Folk music

Jason Aldean has reached another rare career milestone. The American country star has announced the release of 30 Number One Hits, a celebration of two decades of hit-making that will be available digitally this Friday 10 October, with a limited-edition vinyl arriving 28 November exclusively through Walmart in the United States.

Superstar Peruvian tenor Juan Diego Flórez will make his highly anticipated return to Australian stages later this year, performing from 29 November to 3 December 2025. The world-renowned vocalist, hailed as one of the greatest living tenors, will bring his breathtaking artistry back to audiences in Melbourne, Sydney and Adelaide for an exclusive series of recitals.

Acclaimed American singer-songwriter Alex G will make his long-awaited return to Australia in February 2026 for two exclusive headline shows in Sydney and Melbourne. The Philadelphia-born artist will perform at the Sydney Opera House on 9 February and Melbourne's Palais Theatre on 11 February, coinciding with his appearances at the Laneway Festival.

Oasis guitarist and founding member Paul “Bonehead” Arthurs will miss the Australian leg of the band's Live '25 reunion tour as he continues treatment for prostate cancer. Arthurs, 60, announced the news via social media this week, confirming that while he's responding well to treatment, doctors have advised a short break before he rejoins the group for their South American finale.

Lauren Spencer Smith has unveiled her new single ‘Thick Skin', a raw, emotionally-charged track that arrives on the heels of her second album The Art of Being a Mess.

Danish electronic-pop outfit ROYA will make their first trip down under in January 2026, bringing their explosive live show to Brisbane, Melbourne and Sydney.

Twenty-four years since they first ripped across the Tasman with a fury of fuzzed-out riffs and denim-clad swagger, New Zealand's rock and roll export The Datsuns are bringing their unrelenting brand of garage rock back to Australia in March 2026.