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.

Alex Cameron of Bad//Dreems has revealed to Noise11 that the band will take an indefinite hiatus following the release of Ultra Dundee, closing a 15-year chapter in Australian music

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

Glen Hansard previews his upcoming album Don+t Settle - Transmissions East with a powerful live performance of ‘My Little Ruin', recorded in Berlin and capturing the essence of his enduring artistry

Son Little has unveiled the new track “Whip The Wind” as anticipation builds for the release of his latest album, ‘Cityfolk', which drops tomorrow. The song previews the record's blend of rhythmic innovation and reflective storytelling, cementing Aaron Earl Livingston's place as one of contemporary music's most compelling voices.

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

James Reyne and Simon Binks have moved to formally challenge long-held Australian Crawl trademarks, as founding members seek recognition and access to the band's intellectual property

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

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?

The Doobie Brothers reshaped their sound when Michael McDonald joined for the 1976 album Takin' It To The Streets, a record that steered the band into a new era of pop and rock success.

Half A Century After Its Release, George Benson's Breezin' Remains One Of The Most Successful Jazz Albums Ever Recorded And A Defining Moment In The Guitarist's Career

The Bob Dylan Center will launch the next intake of its prestigious songwriting fellowship, offering emerging writers a rare opportunity to study the legacy of Bob Dylan while developing their own craft.

Roman Candle unveil their debut album Unadulterated and new single Blasphemous Act as the Las Vegas band steps forward with their most intense material to date

Rock legend Peter Frampton returns with his first album of new material in 16 years, Carry The Light, created alongside his son Julian Frampton and featuring a remarkable lineup of collaborators

Ed O'Brien returns with Blue Morpho, a deeply personal exploration of sound and emotion, his first solo album released under his own name, out 22 May 2026 via Transgressive Records

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

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

Freya Ridings returns with her third album Mother Of Pearl, marking a bold new chapter for the British artist as she unveils deeply personal single I Have Always Loved You ahead of the May 29 release

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

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.

Thirty years ago, The Beatles expanded their historical archive with Anthology 2, a collection that revealed rare studio recordings, outtakes and live material from the most experimental years of The Beatles.

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.

The fallout from Bluesfest continues to escalate, with Bluesfest and Bluesfest Touring now facing mounting uncertainty around sideshows, refunds and industry trust

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

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.

Eurogliders songwriter and guitarist Bernie Lynch, whose songs powered the band's defining 1980s hits including Heaven (Must Be There), has died in Perth after a battle with cancer.

Death Cab For Cutie return with their eleventh studio album I Built You A Tower, marking a new chapter for the long-running indie rock band and their first release after departing a major label.

Late-night veteran Conan O'Brien delivered a fast-paced and biting opening monologue as he returned to host the Oscars, mixing Hollywood satire, political jabs and one particularly controversial punchline.

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.