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1. Spiderbait Expand 'Ivy & The Big Apples' 30th Anniversary Australian Tour

   Since the tour was announced last week, Spiderbait's shows have been met with phenomenal demand.

2. US Photographer's Court Case Against Amy Taylor Goes To Judicial Ruling Following Settlement Rejection

   “I am prepared to proceed and seek clarity from the Court," said photographer Jamie Nelson.

3. Matt Corby Adds Second & Final Melbourne Date To 2026 Australian Tour

   Matt Corby's upcoming 'Tragic Magic' tour has been met with incredible demand.

4. Eye-Watering Coachella Merch Sales Revealed

   Justin Bieber smashed the record for the amount of merchandise an artist has sold at Coachella.

5. Will New Order Reunite At The Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame Induction? Only If There's A Truce

   Peter Hook said that if there was an attempt to “reach out and try and form some kind of relationship,” he might reconsider his position towards appearing with his bandmates at the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony.

6. Ollie Wards, Former TikTok Music Head, Joins ARN As Video & Social Director

   “I'm excited to be steering ARN/iHeartMedia to big goals as an entertainment company and a top online content house," said Wards.

7. Streaming Platforms Give Us Access To New Music, So Why Are Fewer People Listening To It?

   From an Australian perspective, the challenges for new music have created concern about pathways for emerging artists, and the music industry’s commitment to developing them.

8. mgk Drops Collab With Limp Bizkit's Fred Durst 'FIX UR FACE'

   mgk premiered his collab with Fred Durst while on tour in Australia earlier this month.

9. Stephen Sanchez Announces 2026 Australian Tour

   The American singer-songwriter will perform headline shows in theatres across Australia and New Zealand this July.

10. Major European Electronic Festival Terminal V To Make Australian Debut

    "Plans are already in place for a new Scottish location in 2027, alongside a global programme of events, including the imminent launch of Terminal V Australia," organisers teased.

11. The Reytons Plot 2026 Australian Tour

    UK indie rockers The Reytons are touring in support of their forthcoming album, 'A Love Letter To A Broken Town.'

12. 'Not A Hoax': Chillinit Announces Final Australian Tour

    "This is not a hoax — my final ever headline tour, ALL AGES, and a massive set list with a crazy production," the Sydney rapper shared.

13. New The Song Room Program 'The Bridge' To Host Contemporary Artists In Primary Schools

    Figures such as trials, Ali McGregor and L-FRESH The LION are supporting The Song Room's new Ambassador Program.

14. 'I Would Love To Do An Album': Matt Gravolin On Returning To Hellions, New Music & Ten Years Of 'Opera Oblivia'

    Matt Gravolin discusses reuniting with Hellions after eight years, the ten-year anniversary tour of 'Opera Oblivia', and new music in this next era.

15. Kita Alexander Reveals 2026 Australian Tour Dates

    Kita Alexander is touring in support of her forthcoming album, 'RAGE.'