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Samantha Fish Paper Doll Live

Samantha Fish Releases First Official Live Album ‘Paper Doll Live’

by Paul Cashmere

Samantha Fish has unveiled her first official live album, Paper Doll Live, recorded at Knoxville’s historic Bijou Theatre and featuring the new single Rusty Razor Live.

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Jen Mize

Jen Mize & The Rough N’ Tumble Share Nostalgic New Single North Carolina

by Paul Cashmere

Jen Mize & The Rough N’ Tumble have released North Carolina, the third single from the forthcoming album Tilt. The track reflects on Mize’s Southern upbringing and the values of community, hospitality and belonging.

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Stereolab

Against The Grain Festival Returns To Brisbane For 10 Year Anniversary

by Paul Cashmere

Against The Grain Festival returns to Brisbane this June featuring Stereolab, Pond and Hatchie to celebrate a decade of Grain promoters.

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Out On The Weekend

Out On The Weekend Festival Announces Hiatus For 2026

by Paul Cashmere

Melbourne’s Americana gathering Out On The Weekend Festival will take a break in 2026 as promoter Love Police cites rising industry pressures after more than a decade at Seaworks Williamstown.

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Bluesfest 2026

Bluesfest Cancellation Official Statement

by Paul Cashmere

Official Statement Byron Bay Bluesfest will not return in 2026 after organisers confirmed the Easter festival has been cancelled due to poor ticket sales. The event has been staged in the Byron Bay region since 1990.

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Bluesfest 2026

Bluesfest Cancelled Due To Low Ticket Sales

by Paul Cashmere

Byron Bay Bluesfest will not return in 2026 after organisers confirmed the Easter festival has been cancelled due to poor ticket sales. The event has been staged in the Byron Bay region since 1990.

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Old Crow Medicine Show photo by Brooke Stevens

Old Crow Medicine Show Announce The O.C.M.S. Big Iron World Tour Back To The Roots

by Paul Cashmere

Old Crow Medicine Show return to their roots with an intimate tour celebrating their first two albums O.C.M.S. and Big Iron World, performed in full.

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Tom Busby Rockhampton Hangover

Tom Busby Steps Into The Solo Spotlight With Rockhampton Hangover

by Paul Cashmere

Tom Busby steps out from Busby Marou with Rockhampton Hangover, a raw solo album recorded in Texas that explores memory, place and personal storytelling.

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ThornBird announces 2026 Big Girl Pants Victorian shows

ThornBird Announces 2026 Big Girl Pants Victorian Shows

by Paul Cashmere

ThornBird will return to Victoria in February 2026 for four Big Girl Pants shows, showcasing the latest chapter in Vikki Thorn’s acclaimed solo career.

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Mullumbimby Village Festival Crowd With Sunset Behind Stage

Mullum Roots Returns Bigger For 2026, First Artists Announced For July Long Weekend

by Paul Cashmere

Mullum Roots Festival expands for 2026, adding venues and seating for the July 11–12 weekend, with initial artist confirmations including Alex Lloyd, Busby Marou, Mama Kin Spender, The Fauves and more

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