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1. Queenscliff Music Festival Drops Epic First Artist Announcement For 2026 Event

   Lime Cordiale, Kate Miller-Heidke, Baker Boy, Peter Garrett & The Alter Egos and many others are heading to the Victorian town of Queenscliff in November.

2. Kazoo Players Needed For Bee Gees Flash Mob

   Moreton Bay Council is hosting the inaugural Bee Gees Kazoo Flash Mob next month.

3. Former The Amity Affliction Member Ahren Stringer Loses His Licence In Dangerous Driving Trial

   Stringer has had his licence cancelled and disqualified, and will pay a fine, but no other convictions were recorded against him.

4. Album Review: Paul McCartney - 'The Boys Of Dungeon Lane'

   This 14-track set is Macca’s first new album since his pandemic project, 2020’s self-produced 'McCartney III'. 

5. 'Music Can Change The World': The Script's Danny O'Donoghue On Grief & 'The User's Guide To Being Human'

   Having just announced their upcoming studio album, The User’s Guide To Being Human, and a world tour to go along with it, The Script’s Danny O’Donoghue is animated, reflective, and above all, energised. 


6. Ministry Of Sound Summer Dance Festival Plots 2026 Return

   This year's Ministry of Sound Summer Dance Festival marks its largest outing in Australia to date.

7. Lorna Shore Announce 2026 Australian Tour

   Lorna Shore land in Australia this October with special guests Whitechapel and The Acacia Strain.

8. Olivia Rodrigo Unveils Tracklist For 'You Seem Pretty Sad For A Girl So In Love'

   Olivia Rodrigo's third album, 'you seem pretty sad for a girl so in love,' will be released next month.

9. Bad Bunny Joins The Cast Of 'Toy Story 5'

   Bad Bunny depicts a new character, 'Pizza with Sunglasses,' in 'Toy Story 5.'

10. 'There Is No Industry Without Artists': ARIA CEO Annabelle Herd On Hall Of Fame, 40th Awards Plans

    As ARIA prepares its standalone Hall Of Fame ceremony for June, CEO Annabelle Herd discusses this year's celebrations, their 40th anniversary ARIA Awards, and other issues facing local artists.

11. Eddy Current Suppression Ring Release Surprise New Album 'In Light Of Recent Events'

    'In Light of Recent Events' marks the band's first full-length in seven years.

12. Host & Performers Confirmed Ahead Of 2026 ARIA Hall Of Fame Celebrations

    “It’s going to be loud, joyful and full of unforgettable moments - exactly what the Hall of Fame should be."

13. Night At The Parkland Confirms Return With Huge 2026 Line-up

    The Cruel Sea, Aloe Blacc, Missy Higgins and many others are heading to the Roma Street Parkland in Brisbane this September.

14. The Living End Announce Intimate Pop-Up ARIA Hall Of Fame Party

    The Living End will blow the roof off Mary's Underground in Sydney next month.

15. Adelaide Beer & BBQ Festival Adds Vendors, Silent Disco DJs & More To 2026 Event

    Festival organisers have added extra flavour to what’s already shaping up to be an unmissable event in Adelaide this winter.