Organisers of the Birdsville Big Red Bash have confirmed the 2026 event will not go ahead, with founder Greg Donovan announcing the festival will return in 2027 with much of the planned line-up intact.

Paul McCartney returns with his most personal record to date, The Boys Of Dungeon Lane, reflecting on his Liverpool childhood and early days with John Lennon and George Harrison

Australian singer-songwriter Natalie Gauci returns with Brand New Day, a deeply personal track that reframes her journey from Australian Idol winner to independent artist.

Forty years after its release, Bob Seger's landmark album Like A Rock continues to resonate, cementing his place as a storyteller of American life and a chronicler of working-class resilience, with the title track becoming an enduring cultural touchstone.

Paul McCartney appears set to revisit his Liverpool roots with a new album titled The Boys Of Dungeon Lane, a project hinted at through a post by his brother Mike McCartney.

Two decades on, the legacy of Paul Hester, the charismatic heartbeat of Crowded House, continues to resonate through Australian music history and the memories of those who shared his stage and spirit.

South African singer-songwriter Jeremy Loops returns to Australia in July 2026 with a four-city headline tour following the global success of Feathers And Stone

Interstellar Groove Festival returns in 2026 with an expansive lineup, immersive experiences, and a focus on community connection, spanning October 30 to November 2 in Victoria, Australia by Paul Cashmere

New York Queen of No Wave icon Lydia Lunch returns to Australia in June 2026 with Andrew Coates of Black Cab to celebrate the 10th anniversary of Alan Vega's passing

Las Vegas post-hardcore heavyweights Escape The Fate are finally returning to Australian stages this June, bringing along Arizona metalcore mainstays The Word Alive for a high-energy national tour covering every capital city and a couple of regional stops.

Vika & Linda return with That's How I Pray, offering a soulful preview of their forthcoming album Where Do You Come From while extending their already ambitious Australian tour

Robbie Williams will return to Australia and New Zealand this November with his Britpop Tour, revealing a multi-artist line-up led by G Flip, Drax Project and Lottery Winners

Gold Coast metal pioneers Sunk Loto return with new music and their first shows since 2023, led by the release of Dead Shadows this May

Split Enz have expanded their Forever Enz Tour with new dates in Hamilton, Christchurch and Brisbane as demand surges for the legendary band's long-awaited return to the stage.

Three decades on, Stone Temple Pilots reshaped their identity with Tiny Music… Songs From The Vatican Gift Shop, a record that pushed beyond their early sound and redefined their creative scope

At the height of Wings' global success, Paul McCartney steered Wings At The Speed Of Sound to become one of the defining releases of 1976, reinforcing the band's identity beyond its Beatle roots

Five decades on, Santana's Amigos stands as a pivotal release in Santana's catalogue, blending Latin rock roots with a refined studio sound that reconnected the band with global audiences

Courtney Barnett previews her fourth studio album Creature Of Habit with the release of One Thing At A Time, a defining new track signalling a pivotal moment in her evolving sound

The Association Of Artist Managers spotlights Australia's leading artist managers, with comedian Matt Okine set to host the 2026 ceremony in Sydney

Legendary Australian punk band 28 Days are marking three decades of their unique contribution to the country's music scene with a special tour this June, revisiting the songs that defined a generation.

New York punk veterans The Casualties return with Allies And Assassins as The Casualties prepare to release their first album in eight years, Detonate

The Gregg Allman Band returns with Great As Ever Live In Philadelphia '86, capturing Gregg Allman at a pivotal moment in his solo resurgence and reaffirming his enduring power as a live performer

The White Stripes revisit a defining 2006 Australian performance with Live In Tasmania, a 33-song archival release capturing Jack White and Meg White at their most explosive

Swedish metal force Avatar will return to Australia and New Zealand in 2026, bringing their theatrical live show and new album Don't Go In The Forest to local stages

Two-Time Tony Award Winner John Cameron Mitchell Returns To Australia With A David Bowie Inspired Theatrical Concert In Sydney And Melbourne

Australian musician Mick Harvey reflects on decades of interpreting French music, speaking to Noise11 about receiving one of France's highest cultural honours

Wu-Tang Clan will deliver their last Australian performances with Bliss n Eso joining every show on the Wu-Tang Forever: The Final Chamber Tour

Stephen Cummings returns with Joy, a deeply personal EP reinterpreting five decades of Australian songwriting, alongside a rare Melbourne performance and a new video for Living In The Balance.

Australian songwriter Mick Thomas expands his creative universe with Top Paddock on Substack while unveiling new single Build This ahead of his national GoSoloComeBack solo tour.

Bachelor Girl return alongside Jessica Mauboy with a reworked Treat Me Good, launching the next chapter of their landmark debut album Waiting For The Day