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Don McLean Announces Australian American Pie 55th Anniversary Tour

Don McLean returns to Australia this October, marking 55 years of American Pie with a national tour celebrating the enduring legacy of one of modern songwriting's most influential figures.

March 24, 2026
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Sparks Return to Australia for Melbourne, Brisbane and Sydney Vivid Live Shows

Art pop pioneers Sparks, the legendary US duo of brothers Ron and Russell Mael, will light up Australian stages this May with headline performances in Melbourne and Brisbane, alongside a Vivid Live appearance at Sydney Opera House.

March 24, 2026
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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
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The Black Crowes Australian Shows Now Under Live Nation, New Sydney Date Added

The Black Crowes have confirmed a string of Australian shows after Bluesfest Touring's collapse, with Live Nation stepping in to present the dates and a new Sydney show added to the itinerary

March 23, 2026
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The Wolfe Brothers Announce ‘Australian Made’ National Tour Across 2026

The Wolfe Brothers return to the road with their biggest tour yet, celebrating the chart-topping success of ‘Australian Made' and a record-breaking awards run

March 23, 2026
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Waitress Melbourne Season Announces Young Cast For Lulu Role

Four Rising Young Performers Join Waitress As The Beloved Character Lulu Ahead Of Melbourne Opening

March 22, 2026
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Lisa Simone on Nina Simone Legacy & 2026 Australian Tour | Noise11 Interview

Lisa Simone returns to Australia in 2026 for her fourth consecutive tour - but this time she's taking things beyond the capital cities and into regional Australia.

March 22, 2026
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Honestav Teams With JaYy Wick For Explosive New Single ‘FKN Hate You’

Missouri artist Honestav steps into 2026 with new music alongside JaYy Wick as he prepares to tour Australia with Machine Gun Kelly

March 21, 2026
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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

March 21, 2026
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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.

March 20, 2026
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Will Sparks Announces Classics Where It All Started Tour And Drops New Single Teardrop

Australian electronic artist Will Sparks marks 15 years in music with a career-spanning tour and new release Teardrop, revisiting the tracks that built his global reputation.

March 20, 2026
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Bluesfest Touring Update Sees Wave Of Cancellations As Industry Fallout Deepens

The latest Bluesfest Touring update confirms multiple cancellations, with several international acts withdrawing Australian sideshows as the impact of the Bluesfest collapse continues to unfold.

March 20, 2026
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Khalid Announces It’s Always Summer Somewhere Tour For Australia And New Zealand With Lauv

Multi-platinum global star Khalid will return to Australia and New Zealand in November 2026 for his It's Always Summer Somewhere Tour, joined by special guest Lauv across all dates

March 20, 2026
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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
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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
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Paul Dempsey Announces Shotgun Karaoke Vol. II Regional Tour

Paul Dempsey will take his Shotgun Karaoke Vol. II show across regional Australia after a sold out capital city run, bringing his unpredictable, singalong-driven performances to audiences nationwide

March 19, 2026
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Two Door Cinema Club Announce Australian Tour Celebrating Tourist History With The Vaccines

Two Door Cinema Club will return to Australia in November 2026 to perform their breakthrough album Tourist History in full, joined by The Vaccines performing their own landmark debut What Did You Expect From The Vaccines?

March 19, 2026
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The Wallflowers Announce 2026 US & European Tour

Jakob Dylan and The Wallflowers will perform Bringing Down the Horse and Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers' Long After Dark in full across a major 2026 tour

March 18, 2026
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The Angels Celebrate 50 Years Of Am I Ever Gonna See Your Face Again With National Tour

The Angels mark a defining moment in Australian rock history, with The Angels taking their Am I Ever Gonna See Your Face Again… 50 Years On tour across the country in 2026

March 18, 2026
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Genesis Owusu Announces Red Star Wu’s Pirate Radio Tour For May 2026

Genesis Owusu will return to stages across Australia this May, launching his Red Star Wu's Pirate Radio Tour alongside the release of his third album Redstar Wu & The Worldwide Scourge

March 18, 2026
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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
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Robbie Williams Announces BRITPOP World Tour For Australia And New Zealand

Robbie Williams is bringing his BRITPOP World Tour to Australia and New Zealand this November, delivering a series of landmark shows across cities old and new.

March 17, 2026
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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
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Soilent Green Announce Australian Tour

New Orleans veterans Soilent Green bring their pioneering Grindcore and Sludge fusion to Australia for three shows this September

March 17, 2026
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LANY Announce Return To Australia For Soft World Tour 2026

LANY will bring their Soft World Tour to Australia in October and November 2026, marking the band's first local shows since 2024 and introducing their latest album Soft to fans across the country.

March 17, 2026
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Taj Farrant Forced To Rethink Australian Plans After Bluesfest Cancellation

Australian guitar prodigy Taj Farrant is scrambling to reshape his Australian visit after the collapse of Byron Bay Bluesfest, while continuing to fund a demanding global touring schedule as an independent artist.

March 16, 2026
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Melanie C Announces 2026 World Tour With Australian Shows In Perth, Melbourne, Brisbane And Sydney

Melanie C will return to Australia this November as part of her 2026 World Tour, celebrating the release of her new album Sweat and bringing decades of pop history back to the stage.

March 16, 2026
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A Perfect Circle Announce Australian And New Zealand Tour With Puscifer

A Perfect Circle will return to Australia and New Zealand for the first time in more than a decade, bringing Puscifer as special guests for a run of arena and outdoor shows in December.

March 16, 2026
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Alex Warren Announces Finding Family On The Road World Tour 2026 For Australia And New Zealand

Grammy-nominated pop star Alex Warren will return to Australia and New Zealand in 2026 with his Finding Family On The Road World Tour following a sold-out run across the region in 2025.

March 16, 2026
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Godsmack Announce Live At Mohegan Sun

Band Captures Explosive Homecoming Performance as 2026 Rise of Rock World Tour Is Revealed

March 15, 2026