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David Gray gave Melbourne fans a unique and emotional night at the Palais Theatre, blending new songs from Dear Life with classics from White Ladder and Life In Slow Motion.

Split Enz will reunite for the Forever Enz Tour in May 2026, marking the band’s first Australian tour in almost 20 years.

Mark James unveils I Don’t Know, the fourth single from debut album Love Triangle, featuring remixes by Mark Maxwell and Pipi Le Oui. Out 14 November 2025 on Two Tribes Records.

TISM will present Machiavelli And The Four Seasons in full at the Sydney Opera House on 10 April 2026, in a one-night-only performance.

BABYMETAL will bring their groundbreaking Japanese metal spectacle back to Australia in March 2026 with Bloodywood joining as special guests.

Scottish rock titans Biffy Clyro will return to Australia in April 2026 with shows in Melbourne, Sydney and Brisbane, performing favourites and new tracks from Futique.

Split Enz will lead the 2026 Byron Bay Bluesfest line-up with their first Australian performance in 20 years, joined by Earth, Wind & Fire, Sublime, The Black Crowes, Buddy Guy and more.

Jelly Roll cancelled his Auckland concert due to illness, ending his debut Australia and New Zealand tour early. Refunds will be issued to all ticket holders.

John Laws, the Golden Tonsils of Australian radio, has died aged 90. Beyond broadcasting he recorded albums, singles and poetry, revealing a musical side to his celebrated voice.

Neil Young’s Zuma marks 50 years. The 1975 album that reunited Crazy Horse and produced Cortez The Killer remains a raw and electric turning point.

Patti Smith’s Horses turns 50, celebrating a groundbreaking album that reshaped rock and poetry and inspired generations of artists.

Metallica turned Marvel Stadium into a hometown celebration, covering The Living End’s Prisoner of Society as part of their 2025 Australian tour — and delivering a powerhouse, fan-favourite setlist.

The Power Station, featuring members of Duran Duran, Chic and Robert Palmer, mark 40 years with new anniversary editions including rare live recordings.

Shudder To Think are back with their first new music in almost 30 years, releasing Thirst Walk and Playback alongside West Coast tour dates.

Hayley Williams releases the complete 20-track physical edition of Ego Death At A Bachelorette Party, marking her first major independent release after two decades with Atlantic Records.

Greystone Canyon, Thin Lizzy, Suicide, Something Borrowed Something New, Australian rock, new single, Rockshots Records

Phil Rudd has returned to the stage, performing with the Full Metal Orchestra in New Zealand for powerful versions of Back In Black and Thunderstruck.

Nick Barker And The Reptiles return with Blood Nose, their first new single in over ten years, delivering a raw dose of classic Australian rock.

Australia is in the spotlight at the 2026 Grammy Awards with nominations for Tame Impala, RÜFÜS DU SOL and Amyl & The Sniffers, plus an Australian connection via BLACKPINK’s Rosé.

Morrissey has cancelled all remaining 2025 tour dates across South America and Europe due to extreme exhaustion, adding to a growing list of abandoned shows this year.

Santa Cruz hardcore titans Drain unleash their third album …Is Your Friend, recorded live and built for maximum crowd chaos.

Sam Gellaitry has released his debut album Anywhere Here Is Perfect and shared a new video for On&On, marking a major moment in his artistic evolution.

Radiohead returned to the stage in Madrid after seven years, performing in the round and delivering two wildly different setlists from across their catalogue.

Journey will say farewell to touring with The Final Frontier Tour from February 2026.

Eddie Izzard will return to Australia in June 2026 for a national tour of her acclaimed one-person staging of The Tragedy Of Hamlet, performing in Sydney, Brisbane, Melbourne and Perth.

Teen Jesus And The Jean Teasers unleash their second album Glory, a bold evolution from the Canberra-born punk-indie favourites as they gear up for Laneway Festival and a major national tour in 2026.

Holly Humberstone begins her Australian tour next week with Melbourne and Sydney sold out and a new Wollongong show added. Limited tickets remain.

The Church have released their new single ‘Sacred Echoes (Part Two)’, described by Steve Kilbey as intense, bleak and beautiful, ahead of their upcoming Australian tour.

Jake Owen steps into a new chapter with Dreams To Dream, a heartfelt and honest release co-produced with Shooter Jennings and driven by mature songwriting.

Kings Of Leon have released EP #2, their first independent EP in more than two decades, and announced New Year’s Eve shows in Las Vegas for 2025.

David Gray Past and Present Tour- Fans Just Can’t Get Enough in Melbourne

Split Enz To Reunite For First Tour In Nearly 20 Years With ‘Forever Enz’ In May 2026

Mark James Drops Emotional New Single I Don’t Know From Top 10 Love Triangle Album

TISM To Bring Machiavelli And The Four Seasons To The Sydney Opera House, April 2026

BABYMETAL Announce 2026 Australian Arena Tour With Bloodywood

Biffy Clyro To Return To Australia In 2026

Split Enz To Lead Byron Bay Bluesfest 2026 Return With First Australian Show In 20 Years

Jelly Roll Forced To Cancel Auckland Finale Due To Illness After Breakthrough First Australia And New Zealand Tour

John Laws, ‘Golden Tonsils’ Broadcaster And Recording Artist, Dies Aged 90

Neil Young And Crazy Horse, 50 Years On, Reconnect With Zuma’s Wild, Wounded Heart

Patti Smith’s Horses Turns 50, The Album That Rewired Rock And Poetry

Metallica Become The Ultimate Living End Covers Band In Melbourne

The Power Station Mark 40 Years With Deluxe Anniversary Editions

Shudder To Think Return With First New Music In Nearly 30 Years

Hayley Williams’ Solo Era Reaches New Peak With Physical Release Of Ego Death At A Bachelorette Party

Greystone Canyon Honour Thin Lizzy With “Suicide” Ahead Of New Album Something Borrowed…Something New

Phil Rudd Resurfaces Live With New Video From Full Metal Orchestra Performance In New Zealand

Nick Barker And The Reptiles Make Long-Awaited Return With New Single Blood Nose

Aussies Tame Impala, RÜFÜS DU SOL And Amyl & The Sniffers Score 2026 Grammy Nominations

Morrissey Cancels Remaining 2025 Tour Dates Citing “Extreme Exhaustion”

Drain Fire Up Hardcore With New Album …Is Your Friend

Sam Gellaitry Delivers Debut Album Anywhere Here Is Perfect, Shares New Video For On&On

Radiohead Return In Madrid After Seven Years With Career-Spanning Sets And A ‘Busking’ Approach To Setlists

Journey To Say Farewell With Final Frontier Tour Across North America In 2026

Eddie Izzard To Stage One-Person Hamlet Across Australia In 2026

Teen Jesus And The Jean Teasers Claim Their Moment With Second Album Glory

Holly Humberstone To Begin Australian Tour Next Week, Adds Wollongong Date

The Church Release New Single ‘Sacred Echoes (Part Two)’ Ahead Of National Tour

Jake Owen Embraces Growth And Reflection On New Album Dreams To Dream

Kings Of Leon Return With First Independent EP In More Than 20 Years

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