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Diana Ross will headline the inaugural Sydney Summertime series at Centennial Park on 5 March 2027, marking her first Sydney performance in more than 20 years and her only Australian show, with Groove Armada joining the bill ahead of Mardi Gras weekend.

Australian Crawl will open the expanded Sydney Opera House Forecourt concert series, which brings together 12 nights of Australian and international music, several sold-out performances and a renewed fundraising partnership with Support Act.

Irish singer-songwriter Dave Lofts will join The High Kings for their 13-date Australian tour in October.

The Dili Allstars, Red Envy, The Delvenes and a line-up of Timorese and First Nations artists will come together in Melbourne on 3 May 2026 for a Timor Leste Solidarity concert presented by the MUA and Union Aid Abroad Union Aid. The performance takes place at the MUA headquarters on Ireland Street West Melbourne at 3pm, with food provided by members of the local Timorese community.

‘Greater Good' is a stirring new anthem of empathy and connection from Jen Mize & The Rough N' Tumble.

The Band Trixter, Along With Stevie Rachelle and Lorraine Lewis, Pulls Out Of Scheduled Shows From March 26-28, 2026, Citing Issues With Silverback Touring

The cancellation of Bluesfest has created a ripple effect across the Australian live music industry, with the collapse of the long running Byron Bay event raising concerns about consumer confidence, ticket purchasing habits and the financial stability of future festivals.