Music And Politics

Hilltop Hoods will return to one of South Australia's biggest stages when they headline the Saturday night concert at the 2026 Adelaide Grand Prix, placing one of Adelaide's most successful music exports at the centre of one of Australia's premier sporting events.

Daryl Braithwaite has announced he is stepping away from live performance, ending a touring career that has spanned nearly six decades after ongoing vocal issues made performing increasingly difficult.

Mudhoney will return to Australia in October to headline Brisbane community radio station 4ZZZ's ZED51 festival, leading a line-up that spans Australian rock, hip hop, punk and alternative music.

Anthony Callea will return to stages across Australia this October and November with The Connection Tour, a new national run of intimate live performances designed to bring audiences closer to the songs, stories and experiences that have shaped his two-decade career.

Andy Jans-Brown has unveiled the title track and accompanying video for Airport Departure Lounge, the forthcoming album due for release on 26 June 2026, marking the latest chapter in a career that has spanned music, film, theatre and poetry.

Ben Lee and Georgia Maq will join forces for a national theatre tour in September and October 2026, bringing an intimate collaborative format to audiences across Australia.

Andrew Farriss returns with new single Rolling Home and confirms his upcoming album The Prospector, set for release on 11 July 2026, marking the next chapter in his evolving solo career that spans country, rock and Americana influences.