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1. Bluesfest: A Historical Music Legacy

   In the wake of Bluesfest's collapse, we look back at the musical legacy of one of Australia's greatest ever festivals.

2. Bluesfest Enters Liquidation, Reportedly Owing More Than $23m To Ticketholders

   In the wake of Bluesfest's 2026 event being cancelled, a liquidator has now been appointed to manage their financial obligations.

3. David Gilmour's 'Black Strat' Officially The Most Expensive Guitar Ever Sold

   Gilmour played the guitar on classic Pink Floyd records such as 'The Dark Side Of The Moon' and 'The Wall.'

4. 'I Feel Like I've Processed Everything': Amy Shark's New Era Sees Her Finding Authenticity In Heartbreak

   “I've been through so many eras where it's been such a sad girl time for me,” Amy Shark admits as she stands on the precipice of a new era.

5. Netflix Confirms 'KPop Demon Hunters' Sequel

   "This is only the beginning," teases director Maggie Kang.

6. Why These 14 Aussies Made Billboard’s 2026 Global Power Players

   More than a dozen movers and shakers in the Australian music scene have made their way into Billboard's list of Global Power Players. Let's unpack their respective inclusions.

7. 'Incredibly Difficult': Bluesfest Organisers Confirm Cancellation Of 2026 Festival

   “After 36 years as Australia’s most awarded music festival, Byron Bay Bluesfest has made the difficult decision not to proceed with the 2026 event."

8. Bruce Springsteen, Hozier Feature On Tribute Album For The Pogues' Shane MacGowan

   Dropkick Murphys, Primal Scream, The Murder Capital, and many others feature on the album.

9. 'There's So Much More We Can Do': Dallas Frasca Reflects On Her Ambitious 'Green Electric' Tour

   Two of Australian rock's most beloved women have been hitting the road differently this year - and they hope others will follow suit.

10. Former Slipknot Drummer Jay Weinberg Selling Band Memorabilia On Reverb For Charity

    Weinberg is selling drum kits, stage-worn Slipknot masks and outfits, signed drumheads and drumsticks, tour posters, and other collectibles.

11. Bluesfest 2026 Cancelled: Multiple Sources Confirm

    Multiple sources have confirmed that the beloved event will not proceed.

12. Lola Young Reveals That She Checked Into Holistic Facility, AA For Addiction

    "I am very grateful that it happened," Young remarked in a new interview.

13. BABYMETAL 2026 Australian Tour Setlist Revealed

    BABYMETAL made their debut in Perth last night, and continue their highly anticipated tour in support of their new album 'METAL FORTH.'

14. Morrissey Cancels Show After Being 'In A Catatonic State' Due To Little Sleep

    Morrissey described his Valencia hotel as “indescribable hell” and said it would take him “one year” to recover—an “understatement.”

15. 'I Made A Bad Error Of Judgement': Shirley Manson Addresses Good Things Festival Beach Ball Controversy

    The Garbage singer was mourning the loss of her father when the band performed in Australia in December.