlining the inaugural show.

Tagged as: Church Geelong, Darcie Haven, Geelong, Geelong Arts Centre, Immy Owusu, live music, Lotte Gallagher, Madeleine Cope, Nathan Seeckts, Teen Jesus and the Jean Teasers, Tjaka, Tyne-James Organ

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Snow Patrol Premiere Kylie Song With Global Recording Deal For BMG

by Paul Cashmere

Snow Patrol have signed a new global recording deal with BMG and launched the partnership with the release of their new collaboration with Kylie, These Alarms.

Tagged as: alternative rock, BMG, Gary Lightbody, Kylie, music business, Nathan Connolly, Record Deals, Snow Patrol, The Forest Is The Path, These Alarms

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Australian Music’s ARIA Chart Struggles Continue in 2026

by Jeff Jenkins

Australian artists remain underrepresented on the ARIA charts in 2026, with just one local Top 10 single and one Australian number one album. Tame Impala’s ‘Dracula’ has emerged as the year’s standout domestic hit.

Tagged as: ARIA, ARIA Charts, Australian albums, Australian music, Australian singles, Dracula, G Flip, In Verses, Joji, Karnivool, Keli Holiday, music industry, Olivia Dean, Tame Impala, The Kid Laroi

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Icecream Hands Announce Companion EP ‘Pineapple Pieces’

by Paul Cashmere

Melbourne’s Icecream Hands have announced Pineapple Pieces, a four-track companion EP featuring songs from the Giant Fox Pineapple Tree sessions and an intimate Melbourne launch performance.

Tagged as: Australian music, Charles Jenkins, EP Release, Giant Fox Pineapple Tree, Icecream Hands, Kew Court House, Melbourne, new music, Pineapple Pieces, power pop

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Boy George of Culture Club in Melbourne 2023 photo by Winston Robinson

Boy George Launches Artist Included With AI Assisted New Version Of Karma Chameleon

by Paul Cashmere

Boy George has launched Artist Included, a new music and technology company built around ethical AI and artist ownership, debuting with a newly recorded version of “Karma Chameleon”.

Tagged as: artificial intelligence, Artist Included, BMG, Boy George, Culture Club, Jeremy Rosen, Karma Chameleon, Paul PK Kemsley, Robert Earl, Syntiant

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GWAR Launch Fundraiser For Founding Member Chuck Varga Amid Cancer Battle

by Paul Cashmere

GWAR have launched a fundraising campaign for founding member Chuck Varga as he undergoes treatment for cancer, with fans able to donate, buy exclusive merchandise and bid on The Sexecutioner’s Axe.

Tagged as: Bob Gorman, Bonesnapper, Cancer Fundraiser, Chuck Varga, Dave Brockie, Gwar, heavy metal, Slave Pit, The Sexecutioner

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Ace Frehley Band Cancel Australian Tour Following Scrutiny Of Promoter Silverback Touring

by Paul Cashmere

The Ace Frehley Band has cancelled its planned September 2026 Australian tour, one week after promoter Silverback Touring and founder Danny Bazzi came under scrutiny in an A Current Affair investigation.

Tagged as: Ace Frehley, Australian Tours, Christopher Williams, Danny Bazzi, hard rock, Jeremy Asbrock, Kiss, Philip Shouse, Ryan Spencer Cook, Silverback Touring

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2026 Art Music Awards To Return To Melbourne

by Paul Cashmere

The 2026 Art Music Awards will return to Melbourne on 19 August, celebrating excellence in Australian contemporary classical, jazz and experimental music during APRA AMCOS’ centenary year.

Tagged as: APRA AMCOS, Art Music Awards, Aura Go, Australian Classical Music, Australian Music Centre, Connor D'Netto, experimental music, jazz, Melbourne, Namila Benson, Sia Ahmad, The Timber Yard

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Daryl Braithwaite performs at One Electric Day at Werribee Park in the grounds of the Werribee mansion on Sunday 29 November 2015. Photo by Ros O'Gorman

Daryl Braithwaite Announces Retirement From Live Performance After 58-Year Career

by Paul Cashmere

Daryl Braithwaite has announced he is stepping away from live performance after 58 years in music, revealing that ongoing vocal difficulties have made singing increasingly challenging.

Tagged as: ARIA Hall of Fame, Australian music, Daryl Braithwaite, Howzat, Jimmy Barnes, live music, retirement, Sherbet, Sony Music Australia, The Horses

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Bruce Springsteen Center For American Music Opens In New Jersey

by Paul Cashmere

The Bruce Springsteen Center For American Music has opened at Monmouth University in New Jersey, combining Springsteen archives with exhibitions celebrating the broader history of American music.

Tagged as: American Music, archives, Born To Run, Bruce Springsteen, E Street Band, Monmouth University, Music Museums, New Jersey, Robert Santelli, Rock Music

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Nigel Dick To Lift The Curtain On MTV’s Golden Era In New Memoir Music Video Mischief

by Paul Cashmere

Nigel Dick, the acclaimed director behind videos for Britney Spears, Oasis, Guns N’ Roses and Cher, will publish his memoir Music Video Mischief on September 15, 2026.

Tagged as: books, Britney Spears, Cher, Guns n Roses, MTV, Music Video Mischief, Nigel Dick, Oasis, Ozzy Osbourne, Paul McCartney, Propaganda Films

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Clive Davis Dies At 94, Music Industry Mourns One Of Its Most Influential Record Executives

by Paul Cashmere

Clive Davis, one of the most influential record executives in music history, has died aged 94. The Columbia, Arista and Sony music architect helped launch the careers of generations of stars.

Tagged as: Alicia Keys, Arista Records, Barry Manilow, Bruce Springsteen, Clive Davis, Columbia Records, music industry, obituary, Santana, Sony Music Entertainment, Whitney Houston

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Tay Keith Dead At 29, Influential Hip-Hop Producer Behind ‘Sicko Mode’ And ‘Pound Town’ Dies In Nashville

by Paul Cashmere

Tay Keith, the influential Memphis producer behind hits for Travis Scott, Drake, Beyoncé and Sexyy Red, has died at the age of 29 in Nashville.

Tagged as: Beyonce, Brytavious Chambers, Drake, hip-hop, Memphis Rap, music news, Nashville, Sexyy Red, Tay Keith, Travis Scott

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Stevie Wonder Celebrates Obama Presidential Center Opening With Star-Studded Performance

by Paul Cashmere

Stevie Wonder shared the story of predicting Barack Obama’s presidency before closing celebrations for the Obama Presidential Center with an all-star performance of Higher Ground.

Tagged as: Barack Obama, Bruce Springsteen, Chicago, Christina Aguilera, Common, Eddie Vedder, Jennifer Hudson, John Legend, Obama Presidential Center, Stevie Wonder, The Roots

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APRA AMCOS Reveals Australian And New Zealand Songs Found In AI Training Datasets

by Paul Cashmere

APRA AMCOS has identified works by leading Australian and New Zealand artists in leaked AI training datasets and is calling for licensing agreements rather than copyright exemptions.

Tagged as: AI, APRA AMCOS, artificial intelligence, Australian music, copyright, Crowded House, Dean Ormston, INXS, Kylie Minogue, Lorde, Midnight Oil, music industry, New Zealand Music, Sia, Yothu Yindi

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Peter Noble of Bluesfest - Image By Ros O'Gorman, noise11.com, photo

Bluesfest Creditors Face Long Wait As Liquidator Investigates Festival Collapse

by Paul Cashmere

New liquidator reports reveal Bluesfest creditors may receive less than 11 cents in the dollar while investigations continue into potential insolvent trading and related-party transactions involving founder Peter Noble.

Tagged as: Australian music industry, bluesfest, Byron Bay, festival news, Insolvency, live music, music business, Peter Noble, Ticket Refunds, Worrells

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The Living End’s Chris Cheney Sells Publishing Catalogue To BMG

by Paul Cashmere

The Living End frontman Chris Cheney has sold his songwriting publishing catalogue to BMG, strengthening a partnership that began a decade ago and comes just days after the band’s induction into the ARIA Hall of Fame.

Tagged as: APRA, ARIA Awards, ARIA Hall of Fame, Australian rock, BMG, Chris Cheney, music publishing, Prisoner Of Society, Second Solution, The Living End

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APRA AMCOS Winds Up Live Music Office And Live And Local Program After 13 Years

by Paul Cashmere

APRA AMCOS is ending the Live Music Office and Live And Local program after 13 years, saying regulatory reform goals have largely been achieved as the organisation turns its attention to improving the economics of live music venues.

Tagged as: APRA AMCOS, Australian Government, Australian music industry, Dean Ormston, Live And Local, Live Music Advocacy, Live Music Office, Live Music Venues, Music Australia, OneMusic

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Oliver Tree Dies In Rio Helicopter Collision

by Paul Cashmere

American artist Oliver Tree has died aged 32 after a helicopter collision in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. The accident has brought an end to his 2026 world tour, including scheduled Australian dates.

Tagged as: alternative pop, Australian Tour, Gaspi, Helicopter Crash, Life Goes On, Love You Madly Hate You Badly, Miss You, Oliver Tree, Rio De Janeiro, Ugly Is Beautiful

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Kennedy Center Restores Historic Name As Court Rejects Final Bid To Keep Trump Branding

by Paul Cashmere

The Kennedy Center is removing Donald Trump’s name from its facade after a federal appeals court rejected an emergency appeal to preserve the controversial rebranding of the iconic arts venue.

Tagged as: Arts Policy, Christopher Cooper, Donald Trump, John F Kennedy Center, Kennedy Center, music industry, performing arts, US politics, Washington DC, Washington National Opera

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MIFF 2026 To Premiere Jebediah And Summersault Music Documentaries

by Paul Cashmere

The world premiere of Jebediah: Are We OK? headlines the first MIFF 2026 announcement, examining the Perth band’s 30-year career and enduring friendship.

Tagged as: Arlo Dean Cook, Australian music, Janet English, Jebediah, Melbourne International Film Festival, MIFF, Music Documentary, Perth Music Scene, Phil Jamieson, Tim Rogers

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