Chris Dreja, the English musician and photographer best known as a founding member of The Yardbirds, has died after a long illness just weeks shy of his 80th birthday. The news was confirmed by music publisher David Stark, leaving Yardbirds drummer Jim McCarty as the last surviving original member still performing under the band's name.

The NFL has confirmed that Puerto Rican superstar Bad Bunny will headline the Apple Music Super Bowl LX Halftime Show in 2026, with the announcement sparking both celebration and controversy. The reggaeton trailblazer will perform on the world's biggest stage at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, California on 8 February 2026 (US time).

California Governor Gavin Newsom has once again taken aim at Kid Rock in his ongoing series of Trump-style parody posts, declaring the “American Bad Ass” rocker banned from performing in California for making what Newsom called “horrific music.”

Edinburgh's Murrayfield Stadium, home to some of the biggest rock spectacles of the past year, could see fireworks banned from future concerts after environmental health officers ruled that AC/DC's explosive return to Scotland breached permitted noise levels.

Sean “Diddy” Combs has been dealt another legal blow just days before his sentencing, with a New York federal judge rejecting his request for either a new trial or an acquittal. The ruling leaves the hip-hop mogul facing the likelihood of a lengthy prison sentence following his July conviction on prostitution-related charges.

Italian symphonic metallers Secret Rule have revealed their new single In The Silence, the latest preview from their upcoming album X, due 24 October through Rockshots Records.

The Devil Wears Prada have unleashed their new single Eyes, a haunting track lifted from their upcoming ninth studio album Flowers, due 14 November through Solid State Records.

The Broadway sensation A Beautiful Noise: The Neil Diamond Musical is set to make its Australian premiere in Melbourne in August 2026, with acclaimed Broadway actor Will Swenson reprising his role as Neil Diamond at the Princess Theatre.

Isle of Wight punk outfit Grade 2 have dropped their latest single ‘Hanging Onto You', a fiery blend of raw punk attitude and emotional honesty. The track highlights a new creative direction for the trio, while still keeping their roots firmly in the fast, loud, street-smart tradition of British punk.

Metro Boomin is throwing back to Atlanta's golden era with his new single “Take Me Thru Dere”, featuring Quavo, Breskii and YKNIECE. The song has already taken streaming and social charts by storm, and now it's accompanied by a retro-styled music video that pays tribute to the energy of the late '90s and early 2000s Dirty South.

Luke Combs has surprised fans with the release of a brand-new three-track EP, The Prequel, out this Friday, 3 October, through Sony Music Nashville. The release marks another milestone in what has been a landmark year for the Asheville, North Carolina, singer-songwriter who has become one of the defining voices of modern country music.

Australian electronic powerhouse Peking Duk, New Zealand chart favourites Drax Project and Gold Coast singer-songwriter Kita Alexander have teamed up for a cross-Tasman collaboration, delivering a new single that blends each act's signature sound into one irresistible anthem.

South London singer-songwriter Joy Crookes will return to Australia in January 2026 for two special headline dates in Sydney and Brisbane, following her recent celebrated Glastonbury appearance and the release of her second album Juniper.

Danish electronic-pop outfit ROYA will make their first trip down under in January 2026, bringing their explosive live show to Brisbane, Melbourne and Sydney.

Live Nation has unveiled the complete line-up for the 2025 On The Steps concert series, set to light up the Sydney Opera House Forecourt from 2-15 December.

Southern rock icons 38 Special are back with a bang, marking their 50th anniversary in 2025 with Milestone, their first studio album in more than 20 years. To set the stage, the Florida band have dropped the single “Slightly Controversial,” a fiery collaboration with Train's Pat Monahan.

Pop-punk lifers New Found Glory are back with their first new full-length album in almost six years. The band will release Listen Up! on 20 February 2026, their debut on Pure Noise Records, and they've given fans an early taste with the new single Laugh It Off.

Michael Cassel has confirmed that A (Very) Musical Christmas will return in 2025, this year hosted on the stage of MJ The Musical at Melbourne's Her Majesty's Theatre. The production promises to blend festive favourites with dazzling musical theatre performances from some of Australia's most celebrated stage stars.

Twenty-four years since they first ripped across the Tasman with a fury of fuzzed-out riffs and denim-clad swagger, New Zealand's rock and roll export The Datsuns are bringing their unrelenting brand of garage rock back to Australia in March 2026.

Yamaha Music Australia has unveiled a new initiative designed to directly support Australia's rising music talent. The Main Stage Grant will provide three emerging artists with not only financial backing but also the instruments they need to take their craft further.

The thing about Billy Ocean is you forget just how many hits he's had. Through the 1980s, he was a constant presence on Australian pop radio. Tracks like Caribbean Queen, When the Going Gets Tough, the Tough Get Going, Get Outta My Dreams, Get Into My Car, and Suddenly were everywhere.

Virginia-born, Los Angeles-based singer-songwriter Kate Bollinger will make her long-awaited Australian debut in January 2026, bringing her intimate and dreamlike live show to Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, and Perth.

Legendary Skyhooks guitarist Bob ‘Bongo’ Starkie has been forced to cancel his upcoming run of shows celebrating the 50th anniversary of Ego Is Not A Dirty Word after ongoing health concerns related to his battle with leukaemia.

Aotearoa's fiercest punk agitators Dick Move are back, unleashing their biting new single ‘Scared Old Men' as the next taste of their forthcoming album Dream, Believe, Achieve.

Midnight Oil drummer Rob Hirst is parting with one of the most significant pieces of Australian rock history - his 1979 Ludwig “Touring and Recording” drum kit. The set, purchased brand new for the making of Head Injuries, went on to anchor Midnight Oil's sound for more than four decades, appearing onstage from 1979 right through to the Oils' farewell tour in 2022.

Tool will play two exclusive Australian arena shows this year, with Adelaide and Perth locked in for November and December 2025.

Groove Tunes, Melbourne's groundbreaking festival dedicated to accessibility and inclusion, will return to the Corner Hotel on Friday 29 November 2025 with a stacked lineup featuring Dean Brady, Velvet Bloom, Dani Enli and Bel Kil.

Fun Lovin' Criminals have officially returned with their first studio album in 15 years, A Matter of Time, released in August 2025. The record marks the group's first full-length project since 2010's Classic Fantastic and their first without founding frontman Huey Morgan, who left in 2021.

Country star Hardy is back with more fuel for the fire. Just days after dropping his hotly anticipated album Country! Country!, the Mississippi-born hitmaker has doubled down with a deluxe edition, Country! Country! Country!, featuring a brand-new track, “Good Ole Boy,” alongside acoustic takes of fan favourites.

Former Trick Pony frontman and acclaimed songwriter Ira Dean has unveiled his most personal song yet, releasing the title track from his new album I Got Roads, with guest vocals from Gary Allan.