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AC/DC’s long-awaited return to Scotland and Oasis’ reunion shows at Murrayfield Stadium could mark the end of fireworks at Edinburgh concerts after council officers ruled noise levels exceeded permitted limits.

Sean “Diddy” Combs has failed in his attempt to secure a new trial ahead of his sentencing for prostitution-related convictions. Prosecutors are seeking more than 11 years behind bars for the hip-hop mogul.

Secret Rule unveil In The Silence, the latest single from upcoming album X, and confirm a UK and European 10th Anniversary Tour this October and November.

The Devil Wears Prada have shared their new single Eyes and video ahead of their ninth album Flowers, due 14 November.

Broadway’s Will Swenson will star in the Australian premiere of A Beautiful Noise: The Neil Diamond Musical at Melbourne’s Princess Theatre in August 2026.

Grade 2 return with ‘Hanging Onto You’, a single that blends punk’s raw bite with emotional honesty, signalling an exciting new chapter for the Isle of Wight trio.

Metro Boomin pays homage to Atlanta’s golden trap era with his new single and video “Take Me Thru Dere” featuring Quavo, Breskii and YKNIECE, from his project A Futuristic Summa.

Luke Combs will release his new 3-song EP The Prequel this Friday, adding to a historic year that has seen him headline Bonnaroo, Lollapalooza, and prepare for a 2026 world tour.

Peking Duk, Drax Project and Kita Alexander unite for the Coke Studio AU/NZ single ‘Around U’, blending electronic, pop and jazz for a cross-Tasman anthem.

Joy Crookes has announced her long-awaited return to Australia in January 2026 with headline shows in Sydney and Brisbane, following the release of her acclaimed second album Juniper.

ROYA will debut in Australia in January 2026 with a three-date east coast run. The Danish duo will perform in Brisbane, Melbourne and Sydney.

Live Nation has revealed the full line-up for On The Steps 2025, a 13-night concert series at the Sydney Opera House Forecourt this December featuring Chet Faker, Franz Ferdinand, Parcels, Jimmy Barnes, SIX60, and more.

38 Special celebrate their 50th anniversary with Milestone, their first new album in 20 years. The record features Train’s Pat Monahan, Randy Bachman and longtime collaborator Jim Peterik.

New Found Glory will return with Listen Up!—their first full-length album in six years—on 20 February 2026. The new single Laugh It Off is out now.

A (Very) Musical Christmas is back for 2025 at Melbourne’s MJ The Musical, featuring Casey Donovan, Rob Mills and Caroline O’Connor with proceeds supporting Beyond Blue.

New Zealand’s rock heavyweights The Datsuns will return to Australia in March 2026 for a national tour, previewing tracks from their upcoming eighth studio album.

Yamaha Music Australia has introduced the Main Stage Grant, offering $5,000 cash and $5,000 in Yamaha instruments to three emerging Australian acts across bands, singer-songwriters, and producers.

Billy Ocean proved age is just a number in Melbourne, powering through a 14-song set at Palais Theatre on 25 September 2025. Fans sang along to every hit, from Caribbean Queen to When the Going Gets Tough.

Kate Bollinger will make her long-awaited Australian tour debut in January 2026 with shows in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane and Perth, coinciding with the release of her deluxe album and a collaboration with Cut Copy.

Skyhooks guitarist Bob ‘Bongo’ Starkie has cancelled his 50th anniversary Skyhooks Show celebrating Ego Is Not A Dirty Word due to ongoing health issues. Shows are expected to be rescheduled in 2026.

Aotearoa punks Dick Move announce their new album Dream, Believe, Achieve with single Scared Old Men. Out 14 November via 1:12 and Flying Nun Records.

Midnight Oil’s Rob Hirst is auctioning his 1979 Ludwig drum kit, played on Head Injuries and every tour since, with all proceeds going to Support Act and MusicNT.

Tool will return to Australia in November and December 2025 with two exclusive arena shows in Adelaide and Perth. It marks the band’s first Australian tour in more than four years.

Groove Tunes, Melbourne’s accessibility-focused festival, returns to the Corner Hotel on 29 November 2025 with Dean Brady, Velvet Bloom, Dani Enli and Bel Kil.

Fun Lovin’ Criminals have released A Matter of Time, their first album of new music in 15 years and first without Huey Morgan, in August 2025.

HARDY expands COUNTRY! COUNTRY! with a deluxe edition titled COUNTRY! COUNTRY! COUNTRY!, featuring new track “Good Ole Boy” and acoustic takes of key songs.

Ira Dean has released the title track from his new album I Got Roads, featuring Gary Allan. The song reflects his personal journey through tragedy, mental health battles, and recovery.

Stone Temple Pilots guitarist Dean DeLeo and UK vocalist Pete Shoulder will release their collaboration One More Satellite worldwide on vinyl and CD via Deko Entertainment, with live shows announced for November.

Danny Brown has announced his new album Stardust, out 7 November via Warp. The record launches with single “Starburst” and a US headline tour.

Morgan Evans has partnered with Virgin Music Group for a new era of music, starting with his upcoming single Beer Back Home on 10 October and a new album due in 2026.