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The Beatles Anthology 2
The Beatles Anthology 2 Turns 30, The Archive That Opened The Band’s Mid-Sixties Studio Vault

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.

March 18, 2026
Robbie Williams at A Day On The Green Geelong 2023 photo by Winston Robinson
Robbie Williams Announces BRITPOP World Tour For Australia And New Zealand

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.

March 17, 2026
Bluesfest 2026
Bluesfest Crisis Deepens As Touring Sideshows Remain In Limbo

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

March 17, 2026
Soilent Green
Soilent Green Announce Australian Tour

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

March 17, 2026
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LANY Announce Return To Australia For Soft World Tour 2026

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.

March 17, 2026
Eurogliders photo posted by Grace Knight
Bernie Lynch Of Eurogliders Dies Aged 65

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.

March 17, 2026
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Death Cab For Cutie Announce New Album I Built You A Tower And Release First Single Riptides

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.

March 17, 2026
Conan O'Brien hosting the 2026 Oscars
Conan O’Brien Opens 2026 Oscars With Sharp Jokes And A Controversial Pedophile Line

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.

March 16, 2026
Taj Farrant photo from TJ Entertainers and TJF Management Group
Taj Farrant Forced To Rethink Australian Plans After Bluesfest Cancellation

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.

March 16, 2026
Melanie C photo by Live Nation
Melanie C Announces 2026 World Tour With Australian Shows In Perth, Melbourne, Brisbane And Sydney

Melanie C will return to Australia this November as part of her 2026 World Tour, celebrating the release of her new album Sweat and bringing decades of pop history back to the stage.

March 16, 2026
A Perfect Circle Live Nation photo
A Perfect Circle Announce Australian And New Zealand Tour With Puscifer

A Perfect Circle will return to Australia and New Zealand for the first time in more than a decade, bringing Puscifer as special guests for a run of arena and outdoor shows in December.

March 16, 2026
Alex Warren photo credit Jack Dytrych
Alex Warren Announces Finding Family On The Road World Tour 2026 For Australia And New Zealand

Grammy-nominated pop star Alex Warren will return to Australia and New Zealand in 2026 with his Finding Family On The Road World Tour following a sold-out run across the region in 2025.

March 16, 2026
Marvin Gaye I Want You
Marvin Gaye Marks 50 Years of Iconic I Want You Album

The 1976 album I Want You cemented Marvin Gaye's status as a soul innovator, blending intimacy, eroticism, and musical experimentation, just eight years before his tragic death

March 16, 2026
Mike McCready Farewell To Seasons
Mike McCready Unveils Grunge Rock Opera ‘Farewell To Seasons’

Pearl Jam guitarist Mike McCready celebrates Seattle's legendary grunge era with a graphic novel tie-in and a “lost” rock opera

March 15, 2026
Godsmack 2026
Godsmack Announce Live At Mohegan Sun

Band Captures Explosive Homecoming Performance as 2026 Rise of Rock World Tour Is Revealed

March 15, 2026
Vince Gill by David McClister
Vince Gill Releases Lonely’s What I Do In Ongoing 50 Years From Home Series

Vince Gill continues his year-long 50 Years From Home project with the new EP Lonely's What I Do, a collection of melancholy country songs reflecting the storytelling traditions that shaped Gill's career.

March 15, 2026
Lainey Wilson Can't Sit Still
Lainey Wilson Releases New Song Can’t Sit Still As Documentary And Major Tour Roll Out

Lainey Wilson launches new single Can't Sit Still while preparing for the premiere of her Netflix documentary Lainey Wilson Keepin' Country Cool and continuing a busy international touring schedule.

March 15, 2026
The Pretty Reckless
The Pretty Reckless Announce Dear God Album And Release When I Wake Up

The Pretty Reckless return with their fifth studio album Dear God, with Taylor Momsen leading the band into a raw new chapter introduced by the single When I Wake Up.

March 15, 2026
Josiah and the Bonnevilles photo by Sam Desantis
Josiah And The Bonnevilles Releases “Mountain Girl” Ahead Of New Album As Is

East Tennessee singer-songwriter Josiah And The Bonnevilles previews his forthcoming album As Is with the tender new single “Mountain Girl”, arriving ahead of the May 8 release on Rounder Records.

March 15, 2026
Ella Hooper supplied On The Map
Ella Hooper Unleashes Cajun-Flavoured Anthem I Got Eyes (On You)

Ella Hooper returns with the bold new single I Got Eyes (On You), a spirited Americana-leaning track that captures the next chapter of the former Killing Heidi frontwoman's evolving solo career.

March 15, 2026
Bluesfest 2026
Bluesfest Cancellation Raises Questions For Australian Festival Economy

The cancellation of Bluesfest has created a ripple effect across the Australian live music industry, with the collapse of the long running Byron Bay event raising concerns about consumer confidence, ticket purchasing habits and the financial stability of future festivals.

March 15, 2026
he Who performed at Eden Project Cornwall with Roger Daltrey and Pete Townshend backed by the Heart Of England Philharmonic Orchestra
The Who Announce Live At Eden Project Album Capturing Historic Orchestral Performance

The Who will release Live At Eden Project on May 29, documenting Roger Daltrey and Pete Townshend performing with the Heart Of England Philharmonic Orchestra at Cornwall's remarkable Eden Project venue.

March 15, 2026
Bluesfest 2026
Bluesfest 2026 Cancellation Leaves Ticket Holders In Financial Limbo

The collapse of Bluesfest 2026 has left thousands of fans of the Byron Bay festival facing uncertainty over ticket refunds, while organisers and the NSW Government navigate the financial fallout.

March 15, 2026
Kiss Destroyer
KISS Celebrate 50 Years of ‘Destroyer’

Fifty years ago, KISS transformed from rising rock provocateurs into arena-filling icons with the release of their fourth studio album, Destroyer, a record that redefined the band's sound and cemented their place in rock history.

March 15, 2026
Phil Campbell and the Bastard Sons
Phil Campbell, Longtime Motörhead Guitarist, Dies Aged 64

Welsh guitarist Phil Campbell, best known for his three decades with Motörhead and later with Phil Campbell And The Bastard Sons, has died after a lifetime shaping heavy rock guitar.

March 14, 2026
Morrissey, Festival Hall 2012, Photo Ros O'Gorman
Morrissey Cancels Valencia Concert After Sleepless Night Amid Long History Of Tour Disruptions

English singer Morrissey has cancelled another concert on his 2026 tour, with Morrissey citing extreme sleep deprivation after a night of festival noise in Valencia, Spain.

March 14, 2026
Queen + Adam Lambert at Rod Laver Arena, Melbourne 2014. Photo by Ros O'Gorman
Adam Lambert Says New Music Is Coming As Queen Take A Break From Touring

Adam Lambert says new solo music is “on the horizon” while Queen's Brian May and Roger Taylor take time off following the end of The Rhapsody Tour.

March 14, 2026
David Gilmour
David Gilmour Black Strat Becomes Most Expensive Guitar Ever Sold At Auction

David Gilmour's legendary Black Strat has reclaimed the title of the most expensive guitar ever sold, fetching an extraordinary $14.55 million at a Christie's auction in New York from the late Jim Irsay collection.

March 14, 2026
Life, Larry and the Pursuit of Unhappiness Larry David
Larry David Returns With New HBO Series Life, Larry And The Pursuit Of Unhappiness Featuring Barack Obama

Larry David is returning to television with the historical sketch comedy series Life, Larry And The Pursuit Of Unhappiness, a project that also brings former U.S. President Barack Obama into the creative mix as both producer and on-screen guest.

March 14, 2026
Bluesfest 2026
Bluesfest Byron Bay Enters Liquidation As Ticket Holders Are Advised To Seek Credit Card Chargebacks

The cancellation of Bluesfest Byron Bay has seen the appointment of a liquidator, with ticketholders unlikely to receive refunds through the formal winding up process.

March 14, 2026