Eminem warned those "easily frightened by loud noises" not to attend his shows during a festival appearance.

Ed Sheeran, Paul McCartney, Amand Van Helden and Midnight Oil are just some of the artists nominated for Helpmann Awards for 2018.

When Violent Femmes bass player Brian Ritchie migrated to Australia in 2008 he immediately began rebooting Australian culture. Those 10 years of contributions to the Australian entertainment industry have paid off with Brian receiving two nominations in the prestigious upcoming Helpmann Awards.

Lance Bass praised the "incredible" surrogate he and husband Michael Turchin have chosen to carry their child.

The feud between Motley Crue drummer Tommy Lee and his son Brandon has gotten uglier with the younger Lee posting a video of what appears to be his father passed out on the floor.

Foo Fighters have enlisted female acts Wolf Alice, The Kills and Goat to open on their current UK tour.

Linkin Park star Mike Shinoda has opened up about late bandmate Chester Bennington's character, revealing the tragic rocker was "complicated" and "child-like".

Unearthed High is back for the 11th year, which means that national broadcaster Triple J is once again searching for the best High School act in the country. The high school competition has been incredible successful for over decade, unearthing now established acts such as Gretta Ray, Japanese Wallpaper, Tia Gostelow and Stonefield.

Producer Dr. Luke's lawyers have blasted Kesha's legal team for refusing to apologise over claims the hitmaker raped Katy Perry.

Ed Sheeran and Andrea Bocelli performed their Perfect duet together publicly for the first time in London on Thursday night.

Alt rock crooner Mark Lanegan returns to Australia! An inimitable voice in popular American music and always a huge draw card in Australia, Mark Lanegan will capitalise on the buzz created by his latest record Gargoyle with highly anticipated shows in Melbourne, Brisbane and Sydney this September.

Beyonce and JAY-Z stunned fans on Saturday (16Jun18) with the release of their much-anticipated joint album, Everything Is Love.

The second studio album for family group Sheppard titled "Watching the Sky" debuts at the top of the ARIA Albums Chart this week, becoming the bands first No.1 set locally.

5 Seconds of Summer log a fourth straight week at the top of the ARIA Singles Chart with the title track from their just released third studio album "Youngblood".

Barry Manilow's return to the Las Vegas stage has been postponed after the singe was hospitalized with a bronchial infection.

Major new titles coming this week from: 5 Seconds of Summer, Jess & Matt, Christina Aguilera, Cosmo's Midnight, Johnny Marr, Mayday Parade, Chromeo, Glenn Frey (GH), The Mighty Mighty Bosstones and the new Winter So Fresh compilation.

Launched in 1982 in France as the Fête de la Musique, MAKE MUSIC DAY is now held on the same day (June 21) in more than 750 cities in 120 countries.

Currently on tour in America, Ryan Adams is finding some novel ways to promote his gigs such as writing jingles for local radio and TV shows.

Elvis Presely’s first and longtime drummer Dominic Joseph ‘DJ’ Fontana, who played on countless Presley hits has died at the age of 87. DJ recorded with Elvis beginning in 1956 and throughout the 1960s, most notably on "Hound Dog," “Jailhouse Rock,” “Treat Me Nice” and “All Shook Up.” DJ was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as a sideman in 2009.

Global rock icons, long-time Australian faves and newly announced Rock & Roll Hall of Fame 2018 inductees Bon Jovi have announced the Australian leg of their This House Is Not for Sale Tour, presented by TEG DAINTY. 

WAMFest is back for 2018 and packed with huge opportunities for West Australian artists! Last year over 300 artists performed to more than 40,000 punters and music industry delegates from all over the world, and this year it's all happening again from 31 October - 4 November (plus, regional & local council events in the weeks leading up, to be revealed).

Twenty years on from their platinum selling album Sumo hitting number two on the ARIA Chart (and with a few ARIA Awards in the trophy cabinet), The Superjesus are back with an anniversary edition of their celebrated 1998 debut, set for release on August 17.

British progressive-rock drummer and composer Jon Hiseman has died at the age of 73 from complications of surgery that he underwent in May to remove a brain tumor.

Guy Peace is set to release his second album ‘The Nomad’ with production from Joe Henry.

On Thursday, June 14th Metallica – along with fellow laureate Dr. Ahmad Sarmast, founder of the Afghanistan National Institute of Music (ANIM) – will be awarded the Polar Music Prize from His Majesty King Carl XVI Gustaf of Sweden.

David Byrne will tour Australia and New Zealand in November.

Victoria Bitter has proudly confirmed the return of VB HARD YARDS for 2018. Staunchly backing live Aussie rock, Hard Yards will head on tour this year, inviting bands to earn a spot in the tour van for four massive gigs throughout October.   

DJ Avicii has been laid to rest at a private funeral in Stockholm, Sweden.

Bobby Kimball, owner of the iconic voice of one of the highest selling rock acts of all time, TOTO, will be returning to Australia for the first time in a decade to perform all the band’s big hits and more.  Joining him as Special Guest will be one of Australia’s favourite sons of rock, Mark Gable from the legendary Choirboys. 


Ed Sheeran has commissioned experts to search for newts around the estate where he's hoping to build a private chapel.