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Santana’s 1976 album Amigos turns 50, marking a key moment in the band’s resurgence with hits like Europa and Let It Shine

Courtney Barnett shares One Thing At A Time, a defining new track from her upcoming album Creature Of Habit, signalling a major artistic shift.

The AAM Awards 2026 nominees have been announced, recognising Australia’s leading artist managers, with Matt Okine confirmed as host.

28 Days celebrate three decades of Australian punk with a national tour, performing hits from Upstyledown and Stealing Chairs to a new generation of fans.

The Casualties return with Allies And Assassins, the latest preview of their new album Detonate, marking their first release in eight years.

A newly discovered 1986 live recording reveals Gregg Allman at the height of his solo powers in Philadelphia.

The White Stripes’ legendary 2006 Hobart concert is finally being released as a 33-song Vault collection, capturing the band at their peak.

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.

John Cameron Mitchell will tour Australia in 2026 with I’m Afraid Of Americans, A Bowie Song Cycle, celebrating the music and legacy of David Bowie.

Mick Harvey receives France’s Chevalier des Arts Et Des Lettres for his influential work on Serge Gainsbourg’s music

Wu-Tang Clan return to Australia for the final time with Bliss n Eso supporting all shows on their Wu-Tang Forever The Final Chamber Tour.

Stephen Cummings returns with Joy, a four-track EP reinterpreting Australian classics, alongside a new video and rare Melbourne performance.

Mick Thomas launches Top Paddock on Substack, drops new single “Build This” and prepares for his extensive 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

APRA AMCOS launches the 2026 Resonate initiative, bringing leading Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander artists together in Brisbane for an intensive creative exchange

Don McLean returns to Australia this October to celebrate 55 years of American Pie with a national tour.

Sparks, the legendary US art pop duo, return to Australia for headline shows in Melbourne and Brisbane, plus a Vivid Live appearance at Sydney Opera House

Joe Jackson’s 1986 album Big World marked a landmark in live recording and global themes, celebrating its 40th anniversary.

Pet Shop Boys mark 40 years of Please, their debut album that defined 1980s British synth-pop

5150 marked Van Halen’s first album with Sammy Hagar, topping charts and reshaping the band’s sound

Forty years on, The Rolling Stones’ Dirty Work remains a unique album, recorded during internal tensions, featuring top 40 hits and guest musicians including Jimmy Page.

Mental As Anything lead the expanded Mullum Roots Festival 2026 line-up, with Alex Lloyd, Busby Marou and a strong Northern Rivers bill confirmed.

Neil Diamond will release Wild At Heart on May 8, 2026, a collection of previously unreleased songs completing his acclaimed trilogy with producer Rick Rubin.

Foo Fighters have unveiled Caught In The Echo, the opening track from their upcoming album Your Favorite Toy, previewing a louder direction ahead of their 2026 tour

Sunday Lemonade sign with Ambition Music and announce new single Pancakes as they build momentum towards their debut EP and national tour

Live Nation has confirmed The Black Crowes Australian shows following Bluesfest Touring’s collapse, with a new Brisbane show added

Foreigner have released footage from their historic Double Vision Then And Now reunion concert, bringing original members back on stage with the current lineup for the first time.

The Wolfe Brothers are back on the road for their Australian Made National Tour in 2026, following a chart-topping album and a record haul of Golden Guitar Awards.