Tag: Australian music

Ruby Gill’s “Porchlight” explores the decision to stay in a relationship and leave the ghosts of past relationships behind, ahead of her third album.

The Angels will mark 50 years of Am I Ever Gonna See Your Face Again with Boom Crash Opera and Eurogliders at Sydney’s Selina’s in February 2027.

Jimmy Barnes will headline the 2027 Red Hot Summer Tour with Jon Stevens, Birds Of Tokyo, Eskimo Joe, Baby Animals, Chocolate Starfish and Sarah McLeod.

Gypsy Lee’s new EP On A Mission From God And Gucci captures the Melbourne songwriter at 22, balancing humour, vulnerability and self-discovery across four songs.

Jimmy Barnes has released the Rose Tattoo song he recorded for his friend Angry Anderson but never got to play for him, donating all proceeds to Support Act.

Glenn Shorrock remembers The Twilights recording “What’s Wrong With The Way I Live?” at Abbey Road while The Beatles worked on “Penny Lane”.

Paul Kelly, Missy Higgins, The Temper Trap, Youth Group and more join War Child Australia’s Forever Young album, raising funds for children affected by conflict.

Jet’s Shine On turns 20, revisiting the personal story behind its title track, the album’s Australian success and its controversial critical reception.

Chrissy Amphlett and Tim Finn’s previously unreleased collaboration Some Times brings together three songs recorded more than 30 years ago.

A new anthology examines how Australian songwriting has shaped the country’s identity, from First Nations songlines and protest music to pop anthems and forgotten jingles.

Michael G. Jones returns with Way Past Mars, a new single about the tension between chasing a dream and maintaining a relationship.

Kylie Minogue transformed the MCG into a Melbourne homecoming with a career-spanning set, William Barton on “Confide In Me” and an airborne finale.

Jacobs Run take “How Does It Feel (One More Time)” beyond indie rock, adding a 32-piece orchestra, Melbourne brass and a parade-inspired finale.

Rose Tattoo frontman Gary “Angry” Anderson has died aged 79, ending a five-decade career that made him one of Australian rock’s defining voices.

Former Divinyls guitarist and songwriter Bjarne Ohlin has signed worldwide publishing representation and is returning to composition after a long career in music and education.

John Farnham’s Rod Laver Arena celebration concert will return to HOYTS cinemas after more than 23,000 people watched the national live broadcast.

Tash Sultana will return home in 2027 for seven Australia and New Zealand shows following the release of “Something In The Water” and a new BMG recording deal.

John Farnham’s catalogue was celebrated on an extraordinary scale at Rod Laver Arena, with Chong Lim and more than 120 performers revealing the depth beyond the biggest hits.

John Farnham’s family has confirmed that his health has deteriorated in recent months, ahead of Sunday’s celebration concert at Rod Laver Arena.

Mark Holden has received Tom Waits’ approval for his reworked version of Tom Traubert’s Blues, adapted to remember Bondi attack victim Matilda Bee Britvan.

Tash Sultana releases Something In The Water, their first new single since signing a global recording deal with BMG.

Yours & Owls has introduced a Next Gen ticket for its 2026 festival following findings that ticket prices remain a major barrier for young Australian music audiences.

Australian Crawl will return to the stage after 40 years with Boom Crash Opera at the Sydney Opera House Forecourt on November 28, 2026.

Mick Thomas’ Roving Commission will tour Australia from November for the annual GoChristmasComeBack shows, with a new split single and a January 1 concert at Archies Creek.

ICEHOUSE will celebrate the 40th anniversary of Man of Colours with six Australian indoor concerts in June and July 2027.

Empire Of The Sun will return to Australia and New Zealand for six dates in February and March 2027 on the Ask That God: Afterlife Tour.

Mick Thomas takes GoChristmasComeBack across Australia, with The Roving Commission built around the essential songs that have anchored his live shows for four decades.

Angus & Julia Stone’s The Cherry Farm draws on Julia Stone’s connection to a former Tasmanian cherry orchard and features on the new album Karaoke Bar.