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1. The Chats, Ninajirachi & More Aussies To Perform At Coachella 2026

   Aussies share the Coachella 2026 bill with headliners Sabrina Carpenter, Justin Bieber, and Karol G.

2. 'Backing Artists For The Long Term, Not Just The Next Gig': Volume Foundation Launches To Support Aussie Acts Making Waves Overseas

   As Volume Australia puts its money where its mouth is to support Aussie acts, the nascent Volume Foundation will help export-ready Aussie acts as they bring their music overseas.

3. Momma On How Their Musical Journey 'Feels Like A New Incarnation Of The Band Every Single Time'

   Ahead of their 2026 Australian tour, American rock band Momma reflect on the process behind their latest album, 'Welcome To My Blue Sky.'

4. Spotify Enables 'Pick And Play Any Song' For Free-Tier Users

   The unexpected change marks a major overhaul of the app’s functionality that’s been in the making for four years.

5. Sophie Monk & Vanilla Ice To Appear With Chuck Norris In Zombie Film

   Artists including Ice-T, Amy Shark, and Bob Geldof are reportedly attached to the project.

6. Nikki Webster Recreates Sydney Olympics Performance

   Webster recreated the moment 25 years after stealing hearts across the globe at the 2000 Sydney Olympics.

7. The Seed Fund's Management Workshop Returns In 2026

   “It is an example of who we can be as a community, shown in real time," says managing director Stacia Goninon.

8. The Story Of John Farnham's 'Whispering Jack' Album Is Being Turned Into A New Musical

   "This is the story of an overnight sensation, 20 years in the making.”

9. Ashnikko Plots 2026 Australian Tour

   Ashnikko returns to Australia in 2026 after opening for Billie Eilish along the East Coast earlier this year.

10. Tash Sultana, Baker Boy, Vera Blue Added To AFL Grand Final Music Line-up

    "It’s not every day you get chosen to join Snoop’s band and perform at the AFL Grand Final..."

11. Laneway Festival Starts Teasing 2026 Events: Dates & Venues Confirmed

    The line-up is coming sooner than you think...

12. Sophie Ellis-Bextor Announces 2026 Australian Tour

    You better not kill the groove in February 2026.

13. Sammy Virji Confirms Largest Australian Tour To Date

    The English producer and DJ will return to Australia for a huge run of shows in early 2026.

14. APRA AMCOS Blasts Productivity Commission's 'Fair Deal' Exception For AI & Data Mining

    "The Commission has missed the mark entirely," said APRA AMCOS CEO Dean Ormston.

15. Venues: Launches, Destructive Loud Sounds, Live Music Proposals & Small Venues Flatline

    From venue openings, to launches, upgrades, and on-ground damage, the latest venues round-up has all the important information about live music in Australia.