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1. Karnivool Add Extra Show To 2026 Australian Tour

   Extraordinary demand for tickets to Karnivool's 'In Verses' tour, presented by The Music, has led to an extra show in the band's home city of Perth.

2. Yours & Owls Confirms Return For 2026

   "Gong Christmas" returns for another two-day music festival in the heart of Wollongong this October.

3. RocKwiz To Return To The Espy For Four Nights Only

   RocKwiz is returning to its beginnings, hosting four nights at The Espy's Gershwin Room next month, minus the cameras.

4. Noah Kahan Adds Extra Shows To 2026 Australian Tour

   Noah Kahan will now perform six arena shows in Australia later this year.

5. Liam Gallagher Says He'll Attend Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame Ceremony For Oasis Induction

   Liam Gallagher said he and Noel would attend the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony and they'd be "soooooo proud and humble."

6. Sydney Community Broadcaster 2SER In Danger Of Closing As Funds Dry Up

   “A decision to close would not be taken lightly, and work is being done to avoid that outcome."

7. Kingfishr’s Modern Folk Is Captivating The World

   What is it about Irish trio Kingfishr that's moving audiences across the globe? Traditional folk and songs about modern-day plights consistently win over fans.

8. Death Cab For Cutie Announce 2026 Australian Tour

   Death Cab for Cutie return to Australia for the first time in over seven years this November.

9. Kesha Oayda Wins 2026 Season Of 'Australian Idol'

   With her win, 21-year-old Kesha Oayda became the first woman to win 'Australian Idol' since 2007.

10. How Great Southern Nights & Groovin The Moo Are Activating Live Music In Regional Australia

    Ahead of Groovin the Moo's triumphant return, The Music chatted to Managing Director of Fuzzy Operations Adelle Robinson about the importance of live music in regional Australia.

11. Sweat It Out Details Epic Inaugural Songwriting Camp In Melbourne

    The songwriting camp will visit seven studios in Melbourne over three days next month.

12. Spiderbait Plot 'Ivy & The Big Apples' 30th Anniversary Australian Tour

    "To play the record live in its entirety around the nation will be mega," the band said, locking in a tour in support of their seminal third album.

13. Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame Snubs INXS As Australian Representation Stagnates

    Australia missed out on its its first induction to the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame in 23 years when INXS were snubbed. It's time to change that.

14. C.O.F.F.I.N., Pacific Avenue, Wade Forster & More Added To Great Southern Nights 2026 Program

    320 artists will perform across 215 venues over 17 nights next month as Great Southern Nights returns to New South Wales.

15. 'Your Centres For Community And Culture': Why Record Store Day Is More Than Just New Releases

    In celebration of Record Store Day, we chat to a few veterans of the record store scene about the importance of physical media.