Barry Manilow has revealed he has been diagnosed with early-stage lung cancer, confirming surgery and the rescheduling of January arena tour dates while planning a return to the stage in February.
Prince’s HITnRUN Phase One and Phase Two return on vinyl for the first time, celebrating 10 years since their original 2015 release and showcasing his late-career funk experimentation.
Lewis Capaldi opened his 2025 Australian tour with the first of three packed Melbourne shows, delivering a stripped-back, emotional set that fans connected with instantly.
Raul Malo, the celebrated voice of The Mavericks and a defining figure in Americana and country fusion, has died in Houston at age 60 following a battle with cancer.
Four countries will boycott Eurovision 2026 after the EBU confirmed Israel’s return and introduced new voting safeguards, triggering major broadcaster withdrawals.
Shirley Manson’s outburst at a fan during Garbage’s Good Things Melbourne set has sparked a wave of backlash, dividing the band’s long-time supporters and igniting a wider discussion about festival etiquette.
Emmy-award winning songwriter Foy Vance unveils “I Think I Preferred The Question,” an intimate new single produced by Ethan Johns and out now on Rounder Records.
Kutcha Edwards will celebrate a lifetime of music and stories with 60 Cycles Around The Sun, a one-night event at Melbourne Recital Centre on 17 April 2026 featuring Cash Savage And The Last Drinks and special guests.
Mumford & Sons will bring their 2026 Prizefighter Tour to Melbourne, Sydney and Auckland next April and May, joined by Folk Bitch Trio. Tickets on sale 5 December.
Jellybean Johnson, founding member of The Time and key architect of the Minneapolis Sound, has died at 69. The influential drummer, guitarist and producer leaves a lasting musical legacy.
The Royal Mint has honoured Freddie Mercury with a new collectible coin that celebrates forty years since Live Aid and the enduring legacy of the Queen frontman.
Hongjoong of Ateez has released his first fashion film Petit Coussin, blending childhood nostalgia with art and design as Ateez prepare for their 2026 In Your Fantasy world tour.
Barry Manilow releases Once Before I Go and confirms his final U.S. farewell tour for January 2026, closing a legendary chapter in a five-decade career.
Split Enz will lead the 2026 Byron Bay Bluesfest line-up with their first Australian performance in 20 years, joined by Earth, Wind & Fire, Sublime, The Black Crowes, Buddy Guy and more.
Dirty Three will return to North America in 2026 for their first U.S. and Canadian shows in 14 years, following their 2024 comeback album Love Changes Everything.
José González returns with his tender new Spanish-language single ‘Pajarito’, a whimsical acoustic song inspired by childhood and independence, paired with an AI-crafted video.
Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs has successfully won a bid to fast-track his appeal against his four-year prison sentence following his 2025 prostitution conviction, with arguments expected to begin in April 2026.
The Herd will mark 20 years since The Sun Never Sets with a 2026 Australian tour, performing songs from their landmark album and fan favourites across seven cities.
Disturbed have announced an indefinite hiatus following a year of controversy and tension. Guitarist Dan Donegan says the band “needs to breathe” after nearly three decades on the road.
