After the 35th-anniversary celebration of their classic Black Milk album at Melbourne's Forum Theatre, The Beasts will bring their swamp-soaked rock ‘n' roll revival to Sydney's Factory Theatre on Friday 12 December for one special night.

Nearly twenty years after their cult debut Thirteen became an underground classic of the indie-dance era, Teenager, the long-running collaboration between Nick Littlemore of PNAU and Empire of the Sun and New Zealand's Pip Brown, better known as Ladyhawke, return with their long-awaited second album Fourteen. The release arrives alongside the pulsing electro-acid groove of lead track Getting Tough.

Los Angeles-based singer-songwriter GoldFord will make his long-awaited Australian debut in March 2026, bringing his acclaimed ‘Space of the Heart' Tour to Melbourne, Sydney and Brisbane. Presented by Frontier Touring, these will be GoldFord's first ever performances on Australian soil.

Jon Stevens has returned with Shimmer, his first solo album in seven years, marking a powerful new chapter in one of Australia's most enduring rock careers. The album arrives alongside the announcement of the Summer of Love Rockfest, a 2026 national tour featuring Stevens alongside Wolfmother and The Screaming Jets.

Fred again.. has officially kicked off a new chapter in his groundbreaking USB album series with the release of ‘you’re a star’, a collaboration with Melbourne’s own Amyl & The Sniffers. The track unites two of the most high-energy acts in modern music, the London-born producer known for his genre-defying electronic sound and the Australian punk band fronted by the unapologetically fierce Amy Taylor.

Cinematic folk-metal pioneers Equilibrium will return on 28 November with their long-awaited seventh studio album Equinox, released via Nuclear Blast Records. The German trailblazers have marked the announcement with a new single, I'll Be Thunder, accompanied by a visually striking and elemental performance video that captures the raw spirit of the band's latest creative era.

Germany's rising modern metalcore force The Narrator have returned with a fierce new single, ‘Pills From The Start', following a run of high-profile festival shows across Europe, including appearances at metal giants Wacken Open Air and Summer Breeze. The new track sees the five-piece dive deep into themes of self-worth and the emotional scars left behind by toxic friendships, all delivered with the signature intensity that has earned them a global following.

Pop culture string interpreters, Vitamin String Quartet, have turned their attention to one of the most acclaimed and unconventional artists of her generation. Their new album, VSQ Performs Billie Eilish, reimagines 15 of Eilish's most recognisable songs through the elegance and power of classical instrumentation.

Madi Diaz has unveiled her final single before the release of her new album Fatal Optimist, out this Friday through ANTI-. The track, Why'd You Have To Bring Me Flowers, captures the Nashville-based singer-songwriter at her most reflective and intimate, blending melancholy country tones with the lyrical precision that has become her hallmark.

Jason Aldean has reached another rare career milestone. The American country star has announced the release of 30 Number One Hits, a celebration of two decades of hit-making that will be available digitally this Friday 10 October, with a limited-edition vinyl arriving 28 November exclusively through Walmart in the United States.

Akaash Singh, one of the sharpest voices in modern American comedy, will make his Australian and New Zealand debut early next year with his Generational Triumph Tour, bringing his fearless brand of humour to stages in Auckland, Melbourne, Adelaide, Brisbane and Sydney.

Superstar Peruvian tenor Juan Diego Flórez will make his highly anticipated return to Australian stages later this year, performing from 29 November to 3 December 2025. The world-renowned vocalist, hailed as one of the greatest living tenors, will bring his breathtaking artistry back to audiences in Melbourne, Sydney and Adelaide for an exclusive series of recitals.

Brantley Gilbert has quietly, and then not so quietly, shifted his label home, signing with BBR Music Group in partnership with BMG Nashville after label executives joined him on stage during a recent stop of his Tattoos Tour in Nashville. The Georgia-born country rocker confirmed the move with fans mid-show as executives from both companies celebrated the new partnership, signalling a major next chapter in Gilbert's career.

Canadian rock veterans Loverboy are proving that four decades on, they're still Working for the Weekend. The Canadian Music Hall of Famers are wrapping up another year of high-energy shows across North America, and this week they'll join forces with Styx for the Rockin' in Paradise with Styx & Friends concert at The Seascape Resort in Miramar Beach, Florida, on Friday 10 October.

Acclaimed American singer-songwriter Alex G will make his long-awaited return to Australia in February 2026 for two exclusive headline shows in Sydney and Melbourne. The Philadelphia-born artist will perform at the Sydney Opera House on 9 February and Melbourne's Palais Theatre on 11 February, coinciding with his appearances at the Laneway Festival.

Bad Bunny opened the 51st season of Saturday Night Live with the kind of energy that makes headlines across two continents. The Puerto Rican superstar not only hosted the season premiere, but also used the stage to joke about, and celebrate, his upcoming Super Bowl halftime show, a first for an artist performing entirely in Spanish.

British pop superstar Robbie Williams has had his long-planned Istanbul concert cancelled just days before it was due to take place, after Turkish authorities pulled the plug citing “public safety concerns” following intense protests and social media campaigns accusing the singer of being “Zionist.”

After four decades of redefining thrash metal, Megadeth have officially entered their final chapter with the release of their blistering new single ‘Tipping Point', the first track from what's confirmed to be their seventeenth and final studio album, due 23 January 2026. The as-yet-untitled album will mark the end of a monumental career that began in 1983 when Dave Mustaine turned his dismissal from Metallica into one of heavy metal's greatest comebacks.

For Liam Finn, songwriting has always been part of his DNA. As the son of Neil Finn, he grew up surrounded by the melodic architecture of Split Enz and Crowded House, but over two decades and countless projects, Liam has carved out his own creative identity - one that both complements and challenges his father's legacy.

Ike Turner Jr, the son of legendary duo Tina Turner and Ike Turner, has died at the age of 67 in Los Angeles following kidney failure. His death was confirmed by his cousin, Jacqueline Bullock, who said the musician had been in declining health for some time and suffered from serious heart issues and a recent stroke.

There's a new energy coursing through Melbourne's live event scene, and it's radiating from Port Melbourne's iconic The Timber Yard. Following a $3 million transformation, the much-loved warehouse venue has emerged from its redevelopment with a bold new identity, one that redefines what a multi-purpose space can be in Victoria.

Michigan's modern metalcore veterans We Came As Romans are set to storm Australian shores once again in February 2026, bringing with them a new album, All Is Beautiful… Because We're Doomed, and an arsenal of high-energy performances that have defined their reputation over nearly two decades. Joining them for the explosive run are UK's Caskets and Brisbane's rising heavy outfit Headwreck.

Perth's master of melody and fuzz-driven fun, Benny J Ward, has stepped out from behind his Rinehearts guitar rig to release his long-awaited debut solo album Super! - a sun-drenched, hook-heavy celebration of power pop on Cheersquad Records & Tapes and Kool Kat Musik.

The Australian Open is set to turn Melbourne Park into a music and sporting mecca once again, as AO LIVE returns in 2026 with its biggest line-up to date. Curated by Untitled Group, the team behind Beyond The Valley, Wildlands, and Pitch Music & Arts, AO LIVE will span five epic nights from 28 January to 1 February, combining tennis and top-tier live music like no other Grand Slam event in the world.

When American soul-pop star Teddy Swims took to the pre-game stage at Sydney's Accor Stadium for the 2025 NRL Grand Final, it wasn't just the Brisbane Broncos and Melbourne Storm gearing up for battle, it was also the American singer's moment to prove himself to an Australian audience who, until that night, largely knew him only as “the guy who sings Lose Control.”

chokecherry, the genre-defying San Francisco duo of Izzie Clark and E. Scarlett Levinson, have announced their debut album Ripe Fruit Rots and Falls, set for release on 14 November. The record promises to capture the chaotic heartbeat of modern youth, where anger, longing, and empathy all collide. To celebrate, the band has dropped their explosive new single Major Threat, accompanied by a lo-fi VHS video dripping in DIY energy.

When Melbourne's new Australian Museum of Performing Arts (AMPA) opens its doors this December, it will do so in true superstar style. The museum's inaugural exhibition, DIVA, celebrates the world's most magnetic performers, from Maria Callas to Rihanna, Cher to Kylie Minogue, and Elton John to Lady Gaga, with more than 250 items spanning a century of glamour, rebellion and reinvention.

Australian indie rock veterans Moler have fired up their amps once again, unveiling ‘AI', their first new release since 2019. The new single blends fuzzy guitars, high-octane rhythms and 70s punk spirit with a distinctly modern twist, exploring the curious intersection between love, technology and artificial intelligence.

After nearly two decades navigating the unpredictable tides of the music industry, California-born singer-songwriter Nicki Bluhm has rediscovered her rhythm with Rancho Deluxe, her eighth studio album - a project that celebrates collaboration, reflection, and the simple joy of making music on her own terms.

British powerhouse Cynthia Erivo has delivered a soulful, emotional rendition of the Paul Young classic “Everytime You Go Away” for the upcoming Prime Video documentary John Candy: I Like Me, directed by Colin Hanks and produced by Ryan Reynolds. The film celebrates the life and legacy of one of comedy's most beloved figures and premieres globally on 10 October 2025.