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1. SXSW Sydney Will Not Proceed In 2026

   After three years of music industry conferences and performances in the heart of the city, SXSW Sydney has concluded its run following its 2025 event.

2. Joey Valence & Brae Announce 2026 Australian Tour

   Joey Valence & Brae made their Australian debut last year, appearing at Laneway Festival.

3. BTS Confirm 2027 Australian Tour Dates

   BTS will return to Australia for the first time in a decade in February 2027.

4. Laneway Festival Reveals Set Times For 2026 Events

   The Laneway team has also announced a string of afterparties, and a new act has joined the bill.

5. Public Proposal Gets Awkward At Bootleg Rascal Brisbane Show

   At the end of the video, the band plugged their recent breakup tune, 'Reasons.'

6. 'Southwave: Summer Electronic Series' Bringing The Heat To Brisbane This January & February

   'Southwave: Summer Electronic Series' offers nine summer nights of music that transform Rainforest Green into an open-air dancefloor.

7. How To Watch The 2026 Grammy Awards In Australia

   The Grammy Awards will take place in the first week of February, with Aussies Amyl And The Sniffers and Tame Impala among this year's nominees.

8. A-List Comedians Start New Comedy Band

   The new band features Australian comedy royalty, including Tom Gleeson, Andrew Hansen, and Sammy J.

9. Yungblud Unveils 'A Day In The Life' Australian Tour Video

   "Another day, another plane … Aussie edition," the rocker teased.

10. COG Add Extra Shows To 'Walk The Line' 2026 Australian Tour

    COG will return to Hobart for the first time in a decade this April, and will also perform in NSW, Victoria, and Canberra.

11. Bret McKenzie Plots 'Freak Out City' 2026 Australian Tour

    Flight of the Conchords' Bret McKenzie and his band will spotlight their signature variety-style show, celebrating music, humour, and storytelling.

12. Private Function Confirm Final Show At Melbourne's LuliePalooza Festival

    Also appearing at this year's LuliePalooza: Grace Cummings, WILSN, Briggs' heavy project Big Noter, and many others.

13. Pseudo Echo To Celebrate 40 Years Of 'Funky Town' With Massive Australian Tour

    "It’s kind of surreal to think it’s been that long — one day I was forming a band, and now, 40 years have passed," commented frontman Brian Canham.

14. Tyga & Quavo To Headline Pre-Rolling Loud Australia Event In Brisbane

    The event will offer a small taste of what’s to come at this year’s festival, which will touch down in Melbourne and Sydney in early March.

15. Laneway Festival Releases Limited, Final Tickets For Sydney & Melbourne Dates

    Good luck, babe! Final production hold tickets will be available this week.