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Blues On Broadbeach Announces Second Lineup For 2026 Festival

Blues On Broadbeach has added another wave of artists to its 25th anniversary celebration, with Ian Moss, MonoNeon, The Bamboos and Grace Cummings among the newly confirmed acts for the Gold Coast event.

March 12, 2026
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Bad Bunny Wins Dismissal Of Nigerian Sampling Lawsuit

Puerto Rican superstar Bad Bunny has emerged victorious in court after a federal judge dismissed a lawsuit claiming his 2022 hit “Enséñame a Bailar” featured an unlicensed sample from Nigerian artist Dera, real name Ezeani Chidera Godfrey. The case, which could have had significant implications for sampling practices in global pop music, ended after the plaintiff failed to pursue the claim within the deadlines set by the court.

March 12, 2026
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Kiss Unplugged Marks 30 Years Since Iconic Acoustic Reunion

Legendary rock band Kiss celebrate three decades since the release of their landmark live album Kiss Unplugged, a performance that not only showcased the band in an unprecedented acoustic setting but also ignited the reunion of the original lineup.

March 12, 2026
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Jello Biafra Hospitalised After Stroke

Dead Kennedys singer Jello Biafra says he is recovering after suffering a stroke, with the influential punk frontman telling fans he now faces a period of rehabilitation.

March 11, 2026
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Neil Young Recording New Album With Chrome Hearts

Neil Young has revealed he is back in the studio with The Chrome Hearts, working on a new album featuring a set of songs he says capture life, love and the emotions that still drive his music.

March 11, 2026
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Katchafire And Louis Baker Announce ‘Who You With’ Single From Revival 2.0 Guest Edition

New Zealand reggae pioneers Katchafire team with fellow Kiwi soul artist Louis Baker for a new version of Who You With, arriving 13 March 2026 as part of the forthcoming Revival 2.0 Guest Edition album.

March 11, 2026
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Australian Rock Collective Plays Eagles’ Hotel California On National Tour

Australian Rock Collective will celebrate The Eagles' classic album Hotel California with a full-album performance and greatest hits set across Australia this June.

March 11, 2026
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Eagles Celebrate 1975 Milestone With One Of These Nights Deluxe Edition

The Eagles' iconic album One Of These Nights returns in a lavish 3CD/Blu-ray and 3LP Deluxe Edition, including a previously unreleased live 16-song concert from 1975.

March 11, 2026
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Modest Mouse Returns With First New Music In Over Five Years

The American indie rock veterans Modest Mouse mark their 30th anniversary with new single 'Look How Far…', a sharp and sardonic reflection on human progress, highlighting Isaac Brock's enduring lyrical wit

March 11, 2026
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Matt Berninger Announces Debut Solo Shows For Sydney Opera House And Auckland

Matt Berninger, the distinctive voice of The National, will perform his first ever solo shows in Australia and New Zealand with intimate concerts in Sydney and Auckland.

March 11, 2026
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Kae Tempest Announces June 2026 Australian Tour

Kae Tempest will return to Australia in June 2026 for a national tour following the release of the new album Self Titled, bringing the acclaimed poet, author and musician back to local stages with a body of work that reflects his evolving artistic voice.

March 11, 2026
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Rising 2026 Set To Transform Melbourne Into A Global Stage For Music And Movement

Melbourne's Rising festival returns from 27 May to 8 June, with a sprawling program of over 100 events, 376 artists and a mix of world and Australian premieres, bringing music, dance and performance to theatres, galleries, town halls and public spaces across the city

March 11, 2026
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Snoop Dogg Launches Kingz Of Cali Wine In Tribute To Tupac

Snoop Dogg celebrates 30 years since Tupac collaboration with limited-edition Kingz of Cali wine

March 11, 2026
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Status Quo Mark 50 Years of Blue For You With Classic Album Anniversary

Celebrating five decades since its release, Status Quo's Blue For You remains a defining moment in the band's career, cementing their reputation in British rock history.

March 11, 2026
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Love Celebrates 60 Years of Their Debut Album

The self-titled debut album by American rock band Love turns 60 this year, marking six decades since its March 1966 release. Combining folk rock, garage rock, psychedelic rock, and rhythm and blues, the album not only established Love as pioneers of the 1960s Los Angeles music scene, but also laid the foundation for a legacy that continues to influence generations of musicians.

March 11, 2026
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Judith Owen Releases New Single “That’s Why I Love My Baby” Ahead of Upcoming Album

Judith Owen blends humour, heartfelt insight, and decades of musical craft in her new single, “That's Why I Love My Baby,” from her forthcoming album Suit Yourself

March 10, 2026
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Michael Stipe And Andrew Watt Release ‘I Played The Fool (Main Title Theme)’ For HBO Series Rooster

Michael Stipe returns with his first new song in three years, teaming with Andrew Watt for the main title theme to the new HBO comedy series Rooster.

March 10, 2026
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ABBA Voyage Updates Setlist As London Residency Continues To Evolve

ABBA's revolutionary ABBA Voyage concert experience in London has refreshed its setlist, adding four classic songs while rotating two of the group's biggest hits in the show.

March 10, 2026
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Ross Wilson Leads Final Tribute In Bob “Bongo” Starkie Celebration Footage

Ross Wilson joins the latest instalment of the Bob “Bongo” Starkie memorial concert series, delivering powerful performances of Come Back Again and Eagle Rock in honour of the late Skyhooks guitarist.

March 10, 2026
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Photographer Jamie Nelson Restraining Order Bid Against Amy Taylor And Amyl And The Sniffers Rejected By Los Angeles Court

Photographer Jamie Nelson says a Los Angeles court has declined to issue a civil harassment restraining order against Amyl And The Sniffers singer Amy Taylor as the wider copyright dispute between Nelson and Amy Taylor continues in federal court.

March 10, 2026
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Hollywood Stars Revive King Of The Night Time World For 50th Anniversary Of Kiss Destroyer

As Kiss' landmark album Destroyer reaches its 50th anniversary, The Hollywood Stars have returned to the song they originally created, releasing a newly recorded version of King Of The Night Time World with veteran producer Michael Lloyd.

March 10, 2026
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Little River Band Co-Founder Derek Pellicci Releases Welcome To The Human Race Solo Album

Founding Little River Band Drummer Derek Pellicci Returns With A New Creative Chapter On Welcome To The Human Race

March 10, 2026
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Disney On Ice Presents Magic In The Stars Tour Announced For Australia

Disney On Ice brings 56 Disney favourites including Mickey Mouse, Mirabel, Moana and the on-ice debut of Raya to Australian arenas this winter.

March 10, 2026
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SongHubs Academy Townsville Launches With Cameron Deyell Curating Six Week Songwriting Program

SongHubs Academy will make its Townsville debut with Cameron Deyell leading a six week collaborative songwriting program in partnership with the North Australian Festival Of Arts.

March 10, 2026
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Headsend Announce Debut EP Angel Glands And National Tour

Byron Bay Trio Headsend Set To Expand Their Live Footprint With March EP Release And UK Shows

March 10, 2026
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Linkin Park Return To Melbourne With New Era Performance At Rod Laver Arena

Linkin Park delivered a powerful return to Australia in Melbourne on Sunday night, with Emily Armstrong stepping into the band's new chapter alongside Mike Shinoda for the first local show in 13 years.

March 9, 2026
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Metallica Master Of Puppets Turns 40, The Album That Defined Thrash Metal

Four decades after its release, Metallica's Master Of Puppets remains one of the most influential heavy metal albums ever recorded, a landmark record that expanded the possibilities of thrash metal and cemented Metallica's place among the genre's most important bands.

March 9, 2026
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Jon English Remembered On 10th Anniversary Of His Death

A decade after the passing of Jon English, Australia continues to celebrate the extraordinary career of the singer, songwriter and actor whose work stretched from rock stages to theatre and television, and whose songs including Turn The Page and Six Ribbons remain part of the country's musical history.

March 9, 2026
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The Darkness, Saturday 7th March 2026, Forum Theatre

The Darkness return to Australia after just two years for their ninth Aussie visit.

March 9, 2026
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Country Joe McDonald, Voice Of Woodstock And Vietnam Protest Era, Dies At 84

Country Joe McDonald, the singer, songwriter and activist whose anthem I-Feel-Like-I'm-Fixin'-To-Die Rag became one of the defining protest songs of the Vietnam War era and whose performance at Woodstock remains one of the most iconic moments of the festival, has died aged 84.

March 9, 2026