Keith Welsh

Progressive metal titans Dream Theater will finally return to Australian stages in 2026 for the first time in fifteen years, and this time they’re coming armed with their most celebrated line-up. James LaBrie, John Petrucci, John Myung, Jordan Rudess, and the long-awaited return of founding drummer Mike Portnoy will perform An Evening With Dream Theater across four cities, celebrating the band’s 40th anniversary.

Richard Clapton will return to Sydney’s State Theatre in November for his sixth annual concert this year titled ‘The Best Years Of Our Lives’.

Following the Record Store Day release of the limited edition Starman 7" picture disc, EMI will release a 40th anniversary limited edition 7" picture disc of David Bowie's John, I'm Only Dancing. The disc will be released on September 11 in the U.S. and September 3 in the rest of the world.

Universal music will release a new 40th anniversary edition of the Neil Diamond classic 'August Night'.

Queen drummer Roger Taylor is holding auditions to put together a Queen cover band to mark the 40th anniversary of the band.