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The Songs Of John Farnham has become the centre of a growing debate over ticket pricing after seats for the Victorian Government-backed event surged to as much as $1,650 during the public on-sale, despite government support for reforms targeting dynamic pricing.

Melbourne producer and DJ Dom Dolla has sold out his September 24, 2026 headline show at Marvel Stadium, with presale allocations exhausted within hours and all remaining tickets snapped up immediately when general public sales opened. The event, presented by Untitled Group and Frontier Touring, will also serve as the world premiere of a new stadium-scale production that will debut exclusively in Australia before a hometown audience.

John Farnham's September tribute concert at Melbourne's Rod Laver Arena has reignited concerns over dynamic ticket pricing after premium seats surged to as much as $1,650 during today's on-sale, despite the event being backed by the Victorian Government and raising funds for Head and Neck Cancer Australia.

Alex Lahey will take her debut EP B-Grade University back on the road this August, celebrating a decade since the release that launched her national and international career.

Sparks proved at Melbourne's Palais Theatre on 28 May 2026 that great live music does not require giant video screens, elaborate stage sets or theatrical props. With five musicians on stage, standard concert lighting and a catalogue stretching back more than 50 years, brothers Ron and Russell Mael delivered a riveting 100-minute performance that demonstrated how enduring songs and committed musicianship remain the most powerful tools in live entertainment.

A one-night tribute concert celebrating the catalogue of Australian music icon John Farnham will take place at Melbourne's Rod Laver Arena on 20 September 2026, bringing together more than 120 performers, a 38 piece orchestra, choir and Farnham's longtime touring band in support of Head and Neck Cancer Australia. The event, titled The Songs Of John Farnham: A Living Legend The Celebration Concert, will feature Australian and international artists performing songs from across Farnham's career, although organisers confirmed Farnham himself will not perform.

Melbourne band Fancy Weapon, featuring members drawn from several generations of Australian underground music, have released third single "27 Minutes" as the group prepares for its debut album and a run of high profile live appearances.