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Ned Kelly The Musical
Victorian Opera Revives Reg Livermore’s Ned Kelly: The Musical For Ballarat Season

Reg Livermore's Ned Kelly: The Musical returns to the stage for the first time in 48 years, with Victorian Opera unveiling a major revival at Her Majesty's Theatre, Ballarat.

February 26, 2026
Social Distortion by Jonathan Weiner
Social Distortion Born To Kill Announced As First Album In 15 Years

Social Distortion return with Born To Kill, their eighth studio album and first new record since 2011, marking a new chapter for Mike Ness after cancer recovery.

February 26, 2026
Andrew Farriss of INXS photo by Ros O'Gorman
INXS Lead Australia’s Push In 2026 Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame Nominations

INXS are among the first-time nominees for the 2026 Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame, placing the Sydney band alongside Mariah Carey, Phil Collins and Joy Division/New Order on this year's ballot.

February 26, 2026
Peter Cox of Go West and Debbie Gibson
Go West And Debbie Gibson Announce Joint 2026 Australian Tour

British pop icons Go West and American superstar Debbie Gibson will unite for a massive national tour of Australia this August, celebrating decades of chart-topping hits.

February 26, 2026
Dropkick Murphys
Dropkick Murphys To Perform Minneapolis Benefit For Victims Of Federal Shooting

Dropkick Murphys will headline a special memorial concert in Minneapolis to honour Alex Pretti and Renee Good, with the Celtic-punk icons standing in solidarity with the local community following recent tragedies.

February 25, 2026
Isaac Hayes, SXSW 2007 - Image By Ros O'Gorman
Isaac Hayes Estate Settles Copyright Lawsuit Against Donald Trump

The family of Soul legend Isaac Hayes has reached a resolution with Donald Trump over the unauthorized use of the classic track Hold On, I'm Coming.

February 25, 2026
Iron Maiden from Burning Ambition movie
Iron Maiden Burning Ambition Documentary Set For Global Cinema Release

Universal Pictures International will bring the definitive Iron Maiden career-spanning film Burning Ambition to cinemas this May.

February 25, 2026
José González photo credit Ellika Henriksson
Jose Gonzalez Announces New Album Against The Dying Of The Light And New Single A Perfect Storm

Swedish artist Jose Gonzalez has revealed details for his fifth studio album, Against The Dying Of The Light, which is led by the driving new track A Perfect Storm.

February 25, 2026
The Casualties Photo Jeff Schaer
The Casualties Announce New Album Detonate

Punk Rock Stalwarts The Casualties Return With Their First Studio Album In Eight Years Titled Detonate Marking A New Era On Hellcat Records.

February 25, 2026
Tori Amos photo credit Kasia
Tori Amos Releases Stronger Together From New Album In Times Of Dragons

Tori Amos has shared the first taste of her 18th studio album, a political allegory titled In Times Of Dragons, featuring a collaboration with her daughter Tash.

February 25, 2026
LIFECYCLE image. Credit_ Gling Hunt
NATSIMO Announces Three New Lifecycle Grant Streams For Indigenous Creators

The National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Music Office, NATSIMO, has launched the 2026 round of Lifecycle Grants to support marketing, recording, and touring for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander music creators.

February 25, 2026
South Summit photo by Brendan Cecich
South Summit Have Announced Their Sophomore Album Run It Back Following A Massive International Rise

West Australian five-piece South Summit will release their second studio album Run It Back this June as they continue a global trajectory that has taken them from Perth to the stages of Europe.

February 25, 2026
Ben Birchall and Phil Day of Anthem
Anthem Strengthens Leadership Team With Phil Day And Ben Birchall Appointments

International entertainment consultancy Anthem has bolstered its executive leadership with the arrival of Phil Day as Executive Director Strategy and Ben Birchall as Executive Director Brand.

February 25, 2026
Sheridan Harbridge in Amplified at BELVOIR. Photo by Brett Boardman
Amplified The Exquisite Rock And Rage Of Chrissy Amphlett Returns To Melbourne

The riveting tribute to the legendary Divinyls frontwoman Chrissy Amphlett returns to the Melbourne stage for a strictly limited five show season this March.

February 25, 2026
Tom Busby by Maclay Heriot
Tom Busby Releases Debut Solo Album Rockhampton Hangover

Busby Marou Co-Founder Tom Busby Marks A Personal Milestone With The Launch Of His First Solo Record Rockhampton Hangover.

February 25, 2026
Jon English performs at the Palais Theatre on 21 October 2007.
Jon English Returns With Three Definitive Releases

A landmark moment in the legacy of Jon English sees the Australian singer, actor and stage icon celebrated with three major album releases, revisiting and reimagining his extraordinary career

February 24, 2026
Josh Tatofi photo by ALT
Josh Tatofi Announces Looking For Love Tour For Australia

Grammy-nominated Hawaiian artist Josh Tatofi will return to Australia in April and May 2026, with MG Live and Frontier Touring presenting Josh Tatofi's Looking For Love Tour across Perth, Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane.

February 24, 2026
Eagles Hotel California
Eagles Hotel California Turns 50, Don Felder’s Riff That Built A Classic

As Hotel California marks 50 years since its single release, Don Felder's music remains the architectural spine of The Eagles' defining work

February 24, 2026
Baker Boy releases new album DJANDJAY featuring collaborations with Thelma Plum, Briggs and Pardyalone
Groovin The Moo Reveals All-Star Lineup For Lismore Return

Groovin The Moo returns to Lismore in 2026 with a major bill featuring Baker Boy, Tones And I, Denzel Curry and more, marking a significant new chapter for the regional festival.

February 24, 2026
2025 recipient Ash Hills photo by Chloe Hall
2026 Lighthouse Award Opens Applications For Women And Gender Diverse Artist Managers

The 2026 Lighthouse Award, honouring Linda Gebar, offers a $5,000 grant to support the next generation of Australian music managers

February 24, 2026
Kim Wilde, Melbourne, Ros O'Gorman, Image, Photo
Kim Wilde Announces 2026 Australian Dates For The Closer Tour

UK pop icon Kim Wilde will return to Australia in November 2026 for The Closer Tour, celebrating a catalogue that has defined four decades of pop music.

February 24, 2026
Courtney Barnett by Lindsey Byrnes
Courtney Barnett Debuts Two New Tracks From Upcoming Album Creature Of Habit

Australian singer and songwriter Courtney Barnett has unveiled a double dose of new music with the release of singles Mantis and Sugar Plum ahead of her fourth studio album.

February 24, 2026
Kevin Parker of Tame Impala credit Julian Klincewicz
Kevin Parker Brings The Global Deadbeat Tour Home To Australian Arenas This October With Special Guest Ninajirachi

Tame Impala, the visionary psychedelic project led by Western Australia’s own Kevin Parker, has officially announced a massive homecoming arena tour for October 2026. The Deadbeat Tour follows the monumental success of Parker’s fifth studio album, Deadbeat, which has further cemented his reputation as one of the most influential musical forces of the 21st century.

February 24, 2026
Hot Milk
Hot Milk To Bring The Heat Back To Australia This May

Manchester Alt-Rock Duo Hot Milk Return For Headline East Coast Dates Following Their Massive 2023 Tour With Foo Fighters

February 23, 2026
August Burns Red by Paxton Powell
August Burns Red Return To Fearless Records And Unleash New Single Behemoth

American metalcore titans August Burns Red have officially rejoined the Fearless Records family, marking the occasion with the release of their massive new single Behemoth.

February 23, 2026
YNG Martyr photo by Rachael Vowles
YNG Martyr Announces New Album Chalant And Drops New Single Real Geek

Australian Rapper YNG Martyr Will Release His Highly Anticipated Sophomore Album Chalant This March Following The Success Of His Viral Hit Nike Ticks.

February 23, 2026
Mental As Anything 2026
Mental As Anything Reunite Original Members Peter O’Doherty And Reg Mombassa To Celebrate 50 Years

Original members Peter O'Doherty and Reg Mombassa have announced a massive Mental As Anything 2026 tour to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the legendary Australian band.

February 23, 2026
Two Tone Pony
Two Tone Pony Return With New Single You Haven’t Heard Of Me Yet

NSW Country Rockers Two Tone Pony Led By David Kirkpatrick Return From Sabbatical With A Wry Look At The Musician's Grind

February 23, 2026
Willie Colon Courtesy of Craft Latino
Willie Colón, The Architect Of Salsa And Fania Legend, Dies Aged 75

Legendary trombonist, composer, and social activist Willie Colón has passed away, leaving behind a monumental legacy that defined the New York salsa sound and transformed Latin music into a global cultural force.

February 23, 2026
Lorde by Thistle Brown supplied Frontier
Lorde Delivers Ultrasound World Tour Revelation At Rod Laver Arena

Lorde returned to Melbourne with The Ultrasound World Tour, with Lorde transforming Rod Laver Arena into a theatre of confession, connection and fearless reinvention.

February 22, 2026