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1. Hands Like Houses Invite Local Bands To Open For Them On 2026 Australian Tour

   "There are a lot of stacked international tours rolling through right now, but real opportunities for local Aussie bands to play bigger rooms are still super limited."

2. Slipknot To Release 'Lost' 2008 Album 'Look Outside Your Window' In 2026

   The material for 'Look Outside Your Window' was written and recorded along with the sessions for Slipknot’s 2008 album, 'All Hope Is Gone.'

3. Perth Festival Artistic Director Anna Reece On 2026 Instalment: 'We Have Art In All Different Kinds Of Places & Spaces'

   From Bowie brilliance, 150-person dance mobs, and frog mascots, Artistic Director Anna Reece takes us through what we can expect for Perth Festival 2026.

4. Northlane Plot Intimate 2026 Australian Tour

   Northlane will embark on a rare run of regional and suburban gigs in intimate local venues this autumn.

5. 'I Tried To Quit The Band': Joel Birch Discusses The Journey To The Amity Affliction's New Album, 'House Of Cards'

   The Amity Affliction's Joel Birch discusses recording new album 'House Of Cards', playing new music on their upcoming regional tour, and how he hated the 'Let The Ocean Take Me' tenth anniversary shows.

6. Becoming The Gurge: How Regurgitator Survived Trends, Failures And A Bubble To Become Oz-Rock Icons

   We take a look at Regurgitator's entire discography to date, reflecting on the still-evolving legacy of one of the country's most distinctive and idiosyncratic bands.

7. 'Great Australian Songbook Live' Locks In National Tour

   The ambitious production will bring the Great Australian Songbook Live to life with Christine Anu, Kav Temperley, Shannon Noll, and Isabella Manfredi.

8. What To Expect From Laneway Festival 2026

   Check out some of the setlists from the first date of Laneway 2026 and watch footage from Auckland.

9. 'We Have Built A Community': Owelu Dreamhouse’s Debut LP Is An Ode To The Complex Layering Of Story

   As former Saskwatch members Nkechi Anele and Nic Ryan launch the debut album from Owelu Dreamhouse, the pair explore genre-diversity, community, and musical experimentation.

10. The Amity Affliction Announce New Album 'House Of Cards'

    'House Of Cards' marks The Amity Affliction's first album starring new singer and bassist, Jonny Reeves.

11. Minns Government Rejects Calls To Defund The Sydney Gay & Lesbian Mardi Gras Parade

    The Minns Government is standing up for the Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras event after a member of the Opposition claimed it had been overtaken by "left-wing extremists."

12. Win A Double Pass To Golden Hour 2026!

    Sydney’s most iconic shoreline is readying itself to receive a brand new concert series in 2026, with one of Australia’s biggest names leading the charge.

13. Watch Jason Momoa Cover Oasis In Manchester

    Jason Momoa and his band ripped into the Oasis track, F*ckin’ In The Bushes, while in the Britpop icons' home city.

14. Lily Allen Adds Extra Shows To 2026 Australian Tour

    Due to phenomenal demand for pre-sale tickets, extra shows have been added in two cities on the Lily Allen Performs West End Girl tour.

15. Vanessa Picken Leads New Appointments At TEG Live

    “TEG Live is investing in a platform that’s built for collaboration, adaptability and one that supports today’s promoters while setting up the next generation for success.”