APRA AMCOS and SOCAN have issued a joint statement during the visit of Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney to Australia, urging governments to ensure songwriters and composers are protected as Artificial Intelligence reshapes the global creative economy.

Relive the iconic music of Queen as iOTA, Mark Williams, Jason Singh (Taxiride) and Glenn Cunningham perform a 20-song setlist of the band's greatest hits across Australia

Sharon Osbourne has confirmed that Ozzfest, the iconic metal festival she founded with the late Ozzy Osbourne, will return in 2027, beginning with a two-day event at Villa Park in Birmingham before heading to North America.

Britney Spears has been arrested in California on suspicion of driving under the influence, with the pop superstar detained late Wednesday night in Ventura County.

Perth rockers Electric State are back with their latest explosive single, Stand Up, a hard-hitting call to action for listeners to defend their beliefs and claim their space in the world

Guns N' Roses will return to Australia and New Zealand in late 2026 with a run of major stadium concerts, bringing the legendary rock band back to the region alongside special guest Airbourne.

Linkin Park have returned to Australia for the first time in 13 years, launching the Australian leg of their From Zero World Tour in Brisbane with new vocalist Emily Armstrong and drummer Colin Brittain.

Bleak Squad continue the surge behind their debut album Strange Love, announcing additional Australian tour dates as the supergroup prepares for a headline run, festival appearances and a support slot with Pulp.

American indie rock band Tigers Jaw preview their upcoming album Lost On You with the cinematic new single Breezer, spotlighting vocalist Brianna Collins in a visually striking short film.

Melbourne Symphony Orchestra joins forces with Vera Blue for a one-night-only orchestral reinvention of her most celebrated songs and new material

Barry Manilow shares milestone and health update as new album approaches

Kim Salmon returns with Smoked Salmon, unleashing a fresh single ahead of a new album and solo tour

The legendary Ringo Starr will release his 22nd studio album Long Long Road in April, featuring collaborations with Sheryl Crow and St Vincent.

XMusic celebrates its fifth anniversary in 2026 with special live shows, limited-edition spirits and a growing roster of Australian rock artists built under the guidance of founder Tim McLean-Smith.

Sebastian Bach Steps Into The Twisted Sister Frontman Role For A Handful Of 2026 Dates Following Dee Snider's Departure

Bruce Johnston has confirmed he will cease full-time touring with The Beach Boys, closing a 61-year chapter with the band while signalling new solo and speaking projects.

Ritchie Blackmore, the co-founder of Deep Purple and architect of Rainbow and Blackmore's Night, has been honoured with the National Guitar Museum's Lifetime Achievement Award, recognising more than six decades of influence on the evolution of the electric guitar.

German producer BUNT. will bring his immersive In The Round show to Sydney, Brisbane and Melbourne this October and November as the Clouds hitmaker enters a new global chapter.

Australian hip-hop trio Bliss N Eso have cancelled their Sydney performance at Twilight At Taronga, with Eso recovering from a recent hospitalisation overseas, the group has confirmed.

Longtime John Farnham Musical Director Chong Lim reveals the only unreleased recording left in the archive and outlines the vision behind the upcoming We Are The Voice event honouring John Farnham.

Ruby Fields returns with her second album Small Achievements and a national tour, unveiling new single Muscle ahead of the April release

Dual Grammy Award winner Laufey returns to Australia and New Zealand this July and August with her biggest shows yet, bringing the A Matter Of Time Tour to arena stages nationwide.

Brisbane indie mainstays The Jungle Giants return with their fifth album Experiencing Feelings Of Joy and a major Australian tour set to begin in June.

APRA and CISAC unite in Sydney to celebrate a century of creators' rights advocacy, with APRA and CISAC confronting the accelerating impact of Generative AI on the global creative economy.

American rock heavyweights Shinedown will return to Australia for the first time in over 15 years, joining British alternative pioneers Bush for a national arena run this September.

Wu-Tang Clan have confirmed the death of founding architect and executive producer Oliver “Power” Grant, a pivotal figure in the group's rise and a driving force behind their global cultural footprint.

Four decades after her first Melbourne appearance, Grace Jones returned to St Kilda with a rain-soaked, triumphant performance that reaffirmed her status as one of modern music's most formidable live artists. Grace Jones commanded the Palais Foreshore with authority, humour and an undiminished voice.

Los Angeles industrial trio Health expand the Conflict DLC universe with the R-Type 1 remix EP as they lock in a national Australian headline tour for September 2026 alongside Perturbator and King Yosef.

Kip Moore returns to Australia and New Zealand this October and November, bringing his Reason To Believe Tour to intimate theatre stages across the region.

De La Soul returned to Australia with a celebratory live performance at Melbourne's Palace Foreshore, reminding fans why De La Soul remain one of hip hop's most influential and beloved groups.